NCAA Basketball Free Pick - 1/9/2026

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TCU vs. Kansas - Betting Analysis​


TCU enters this matchup coming off a solid home win over Baylor and has shown flashes this season, including an impressive victory over then-No. 10 Florida. However, losses to Notre Dame and the overall weakness of their recent schedule make it difficult to classify this Horned Frogs team as elite. Rebounding is a notable concern for TCU, and while their defense can be disruptive at times, asking it to fully compensate for deficiencies on the glass-especially in a hostile road environment-is a significant challenge.


Kansas, meanwhile, is positioned well in a classic bounce-back spot following its loss at UCF. The Jayhawks should benefit from increased minutes for Peterson in this matchup, adding stability and depth to the rotation. As usual, Kansas is a completely different team at home, where they consistently impose their physicality. Expect the Jayhawks to control the boards decisively and set the tone defensively from the opening tip.


Allen Fieldhouse remains one of the strongest home-court advantages in college basketball, and this Kansas squad is well-equipped to take advantage of it. With superior rebounding, defensive execution, and situational motivation, Kansas should be able to separate comfortably.


Best Bet​


Kansas -6.5


Kansas is the right side here to win and cover at home.
 
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