The TCU Horned Frogs (16-9, 6-6 Big 12) will attempt to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the UCF Knights (17-7, 6-6 Big 12) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Addition Financial Arena as only 1.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is 154.5.
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TCU vs. UCF betting lines
- TCU moneyline odds to win: -116
- UCF moneyline odds to win: -106
- Spread: TCU (-1.5)
- Total: 154.5
TCU statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, TCU has fared worse at home, covering six times in 16 home games, and four times in six road games.
- The Horned Frogs have exceeded the over/under less consistently at home, hitting the over in seven of 16 home matchups (43.8%). In away games, they have hit the over in four of six games (66.7%).
- TCU has won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 10-2 (.833). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 0-2 (.000).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Horned Frogs have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 75.9 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 78.9 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- TCU’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 79.4 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 72.1 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- The Horned Frogs are trending down from deep during their last 10 outings, making 6.4 threes per game and shooting 31.5% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 7.6 makes and 33.8% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
TCU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-12-0 (Home: 6-10-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 5-10-0 (As Favorite: 5-10-0; As Underdog: 8-2-0)
- O-U-P: 12-13-0 (Home: 7-9-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-4 (Home: 10-2; Away: 0-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-5 (Home: 1-3; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (164th in nation) | 44.3 (194th) | 32.3 (174th) | 29.6 (95th) | 15.9 (69th) | 10.7 (140th) |
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UCF statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, UCF has been better at home (7-8-0) than away (3-4-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Knights’ games have finished above the over/under at home (53.3%, eight of 15) than away (28.6%, two of seven).
- The Knights, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-2) than away (3-4) this year.
Recent trends
- Over their last 10 games, the Knights are averaging 74.5 points per game, compared to their season average of 81.8.
- UCF is allowing 80.3 points per contest in its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 77.7 points allowed.
- Over their past 10 games, the Knights are draining 7.7 threes per contest, 0.6 fewer threes than their season average (8.3). They also own a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (37.0%) compared to their season average (37.1%).
UCF betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 7-8-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 7-5-0 (As Favorite: 4-8-0; As Underdog: 7-5-0)
- O-U-P: 11-13-0 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-1 (Home: 10-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-6 (Home: 2-2; Away: 3-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1 (68th in nation) | 46.1 (291st) | 33.6 (102nd) | 29.2 (71st) | 16.0 (64th) | 11.2 (197th) |
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