The 2025 Big 12 Basketball Tournament kicks off soon, featuring a first-round clash between the No. 9 Seed TCU Horned Frogs and the No. 16 Seed Colorado Buffaloes. TCU, with a season record of 16-15 (9-11 Big 12), will face Colorado, which holds a 12-19 record (3-17 Big 12). The teams split their previous two encounters this season, with Colorado winning 76-56 on March 8 and TCU claiming a 68-57 victory on February 2.

Game Details:

• Date and Time: March 11 at 3:00 PM ET
• Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City
• Latest Odds: TCU -2.5, Over/Under 133.5

Team Insights:

• TCU: Key players include David Punch (19 points against Colorado) and Noah Reynolds (11 points, 6 assists). TCU struggles with three-point shooting but boasts a solid defense.
• Colorado: They have impressed late in the season, covering the spread in 7 of their last 9 games. The team’s recent performance, including a notable win over TCU, shows promise with contributions from Julian Hammond III and Trevor Baskin.

Predictions: SportsLine’s model suggests an over/under of 139 combined points and leans towards a strong favoring side of the spread, indicating insightful predictions ahead.

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