SOUTHERN JAGUARS @ TCU

Southern’s early test on the road

Southern follows an 85–72 loss at SMU, with R'Chaun King leading the Jaguars with 12 points and six rebounds.

TCU showed range in its opener

TCU made 10 of 19 three-point attempts in its 98–59 season-opening win over Lindenwood, while Micah Robinson and DJ Thomas each scored 19.

Availability watch for TCU

Gavin Sykes missed TCU’s opener with a left ankle injury, and Sam Fleming was also out; the preview does not establish either player’s status for this matchup.

Experience in TCU’s core

Xavier Edmonds returns as an All-Big 12 Third Team selection, while Brock Harding is the conference’s leading returning assist man.

A lopsided series history

TCU leads the all-time series 2–0, including a 108–75 win in the teams’ last meeting to open the 2023–24 season.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Southern plus the points

Southern +23.5 is the more appealing side at the listed price, though it is only a lean given the road matchup and TCU’s talent advantage.

Cautious lean to the over

At 152.5, the over is a lower-confidence lean because of the limited early-season sample.