The North Dakota State Bison (13-7, 4-2 Summit) welcome the Denver Pioneers (5-16, 1-6 Summit) to Scheels Center. The Bison will attempt to continue their six-game home winning streak, while the Pioneers look to put an end to their six-game road losing streak. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Denver Pioneers vs. North Dakota State Bison Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Bison fell to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 78-73, while the Pioneers were defeated by the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 78-71.
Denver had an effective field goal percentage of 0.543 (above their season average of 0.481) while North Dakota State had a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 13.9). North Dakota State rallied around Tyson Ward, who finished with 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Ade Murkey played well for Denver, contributing 29 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Vinnie Shahid led the Bison to a 66-55 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points. North Dakota State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Denver. The Bison had a rate of 0.549 while the Pioneers posted a mark of 0.364.
The high-octane offense of North Dakota State will square off against the porous defense of Denver. The Bison rank 52nd in offensive efficiency, while the Pioneers are 307th in defensive efficiency. The Bison should have the edge on that side of the ball. Also, the Pioneers rank 350th in offensive rebounding percentage (19.6 percent), while the Bison rank first in defensive rebounding percentage (81.4 percent).
Denver Pioneers at North Dakota State Bison ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State ranks 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Denver ranks 293rd (15.7).
- The Bison rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Pioneers rank 75th (6.0).
- Denver ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while North Dakota State ranks 40th (2.7).
- The Bison rank ninth in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Pioneers rank 131st (12.6).
- North Dakota State ranks 39th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Denver ranks 148th (35.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 7.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pioneers have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (10.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
