The Northern Colorado Bears (5-4) will be at home in Bank of Colorado Arena when they challenge the Denver Pioneers (4-8). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Denver Pioneers vs. Northern Colorado Bears ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bears dismantled the Wyoming Cowboys, 74-53, while the Pioneers were beaten by the Air Force Falcons, 79-75.
Northern Colorado played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 29.7) and a turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 15.6). Wyoming put up marks of 13.8 and 14.5, respectively, for those same stats. Denver, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 17.1). Jonah Radebaugh played well for Northern Colorado with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Ade Murkey had a good outing for Denver, contributing 26 points and six assists.
The Bears won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 88-72. Northern Colorado’s 0.141 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Denver, who had a rate of 0.061.
Northern Colorado could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their sweet-shooting offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the country. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Bears rank 40th in effective field goal percentage (0.546), while Denver ranks 298th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.551). Moreover, the Pioneers rank 342nd in offensive rebounding percentage (24.5 percent), while the Bears rank 17th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.7 percent).
Denver Pioneers at Northern Colorado Bears ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Northern Colorado, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Northern Colorado ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while Denver ranks 280th (19.2).
- The Bears rank 15th in steals allowed per game (6.0) while the Pioneers rank 153rd (6.3).
- Northern Colorado ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while Denver ranks 44th (2.6).
- The Bears rank 68th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Pioneers rank 249th (33.8).
- Northern Colorado ranks first in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Denver ranks 179th (14.2).