North Dakota State Bison vs. Denver Pioneers ATS Prediction 12/29/19

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The Denver Pioneers (4-10) and the North Dakota State Bison (8-5) clash at Magness Arena. The Pioneers will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

North Dakota State Bison vs. Denver Pioneers Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Pioneers fell to the Wyoming Cowboys, 72-66, while the Bison were defeated by the Marquette Golden Eagles, 82-68.

North Dakota State was lights out from beyond the arc (10-25; 40.0 percent) while Denver had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.8 (above their season average of 19.6). David Nzekwesi had a good outing for Denver, recording 15 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyson Ward played a key role for North Dakota State with 25 points and nine rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Bison won 81-71. North Dakota State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Denver. The Bison had a rate of 0.377, while the Pioneers posted a mark of 0.321. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Second-chance points could be rare for Denver in this matchup. The Pioneers are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 332nd in offensive rebounding percentage at 20.6 percent. Meanwhile, North Dakota State ranks first in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 81.4 percent.

North Dakota State vs. Denver Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Denver, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Dakota State ranks 26th in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while Denver ranks 257th (15.3).
  • The Bison average 35.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 140th in the nation. The Pioneers rank 169th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
  • The Bison rank 25th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while the Pioneers rank 152nd (13.6).
  • North Dakota State ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Denver ranks 122nd (7.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Pioneers have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
  • The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 4.9 for the season.