The North Dakota State Bison (12-12, 6-4 Summit) welcome the Denver Pioneers (7-17, 2-8 Summit) to Scheels Center. The Pioneers look to put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Denver Pioneers at North Dakota State Bison Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bison beat the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 74-70, while the Pioneers fell to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 78-65.
The Bison knocked down 14 of their 19 free throws (73.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.612 (above their season average of 0.532). Denver, on the other hand, held Oral Roberts to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 31.0). Vinnie Shahid was a key piece for North Dakota State with 21 points. Denver, meanwhile, was led by Joe Rosga, who contributed 15 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Rosga led the Pioneers to an 80-65 win. He put up 17 points. Denver’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over North Dakota State. The Pioneers had a rate of 0.589 while the Bison posted a mark of 0.446.
North Dakota State could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. North Dakota State ranks 58th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Denver forces the 43rd-fewest turnovers (16.6 percent). Additionally, the Pioneers, who rank 284th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.201), will square off against the Bison, who rank 23rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.176).
Denver Pioneers at North Dakota State Bison ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Dakota State ranks 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Denver ranks 249th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
- The Pioneers rank 196th in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Bison rank 261st (32.3).
- North Dakota State is 34th in the nation with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while Denver is 42nd with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pioneers have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (6.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
- The Bison have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, North Dakota State has defeated opponents by an average of 0.1 points.
