The Denver Pioneers (2-4) square off against the Northern Colorado Bears (3-1) at Magness Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Northern Colorado Bears at Denver Pioneers Betting Prediction
The Bears are trying to rebound after their 93-62 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in their last matchup. Texas Tech’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Northern Colorado. The Red Raiders had a rate of 8.3 (better than their season average of 14.8), while the Bears posted a mark of 19.1 (above their season average of 16.0). Jordan Davis was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
In the Pioneers’ last game, they dropped a tight one to the Fairfield Stags, 86-85. Fairfield’s turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Denver. The Stags had a rate of 13.3 (stronger than their season average of 14.3), while the Pioneers posted a mark of 17.4. Denver’s Ade Murkey had 13 points and eight rebounds in the game.
Denver might have trouble putting up points as they clash against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Since last season, Northern Colorado ranks 64th in defensive efficiency while the Pioneers rank 207th in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Bears rank 60th in turnover percentage (17.0 percent), while the Pioneers rank 323rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.2 percent).
The Bears won the only game against the Pioneers last season, 83-63. The Bears had a much better turnover percentage (12.6 vs. 22.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.655 vs. 0.473).
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Denver Pioneers ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Denver, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Denver ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Northern Colorado ranks 154th (34.8).
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