Denver vs North Dakota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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North Dakota head coach Paul Sather directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:19 AM
  • North Dakota (7-10) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Denver (9-4)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Denver / North Dakota TV channel: ESPN+

The Denver Pioneers (9-4) visit Betty Engelstad Sioux Center to take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (7-10) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Grand Forks, ND.

North Dakota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Denver vs. North Dakota Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Denver vs. North Dakota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Denver+1.5 -115O 155.5 -105+100
North Dakota -1.5 -105U 155.5 -115-120

Denver vs North Dakota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Dakota will win this college basketball game with 54.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Denver vs North Dakota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Denver will cover the spread with 58.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Denver has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 26 games (+6.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 26 games (+4.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Denver have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 26 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+10.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 30 games (+5.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.15 Units / 3% ROI)

Denver Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Denver has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.65 Units / 28.35% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.85 Units / 19.01% ROI
  • 11-4 when betting the Over for +6.6 Units / 40% ROI
  • 4-11 when betting the Under for -8.1 Units / -49.09% ROI

North Dakota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Dakota has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.39% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.95 Units / -4.96% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.28% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.28% ROI

Denver Offensive Stats & Trends:

Denver has averaged 85.3 points per game (1,620 points/19 games) this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 76.1

Denver has 23.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Denver has a 41% free throw rate (1,203 free throw attempts/2,896 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 31%

Denver has 25.8 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 19.3

North Dakota Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Dakota has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (573 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

North Dakota has 19.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 19.3

North Dakota is shooting 31% from three (160/522) this season — 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

North Dakota is shooting 54% from inside the arc (250/463) this season — 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 54%

Denver Defensive Stats & Trends:

Denver has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,256 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Denver has averaged 6.1 steals per game (115 steals/19 games) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.7

Denver has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/19 games) this season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Denver has 292 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th fewest among Summit Teams

North Dakota Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Dakota has averaged 6.2 steals per game (123 steals/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.7

North Dakota has averaged 5.1 steals per game (269 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

North Dakota has 123 steals this season — 3rd most among Summit Teams

North Dakota has allowed 72.4 points per game (1,449 points/20 games) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 72.8


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