Northern Colorado vs Denver Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

Denver head coach Jeff Wulbrun yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Los Angeles.
(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Northern Colorado is a -5.5 point favorite vs Denver
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Northern Colorado / Denver TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Colorado Bears visit Hamilton Gymnasium to take on the Denver Pioneers on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Denver, CO.

Northern Colorado is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-120).

The Northern Colorado vs. Denver Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

Bet now on Denver vs Northern Colorado & all college basketball games with BetMGM

Northern Colorado vs. Denver Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Colorado-5.5 -120O 155.5 -105-250
Denver +5.5 +100U 155.5 -115+200

Northern Colorado vs Denver Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Colorado will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Colorado vs Denver Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Colorado will cover the spread with 68.5% confidence for today’s game.


Bet now on Denver vs Northern Colorado and all games with BetMGM


  • Northern Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+9.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+7.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.85 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+5.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Denver has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+0.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Denver have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)

Northern Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Colorado has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.95 Units / -2.15% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI

Denver Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Denver has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 3-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / -18.53% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI

Northern Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado is shooting 65% from inside the arc (184/283) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 57%

Northern Colorado had an eFG% of 55% last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Northern Colorado has averaged 16.5 assists per game (198 assists/12 games) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.1

Northern Colorado has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (198 assists/ 132 TOs) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Denver Offensive Stats & Trends:

Denver averaged 80.9 points per game (2,589 points/32 games) last season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 75.1

Denver has 22.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 18.8

Denver had 23.2 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Denver is shooting 35% from three (112/319) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 35%

Northern Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,118 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Northern Colorado has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (312 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Northern Colorado averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (806 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Northern Colorado has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (312 rebounds/12 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Denver Defensive Stats & Trends:

Denver has averaged 20.0 defensive rebounds per game (280 rebounds/14 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Denver has averaged 7.4 steals per game (104 steals/14 games) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Denver allowed 80.3 points per game (2,569 points/32 games) last season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Denver averaged 6.1 steals per game (196 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.6


Bet now on Denver vs Northern Colorado and all games with BetMGM


More College Basketball Betting at

BetMGM is the best online sportsbook for college basketball betting throughout the year. From futures like national championship odds and conference championship odds to weekly team betting like Purdue basketball odds, Michigan basketball odds, or Indiana basketball odds, there’s entertainment for everyone. If you don’t have an account, check your eligibility for a sportsbook welcome offer or BetMGM Refer A Friend bonus.

First Bet Offer BetMGM State Promo Pages $1,500
About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.