North Dakota State vs. Denver betting: College basketball preview for February 15

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The North Dakota State Bison (18-9, 7-5 Summit League) host the Denver Pioneers (9-18, 3-9 Summit League) in a matchup of Summit League teams at Scheels Center, starting at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The Pioneers are 12.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s point total is 146.5.

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North Dakota State vs. Denver betting lines

  • North Dakota State moneyline odds to win: -980
  • Denver moneyline odds to win: +627
  • Spread: North Dakota State (-12.5)
  • Total: 146.5

North Dakota State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games, North Dakota State has a worse record against the spread (3-7-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (8-4-0).
  • The Bison have exceeded the over/under in eight of 10 home games (80%), compared to eight of 12 road games (66.7%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, North Dakota State has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.600) compared to away games (.800).

Recent trends

  • The Bison’s offense has been very consistent recently, averaging the same 81 points per game over their last 10 games as they have the entire 2024-25 season.
  • North Dakota State’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (76.5) is 2.7 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (73.8).
  • The Bison are trending down from beyond the arc over their last 10 outings, making 11.6 threes per game and shooting 38.2% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 12 makes and 39.9% from distance in the 2024-25 season.

North Dakota State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-11-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 8-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 8-8-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-7-0 (Home: 8-2-0; Away: 8-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-5 (Home: 6-4; Away: 4-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48 (39th in nation) 44.2 (209th) 32.5 (157th) 29.4 (84th) 15.1 (87th) 9.9 (53rd)

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Denver statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This year, Denver is 4-6-0 at home against the spread (.400 winning percentage). On the road, it is 9-4-0 ATS (.692).
  • In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Pioneers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (70%, seven of 10) compared to on the road (46.2%, six of 13).
  • The Pioneers, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-5) than away (3-10) this year.

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Pioneers are compiling 67.5 points per contest, compared to their season average of 72.8.
  • Denver has played better defensively over its previous 10 games, allowing 76.1 points per contest, 2.7 fewer points than its season average of 78.8 allowed.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Pioneers are making 5.4 treys per contest, two fewer threes than their season average (7.4). They also have a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (28.9%) compared to their season average (34.1%).

Denver betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-12-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 9-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 12-10-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-12-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 6-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-17 (Home: 2-5; Away: 3-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.9 (176th in nation) 48.7 (358th) 26.9 (356th) 31.3 (190th) 11.9 (302nd) 11.8 (235th)
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