Denver Pioneers vs South Dakota Coyotes NCAA College Hoops Odds

College hoops betting interest focuses on the Denver Pioneers vs South Dakota Coyotes battle Saturday at Sanford Coyote Sports Center as the Coyotes look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Denver Pioneers opened as 14.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Denver Pioneers vs South Dakota Coyotes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The South Dakota Coyotes sit at 12-4 (8-3 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Denver Pioneers are currently 6-8 (3-9 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? South Dakota is 6-5 OU, and Denver is 7-5 OU.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the South Dakota Coyotes at No. 64 and the Denver Pioneers at No. 268 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Denver is ranked No. 68 in NCAA basketball at 38.79 per game. Contrast that with South Dakota's No. 82 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, South Dakota is the No. 177-ranked team in the country at 7.12 per game, while Denver rates No. 186 at 6.93 per game.