Denver takes to the basketball court against South Dakota State on Saturday, hoping to send the Jackrabbits to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Frost Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Denver Pioneers were listed as 2.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Denver Pioneers vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Denver Pioneers will look to cover the spread vs the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday, as the Pioneers are 15-10 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Jackrabbits are 11-15-1 ATS. Denver is 15-8-2 against the total, while South Dakota State is 18-9 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 62-ranked South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the No. 176-rated Denver Pioneers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Denver is ranked No. 161 in NCAA basketball at 35.5 per game. Contrast that with South Dakota State's No. 198 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, South Dakota State is the No. 26-ranked team in the country at 9.33 per game, while Denver rates No. 120 at 7.57 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Joe Rosga scored 21 points in a futile effort to lead the Pioneers to a win (they lost 84-83 to Nebraska-Omaha at Magness Arena on Wednesday).