The Denver Pioneers will look to improve on a 6-9 record on Saturday when they host the IPFW Mastodons in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Magness Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Denver Pioneers to cover the point spread in this one found them as 1.5-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
IPFW Mastodons vs Denver Pioneers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Denver Pioneers battles the IPFW Mastodons, currently sitting with a 11-7 mark (4-9 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 8-5 for the Denver Pioneers and 8-5 for the IPFW Mastodons.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 82-rated IPFW Mastodons taking on the No. 243-rated Denver Pioneers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and IPFW is ranked No. 140 in NCAA basketball at 36.39 per game. Contrast that with Denver's No. 80 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Denver is the No. 183-ranked team in the country at 7 per game, while IPFW rates No. 23 at 10.06 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mastodons got 20 points from Bryson Scott, but it was Oral Roberts that prevailed in a 76-60 final on Thursday at Mabee Center.
Daniel Amigo scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Pioneers to a win (they lost 82-71 to South Dakota at Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
IPFW home to South Dakota, Thursday, January 11th
Denver at North Dakota State, Thursday, January 11th