Denver vs. Colorado State Prediction College Basketball Tips 11/12/24

Colorado State (2-0) vs. Denver (1-1)

Game info: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:00 p.m. (Moby Arena)

Betting Odds: Colorado State -20.5 / Denver +20.5 — Over/Under: 149.5 Click here for the latest odds

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In this article, we formulate a Denver vs. Colorado State prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, November 12th at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Denver Pioneers betting preview

The Denver Pioneers are 1-1 this year after defeating W Colorado 97-80 in their last game. Denver led 46-29 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the second half for the win. The Pioneers shot 53.1% from the field, 44.4% on three-pointers and 65.6% on free throws in the game. DeAndre Craig led Denver with 15 points and five assists in the win.

Prior to this win, the Pioneers lost in their first game to Stanford by a score of 85-62. Denver has scored 79.5 points per game and allowed 82.5 points per game while also averaging 33 rebounds and 12 assists per game this season. DeAndre Craig is averaging 13.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game as Denver shoots 50% from the field, 65.5% on free throws and 31.4% on three-pointers this year.

Colorado State Rams betting preview

The Colorado State Rams are 2-0 this season after defeating Tennessee State 87-79 in overtime in their last game. Colorado State trailed 32-30 at halftime but managed to force overtime before escaping with the win. The Rams shot 42.9% from the field, 33.3% from three-pointers and 71.4% from free throws in the win. Nique Clifford led Colorado State with 31 points and 13 rebounds in the overtime win.

Before this game, the Rams defeated North Dakota 82-56 in their opener. Colorado State has scored 84.5 points per game and allowed 67.5 points per game while also averaging 37.5 rebounds and 21 assists per game this season. Nique Clifford is averaging 25.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game while CSU is shooting 50.4% from the field, 61.1% on free throws and 29.3% on three-pointers this year. After that, Colorado State will play Ole Miss.

Why Colorado State will cover

Colorado State has won 17 of its last 18 night games against non-conference opponents at Moby Arena.

Denver has lost each of its last seven road games against the Mountain West Conference.

Colorado State has won the first half in seven of its last eight home games against the Summit League.

Total score facts

Each of Denver’s last four night games against opponents not ranked in the AP have produced a total of 144 points or fewer.

Nine of Colorado State’s last 11 night games against opponents not ranked in the AP have yielded a total of 138 points or fewer.