Denver vs North Dakota State Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Denver vs North Dakota State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 15th at the Scheels Center in Fargo, North Dakota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Denver Pioneers Betting Preview

The Denver Pioneers are 8-19 (2-10) this season after they defeated North Dakota by a score of 68-64 in their last game. Denver led 35-19 at halftime and they were able to get the win, but they were outscored 45-33 in the second half. The Pioneers shot 51% from the field, 20% on three-pointers, and 61.9% on free throws in the game. Sebastian Akins led Denver with 16 points and three assists, while Nicholas Shogbonyo added 14 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Pioneers lost to St. Thomas by a score of 79-76 and South Dakota by a score of 86-79. Denver has lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the Summit standings with a 2-10 record. Denver has scored 72.8 points per game and they have allowed 78.8 points per game, while also averaging 30.6 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game this season. DeAndre Craig is averaging 13.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Nicholas Shogbonyo is averaging 13.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Denver is shooting 44.9% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 34.1% on three-pointers this season. 

North Dakota State Bison Betting Preview

The North Dakota State Bison are 18-9 (7-5) this year after they defeated Oral Roberts in overtime by a score of 94-88 in their last game. North Dakota State trailed 43-39 at halftime, but they scored 42 points in the second half and got the win in overtime. The Bison shot 54.4% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 88.5% on free throws in the game. Jacksen Moni led North Dakota State with 32 points and eight rebounds, while Jacari White added 30 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bison lost to Omaha by a score of 85-74 but did beat Kansas City by a score of 78-72 before that. North Dakota State has lost three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Summit standings with a 7-5 record. North Dakota State has scored 81.0 points per game and they have allowed 73.8 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Jacksen Moni is averaging 20.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Jacari White is averaging 16.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this year. North Dakota State is shooting 48% from the field, 76.9% on free throws, and 39.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why North Dakota State will beat Denver

• Denver has lost 21 of its last 22 road day games against Conference opponents.
• North Dakota State has won 12 of its last 13 day games at Scheels Center following a home win.
• North Dakota State has won the first half in each of its last four day games at Scheels Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Denver’s last eight day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Each of North Dakota State’s last four day games at Scheels Center has produced a total of 153+ points.

Denver vs North Dakota State Prediction 

North Dakota State comes into this matchup after winning two of their last three games and they will be at home for this game. The Bison are shooting 48% from the field this year and they have scored at least 74 points in three straight games. Denver has lost three of their last four games, but they are coming off of a win against North Dakota, which was also on the road. The Pioneers are shooting 44.9% from the field this season and they are allowing nearly 79 points per game on defense. Neither team has played very strong defense over the last few weeks and I think we are going to see plenty of points, so take the over here.