North Dakota State vs Denver Prediction 1/22/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a North Dakota State vs Denver prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Dakota State Bison Betting Preview

The North Dakota State Bison are 16-5 (6-0) this season after they defeated St. Thomas by a score of 68-65 in their last game. North Dakota State trailed 35-34 at halftime, but they held St. Thomas to just 30 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Bison shot 38% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Trevian Carson led North Dakota State with 16 points and six rebounds, while Treyson Anderson added 11 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, North Dakota State defeated South Dakota State by a score of 76-65 and Omaha by a score of 78-76. The Bison have scored 80.7 points per game with 36.2 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.0 points against per game this season. Damari Wheeler-Thomas is averaging 13.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Markhi Strickland is averaging 13.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Bison. North Dakota State is shooting 46.1% from the field, 72.1% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this season. 

Denver Pioneers Betting Preview

The Denver Pioneers are 9-11 (2-3) this year after they defeated Oral Roberts by a score of 98-87 in their last game. Denver led 56-45 at halftime and they scored 42 points in the second half to get the win. The Pioneers shot 54% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. Carson Johnson led Denver with 33 points and four rebounds, while Zane Nelson added 20 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Denver lost to South Dakota by a score of 82-72 and South Dakota State by a score of 87-79. The Pioneers have scored 84.3 points per game with 33.3 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 85.1 points against per game this season. Carson Johnson is averaging 18.5 points and 2.7 assists per game, while Jeremiah Burke is averaging 15.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game for the Pioneers. Denver is shooting 48.6% from the field, 77.8% on free throws, and 38.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Denver Pioneers will win

• The home team has won each of Denver’s last six games.
• Denver has won the first half in each of its last eight night games at Hamilton Gymnasium.

Why the North Dakota State Bison will win

• North Dakota State has won each of its last 10 night games.
• Denver has lost three of its last four games.
• North Dakota State has won the first half in each of its last nine night games.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Denver’s last 10 games have produced a total of 158+ points.
• Seven of North Dakota State’s last eight games have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.

North Dakota State vs Denver Prediction 

North Dakota State comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they are undefeated in conference play. The Bison are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed 65 points in back to back games. Denver has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 82+ points in four straight. The Pioneers are shooting 49% from the field, but I can’t back them with how they are defending. Take NDSU on the road.

David Racey's Pick: North Dakota State -4.5