The Denver Pioneers (6-4) are slated to face the No. 17 BYU Cougars (8-1) on Wednesday at Marriott Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (Big 12 Network/ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Denver vs. BYU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Pioneers were beaten 90-80 by the No. 18 Colorado State Rams last Wednesday as they covered as 20.5-point road underdogs and the Over of 157.5 hit. Denver was on a 4-game winning streak before losing to CSU on the road.
The Cougars narrowly lost 73-69 at the Utah Utes on Saturday, falling short of covering as 2.5-point road favorites, and the Under of 154.5 cleared. BYU lost its 1st game of the season despite G Spencer Johnson‘s double-double (10 points, 11 rebounds). Even with the loss, BYU remains the No. 17 ranked team in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
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