The Denver Pioneers (11-9, 2-5 Summit League) battle the South Dakota Coyotes (8-10, 3-3) at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Thursday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Denver vs. South Dakota'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Pioneers beat North Dakota 78-71 on Jan. 14, covering as a 5.5-point home favorite. Denver is 8-9-1 against the spread (ATS) this season, but just 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games. Denver’s strength is offense, ranking 7th in the nation in field goal percentage (50%).
The Coyotes are just 4-12 ATS on the season. They are 5-3 straight up at home and are coming off an 82-64 home loss to South Dakota State, failing to cover as a 2-point underdog. South Dakota is 2-7 ATS in its last 9. Its strength is 3-point shooting, ranking 3rd in the nation (40.5%).
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