Denver Pioneers vs CSUN Matadors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Planning on watching today’s Pioneers and Matadors game? Catch the action at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT, as the Matadors hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156 points, and CSUN is favored by -6.5 at home against Denver.

DENVER PIONEERS VS CSUN MATADORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: CSUN Matadors -6.5

This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 4:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE CSUN MATADORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Matadors.
• Not only will CSUN pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will Denver Make it Happen on the Road?

Denver Pioneers Recent Game

Denver fell to Montana 83-73 on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. The Pioneers entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.

After trailing 38-24 at halftime, Denver put up a strong fight in the second half, scoring 49 points while allowing 45. Despite the loss, the Pioneers’ second-half performance showed promise moving forward.

Denver’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 19 threes for a 10.5% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 40.6%. Inside the arc, they connected on 51.1% of their two-point attempts.

From the free-throw line, the Pioneers were efficient, making 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% shooting percentage. They also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 assists. Joe Pridgen led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from three-point range.

Denver’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Pioneers allowed their opponents to hit 23 of 36 shots from inside the arc, a 63% success rate.

From three-point range, Denver’s defense held their opponents to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 shots for 84%.

Do the Matadors Have What it Takes at Home?

CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games

CSUN picked up an 89-79 road win over Utah Tech on Sunday, November 24th. The Matadors entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 155.

After trailing 50-40 at halftime, CSUN turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Utah Tech 49-29 to secure the win.

CSUN’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 55.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 61.9%. They shot 58.7% from two-point range and 47.1% from beyond the arc, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 55% of their attempts.

Marcus Adams Jr. led the way with 25 points on 11-16 shooting, while Keonte Jones and Hakim Byrd each added 23 points. Byrd was particularly effective from three, hitting 4 of 5 attempts, and Jones was perfect from deep, going 2 for 2.

CSUN’s defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, hitting 22 of their 50 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 52% of their shots, going 12/23.

From three-point range, the opposition went 10/27, shooting 37%. They also capitalized at the free-throw line, making 25 of 27 attempts for a 92% success rate. CSUN allowed 5 offensive rebounds.