Denver Pioneers vs Cal State Fullerton Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

Looking to win big? The Pioneers and Titans face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Titans are hosting the game at Titan Gym in Fullerton, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cal State Fullerton as the -3 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 138 points.

DENVER PIONEERS VS CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans -3

This game will be played at Titan Gym at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.

WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Titans.
• Not only will Cal State Fullerton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Denver Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games

Denver improved to 3-6 on the season with a 68-67 win over Portland State on Saturday. The Pioneers, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 41-40 at halftime, Denver clamped down defensively, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the O/U line of 152.

In their last game, the Pioneers put up 68 points, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They connected on 39.1% of their threes, hitting 9 of 23 attempts, and went 11 for 14 from the free-throw line, good for 78.6%.

Isaiah Addo-Ankrah was the standout performer, hitting 7 threes at a 70% clip, finishing with 21 points and 3 assists. Nicholas Shogbonyo added 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Jaylin Henderson contributed 16 points, despite shooting just 35.3% from the field.

Despite allowing 67 points, Denver’s defense held the opposing team to 44% shooting from the field. They gave up 55% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 19 of 34 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Denver limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 20 attempts, a 25% success rate. The other team also struggled at the free-throw line, making only 14 of 26 attempts (53%).

Does Cal State Fullerton Stand a Chance at Home?

Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games

Cal State Fullerton dropped to 2-8 on the season after a 75-68 road loss to UC Riverside on Saturday. The Titans, who were +10 underdogs going into the game, managed to keep it closer than expected.

Fullerton led 39-37 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 143 went over the 134.5 O/U line.

Cal State Fullerton’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 16 threes for 18.8%, but connected on 55.9% of their two-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Titans hit 21 of 26 for 80.8%. Barrington Hargress led the way with 20 points, while Kaleb Smith added 18, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range.

Cal State Fullerton’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, hitting 25 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 57% shooting, with the other team making 16 of 28 two-point shots.

From three-point range, the Titans’ defense saw the opposition connect on 9 of 25 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws, shooting 76%. Cal State Fullerton allowed 5 offensive rebounds.