Denver Pioneers vs BYU Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

Betting on today’s Pioneers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Marriott Center in Provo, UT, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 158 points, and the Cougars are the home favorites against the Pioneers in a non-conference matchup.

DENVER PIONEERS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Denver Pioneers +27

This game will be played at Marriott Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Cougars.
• Even though we have BYU winning straight-up, we like Denver at +27.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Will the Pioneers Make it Happen in Provo?

Denver, who currently has a 6-4 record on the season, has a chance to even out their road record at 3-3 if they are able to secure a victory against BYU. As of today’s game, Denver holds a 4-4 record against the spread. In their previous five games, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Denver have had an average of 159.1 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 150.5 points. Their over/under record is 5-3-0. Over the course of the last five games, the Pioneers’ games have averaged 151 points per game, along with an over/under record of 1-2.

Compared to their season average of 83.2 points per game, Denver struggled in their previous game. Against Idaho, the Pioneers scored 67 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 36.1%. The team’s scoring leader is Tommy Bruner, who holds an average of 24 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Touko Tainamo is averaging 18.2 points per game this season.

So far, the Pioneers’ defense is ranked 188th in the country at 75.0 points per contest. So far, the Denver defense is giving up an average of 8.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8.8 times per game (284th).

Will BYU Win at Home?

Heading into their 10th game of the season, BYU currently holds a record of 8-1. In away games, the Cougars have gone 2-1 so far this season, while at home they have a perfect 5-0 record. BYU has a winning record against the spread at 7-1. In their last five games, they are 4-1 vs. the spread.

BYU’s games have, on average, featured 149.8 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-6-0. Their average over/under line is currently 151.3 points so far. In their most recent three games, the Cougars’ over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 144 points per game.

BYU’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Fresno State, finishing the game with a total of 85 points. Their season average is now 89.3 points per game. Offensively, the Cougars have a season long field goal percentage of 48%, which is 90th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 99th in percentage and 2nd in three-pointers made.

The Cougars’ defense is presently ranked 8th nationally, allowing an average of 59.0 points per contest. So far, the BYU defense is giving up an average of 5.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.9 times per game (333rd).