Denver Pioneers vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pioneers and Cardinal. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ACC, and it’s hosted by the Cardinal at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Stanford being favored by -18 over Denver.
DENVER PIONEERS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK
The Pick: Denver Pioneers +18
This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 4:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.
WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.
- Even though we have Stanford winning straight-up, we like Denver at +18.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can The Pioneers Secure a Win at Stanford?
Denver Pioneers Records
Denver finished last season with a 13-17 overall record, going 8-11 in Summit League play. At home, the Pioneers were 6-4, with an average scoring margin of +2.6 points per game. On the road, they posted a 7-13 record, losing by an average of 5.2 points per game.
Against the spread, Denver went 14-15, with a 9-10 mark in road games. They were 7-5 straight-up when favored and 5-7 ATS. As underdogs, they went 6-12 straight-up but managed a 9-8 ATS record. Their games averaged 161.6 points, and they had a 19-10-1 O/U record, with their average O/U line set at 155.5 points.
Denver averaged 81 points per game last season, ranking 66th in possessions per game with 66.2. They shot 45% from the field, placing 179th, with an effective field goal percentage of 52%, ranking 139th. The Pioneers made 8.6 threes per game, ranking 66th, and attempted 24.9, ranking 59th, with a 34% success rate, placing 151st. They were 27th in free throws made per game, averaging 16.7.
Top returning players include DeAndre Craig, who averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game, and Pedro Lopez-Sanvicente, who averaged 6.4 points, 1.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds. Both played in 34 games last season.
Last season, Denver struggled defensively, allowing 80.5 points per game, which ranked 332nd in the nation. Opponents shot 33.4% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Pioneers 295th in 3-point defense. Denver was better at limiting free throws, allowing 17.5 per game, ranking 133rd nationally.
Denver averaged 6.2 steals per game, ranking 218th, and they were 104th in blocked shots, with 3.9 per game.
Can Stanford Grab a Win at Home?
Stanford Cardinal Records
Stanford finished last season with a 14-17 overall record, including a 9-13 mark in conference play. At home, they posted a 9-8 record, with an average scoring margin of +3.6 points per game. On the road, they went 5-9, losing by an average of 4.4 points per game.
Against the spread, Stanford was 15-15, and they went 7-6 ATS on the road. As the favorite, they were 10-7 straight-up and 8-9 ATS. As the underdog, they were 4-10 straight-up but 7-6 ATS. Their games averaged 152.5 points, and their over/under record was 17-14, with an average line of 150.2 points.
Stanford averaged 76.3 points per game last season, ranking 14th in possessions per game with 70.1. They shot 46% from the field, placing 93rd, and had an effective field goal percentage of 54%, good for 67th. The Cardinal made 8.9 three-pointers per game, ranking 45th, and shot 36% from beyond the arc, placing 62nd. They attempted 24.2 threes per game, ranking 84th. Stanford struggled at the free-throw line, making 12.3 per game, which ranked 286th.
Returning for Stanford are forwards Maxime Raynaud and Chisom Okpara. Raynaud averaged 15.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game last season, while Okpara averaged 16.5 points and 5 rebounds. Both players also averaged 2 assists per game.
Stanford struggled defensively last season, allowing 76.5 points per game, which ranked 282nd in the country. Opponents shot 35.3% from beyond the arc against the Cardinal, placing them 396th in 3-point defense.
Stanford was better at limiting free throws, allowing 16.0 per game, ranking 68th nationally. They averaged 5.5 steals per game (308th) and 3.1 blocks per game (223rd).