Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Denver Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Trailblazers versus the Pioneers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with Denver being favored by -1 over Utah Tech.
UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS DENVER PIONEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Denver Pioneers -1
This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 4:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-65 in favor of the Pioneers.
- Not only will Denver pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.
Can the Trailblazers Grab a Win in Missoula?
Utah Tech Trailblazers Recent Game
On Monday, November 25th, Utah Tech fell to Montana 69-66 in an away game. Despite entering as +11 point underdogs, the Trailblazers kept it close and covered the spread.
Utah Tech trailed 38-34 at halftime but edged Montana 32-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the O/U line of 147.
Utah Tech put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, with a 53.3% success rate on two-point attempts. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 19 threes for 21.1%.
Beon Riley led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from three. Brandon Whitney and Kai Johnson each added 16 points, with Johnson shooting 66.7% from the field.
Despite Utah Tech’s defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points in their last game. The Trailblazers gave up 42% shooting from the field, with their opponents hitting 24 of 56 shots.
Utah Tech struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 51% shooting on 21 of 41 attempts. However, they did well defending the three, with their opponents making just 3 of 15 for 20%. Utah Tech also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 75%. The Trailblazers gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Is It the Pioneers Game to Lose at Home?
Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games
The Pioneers fell to the Matadors 89-60 on Monday, November 25th, in an away game. Denver entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 155.5 O/U line.
Denver trailed 48-33 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 41.
Denver’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they managed only 6 offensive rebounds, with 10 assists as a team.
Marcus Adams Jr. and Keonte Jones were bright spots, both shooting 66.7% from the field. Adams added 11 rebounds, while Jones hit his only three-point attempt. Nicholas Shogbonyo contributed 15 points, shooting 54.5% overall and 50% from beyond the arc.
Despite Denver’s struggles, they managed to limit their opponent’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 2 made threes on 14 attempts (14%). However, the Pioneers couldn’t contain the two-point attack, where they allowed 25 baskets on 38 attempts, resulting in a 65% shooting percentage.
Denver also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 33 of those attempts for 86%. The Pioneers gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.