BYU Cougars Look to Bounce Back With Big Victory Over Denver Pioneers
BYU is 8-1 overall and 8-1 ATS while Denver is 6-4 overall and 4-3-1 ATS. Denver just lost on the road to Colorado State, putting up a competitive fight as 21.5-point
Game outlook
BYU is 8-1 overall and 8-1 ATS while Denver is 6-4 overall and 4-3-1 ATS. Denver just lost on the road to Colorado State, putting up a competitive fight as 21.5-point underdogs. BYU, ranked #18, recently suffered their first loss for the season on the road in Utah as 2.5-point favorites. The tip off of this non-conference matchup will take place on Thursday at 9:00 EST from the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pioneers +1,750 | Cougars -8,000
Spread: Pioneers +27.5 (-110) | Cougars -27.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 156.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that BYU will win straight-up is 99%.
Denver Pioneers
The Denver Pioneers have experienced a four-game winning streak, defeating Colorado Christian, Colorado College and Texas A&M Commerce as 3.5-point underdogs along the way. However, the streak was ended with a loss to the #13 Colorado State Rams. Guard Tommy Bruner, who ranks 3rd in the entire nation in scoring with 24 PPG, led the team with 28 points in the loss. He is supported by junior forward Touko Tainamo and his 18.2 PPG and 8.4 RPG, wing Jaxon Brenchley with 9.0 PPG and forward Isaiah Addo-Ankrah with 8.5 PPG. The Pioneers have a power ranking of 67, averaging 83.20 points per game and giving up 76.50, hitting 44.32% from the field and 38.18% from three-pointers. Defensively they allow 45.18% from the field and 70.11% from the free throw line.