Denver vs Northern Colorado Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Denver vs Northern Colorado

The Denver Pioneers square off against the Northern Colorado Bears, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, December 20.

There’s a generous line of -9.5 when it comes to Northern Colorado in their meeting with Denver. The -120 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

Backing our spread pick? Read our comprehensive review of the BetMGM sportsbook, then unlock the latest promo code to make your wager go further.

Denver Pioneers previous game saw them claim a 129-93 home win over Colorado-Colorado Springs Mountain Lions.

Northern Colorado Bears were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 101-90 reverse against Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Northern Colorado won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 82-75 victory was registered against Denver. In the past 5 H2H games, Northern Colorado have won every time.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Colorado	9-2	964	823	141	4-1	5-1	1L
Denver	6-7	1091	1110	-19	4-2	2-5	1W

View Full Standings

Denver vs Northern Colorado Prediction & Picks

Our Denver vs Northern Colorado tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Back the moneyline favorites with a -9.5 spread in this college matchup. This is a good number and we are confident Northern Colorado can cover the line at odds of -120.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Denver vs Northern Colorado stats:

• The -9.5 line has been covered by UNC in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -9.5 line has been covered by UNC in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Denver in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Denver in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

UNC -9.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

As a wagering alternative, you can choose to buy or sell points when it comes to your selection. Buy if you want a safer bet and sell to get more juice from the line.

Elevate your wagering experience with the latest free bets, promos and top betting offers listed in our comprehensive bonus guide.

Our Game Prediction

Northern Colorado -9.5 @ -120 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Denver 77 - 89 Northern Colorado

We’re going for the Bears to claim a 89-77 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

Denver vs Northern Colorado Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The favorites are 87% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Northern Colorado priced at -667 to triumph in this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +460 about Denver.

There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 161.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 161.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball contest, visit the best sportsbooks and check out the wide range of team props and game lines. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

Denver

+460

UNC

-667

Point Spread

Denver +9.5

-102

UNC -9.5

-120

Total Points

Under 161.5

-110

Over 161.5

-110

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Stats

Northern Colorado Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 174.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 161.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 161.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.30 pts and allowed 86.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 85.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 163.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 161.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 161.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.30 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.50 pts and allowed 68.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Sky	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Colorado	9-2	964	823	141	4-1	5-1	1L
Idaho	7-4	909	783	126	5-1	2-3	1W
Portland State	6-4	821	712	109	4-1	2-3	1L
Idaho State	7-5	900	819	81	5-1	2-4	1W
Montana	6-6	998	879	119	4-4	2-2	1L
Weber State	5-6	903	816	87	4-1	1-5	1L
Northern Arizona	5-6	799	806	-7	5-1	0-5	1W
Montana State	5-7	932	846	86	3-1	2-6	1W
Sacramento State	4-6	764	780	-16	4-1	0-5	2L
Eastern Washington	2-9	852	915	-63	2-1	0-8	2L

Summit	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Dakota State	10-3	1074	903	171	6-0	4-3	5W
St. Thomas	9-4	1014	914	100	5-0	4-4	3W
South Dakota	7-6	1092	1064	28	6-2	1-4	2W
South Dakota State	7-7	1050	966	84	4-3	3-4	2L
Omaha	6-7	1017	1001	16	5-1	1-6	3W
Denver	6-7	1091	1110	-19	4-2	2-5	1W
North Dakota	5-9	1050	1068	-18	3-5	2-4	1W
Oral Roberts	5-9	1048	1079	-31	5-2	0-7	2L
Kansas City	2-11	910	1071	-161	2-3	0-8	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

Top Basketball Pages