Denver Pioneers vs Montana Grizzlies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Denver vs Montana NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Missoula.

Denver vs Montana Prediction

Betting on today's Pioneers and Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT, as the Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150 points, and Montana is favored by -11 vs. Denver.

Denver vs. Montana Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Denver Pioneers at Montana Grizzlies
  • Where: Missoula at Dahlberg Arena
  • Date: Sunday, November 24th
  • Betting Odds MONT -11, DEN +395 | MONT -541 O/U 150

Pioneers Preview: Is a Win at Missoula Possible for the Pioneers?

Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games

Denver pulled off a 79-78 win over Montana State on Sunday, November 17th. The Pioneers were +5 point underdogs heading into the game but not only won outright, they also covered the spread.

Denver led 47-33 at halftime but allowed Montana State to score 45 points in the 2nd half, while they managed 32 points. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.

Pioneers Offense Breakdown

Denver's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 12 threes for 50%.

They were exceptional at the free-throw line, making 29 of 31 attempts for 93.5%. Brandon Walker led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Nicholas Shogbonyo added 15 points and 7 boards.

Pioneers Team Defense

Denver's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field (22/52). They managed to hold them to 40% shooting on two-pointers (16/40).

From beyond the arc, the other team hit 6 of 12 threes, shooting 50%. Denver also sent them to the line 31 times, where they made 29 free throws, a 93% success rate. Denver allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Grizzlies Preview: Can the Grizzlies Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Montana fell to Utah State 95-83 on Monday, November 18th. The Grizzlies were +16.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread.

Montana trailed 49-35 at halftime but put up a strong fight in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 178 went over the O/U line of 151.5.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Montana's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 51.6% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.1%. They connected on 63.2% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 8/24 from three-point range. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 11 of 20 attempts for 55%.

Ian Martinez led the way with 32 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three, while Mason Falslev and Money Williams each added 25 points. Joe Pridgen was highly efficient, shooting 8/9 from the field and 1/1 from three, finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Montana also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists as a team.

Grizzlies Team Defense

Montana's defense struggled, giving up 95 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Montana's opponents hit 9 of 20 shots, shooting 45%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 28 attempts, a 77% success rate. Montana also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Pioneers vs Grizzlies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Denver has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 68 points per game.
  • Across their three previous home games, Montana has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 62 points per game.
  • Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Denver has an ATS mark of 4-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
  • In their last three contests as the favorite, Montana has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.

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