Denver Pioneers vs Utah Tech Trailblazers Matchup

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

Utah Tech vs Denver Prediction

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. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points, and Denver is favored by -1 vs. Utah Tech.

Utah Tech vs. Denver Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Utah Tech Trailblazers at Denver Pioneers
  • Where: Missoula at Dahlberg Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, November 26th
  • Betting Odds DEN -1, DXST -104 | DEN -119 O/U 152.5

Trailblazers Preview: No Pressure for Utah Tech as Away Dogs

Utah Tech Trailblazers Recent Game/Games

Utah Tech fell 69-66 to Montana on Monday, November 25th, in an away game. Entering the matchup as +11 point underdogs, the Trailblazers managed to keep the game closer than expected, covering the spread.

After trailing 38-34 at halftime, Utah Tech outscored Montana 32-31 in the second half. The combined points for the game were 135, falling short of the 147-point O/U line.

Trailblazers Offense Breakdown

Utah Tech's offense managed 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-pointers, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 19 attempts 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 hitting 66.7% of his shots. The Trailblazers had 10 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, while shooting 75% from the free-throw line.

Trailblazers Team Defense

Utah Tech's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, connecting on 24 of their 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 51% success rate.

From three-point range, Utah Tech held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. The Trailblazers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18, shooting 75%. Utah Tech allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Pioneers Preview: Can the Pioneers Please their Home Crowd?

Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games

The Pioneers fell to the Matadors 89-60 on Monday, November 25th. Denver was a +7.5 underdog going into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, which was under the O/U line of 155.5.

Denver trailed 48-33 at halftime and struggled to get back into the game, scoring just 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41.

Pioneers Offense Breakdown

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 and 10 assists.

Marcus Adams Jr. led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 8/12 from the field. Keonte Jones added 17 points, hitting 4/6 shots, while Nicholas Shogbonyo contributed 15 points, shooting 6/11 overall and 2/4 from beyond the arc.

Pioneers Team Defense

Despite holding Denver to just 2 made threes, the Pioneers still gave up 89 points, allowing them to shoot 51% from the field. Denver did most of their damage inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts (25/38).

Denver also took advantage of their opportunities at the free-throw line, making 33 of 38 attempts (86%). The Pioneers gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Trailblazers vs Pioneers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Utah Tech has an ATS record of just 2-7-1. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 66 points per game.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Denver has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 65 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Trailblazers have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
  • As the betting favorite, the Pioneers have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Denver posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.

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