How to watch Denver vs. North Dakota basketball game
Halftime Report
North Dakota and Denver have shown up to the game, but their offenses sure haven’t. North Dakota has a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Denver 51-36.
If North Dakota keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 7-11 in no time. On the other hand, Denver will have to make due with a 6-12 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
North Dakota Fighting Hawks @ Denver Pioneers
Current Records: North Dakota 6-11, Denver 6-11
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Hamilton Gymnasium — Denver, Colorado
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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- Ticket Cost: $28.35
What to Know
North Dakota has enjoyed a six-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Denver Pioneers will face off in a Summit battle at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Hamilton Gymnasium. The Fighting Hawks are expected to win (but not by much) so they better bring their A-game into this one.
Last Saturday, North Dakota couldn’t handle St. Thomas and fell 88-80.
Meanwhile, Denver’s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight defeat. They fell 91-84 to South Dakota. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
North Dakota has been struggling recently as they’ve lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. As for Denver, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 6-11.
Thursday’s game is shaping up to be a scrappy match: North Dakota has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 40.4 rebounds per game. It’s a different story for Denver, though, as they’ve been averaging only 30.4. Given North Dakota’s sizable advantage in that area, Denver will need to find a way to close that gap.
North Dakota beat Denver 92-78 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Does North Dakota have another victory up their sleeve, or will Denver turn the tables on them? We’ll have the answer soon enough.
Odds
North Dakota is a slight 1-point favorite against Denver, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Bettors have moved against the Fighting Hawks slightly, as the game opened with the Fighting Hawks as a 2.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 154.5 points.
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Series History
North Dakota has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Denver.
- Feb 15, 2024 – North Dakota 92 vs. Denver 78
- Jan 20, 2024 – North Dakota 92 vs. Denver 78
- Mar 03, 2023 – North Dakota 83 vs. Denver 68
- Feb 09, 2023 – North Dakota 86 vs. Denver 63
- Jan 14, 2023 – Denver 78 vs. North Dakota 71
- Feb 03, 2022 – Denver 81 vs. North Dakota 79
- Jan 08, 2022 – Denver 93 vs. North Dakota 74
- Feb 06, 2021 – Denver 85 vs. North Dakota 81
- Feb 05, 2021 – North Dakota 85 vs. Denver 82
- Jan 23, 2020 – North Dakota 78 vs. Denver 71
