Who's Playing

Denver @ North Dakota State

Current Records: Denver 9-16; North Dakota State 15-8

What to Know

The Denver Pioneers and the North Dakota State Bison will face off in a Summit clash at 2 p.m. ET Feb. 5 at Scheels Center. The Pioneers have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with North Dakota State and are hoping to record their first win since Jan. 16 of 2019.

It was a close one, but on Thursday Denver sidestepped the North Dakota Fighting Hawks for an 81-79 victory. Kudos to the oddsmakers for accurately forecasting both the winner and the close margin.

Meanwhile, North Dakota State was able to grind out a solid victory over the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks on Thursday, winning 71-64.

Their wins bumped Denver to 9-16 and North Dakota State to 15-8. Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Scheels Center -- Fargo, North Dakota
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $24.15

Odds

The Bison are a big 11.5-point favorite against the Pioneers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 11.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

North Dakota State have won nine out of their last 14 games against Denver.

  • Jan 10, 2022 - North Dakota State 87 vs. Denver 69
  • Jan 23, 2021 - North Dakota State 84 vs. Denver 58
  • Jan 22, 2021 - North Dakota State 70 vs. Denver 58
  • Mar 07, 2020 - North Dakota State 71 vs. Denver 69
  • Jan 25, 2020 - North Dakota State 82 vs. Denver 70
  • Dec 29, 2019 - North Dakota State 66 vs. Denver 55
  • Feb 09, 2019 - North Dakota State 81 vs. Denver 71
  • Jan 16, 2019 - Denver 80 vs. North Dakota State 65
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Denver 66 vs. North Dakota State 63
  • Jan 11, 2018 - Denver 67 vs. North Dakota State 61
  • Feb 11, 2017 - North Dakota State 81 vs. Denver 63
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Denver 79 vs. North Dakota State 55
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Denver 70 vs. North Dakota State 59
  • Jan 03, 2016 - North Dakota State 75 vs. Denver 49