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North Dakota State vs. Denver prediction: North Dakota State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get North Dakota State vs Denver predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Denver will take on North Dakota State in men's college basketball action at Hamilton Gymnasium on Thursday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects North Dakota State as the most likely winner of the North Dakota State vs. Denver game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
North Dakota State vs. Denver prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between North Dakota State and Denver 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives North Dakota State a 65% chance of beating Denver. Our predicted final score has North Dakota State winning 82-78.
According to our model, Denver (+4.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 160.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
North Dakota State vs. Denver odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | North Dakota State | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-108) | +4.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -198 | +188 |
| Total | o160.5 (-105) | u160.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
North Dakota State vs. Denver picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Denver +4.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Denver | +188 |
| Total | Over 160.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Denver to win.
North Dakota State vs. Denver game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Denver and North Dakota State at Hamilton Gymnasium is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Dakota State vs. Denver
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Hamilton Gymnasium
Conclusion
We predict North Dakota State, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat Denver on Thursday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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