Denver vs Stanford Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Preview

No. 23 Denver (2-0) faces Stanford (1-1) on Friday night in a Pac-12 opener for both teams. Both teams have had success in recent years, with Denver winning the FCS Championship in 2015 and 2016, and Stanford winning the Rose Bowl Game in 2013.

Denver is coming off a 43-34 win over Cal Poly, while Stanford is coming off a 42-28 win over Colgate. Both teams have high-powered offenses, so this should be a high-scoring affair.

Stats

Denver is ranked 19th in the FCS in scoring offense, averaging 40.5 points per game. Stanford is ranked 41st in the FBS in scoring offense, averaging 32.0 points per game.

Denver is ranked 13th in the FCS in scoring defense, allowing 19.5 points per game. Stanford is ranked 100th in the FBS in scoring defense, allowing 30.0 points per game.

Prediction

Denver is a 3-point underdog against Stanford. I think Denver will cover the spread and win the game outright. Denver has a more experienced team and a better defense. I expect Denver to win a close game, 31-28.

Bet Builder Tips

Denver to win: +140

Over 67.5 points: -110

Denver QB Aidan Knapp to throw for over 250 yards: -115

Stanford RB E.J Smith to score a touchdown: -120

Odds

Spread: Stanford -3

Moneyline: Denver +140, Stanford -160

Over/Under: 67.5