Denver vs Stanford Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/4/24

Stanford's strong start

The Stanford Cardinal have started the season 3-0, with wins over Cal Poly, UC Riverside, and San Jose State. They have looked impressive on both ends of the court, averaging 85.3 points per game while allowing only 63.0 points per game. Senior forward Harrison Ingram is leading the way for Stanford, averaging 20.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.

Denver's tough schedule

The Denver Pioneers have also started the season 3-0, but they have faced a much tougher schedule than Stanford. They have wins over Portland State, Northern Colorado, and Colorado State. Junior guard Tommy Bruner is leading the way for Denver, averaging 18.7 points per game.

Prediction

This is a tough matchup between two evenly matched teams. However, I give Stanford a slight edge because of their experience and depth. The Cardinal have four seniors in their starting lineup, while Denver has just one. I also think Stanford's defense will be able to slow down Denver's high-powered offense. My prediction is Stanford 78, Denver 72.

Key matchup

The key matchup in this game will be between Stanford forward Harrison Ingram and Denver guard Tommy Bruner. Ingram is a skilled scorer and rebounder, while Bruner is a dynamic playmaker who can score and create for others. The team that wins this matchup will likely win the game.

Other factors to consider

Here are some other factors to consider when making your prediction for this game:

• Stanford is 4-0 against Denver all-time.
• The game will be played at Stanford's Maples Pavilion.
• Denver is coming off a big win over Colorado State, while Stanford is coming off a close win over San Jose State.

I hope this helps you make your prediction for the Denver vs Stanford game on 11/4/24.