Denver's men's basketball team is set to face Tulsa in their final game of 2025 on Monday at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. Tulsa, with an 11-1 record, is a heavy favorite (-16.5) and aims to extend its seven-game home winning streak. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ at 3 p.m. ET. Tulsa boasts a dominant +224 scoring differential, averaging 89.3 points per game and allowing just 70.7, ranking 26th offensively and 120th defensively nationally. Their key players include Tylen Riley, David Green, Miles Barnstable, and Myles Rigsby. Denver, with a 7-7 record, has a -12 scoring differential, averaging 84.1 points and conceding 84.9. Their standout players are Carson Johnson, Gabe Oldham, Zane Nelson, and Jeremiah Burke. Tulsa has a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 16.5 points or more, while Denver is 3-0 against the spread as an underdog by that margin. The combined average points in the matchup are expected to be 173.4, exceeding the total set at 162.5, with both teams' opponents averaging fewer points. The prediction favors Tulsa due to their superior record, home advantage, and offensive strength, but Denver's recent performances and betting trends keep the game competitive.