Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, January 3

Published 3:29 pm Thursday, January 2, 2025

Friday’s college basketball schedule includes two games with a ranked team in play. Among those games is the Creighton Bluejays squaring off against the Marquette Golden Eagles. Continue scrolling for ATS picks for each matchup.

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AP Top 25 Picks ATS Today

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. No. 18 Michigan State Spartans

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Ohio State 76, Michigan State 75
  • Projected Favorite: Ohio State by 1.2 points
  • Pick ATS: Michigan State (+1.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Venue: Value City Arena
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 8 Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Creighton Bluejays

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Marquette 77, Creighton 69
  • Projected Favorite: Marquette by 8.4 points
  • Pick ATS: Creighton (+8.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Venue: Fiserv Forum
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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