Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Friday, January 17
Published 5:18 pm Thursday, January 16, 2025
In one of the many compelling matchups on the college basketball schedule on Friday, the Iowa Hawkeyes and UCLA Bruins hit the court at Pauley Pavilion, one of the 10 games our computer model recommended in terms of picks against the spread.
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Today’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks ATS
ATS Pick: Iowa +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: Iowa Hawkeyes at UCLA Bruins
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: January 17
- Computer Projection: UCLA by 3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: UCLA (-6.5)
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
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ATS Pick: Saint Joseph’s (PA) +2.5 vs. VCU
- Matchup: VCU Rams at Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Date: January 17
- Computer Projection: Saint Joseph’s (PA) by 0.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: VCU (-2.5)
- TV Channel: ESPNU
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ATS Pick: Boise State +3.5 vs. New Mexico
- Matchup: Boise State Broncos at New Mexico Lobos
- Time: 11:00 PM ET
- Date: January 17
- Computer Projection: New Mexico by 1.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: New Mexico (-3.5)
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
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ATS Pick: Fresno State -2.5 vs. Air Force
- Matchup: Air Force Falcons at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Date: January 17
- Computer Projection: Fresno State by 4.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Fresno State (-2.5)
- TV Channel: MW Network
ATS Pick: Akron -2.5 vs. Ohio
- Matchup: Ohio Bobcats at Akron Zips
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Date: January 17
- Computer Projection: Akron by 3.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Akron (-2.5)
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
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ATS Pick: Robert Morris -4.5 vs. Green Bay
- Matchup: Robert Morris Colonials at Green Bay Phoenix
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Date: January 17
- Computer Projection: Robert Morris by 5.8 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Robert Morris (-4.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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ATS Pick: Ohio State -6.5 vs. Indiana
- Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: January 17
- Computer Projection: Ohio State by 7.7 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Ohio State (-6.5)
- TV Channel: FOX
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ATS Pick: DePaul +8.5 vs. Georgetown
- Matchup: DePaul Blue Demons at Georgetown Hoyas
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: January 17
- Computer Projection: Georgetown by 7.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Georgetown (-8.5)
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
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ATS Pick: Providence +7.5 vs. Villanova
- Matchup: Providence Friars at Villanova Wildcats
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Date: January 17
- Computer Projection: Villanova by 6.6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Villanova (-7.5)
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
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ATS Pick: Youngstown State +5.5 vs. Milwaukee
- Matchup: Youngstown State Penguins at Milwaukee Panthers
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: January 17
- Computer Projection: Milwaukee by 5.2 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Milwaukee (-5.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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