Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Sunday, January 12

Published 7:08 pm Saturday, January 11, 2025

Five games on the Sunday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team, including the matchup between the Oregon Ducks and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Below, we provide against-the-spread picks for each contest.

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

AP Top 25 Picks ATS Today

No. 20 Purdue Boilermakers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Purdue 75, Nebraska 70
  • Projected Favorite: Purdue by 5.6 points
  • Pick ATS: Nebraska (+7.5)

Email newsletter signup

Bet on the Purdue-Nebraska spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM!

Key Facts

  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
  • Venue: Mackey Arena
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Northwestern Wildcats vs. No. 16 Michigan State Spartans

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Michigan State 75, Northwestern 68
  • Projected Favorite: Michigan State by 6.8 points
  • Pick ATS: Michigan State (-2.5)

Bet on the Northwestern-Michigan State spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM!

Key Facts

  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • Location: Evanston, Illinois
  • Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 24 Michigan Wolverines vs. Washington Huskies

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Michigan 82, Washington 67
  • Projected Favorite: Michigan by 15 points

Bet on the Michigan-Washington spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM!

Key Facts

  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Venue: Crisler Center
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Colorado Buffaloes vs. No. 21 West Virginia Mountaineers

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: West Virginia 72, Colorado 69
  • Projected Favorite: West Virginia by 2.9 points
  • Pick ATS: West Virginia (-1.5)

Bet on the Colorado-West Virginia spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM!

Key Facts

  • Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • Location: Boulder, Colorado
  • Venue: CU Events Center
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Penn State Nittany Lions vs. No. 15 Oregon Ducks

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Penn State 76, Oregon 75
  • Projected Favorite: Penn State by 1 points
  • Pick ATS: Penn State (+2.5)

Bet on the Penn State-Oregon spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM!

Key Facts

  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • Location: University Park, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: Bryce Jordan Center
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.

id: