Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Friday, January 17
Published 4:35 pm Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Iowa Hawkeyes versus the UCLA Bruins is one of many compelling options on Friday in college basketball play — suggested picks against the spread for 10 games are available below.
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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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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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