Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Saturday, January 4
Published 9:17 pm Friday, January 3, 2025
The college basketball lineup on Saturday is sure to please. Our computer model has provided picks against the spread for 10 games, including the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils taking on the Alabama State Hornets at Thompson-Boling Arena.
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Today’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks ATS
ATS Pick: Mississippi Valley State +22.5 vs. Alabama State
- Matchup: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Alabama State Hornets
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: January 4
- Computer Projection: Alabama State by 11.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Alabama State (-22.5)
- TV Channel: SWAC Digital Network
ATS Pick: Little Rock +1.5 vs. Tennessee State
- Matchup: Little Rock Trojans at Tennessee State Tigers
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Date: January 4
- Computer Projection: Little Rock by 6.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Tennessee State (-1.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
ATS Pick: San Diego State +3.5 vs. Boise State
- Matchup: San Diego State Aztecs at Boise State Broncos
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: January 4
- Computer Projection: San Diego State by 2.6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Boise State (-3.5)
- TV Channel: CBS
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ATS Pick: Loyola Marymount +16.5 vs. Gonzaga
- Matchup: Gonzaga Bulldogs at Loyola Marymount Lions
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: January 4
- Computer Projection: Gonzaga by 11.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Gonzaga (-16.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
ATS Pick: Tulsa +12.5 vs. UAB
- Matchup: Tulsa Golden Hurricane at UAB Blazers
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: January 4
- Computer Projection: UAB by 7.7 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: UAB (-12.5)
- TV Channel: ESPNU
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ATS Pick: Central Michigan +4.5 vs. Ohio
- Matchup: Ohio Bobcats at Central Michigan Chippewas
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Date: January 4
- Computer Projection: Central Michigan by 0.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Ohio (-4.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
ATS Pick: VMI +5.5 vs. Mercer
- Matchup: Mercer Bears at VMI Keydets
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Date: January 4
- Computer Projection: Mercer by 0.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Mercer (-5.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
ATS Pick: Southern Utah +16.5 vs. Grand Canyon
- Matchup: Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Grand Canyon Antelopes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: January 4
- Computer Projection: Grand Canyon by 12 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Grand Canyon (-16.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
ATS Pick: DePaul +9.5 vs. Villanova
- Matchup: DePaul Blue Demons at Villanova Wildcats
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 4
- Computer Projection: Villanova by 5.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Villanova (-9.5)
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
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ATS Pick: New Hampshire +9.5 vs. Vermont
- Matchup: Vermont Catamounts at New Hampshire Wildcats
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 4
- Computer Projection: Vermont by 5.2 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Vermont (-9.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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