Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Sunday, January 5

Published 5:23 pm Saturday, January 4, 2025

The Manhattan Jaspers versus the Rider Broncs is one of many strong options on Sunday in college basketball action — suggested picks against the spread for 10 games are available here.

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Today’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks ATS

ATS Pick: Manhattan +2.5 vs. Rider

  • Matchup: Manhattan Jaspers at Rider Broncs
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Manhattan by 3.2 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Rider (-2.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Providence +13.5 vs. UConn

  • Matchup: Providence Friars at UConn Huskies
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: UConn by 8.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: UConn (-13.5)
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Maryland +3.5 vs. Oregon

  • Matchup: Maryland Terrapins at Oregon Ducks
  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Maryland by 0.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Oregon (-3.5)
  • TV Channel: Peacock

ATS Pick: Marist -1.5 vs. Quinnipiac

  • Matchup: Quinnipiac Bobcats at Marist Red Foxes
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Marist by 5.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Marist (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Siena -1.5 vs. Iona

  • Matchup: Iona Gaels at Siena Saints
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Siena by 5.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Siena (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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ATS Pick: Bucknell -1.5 vs. Colgate

  • Matchup: Colgate Raiders at Bucknell Bison
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Bucknell by 4.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Bucknell (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: UCF +5.5 vs. Kansas

  • Matchup: Kansas Jayhawks at UCF Knights
  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Kansas by 2.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Kansas (-5.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Northwestern +8.5 vs. Purdue

  • Matchup: Northwestern Wildcats at Purdue Boilermakers
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Purdue by 6.2 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Purdue (-8.5)
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Murray State +8.5 vs. Drake

  • Matchup: Murray State Racers at Drake Bulldogs
  • Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Drake by 7 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Drake (-8.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Illinois State -6.5 vs. Southern Illinois

  • Matchup: Southern Illinois Salukis at Illinois State Redbirds
  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Illinois State by 7.8 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Illinois State (-6.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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