Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Friday, January 24

Published 5:17 pm Thursday, January 23, 2025

The college basketball slate on Friday is sure to please. Our computer model has recommended picks against the spread for 10 games, including the Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks playing the Dayton Flyers at Mackey Arena.

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Today’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks ATS

ATS Pick: Saint Joseph’s (PA) +5.5 vs. Dayton

  • Matchup: Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks at Dayton Flyers
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • Date: January 24
  • Computer Projection: Dayton by 3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Dayton (-5.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
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ATS Pick: Le Moyne +6.5 vs. Cent. Conn. St.

  • Matchup: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Le Moyne Dolphins
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 24
  • Computer Projection: Cent. Conn. St. by 4.2 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Cent. Conn. St. (-6.5)
  • TV Channel: NEC Front Row

ATS Pick: Kent State +1.5 vs. Ohio

  • Matchup: Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Bobcats
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 24
  • Computer Projection: Kent State by 0.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Ohio (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
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ATS Pick: Saint Bonaventure +10.5 vs. VCU

  • Matchup: Saint Bonaventure Bonnies at VCU Rams
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 24
  • Computer Projection: VCU by 8.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: VCU (-10.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
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ATS Pick: Michigan +3.5 vs. Purdue

  • Matchup: Michigan Wolverines at Purdue Boilermakers
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 24
  • Computer Projection: Purdue by 1.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Purdue (-3.5)
  • TV Channel: FOX
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ATS Pick: Stonehill -9.5 vs. Chicago State

  • Matchup: Chicago State Cougars at Stonehill Skyhawks
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 24
  • Computer Projection: Stonehill by 11 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Stonehill (-9.5)
  • TV Channel: NEC Front Row

ATS Pick: Penn State +2.5 vs. Iowa

  • Matchup: Penn State Nittany Lions at Iowa Hawkeyes
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 24
  • Computer Projection: Iowa by 1.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Iowa (-2.5)
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
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ATS Pick: Washington +4.5 vs. UCLA

  • Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Washington Huskies
  • Time: 11:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 24
  • Computer Projection: UCLA by 3.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: UCLA (-4.5)
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
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ATS Pick: Bowling Green +1.5 vs. Toledo

  • Matchup: Toledo Rockets at Bowling Green Falcons
  • Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 24
  • Computer Projection: Toledo by 1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Toledo (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
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ATS Pick: Marquette -9.5 vs. Villanova

  • Matchup: Villanova Wildcats at Marquette Golden Eagles
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 24
  • Computer Projection: Marquette by 9.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Marquette (-9.5)
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
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