Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Sunday, January 12
Published 8:17 pm Saturday, January 11, 2025
The college basketball lineup on Sunday, which includes the Rider Broncs taking on the Niagara Purple Eagles, should provide some fireworks. Our computer model recommends 10 games, in terms of picks against the spread, including that matchup.
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Today’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks ATS
ATS Pick: Niagara -5.5 vs. Rider
- Matchup: Rider Broncs at Niagara Purple Eagles
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 12
- Computer Projection: Niagara by 10 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Niagara (-5.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
ATS Pick: Michigan State -2.5 vs. Northwestern
- Matchup: Michigan State Spartans at Northwestern Wildcats
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 12
- Computer Projection: Michigan State by 6.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Michigan State (-2.5)
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
ATS Pick: VMI +13.5 vs. Chattanooga
- Matchup: VMI Keydets at Chattanooga Mocs
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 12
- Computer Projection: Chattanooga by 9.8 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Chattanooga (-13.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
ATS Pick: Penn State +2.5 vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Oregon Ducks at Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: January 12
- Computer Projection: Penn State by 0.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Oregon (-2.5)
- TV Channel: BTN
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ATS Pick: Canisius +6.5 vs. Saint Peter’s
- Matchup: Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Canisius Golden Griffins
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 12
- Computer Projection: Saint Peter’s by 3.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Saint Peter’s (-6.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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ATS Pick: Nebraska +8.5 vs. Purdue
- Matchup: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Purdue Boilermakers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 12
- Computer Projection: Purdue by 5.6 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: Stonehill -2.5 vs. Chicago State
- Matchup: Stonehill Skyhawks at Chicago State Cougars
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: January 12
- Computer Projection: Stonehill by 5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Stonehill (-2.5)
- TV Channel: NEC Front Row
ATS Pick: Iona +1.5 vs. Quinnipiac
- Matchup: Quinnipiac Bobcats at Iona Gaels
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 12
- Computer Projection: Iona by 0.6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Quinnipiac (-1.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
ATS Pick: Little Rock -5.5 vs. Southern Indiana
- Matchup: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Little Rock Trojans
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: January 12
- Computer Projection: Little Rock by 7.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Little Rock (-5.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
ATS Pick: Western Carolina +5.5 vs. Mercer
- Matchup: Mercer Bears at Western Carolina Catamounts
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: January 12
- Computer Projection: Mercer by 3.6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
- Spread: Mercer (-5.5)
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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