The Illinois Fighting Illini versus the Alabama Crimson Tide is one of four games on Wednesday’s college basketball slate that includes a ranked team in play. Looking for against-the-spread picks? See below.

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AP Top 25 Picks ATS Today

No. 23 Texas A&M Aggies vs. Southern Jaguars

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Texas A&M 89, Southern 62
• Projected Favorite: Texas A&M by 26.6 points
• Pick ATS: Texas A&M (-26.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Location: College Station, Texas
• Venue: Reed Arena
• TV Channel: SEC Network+
• Live Stream: SEC Network+

No. 24 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Merrimack Warriors

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Rutgers 71, Merrimack 61
• Projected Favorite: Rutgers by 10 points
• Pick ATS: Merrimack (+18.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Location: Piscataway, New Jersey
• Venue: Jersey Mike’s Arena
• TV Channel: Peacock
• Live Stream: Peacock

No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Long Beach State Beach

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Gonzaga 92, Long Beach State 59
• Projected Favorite: Gonzaga by 32.2 points
• Pick ATS: Long Beach State (+33.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Venue: McCarthey Athletic Center
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Illinois 80, Alabama 74
• Projected Favorite: Illinois by 6.4 points
• Pick ATS: Illinois (+8.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Location: Birmingham, Alabama
• Venue: Legacy Arena at BJCC
• TV Channel: SEC Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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