Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Saturday, January 4

Published 9:17 pm Friday, January 3, 2025

The college basketball slate on Saturday, which includes the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils versus the Alabama State Hornets, is not one to miss. Our computer model suggests 10 games, in terms of picks against the spread, including that contest.

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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
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: VMI +6.5 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 (-6.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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 11.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Gonzaga (-16.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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ATS Pick: Citadel +12.5 vs. Chattanooga

  • Matchup: Chattanooga Mocs at Citadel Bulldogs
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 4
  • Computer Projection: Chattanooga by 7.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Chattanooga (-12.5)
  • 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
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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 11.8 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Grand Canyon (-16.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Sacramento State +6.5 vs. Portland State

  • Matchup: Portland State Vikings at Sacramento State Hornets
  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 4
  • Computer Projection: Portland State by 1.8 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Portland State (-6.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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+

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