Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Thursday, January 23

Published 9:17 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025

ATS Pick: Niagara +3.5 vs. Marist

• Matchup: Marist Red Foxes at Niagara Purple Eagles
• Time: 6:30 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: Niagara by 0.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Marist (-3.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Western Kentucky +5.5 vs. Louisiana Tech

• Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: Louisiana Tech by 1.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Louisiana Tech (-5.5)
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Manhattan -3.5 vs. Fairfield

• Matchup: Fairfield Stags at Manhattan Jaspers
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: Manhattan by 6.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Manhattan (-3.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Coastal Carolina +6.5 vs. Georgia Southern

• Matchup: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Georgia Southern Eagles
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: Georgia Southern by 3.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Georgia Southern (-6.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Hampton +7.5 vs. William & Mary

• Matchup: Hampton Pirates at William & Mary Tribe
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: William & Mary by 5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: William & Mary (-7.5)
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
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ATS Pick: Memphis -12.5 vs. Wichita State

• Matchup: Wichita State Shockers at Memphis Tigers
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: Memphis by 14.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Memphis (-12.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN2
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ATS Pick: Samford +1.5 vs. Chattanooga

• Matchup: Samford Bulldogs at Chattanooga Mocs
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: Samford by 0.7 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Chattanooga (-1.5)
• TV Channel: ESPNU
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Rider +1.5 vs. Iona

• Matchup: Iona Gaels at Rider Broncs
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: Rider by 0.2 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Iona (-1.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Appalachian State +6.5 vs. Arkansas State

• Matchup: Appalachian State Mountaineers at Arkansas State Red Wolves
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: Arkansas State by 5.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Arkansas State (-6.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Saint Mary’s (CA) -7.5 vs. San Francisco

• Matchup: San Francisco Dons at Saint Mary’s Gaels
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: Saint Mary’s (CA) by 8.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Saint Mary’s (CA) (-7.5)
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)