The Thursday college basketball slate includes two games featuring a ranked team in action. Among those games is the Rutgers Scarlet Knights squaring off against the Michigan Wolverines. For picks against the spread, see the rest of this article below.

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No. 15 Michigan Wolverines vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Michigan 81, Rutgers 70
• Projected Favorite: Michigan by 11.3 points
• Pick ATS: Michigan (-9.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 9 p.m. ET
• Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Venue: Crisler Center
• TV Channel: Peacock
• Live Stream: Peacock

Loyola Marymount Lions vs. No. 23 Saint Mary’s Gaels

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Saint Mary’s (CA) 75, Loyola Marymount 64
• Projected Favorite: Saint Mary’s (CA) by 11.3 points
• Pick ATS: Loyola Marymount (+12.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 11 p.m. ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Venue: Gersten Pavilion
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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