Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Wednesday, November 20

Published 10:11 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2024

The Illinois Fighting Illini and the Alabama Crimson Tide hit the court in one of four games on the college basketball slate on Wednesday that include a ranked team. For picks against the spread, see the rest of this article 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 26.8 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 10.1 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 33.8 points
  • Pick ATS: Gonzaga (-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 73
  • Projected Favorite: Illinois by 7.3 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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