Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Saturday, December 14

Published 5:11 pm Saturday, December 14, 2024

Ranked squads will be on Saturday’s college basketball schedule for 16 games, including the Tennessee Volunteers taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini. Check out the piece below for picks against the spread.

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AP Top 25 Picks ATS Today

No. 16 Clemson Tigers vs. Memphis Tigers

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Clemson 76, Memphis 72
  • Projected Favorite: Clemson by 4.5 points
  • Pick ATS: Memphis (+6.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 11:00 AM ET
  • Location: Clemson, South Carolina
  • Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 11 Purdue Boilermakers vs. No. 17 Texas A&M Aggies

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Texas A&M 73, Purdue 72
  • Projected Favorite: Texas A&M by 0.8 points
  • Pick ATS: Texas A&M (+2.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. No. 2 Auburn Tigers

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Auburn 79, Ohio State 72
  • Projected Favorite: Auburn by 7.3 points
  • Pick ATS: Ohio State (+11.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: State Farm Arena
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 22 Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Xavier Musketeers

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Cincinnati 76, Xavier 68
  • Projected Favorite: Cincinnati by 7.7 points
  • Pick ATS: Xavier (+8.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Fifth Third Arena
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Butler Bulldogs vs. No. 20 Wisconsin Badgers

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Wisconsin 76, Butler 71
  • Projected Favorite: Wisconsin by 5.3 points
  • Pick ATS: Butler (+5.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 2:30 PM ET
  • Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 UCLA Bruins

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: UCLA 74, Arizona 73
  • Projected Favorite: UCLA by 0.2 points
  • Pick ATS: UCLA (+3.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona
  • Venue: Footprint Center
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 10 Kansas Jayhawks vs. NC State Wolfpack

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Kansas 79, NC State 65
  • Projected Favorite: Kansas by 14.4 points
  • Pick ATS: NC State (+14.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 3:15 PM ET
  • Location: Lawrence, Kansas
  • Venue: Allen Fieldhouse
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Arizona State Sun Devils vs. No. 9 Florida Gators

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Florida 77, Arizona State 75
  • Projected Favorite: Florida by 2.1 points
  • Pick ATS: Arizona State (+7.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 3:30 PM ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: State Farm Arena
  • TV Channel: SEC Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Ole Miss 86, Southern Miss 65
  • Projected Favorite: Ole Miss by 21.5 points
  • Pick ATS: Southern Miss (+23.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
  • Venue: Mississippi Coast Coliseum
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats vs. Louisville Cardinals

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Kentucky 82, Louisville 71
  • Projected Favorite: Kentucky by 10.1 points
  • Pick ATS: Kentucky (-9.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 5:15 PM ET
  • Location: Lexington, Kentucky
  • Venue: Rupp Arena
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Tennessee 74, Illinois 72
  • Projected Favorite: Tennessee by 1.9 points
  • Pick ATS: Tennessee (-1.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 5:30 PM ET
  • Location: Champaign, Illinois
  • Venue: State Farm Center
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 25 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. McNeese Cowboys

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Mississippi State 77, McNeese 71
  • Projected Favorite: Mississippi State by 6.0 points
  • Pick ATS: McNeese (+9.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • Location: Tupelo, Mississippi
  • Venue: Cadence Bank Arena
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Dayton Flyers vs. No. 6 Marquette Golden Eagles

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Marquette 77, Dayton 73
  • Projected Favorite: Marquette by 3.6 points
  • Pick ATS: Marquette (-1.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Dayton, Ohio
  • Venue: UD Arena
  • TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Oklahoma 79, Oklahoma State 74
  • Projected Favorite: Oklahoma by 4.9 points
  • Pick ATS: Oklahoma (-4.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Venue: Paycom Center
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 18 UConn Huskies vs. No. 8 Gonzaga Bulldogs

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Gonzaga 82, UConn 72
  • Projected Favorite: Gonzaga by 10.7 points
  • Pick ATS: Gonzaga (-2.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Location: New York City, New York
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Creighton Bluejays

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Alabama 82, Creighton 75
  • Projected Favorite: Alabama by 7.1 points
  • Pick ATS: Creighton (+10.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 8:30 PM ET
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Venue: Coleman Coliseum
  • TV Channel: SEC Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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