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

Published 6:22 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025

ATS Pick: Western Kentucky +6.5 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 (-6.5)
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Marist (-3.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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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+
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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+
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ATS Pick: San Diego +2.5 vs. Portland

• Matchup: San Diego Toreros at Portland Pilots
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: San Diego by 0.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Portland (-2.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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ATS Pick: Eastern Illinois +4.5 vs. Morehead State

• Matchup: Morehead State Eagles at Eastern Illinois Panthers
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: Morehead State by 1.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Morehead State (-4.5)
• TV Channel: ESPNU
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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

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

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 0.8 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Chattanooga (-1.5)
• TV Channel: ESPNU
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ATS Pick: Mount St. Mary’s +4.5 vs. Siena

• Matchup: Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Siena Saints
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: January 23
• Computer Projection: Siena by 2.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Siena (-4.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+