Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, December 17

Published 6:08 pm Monday, December 16, 2024

Top-25 teams will take the court across nine games on Tuesday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Western Carolina Catamounts squaring off against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena. Looking for ATS picks? You’ve come to the right place.

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AP Top 25 Picks ATS Today

No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers vs. Western Carolina Catamounts

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Tennessee 89, Western Carolina 53
  • Projected Favorite: Tennessee by 35.0 points
  • Pick ATS: Western Carolina (+35.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena
  • TV Channel: SEC Network+
  • Live Stream: SEC Network+

No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels vs. Southern Jaguars

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Ole Miss 84, Southern 63
  • Projected Favorite: Ole Miss by 20.6 points

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Key Facts

  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Oxford, Mississippi
  • Venue: The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
  • TV Channel: SEC Network+
  • Live Stream: SEC Network+

No. 9 Florida Gators vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: North Carolina 80, Florida 79
  • Projected Favorite: North Carolina by 0.2 points
  • Pick ATS: North Carolina (+3.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Venue: Spectrum Center
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 21 Michigan State Spartans vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Michigan State 79, Oakland 61
  • Projected Favorite: Michigan State by 18.5 points
  • Pick ATS: Michigan State (-17.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Detroit, Michigan
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena
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  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

South Carolina Gamecocks vs. No. 16 Clemson Tigers

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Clemson 72, South Carolina 69
  • Projected Favorite: Clemson by 3.0 points
  • Pick ATS: Clemson (-2.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Columbia, South Carolina
  • Venue: Colonial Life Arena
  • TV Channel: SEC Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 4 Duke Blue Devils vs. George Mason Patriots

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Duke 77, George Mason 63
  • Projected Favorite: Duke by 14.8 points
  • Pick ATS: George Mason (+19.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Durham, North Carolina
  • Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium
  • TV Channel: ACC Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 25 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Central Michigan Chippewas

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Mississippi State 81, Central Michigan 67
  • Projected Favorite: Mississippi State by 14.4 points
  • Pick ATS: Central Michigan (+19.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • Location: Jackson, Mississippi
  • Venue: Mississippi Coliseum
  • TV Channel: SEC Network+
  • Live Stream: SEC Network+

No. 2 Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia State Panthers

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Auburn 91, Georgia State 61
  • Projected Favorite: Auburn by 30.0 points

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Key Facts

  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Location: Auburn, Alabama
  • Venue: Neville Arena
  • TV Channel: SEC Network+
  • Live Stream: SEC Network+

No. 24 UCLA Bruins vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: UCLA 91, Prairie View A&M 61
  • Projected Favorite: UCLA by 30.1 points

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Key Facts

  • Time: 9:30 PM ET
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Venue: Pauley Pavilion
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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