Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Thursday, January 23

Published 6:15 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025

There are two games featuring a ranked team on Thursday’s college basketball slate. Below, we offer against-the-spread picks for each contest.

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AP Top 25 Picks ATS Today

No. 24 Memphis Tigers vs. Wichita State Shockers

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Memphis 84, Wichita State 69
  • Projected Favorite: Memphis by 14.9 points
  • Pick ATS: Memphis (-12.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Memphis, Tennessee
  • Venue: FedExForum
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Maryland Terrapins

Spread Prediction

  • Computer Prediction: Illinois 79, Maryland 72
  • Projected Favorite: Illinois by 6.9 points
  • Pick ATS: Maryland (+7.5)

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Key Facts

  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • Location: Champaign, Illinois
  • Venue: State Farm Center
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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