Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Thursday, January 9

Published 11:26 pm Wednesday, January 8, 2025

The Florida International Panthers and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs hit the court in one of many compelling matchups on the college basketball slate on Thursday, and that’s one of our 10 featured games, in terms of picks against the spread.

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Today’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks ATS

ATS Pick: Florida International +9.5 vs. Louisiana Tech

  • Matchup: Florida International Panthers at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • Date: January 9
  • Computer Projection: Louisiana Tech by 3.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Louisiana Tech (-9.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: UNC Greensboro +3.5 vs. Chattanooga

  • Matchup: UNC Greensboro Spartans at Chattanooga Mocs
  • Time: 5:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 9
  • Computer Projection: UNC Greensboro by 1.7 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Chattanooga (-3.5)
  • TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: North Dakota State -7.5 vs. Oral Roberts

  • Matchup: North Dakota State Bison at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 9
  • Computer Projection: North Dakota State by 12.0 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: North Dakota State (-7.5)
  • TV Channel: Summit League Network

ATS Pick: Liberty -4.5 vs. Sam Houston

  • Matchup: Liberty Flames at Sam Houston Bearkats
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 9
  • Computer Projection: Liberty by 8.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Liberty (-4.5)
  • TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Northern Colorado +1.5 vs. Montana State

  • Matchup: Northern Colorado Bears at Montana State Bobcats
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 9
  • Computer Projection: Northern Colorado by 2.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Montana State (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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ATS Pick: Washington State -16.5 vs. Pacific

  • Matchup: Pacific Tigers at Washington State Cougars
  • Time: 9:30 PM ET
  • Date: January 9
  • Computer Projection: Washington State by 20.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Washington State (-16.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: VMI +19.5 vs. Samford

  • Matchup: VMI Keydets at Samford Bulldogs
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 9
  • Computer Projection: Samford by 16.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Samford (-19.5)

ATS Pick: N.C. A&T +4.5 vs. Delaware

  • Matchup: Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at North Carolina A&T Aggies
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 9
  • Computer Projection: Delaware by 1.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Delaware (-4.5)
  • TV Channel: FloCollege

ATS Pick: Denver +1.5 vs. North Dakota

  • Matchup: North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks at Denver Pioneers
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 9
  • Computer Projection: Denver by 1.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: North Dakota (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: Summit League Network

ATS Pick: Lindenwood -1.5 vs. Tennessee State

  • Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers at Lindenwood Lions
  • Time: 8:30 PM ET
  • Date: January 9
  • Computer Projection: Lindenwood by 4.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Lindenwood (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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