Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Sunday, January 5

Published 6:22 pm Saturday, January 4, 2025

The contests on the Sunday college basketball schedule for which we have suggested picks against the spread include the Manhattan Jaspers taking on the Rider Broncs at Alumni Gymnasium.

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Today’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks ATS

ATS Pick: Manhattan +2.5 vs. Rider

  • Matchup: Manhattan Jaspers at Rider Broncs
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Manhattan by 3.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Rider (-2.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Providence +13.5 vs. UConn

  • Matchup: Providence Friars at UConn Huskies
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: UConn by 8.2 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: UConn (-13.5)
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Maryland +4.5 vs. Oregon

  • Matchup: Maryland Terrapins at Oregon Ducks
  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Maryland by 0.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Oregon (-4.5)
  • TV Channel: Peacock

ATS Pick: Marist -1.5 vs. Quinnipiac

  • Matchup: Quinnipiac Bobcats at Marist Red Foxes
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Marist by 5.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Marist (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Siena -1.5 vs. Iona

  • Matchup: Iona Gaels at Siena Saints
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Siena by 5.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Siena (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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ATS Pick: Bucknell -1.5 vs. Colgate

  • Matchup: Colgate Raiders at Bucknell Bison
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Bucknell by 4.8 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Bucknell (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: UCF +5.5 vs. Kansas

  • Matchup: Kansas Jayhawks at UCF Knights
  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Kansas by 2.8 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Kansas (-5.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Northwestern +8.5 vs. Purdue

  • Matchup: Northwestern Wildcats at Purdue Boilermakers
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Purdue by 6.2 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Purdue (-8.5)
  • TV Channel: BTN
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ATS Pick: Illinois State -6.5 vs. Southern Illinois

  • Matchup: Southern Illinois Salukis at Illinois State Redbirds
  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Illinois State by 7.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Illinois State (-6.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Murray State +8.5 vs. Drake

  • Matchup: Murray State Racers at Drake Bulldogs
  • Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5
  • Computer Projection: Drake by 7.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Drake (-8.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
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