Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Thursday, January 16

Published 6:22 pm Wednesday, January 15, 2025

The Canisius Golden Griffins versus the Iona Gaels is one of many strong options on Thursday in college basketball action — suggested picks against the spread for 10 games are available here.

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Today’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks ATS

ATS Pick: Canisius +10.5 vs. Iona

  • Matchup: Canisius Golden Griffins at Iona Gaels
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 16
  • Computer Projection: Iona by 6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Iona (-10.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Hampton +3.5 vs. William & Mary

  • Matchup: William & Mary Tribe at Hampton Pirates
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 16
  • Computer Projection: Hampton by 1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: William & Mary (-3.5)
  • TV Channel: FloCollege

ATS Pick: Merrimack +2.5 vs. Quinnipiac

  • Matchup: Merrimack Warriors at Quinnipiac Bobcats
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 16
  • Computer Projection: Merrimack by 1.8 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Quinnipiac (-2.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Oregon State +9.5 vs. Gonzaga

  • Matchup: Gonzaga Bulldogs at Oregon State Beavers
  • Time: 11:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 16
  • Computer Projection: Gonzaga by 5.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Gonzaga (-9.5)
  • TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Sacramento State +9.5 vs. Northern Arizona

  • Matchup: Sacramento State Hornets at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 16
  • Computer Projection: Northern Arizona by 6.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Northern Arizona (-9.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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ATS Pick: Appalachian State -3.5 vs. Old Dominion

  • Matchup: Appalachian State Mountaineers at Old Dominion Monarchs
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 16
  • Computer Projection: Appalachian State by 6.7 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Appalachian State (-3.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Mount St. Mary’s -2.5 vs. Rider

  • Matchup: Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Rider Broncs
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 16
  • Computer Projection: Mount St. Mary’s by 5.6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Mount St. Mary’s (-2.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Kennesaw State +1.5 vs. Sam Houston

  • Matchup: Sam Houston Bearkats at Kennesaw State Owls
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 16
  • Computer Projection: Kennesaw State by 1.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Sam Houston (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: North Dakota State -9.5 vs. UMKC

  • Matchup: UMKC Kangaroos at North Dakota State Bison
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 16
  • Computer Projection: North Dakota State by 12.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: North Dakota State (-9.5)
  • TV Channel: Summit League Network

ATS Pick: Saint Peter’s +1.5 vs. Marist

  • Matchup: Marist Red Foxes at Saint Peter’s Peacocks
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 16
  • Computer Projection: Saint Peter’s by 1.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Marist (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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