Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Sunday, January 12

Published 7:22 pm Saturday, January 11, 2025

ATS Pick: Niagara -5.5 vs. Rider

• Matchup: Rider Broncs at Niagara Purple Eagles
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• Date: January 12
• Computer Projection: Niagara by 10 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Niagara (-5.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Michigan State -2.5 vs. Northwestern

• Matchup: Michigan State Spartans at Northwestern Wildcats
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• Date: January 12
• Computer Projection: Michigan State by 6.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Michigan State (-2.5)
• TV Channel: FOX
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: VMI +13.5 vs. Chattanooga

• Matchup: VMI Keydets at Chattanooga Mocs
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• Date: January 12
• Computer Projection: Chattanooga by 9.8 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Chattanooga (-13.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Penn State +2.5 vs. Oregon

• Matchup: Oregon Ducks at Penn State Nittany Lions
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• Date: January 12
• Computer Projection: Penn State by 0.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Oregon (-2.5)
• TV Channel: BTN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Canisius +6.5 vs. Saint Peter’s

• Matchup: Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Canisius Golden Griffins
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Date: January 12
• Computer Projection: Saint Peter’s by 3.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Saint Peter’s (-6.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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ATS Pick: Stonehill -2.5 vs. Chicago State

• Matchup: Stonehill Skyhawks at Chicago State Cougars
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• Date: January 12
• Computer Projection: Stonehill by 5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Stonehill (-2.5)
• TV Channel: NEC Front Row

ATS Pick: Iona +1.5 vs. Quinnipiac

• Matchup: Quinnipiac Bobcats at Iona Gaels
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Date: January 12
• Computer Projection: Iona by 0.6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Quinnipiac (-1.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Little Rock -5.5 vs. Southern Indiana

• Matchup: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Little Rock Trojans
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• Date: January 12
• Computer Projection: Little Rock by 7.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Little Rock (-5.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Nebraska +7.5 vs. Purdue

• Matchup: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Purdue Boilermakers
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• Date: January 12
• Computer Projection: Purdue by 5.6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Purdue (-7.5)
• TV Channel: BTN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Western Carolina +5.5 vs. Mercer

• Matchup: Mercer Bears at Western Carolina Catamounts
• Time: 3:30 PM ET
• Date: January 12
• Computer Projection: Mercer by 3.6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
• Spread: Mercer (-5.5)
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+