Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Thursday, January 30

Published 3:22 am Thursday, January 30, 2025

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds versus the UT Arlington Mavericks is one of many strong options on Thursday in college basketball action — suggested picks against the spread for 10 games are available below.

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Today’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks ATS

ATS Pick: Southern Utah +9.5 vs. UT Arlington

  • Matchup: Southern Utah Thunderbirds at UT Arlington Mavericks
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Date: January 30
  • Computer Projection: UT Arlington by 5.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: UT Arlington (-9.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: UCSB +1.5 vs. CSU Northridge

  • Matchup: CSU Northridge Matadors at UCSB Gauchos
  • Time: 10 p.m. ET
  • Date: January 30
  • Computer Projection: UCSB by 2.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: CSU Northridge (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: UMBC +5.5 vs. Bryant

  • Matchup: Bryant Bulldogs at UMBC Retrievers
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Date: January 30
  • Computer Projection: Bryant by 2.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Bryant (-5.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Ohio State +2.5 vs. Penn State

  • Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes at Penn State Nittany Lions
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Date: January 30
  • Computer Projection: Ohio State by 0.8 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Penn State (-2.5)
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Detroit Mercy +6.5 vs. Northern Kentucky

  • Matchup: Northern Kentucky Norse at Detroit Mercy Titans
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Date: January 30
  • Computer Projection: Northern Kentucky by 3.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Northern Kentucky (-6.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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ATS Pick: Cal Baptist -7.5 vs. Abilene Christian

  • Matchup: Abilene Christian Wildcats at Cal Baptist Lancers
  • Time: 10 p.m. ET
  • Date: January 30
  • Computer Projection: Cal Baptist by 10.7 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Cal Baptist (-7.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Georgia State +12.5 vs. Marshall

  • Matchup: Georgia State Panthers at Marshall Thundering Herd
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Date: January 30
  • Computer Projection: Marshall by 9.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Marshall (-12.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Loyola Marymount -11.5 vs. Portland

  • Matchup: Portland Pilots at Loyola Marymount Lions
  • Time: 10 p.m. ET
  • Date: January 30
  • Computer Projection: Loyola Marymount by 14.6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Loyola Marymount (-11.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Maine -13.5 vs. New Hampshire

  • Matchup: New Hampshire Wildcats at Maine Black Bears
  • Time: 6 p.m. ET
  • Date: January 30
  • Computer Projection: Maine by 16.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Maine (-13.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Liberty -3.5 vs. Kennesaw State

  • Matchup: Liberty Flames at Kennesaw State Owls
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Date: January 30
  • Computer Projection: Liberty by 6.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Liberty (-3.5)
  • TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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