{"id":821014,"date":"2025-01-17T17:11:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T23:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albertleatribune.com\/2025\/01\/top-25-college-hoops-picks-against-the-spread-saturday-january-18\/"},"modified":"2025-01-17T17:11:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T23:11:33","slug":"top-25-college-hoops-picks-against-the-spread-saturday-january-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albertleatribune.com\/2025\/01\/top-25-college-hoops-picks-against-the-spread-saturday-january-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread &#8211; Saturday, January 18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-dsid-content=\"lPIDGeW8j4\" id=\"ds_data\"><\/span><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"unavailable_after: 2025-01-19T05:00:00-05:00\"><\/p>\n<p>A total of 15 games on the Saturday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team, including the matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Kentucky Wildcats. Below, we provide against-the-spread picks for each contest.<\/p>\n<p>Place your bets on any men&#8217;s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3961&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3961\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up today using our link.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>AP Top 25 Picks ATS Today<\/h2>\n<h3>No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats vs. No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Kentucky 83, Alabama 82<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Kentucky by 0.1 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> Alabama (+3.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the Kentucky-Alabama spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Lexington, Kentucky<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Rupp Arena<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> ESPN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>UCF Knights vs. No. 10 Houston Cougars <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Houston 77, UCF 67<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Houston by 10.6 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> UCF (+11.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the UCF-Houston spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Orlando, Florida<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Addition Financial Arena<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> CBS Sports Network<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>No. 14 UConn Huskies vs. Creighton Bluejays <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> UConn 75, Creighton 74<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> UConn by 0.7 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> Creighton (+6.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the UConn-Creighton spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Storrs, Connecticut<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Harry A. Gampel Pavilion<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> FOX<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Kansas 79, Kansas State 62<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Kansas by 17.1 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> Kansas (-14.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the Kansas-Kansas State spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 1:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Lawrence, Kansas<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Allen Fieldhouse<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> CBS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs vs. No. 1 Auburn Tigers <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Auburn 78, Georgia 70<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Auburn by 8.9 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> Auburn (-7.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the Georgia-Auburn spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 1:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Athens, Georgia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Stegeman Coliseum<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> SEC Network<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Xavier Musketeers <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Marquette 79, Xavier 69<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Marquette by 10 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> Marquette (-9.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the Marquette-Xavier spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 2:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Fiserv Forum<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> FOX<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>No. 13 Oregon Ducks vs. No. 17 Purdue Boilermakers <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Purdue 75, Oregon 74<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Purdue by 0.7 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> Purdue (+2.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the Oregon-Purdue spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 3:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Eugene, Oregon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Matthew Knight Arena<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> NBC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>USC Trojans vs. No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Wisconsin 77, USC 74<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Wisconsin by 2.4 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> USC (+2.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the USC-Wisconsin spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 3:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Los Angeles, California<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Galen Center<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> BTN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Vanderbilt Commodores vs. No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Tennessee 74, Vanderbilt 69<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Tennessee by 5 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> Vanderbilt (+7.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the Vanderbilt-Tennessee spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 3:30 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nashville, Tennessee<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Memorial Gymnasium<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> SEC Network<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>No. 5 Florida Gators vs. Texas Longhorns <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Florida 79, Texas 71<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Florida by 8.3 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> Texas (+10.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the Florida-Texas spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 4:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Gainesville, Florida<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O&#8217;Connell Center<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> ESPN2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>West Virginia Mountaineers vs. No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Iowa State 75, West Virginia 69<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Iowa State by 5.6 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> West Virginia (+6.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the West Virginia-Iowa State spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 5:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Morgantown, West Virginia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> WVU Coliseum<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> ESPN+<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/66361?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=88&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=88 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>No. 15 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. No. 21 Ole Miss Rebels <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Mississippi State 75, Ole Miss 73<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Mississippi State by 1.6 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> Ole Miss (+5.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the Mississippi State-Ole Miss spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Starkville, Mississippi<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Humphrey Coliseum<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> ESPN2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Boston College Eagles vs. No. 3 Duke Blue Devils <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Duke 83, Boston College 59<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Duke by 23.1 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> Duke (-21.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the Boston College-Duke spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Boston, Massachusetts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Silvio O. Conte Forum<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> ESPN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> ESPN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>No. 11 Texas A&#038;M Aggies vs. LSU Tigers <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Texas A&#038;M 79, LSU 68<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Texas A&#038;M by 10.5 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the Texas A&#038;M-LSU spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8:30 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> College Station, Texas<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Reed Arena<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> SEC Network<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/58645?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=246&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=246 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>No. 16 Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Santa Clara Broncos <\/h3>\n<h4>Spread Prediction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Prediction:<\/strong> Gonzaga 83, Santa Clara 73<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projected Favorite:<\/strong> Gonzaga by 10.9 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick ATS:<\/strong> Santa Clara (+13.5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bet on the Gonzaga-Santa Clara spread\u2014or any other NCAA men&#8217;s basketball matchup\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62813?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=3787&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=\"3787\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>Key Facts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Spokane, Washington<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> McCarthey Athletic Center<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Channel:<\/b> ESPN+<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/66361?affId=3147&#038;ts=5002564&#038;pa=88&#038;pb=984506&#038;cid=lPIDGeW8j4\" data-dsid-element=88 rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. 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