Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, December 17
Published 7:08 pm Monday, December 16, 2024
Nine games on the Tuesday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team, including the matchup between the Western Carolina Catamounts and the Tennessee Volunteers. Below, we provide against-the-spread picks for each contest.
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AP Top 25 Picks ATS Today
No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers vs. Western Carolina Catamounts
Spread Prediction
- Computer Prediction: Tennessee 89, Western Carolina 53
- Projected Favorite: Tennessee by 35.0 points
- Pick ATS: Western Carolina (+35.5)
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Key Facts
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena
- TV Channel: SEC Network+
- Live Stream: SEC Network+
No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels vs. Southern Jaguars
Spread Prediction
- Computer Prediction: Ole Miss 84, Southern 63
- Projected Favorite: Ole Miss by 20.6 points
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Key Facts
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Oxford, Mississippi
- Venue: The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
- TV Channel: SEC Network+
- Live Stream: SEC Network+
No. 9 Florida Gators vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
Spread Prediction
- Computer Prediction: North Carolina 80, Florida 79
- Projected Favorite: North Carolina by 0.2 points
- Pick ATS: North Carolina (+3.5)
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Key Facts
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Venue: Spectrum Center
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
No. 21 Michigan State Spartans vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Spread Prediction
- Computer Prediction: Michigan State 79, Oakland 61
- Projected Favorite: Michigan State by 18.5 points
- Pick ATS: Michigan State (-17.5)
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Key Facts
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
- TV Channel:
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. No. 16 Clemson Tigers
Spread Prediction
- Computer Prediction: Clemson 72, South Carolina 69
- Projected Favorite: Clemson by 3.0 points
- Pick ATS: Clemson (-2.5)
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Key Facts
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina
- Venue: Colonial Life Arena
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
No. 4 Duke Blue Devils vs. George Mason Patriots
Spread Prediction
- Computer Prediction: Duke 77, George Mason 63
- Projected Favorite: Duke by 14.8 points
- Pick ATS: George Mason (+19.5)
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Key Facts
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Durham, North Carolina
- Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
No. 25 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Central Michigan Chippewas
Spread Prediction
- Computer Prediction: Mississippi State 81, Central Michigan 67
- Projected Favorite: Mississippi State by 14.4 points
- Pick ATS: Central Michigan (+19.5)
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Key Facts
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Jackson, Mississippi
- Venue: Mississippi Coliseum
- TV Channel: SEC Network+
- Live Stream: SEC Network+
No. 2 Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia State Panthers
Spread Prediction
- Computer Prediction: Auburn 91, Georgia State 61
- Projected Favorite: Auburn by 30.0 points
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Key Facts
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Auburn, Alabama
- Venue: Neville Arena
- TV Channel: SEC Network+
- Live Stream: SEC Network+
No. 24 UCLA Bruins vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers
Spread Prediction
- Computer Prediction: UCLA 91, Prairie View A&M 61
- Projected Favorite: UCLA by 30.1 points
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Key Facts
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Pauley Pavilion
- TV Channel: BTN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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