Here are the expert sports betting picks for the NCAA Men’s Basketball games scheduled on Thursday, January 9, 2025, based on the image provided:
1. Morehead State @ Lipscomb
• Moneyline: Lipscomb (-180), Morehead State (+160)
• Spread: Lipscomb -4.5
• Over/Under: 132.5 points
• Pick: Lipscomb to win and cover; over 132.5 points
• Reasoning: Lipscomb’s home-court advantage and offensive consistency make them favorites in a higher-scoring game.
2. UNC Greensboro @ Chattanooga
• Moneyline: Chattanooga (-140), UNCG (+120)
• Spread: Chattanooga -2.5
• Over/Under: 135.0 points
• Pick: Chattanooga to win and cover; under 135.0 points
• Reasoning: Chattanooga’s defense should stifle UNCG’s offense, resulting in a close, low-scoring win for Chattanooga.
3. #15 Oregon @ Ohio State
• Moneyline: Oregon (-115), Ohio State (-105)
• Spread: Oregon -1.5
• Over/Under: 142.0 points
• Pick: Oregon to win and cover; over 142.0 points
• Reasoning: Oregon’s strong perimeter shooting and ability to control the tempo should give them the edge in a competitive matchup.
4. #20 Purdue @ Rutgers
• Moneyline: Purdue (-170), Rutgers (+150)
• Spread: Purdue -3.5
• Over/Under: 129.5 points
• Pick: Purdue to win and cover; under 129.5 points
• Reasoning: Purdue’s inside presence and strong defensive play should control the game against Rutgers in a lower-scoring affair.
5. Binghamton @ Maine
• Moneyline: Maine (-200), Binghamton (+170)
• Spread: Maine -5.5
• Over/Under: 127.5 points
• Pick: Maine to win and cover; under 127.5 points
• Reasoning: Maine’s defensive efficiency and rebounding advantage should dominate a struggling Binghamton team.
6. Vermont @ UMass Lowell
• Moneyline: Vermont (-180), UMass Lowell (+160)
• Spread: Vermont -4.5
• Over/Under: 135.0 points
• Pick: Vermont to win and cover; over 135.0 points
• Reasoning: Vermont’s experienced roster and efficient offense should outscore UMass Lowell in a competitive game.
7. Detroit Mercy @ IUPUI
• Moneyline: Detroit Mercy (-250), IUPUI (+200)
• Spread: Detroit Mercy -6.5
• Over/Under: 131.5 points
• Pick: Detroit Mercy to win and cover; under 131.5 points
• Reasoning: Detroit Mercy’s superior talent and defensive ability should overwhelm IUPUI.
8. Jacksonville @ Bellarmine
• Moneyline: Bellarmine (-120), Jacksonville (+100)
• Spread: Bellarmine -2.0
• Over/Under: 129.0 points
• Pick: Bellarmine to win and cover; under 129.0 points
• Reasoning: Bellarmine’s methodical offense and defensive discipline make them tough to beat at home.
9. Central Arkansas @ Stetson
• Moneyline: Stetson (-200), Central Arkansas (+170)
• Spread: Stetson -5.5
• Over/Under: 140.0 points
• Pick: Stetson to win and cover; under 140.0 points
• Reasoning: Stetson’s defensive tenacity should stifle Central Arkansas, leading to a decisive victory.
10. UMBC @ NJIT
• Moneyline: UMBC (-180), NJIT (+160)
• Spread: UMBC -4.5
• Over/Under: 134.5 points
• Pick: UMBC to win and cover; over 134.5 points
• Reasoning: UMBC’s offensive balance should give them the edge in a moderately high-scoring game.
11. Albany @ New Hampshire
• Moneyline: New Hampshire (-160), Albany (+140)
• Spread: New Hampshire -3.5
• Over/Under: 129.5 points
• Pick: New Hampshire to win and cover; under 129.5 points
• Reasoning: New Hampshire’s home-court advantage and defensive focus should carry them to a low-scoring win.
12. James Madison @ Marshall
• Moneyline: Marshall (-130), James Madison (+110)
• Spread: Marshall -2.5
• Over/Under: 140.0 points
• Pick: Marshall to win and cover; over 140.0 points
• Reasoning: Marshall’s up-tempo offense should edge out James Madison in a high-scoring game.
13. Texas State @ Troy
• Moneyline: Troy (-150), Texas State (+130)
• Spread: Troy -3.5
• Over/Under: 132.0 points
• Pick: Troy to win and cover; under 132.0 points
• Reasoning: Troy’s defense and home-court edge should lead to a victory in a low-scoring affair.
Best Parlay Option
3-Leg Parlay
1. Purdue -3.5
2. Vermont -4.5
3. UMBC -4.5
Odds: Approx. +600
$10 Bet Payout: ~$70
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