NCAA Picks 1/17

1. Ohio @ Akron

• Moneyline: Akron (-140), Ohio (+120)

• Spread: Akron -2.5

• Over/Under: 135.5 points

• Pick: Akron to win and cover; under 135.5 points

• Reasoning: Akron’s home-court advantage and defensive consistency should control Ohio in a low-scoring affair.

2. VCU @ St. Joseph’s

• Moneyline: VCU (-200), St. Joseph’s (+170)

• Spread: VCU -5.5

• Over/Under: 139.5 points

• Pick: VCU to win and cover; over 139.5 points

• Reasoning: VCU’s fast-paced offense and ability to capitalize on turnovers should result in a comfortable, high-scoring win.

3. Providence @ Villanova

• Moneyline: Villanova (-130), Providence (+110)

• Spread: Villanova -2.5

• Over/Under: 137.5 points

• Pick: Villanova to win and cover; under 137.5 points

• Reasoning: Villanova’s disciplined play and home-court advantage should lead to a narrow victory in a defensive battle.

4. Robert Morris @ Green Bay

• Moneyline: Green Bay (-120), Robert Morris (+100)

• Spread: Green Bay -1.5

• Over/Under: 133.5 points

• Pick: Green Bay to win and cover; over 133.5 points

• Reasoning: Green Bay’s offensive efficiency at home should be the difference-maker in a high-scoring game.

5. Indiana @ Ohio State

• Moneyline: Ohio State (-140), Indiana (+120)

• Spread: Ohio State -2.5

• Over/Under: 141.5 points

• Pick: Ohio State to win and cover; over 141.5 points

• Reasoning: Ohio State’s balanced attack and home crowd support should help them edge Indiana in a higher-scoring contest.

6. DePaul @ Georgetown

• Moneyline: Georgetown (-160), DePaul (+140)

• Spread: Georgetown -4.5

• Over/Under: 143.5 points

• Pick: Georgetown to win and cover; under 143.5 points

• Reasoning: Georgetown’s defense and pace should limit DePaul’s scoring chances in a lower-scoring game.

7. Youngstown State @ Milwaukee

• Moneyline: Milwaukee (-150), Youngstown State (+130)

• Spread: Milwaukee -3.5

• Over/Under: 135.5 points

• Pick: Milwaukee to win and cover; over 135.5 points

• Reasoning: Milwaukee’s offensive edge and rebounding should be enough to handle Youngstown State at home.

8. Iowa @ UCLA

• Moneyline: UCLA (-220), Iowa (+180)

• Spread: UCLA -6.5

• Over/Under: 140.5 points

• Pick: UCLA to win and cover; over 140.5 points

• Reasoning: UCLA’s offensive firepower and home-court dominance should overwhelm Iowa in a high-scoring affair.

9. Air Force @ Fresno State

• Moneyline: Fresno State (-170), Air Force (+150)

• Spread: Fresno State -4.5

• Over/Under: 128.5 points

• Pick: Fresno State to win and cover; under 128.5 points

• Reasoning: Fresno State’s strong defense and tempo control should lead to a low-scoring win.

10. Boise State @ New Mexico

• Moneyline: New Mexico (-130), Boise State (+110)

• Spread: New Mexico -2.5

• Over/Under: 137.5 points

• Pick: New Mexico to win and cover; over 137.5 points

• Reasoning: New Mexico’s balanced offense and home advantage at “The Pit” should secure a close, high-scoring victory.

Best Parlay Option

3-Leg Parlay

1. VCU -5.5

2. Ohio State -2.5

3. UCLA -6.5

Odds: Approx. +450

$10 Bet Payout: ~$55