The CUSA college basketball lineup on Thursday, which includes the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers versus the Liberty Flames, should provide some fireworks — scroll down for picks against the spread.

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Pick: Middle Tennessee -3.5 vs. Florida International

• Matchup: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Florida International Panthers
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Middle Tennessee by 3.7 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Middle Tennessee -3.5
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: January 2
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: Liberty -8 vs. Western Kentucky

• Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Liberty Flames
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Liberty by 11.9 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Liberty -8
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: January 2
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
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Pick: UTEP -2.5 vs. Louisiana Tech

• Matchup: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at UTEP Miners
• Projected Favorite & Spread: UTEP by 3.2 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: UTEP -2.5
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Date: January 2
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: New Mexico State -2 vs. Sam Houston

• Matchup: Sam Houston Bearkats at New Mexico State Aggies
• Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 2.9 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: New Mexico State -2
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Date: January 2
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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