College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: SoCon Games Today, January 18

Published 11:55 pm Friday, January 17, 2025

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers versus the Samford Bulldogs is one of many compelling options on Saturday in SoCon hoops. To help you, we’re providing predictions against the spread!

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SoCon Picks ATS Today

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Pick: VMI +1.5 vs. Citadel

  • Matchup: VMI Keydets at Citadel Bulldogs
  • Projected Favorite & Spread: Citadel by 0.4 points (Bet on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Citadel -1.5
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 18
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: UNC Greensboro -7 vs. Western Carolina

  • Matchup: UNC Greensboro Spartans at Western Carolina Catamounts
  • Projected Favorite & Spread: UNC Greensboro by 10.5 points (Bet on BetMGM)
  • Spread: UNC Greensboro -7
  • Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 18
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: Furman -4.5 vs. Chattanooga

  • Matchup: Chattanooga Mocs at Furman Paladins
  • Projected Favorite & Spread: Furman by 5.6 points (Bet on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Furman -4.5
  • Time: 5:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 18
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: Wofford -7.5 vs. Mercer

  • Matchup: Mercer Bears at Wofford Terriers
  • Projected Favorite & Spread: Wofford by 10.6 points (Bet on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Wofford -7.5
  • Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 18
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: Samford -5.5 vs. East Tennessee State

  • Matchup: East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Samford Bulldogs
  • Projected Favorite & Spread: Samford by 5.8 points (Bet on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Samford -5.5
  • Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 18
  • TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
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