College Basketball Picks: Saturday Predictions for January 24
As college basketball heats up, Saturday predictions for January 24 stand ready for analysis. Key games feature competitive matchups influenced by each team’s season statistics.
Saturday College Basketball Picks
Mercer Bears vs. Wofford Terriers
- Tip Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
- Mercer’s Record Against the Spread: 15–2
- Wofford’s Defensive Rank: 357th in opponent 3-point shooting (41.4%)
- Suggested Pick: Mercer -1 and Under 162.5
UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. Hampton Pirates
- Tip Time: 12:00 PM Eastern
- UNC Wilmington’s Offense Rank: 53rd in points per possession
- Hampton’s 3-point Shooting Percentage: 28.2%, ranked 352nd nationally
- Suggested Pick: UNC Wilmington -3.5
Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
- Tip Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
- Georgia Tech’s Possessions Rank: 47th
- Clemson’s Defensive Rank: 26th in points per possession allowed
- Suggested Pick: Under 145.5
Hofstra Pride vs. William & Mary Tribe
- Tip Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
- Hofstra’s Defensive Rank: 10th in opponent 2-point shooting
- William & Mary’s Turnovers per Possession: 20th defensively
- Suggested Pick: Hofstra +2.5 and Under 158.5
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers
- Tip Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
- Niagara’s Overall Rank: 293rd in points per possession allowed
- Sacred Heart’s Top Rebounder: Anquan Hill
- Suggested Pick: Sacred Heart -9 and Under 142.5
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. UMBC Retrievers
- Tip Time: 2:00 PM Eastern
- UMBC’s 3-point Shooting Percentage: 35.6%, ranked 83rd
- UMass Lowell’s Turnover Rank: 333rd
- Suggested Pick: UMBC -3
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Arizona Wildcats
- Tip Time: 2:00 PM Eastern
- Arizona’s Defensive Rank: 9th in points per possession allowed
- West Virginia’s Possessions Rank: 352nd, emphasizing defensive play
- Suggested Pick: West Virginia +18
Yale Bulldogs vs. Pennsylvania Quakers
- Tip Time: 2:00 PM Eastern
- Yale’s 3-point Shooting Percentage: Leads the nation at 41.4%
- Pennsylvania’s Inside Shooting Rank: 331st
- Suggested Pick: Over 158.5
Miami Hurricanes vs. Syracuse Orange
- Tip Time: 2:30 PM Eastern
- Syracuse’s Defensive Rank: 29th in points per possession allowed
- Miami’s Position in Tempo: 104th
- Suggested Pick: Under 150.5
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. SIU Edwardsville Cougars
- Tip Time: 3:00 PM Eastern
- SIU Edwardsville’s Defensive Rank: 48th in points per possession allowed
- Tennessee Tech’s 3-point Shooting Rank: 342nd
- Suggested Pick: Under 135.5
St. Peter’s Peacocks vs. Merrimack Warriors
- Tip Time: 3:00 PM Eastern
- Merrimack’s Rebound Percentage Rank: 364th
- St. Peter’s Free Throw Percentage: 76.8%
- Suggested Pick: St. Peter’s +3 and Under 133.5
Central Florida Knights vs. Colorado Buffaloes
- Tip Time: 3:00 PM Eastern
- Central Florida’s 3-point Shooting Rank: 37th at 36.9%
- Colorado’s Defense Rank: 262nd in opponent 3-point shooting percentage
- Suggested Pick: Central Florida +2.5 and Over 158.5
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Baylor Bears
- Tip Time: 3:00 PM Eastern
- TCU’s Defensive Rank: 28th in points per possession allowed
- Baylor’s Scoring Average: 67.8 points per game
- Suggested Pick: TCU +4 and Under 151.5
Santa Clara Broncos vs. San Diego Toreros
- Tip Time: 10:00 PM Eastern
- Santa Clara’s 3-point Shooting Rank: 217th at 33.2%
- San Diego’s Turnovers Rank: 37th nationally
- Suggested Pick: Under 164.5
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
- Tip Time: 10:00 PM Eastern
- Arizona State’s Home Efficiency: 265th in points per possession
- Cincinnati’s Defense Rank: 11th in points per possession allowed
- Suggested Pick: Arizona State +3.5 and Under 150.5
These matchups promise thrilling moments and opportunity for strategic betting insights. Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching these games as the teams aim for victory.
