College Basketball: Best Games for January 17

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The college basketball slate on Friday, which includes the Ohio Bobcats squaring off against the Akron Zips, is sure to please.

If you’re looking for additional betting intel for today in college basketball, we’ve got you covered with odds for all the important matchups.

Below you’ll find our previews for this season, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

Closest Projected College Basketball Games (by Spread) for January 17

Ohio (10-7) at Akron (12-5)

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  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • Akron Last Game: 92-80 W vs Ohio
  • Ohio Last Game: 92-80 L vs Akron
Odds to Cover

Akron -3.5 vs. Ohio

Bet $20, Payout $38.52

VCU (14-4) at Saint Joseph’s (PA) (11-7)

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  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Saint Joseph’s (PA) Last Game: 78-69 L vs VCU
  • VCU Last Game: 78-69 W vs Saint Joseph’s (PA)
Betting Odds

Akron -3.5 vs. Ohio

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Boise State (13-5) at New Mexico (14-4)

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  • Game Time: 11:00 PM ET
  • New Mexico Last Game: 71-70 L vs San Jose State
  • Boise State Last Game: 96-55 W vs Wyoming
Odds to Cover

New Mexico -3.5 vs. Boise State

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Air Force (3-14) at Fresno State (4-13)

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  • Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • Fresno State Last Game: 77-66 L vs Nevada
  • Air Force Last Game: 68-62 L vs Nevada
To Cover the Spread

Fresno State -4 vs. Air Force

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Youngstown State (11-7) at Milwaukee (12-6)

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  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Milwaukee Last Game: 70-59 W vs Green Bay
  • Youngstown State Last Game: 80-72 L vs Cleveland State
Betting Odds

Milwaukee -5.5 vs. Youngstown State

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Robert Morris (12-7) at Green Bay (2-17)

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  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Green Bay Last Game: 89-67 L vs Robert Morris
  • Robert Morris Last Game: 89-67 W vs Green Bay
To Cover the Spread

Robert Morris -6.5 vs. Green Bay

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Iowa (12-5) at UCLA (11-6)

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  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • UCLA Last Game: 75-68 L vs Rutgers
  • Iowa Last Game: 99-89 L vs USC
Betting Odds

UCLA -6.5 vs. Iowa

Bet $20, Payout $38.87

DePaul (9-9) at Georgetown (12-5)

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  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Georgetown Last Game: 63-58 L vs St. John’s
  • DePaul Last Game: 85-83 L vs Marquette
Betting Odds

Georgetown -8 vs. DePaul

Bet $20, Payout $38.52

Indiana (13-5) at Ohio State (10-7)

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  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Ohio State Last Game: 70-68 L vs Wisconsin
  • Indiana Last Game: 94-69 L vs Illinois
Spread

Ohio State -8.5 vs. Indiana

Bet $20, Payout $39.05

Providence (9-10) at Villanova (12-7)

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  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Villanova Last Game: 75-73 W vs Providence
  • Providence Last Game: 75-73 L vs Villanova
Spread

Villanova -9.5 vs. Providence

Bet $20, Payout $38.35
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