College Basketball Picks Today: Friday's Best Bets Include Boise State vs. New Mexico Play [1/17/2025]

College basketball betting is back for another attractive playoffs day on 1/17, and we're here to share our top picks for Friday's NCAAM action.

Today's college basketball best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Boise State vs. New Mexico game at 11:00PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout moneyline play at 11:00PM ET, these picks are based on advanced simulations and machine learning.

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List of College Basketball Picks Tonight [1/17, Updated: 10:31PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has figured out the best college basketball bet for Friday, January 17, 2025.

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New Mexico ML (-166)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 64.5%
• Matchup: Boise State vs. New Mexico (11:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has pinpointed the next college basketball betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Boise State vs. New Mexico matchup. We recommend a bet on New Mexico ML at -166 odds, offering an edge of 2.0%.

NCAAM Best Bets: Friday, 1/17/2025

As of 10:31PM ET, here are the next college basketball bets recommended by our model:

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Among Friday's college basketball picks is a +920 moneyline play with an edge of 2.1%.

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List of Upcoming College Basketball Games To Bet On

• Boise State vs. New Mexico (11:00PM ET, Friday)
• Creighton vs. Connecticut (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Alabama vs. Kentucky (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Virginia vs. Louisville (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Houston vs. UCF (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Clemson vs. Pittsburgh (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Georgia Tech vs. Florida State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Boston University vs. Army (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• George Washington vs. George Mason (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Kansas State vs. Kansas (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate college basketball insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.