College Hoops Friday 1/17/25

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CBB ‘25 Record: 13-21 (-8.98 Units) — Betting 1 Unit to Win X
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• 6:00PM CST: Providence Friars vs. Villanova Wildcats -9.5; Total 140.5

This number just keeps trickling up, which makes me think Bryce Hopkins isn’t starting tonight. He still remains a game time decision. One thing is certain, the Villanova offense is hot and the Providence defense is struggling. I think this game can get over the total. Can’t make a decision on Providence without information on Hopkins.

Play: Providence +9.5 (-112) [via DraftKings]

• 6:00PM CST: VCU Rams -3.5 vs. Saint Joseph’s; Total 143.5

The VCU Rams are locked in defensively and have dominated this series. Joe’s has had the talent this season but haven’t put it together. I was impressed with VCU after they stomped out St. Louis. I think this VCU run continues.

Play: VCU -3.5 (-108) [via DraftKings]

• 7:00PM CST: DePaul Blue Demons vs. Georgetown Hoyas -8; Total 140.5

DePaul likes to get up and down the court but they do a much better job of that at home. The Hoyas have been one of the best defensive teams in the country especially at home. I think this is a close, low scoring game. DePaul has a little bit better of an offense. Should be a close one.

Play: DePaul +8 (-110) [via DraftKings]

• 8:00PM CST: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. UCLA Bruins -6; Total 151

It is no surprise that UCLA and their head coach Mick Cronin have been struggling while vocal about the teams issues. He hasn’t been happy and the team is still not playing hard. Iowa has been competitive and I believe that happens again tonight. They have the offense to keep this one close and even win the game. UCLA has lost four in a row and they might make it a fifth tonight.

Play: Iowa +6 (-112) [via BetOnline]

• 10:00PM CST: Boise State Broncos vs. New Mexico Lobos -3.5; Total 151.5

Boise State isn’t as strong has they have been in the past but are still holding up in the Mountain West. They same can be said about New Mexico. The UNM team I saw play last weekend in The Pit, killed San Diego State. If they bring that same defensive tenasity and make some of their threes they will have plenty of success tonight. Boise has been great in this series but I think the New Mexico talent is just a bit too much tonight.

Play: New Mexico -3.5 (-110) [via DraftKings]

PENDING LATER GAMES

Conference Sides ATS Record:

• ACC: (1-3)

• American: (1-1)

• Atlantic 10: (1-1)

• Big 10: (1-4)

• Big 12: (4-5)

• Big East: (1-3)

• Conference USA: (1-0)

• Mountain West: (0-2)

• SEC (1-1)

• WCC: (1-0)