Top 25 College Basketball Picks & Predictions Today - January 17

With 21 games on Saturday that feature teams ranked in the Top 25 AP Poll, the contest between No. 15 Texas Tech and No. 11 BYU at 8 p.m. ET is one of the day's most intriguing matchups. Who do we project to come out on top? See our picks and predictions below.

With Saturday's college basketball upon us, stay on top of the most current betting trends with our preview below.

Illinois vs. Minnesota

• Matchup: Minnesota Golden Gophers at No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini
• Projected Winner: Illinois (89.17% win probability)
• Spread: Illinois (-15.5)
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: BTN

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SMU vs. Virginia

• Matchup: No. 16 Virginia Cavaliers at SMU Mustangs
• Projected Winner: Virginia (51.07% win probability)
• Spread: Virginia (-1.5)
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: ESPN2

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Seton Hall vs. Butler

• Matchup: Butler Bulldogs at No. 25 Seton Hall Pirates
• Projected Winner: Seton Hall (80.42% win probability)
• Spread: Seton Hall (-6.5)
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: TNT

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Georgetown vs. UConn

• Matchup: No. 3 UConn Huskies at Georgetown Hoyas
• Projected Winner: UConn (78.60% win probability)
• Spread: UConn (-11.5)
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: FOX

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Tennessee vs. Kentucky

• Matchup: Kentucky Wildcats at No. 24 Tennessee Volunteers
• Projected Winner: Tennessee (75.97% win probability)
• Spread: Tennessee (-6.5)
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: ESPN

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Oklahoma vs. Alabama

• Matchup: No. 18 Alabama Crimson Tide at Oklahoma Sooners
• Projected Winner: Alabama (56.49% win probability)
• Spread: Alabama (-5.5)
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: SEC Network

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Cincinnati vs. Iowa State

• Matchup: No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones at Cincinnati Bearcats
• Projected Winner: Iowa State (67.01% win probability)
• Spread: Iowa State (-6.5)
• Time: 2 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: Peacock

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Vanderbilt vs. Florida

• Matchup: No. 19 Florida Gators at No. 10 Vanderbilt Commodores
• Projected Winner: Vanderbilt (65.35% win probability)
• Spread: Vanderbilt (-1.5)
• Time: 2 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: ESPN

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Clemson vs. Miami (FL)

• Matchup: Miami Hurricanes at No. 22 Clemson Tigers
• Projected Winner: Clemson (69.07% win probability)
• Spread: Clemson (-4.5)
• Time: 2:15 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: The CW Network

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Grand Canyon vs. Utah State

• Matchup: No. 23 Utah State Aggies at Grand Canyon Antelopes
• Projected Winner: Utah State (71.31% win probability)
• Spread: Utah State (-5.5)
• Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: Fox Sports 1

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Georgia vs. Arkansas

• Matchup: No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks at No. 21 Georgia Bulldogs
• Projected Winner: Georgia (68.72% win probability)
• Spread: Georgia (-2.5)
• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: ESPN2

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Cal vs. North Carolina

• Matchup: No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels at California Golden Bears
• Projected Winner: North Carolina (60.02% win probability)
• Spread: North Carolina (-6.5)
• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: ACC Network

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Oregon vs. Michigan

• Matchup: No. 4 Michigan Wolverines at Oregon Ducks
• Projected Winner: Michigan (85.81% win probability)
• Spread: Michigan (-19.5)
• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: NBC

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Northwestern vs. Nebraska

• Matchup: No. 8 Nebraska Cornhuskers at Northwestern Wildcats
• Projected Winner: Nebraska (65.60% win probability)
• Spread: Nebraska (-4.5)
• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: BTN

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UCF vs. Arizona

• Matchup: No. 1 Arizona Wildcats at UCF Knights
• Projected Winner: Arizona (63.22% win probability)
• Spread: Arizona (-9.5)
• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: ESPN

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Stanford vs. Duke

• Matchup: No. 6 Duke Blue Devils at Stanford Cardinal
• Projected Winner: Duke (69.31% win probability)
• Spread: Duke (-10.5)
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: ACC Network

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USC vs. Purdue

• Matchup: No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers at USC Trojans
• Projected Winner: Purdue (67.51% win probability)
• Spread: Purdue (-8.5)
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: Peacock

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Washington vs. Michigan State

• Matchup: No. 12 Michigan State Spartans at Washington Huskies
• Projected Winner: Michigan State (57.47% win probability)
• Spread: Michigan State (-3.5)
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Date: January 17
• TV Channel: BTN

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Texas Tech vs. BYU

• Matchup: No. 11 BYU Cougars at No. 15 Texas Tech Red Raiders
• Projected Winner: Texas Tech (53.03% win probability)
• Spread: Texas Tech (-2.5)
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Date: January 18
• TV Channel: ESPN

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Pittsburgh vs. Louisville

• Matchup: No. 20 Louisville Cardinals at Pittsburgh Panthers
• Projected Winner: Louisville (64.32% win probability)
• Spread: Louisville (-7.5)
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Date: January 18
• TV Channel: ESPN2

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Seattle U vs. Gonzaga

• Matchup: No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs at Seattle U Redhawks
• Projected Winner: Gonzaga (74.96% win probability)
• Spread: Gonzaga (-14.5)
• Time: 10 p.m. ET
• Date: January 18
• TV Channel: ESPN+

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