Top 25 College Basketball Picks & Predictions Today - January 4

A matchup between No. 10 Arizona and Colorado at 9:30 PM ET is one of the highlights of Thursday's slate, which features four games involving teams ranked in the AP Poll's Top 25. For picks and predictions for each game, continue reading.

Ahead of today's college basketball games, here's an in-depth peek at the odds.

Louisiana vs. James Madison

• Matchup: No. 19 James Madison Dukes at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
• Projected Winner: James Madison (67.98% win probability)
• Spread: James Madison (-6.5)
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Date: January 5
• TV Channel: ESPN+

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Tulsa vs. Memphis

• Matchup: No. 15 Memphis Tigers at Tulsa Golden Hurricane
• Projected Winner: Memphis (70.14% win probability)
• Spread: Memphis (-9.5)
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Date: January 5
• TV Channel: ESPN+

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Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine

• Matchup: Pepperdine Waves at No. 24 Gonzaga Bulldogs
• Projected Winner: Gonzaga (97.56% win probability)
• Spread: Gonzaga (-21.5)
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Date: January 5
• TV Channel: ROOT Sports NW

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Arizona vs. Colorado

• Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes at No. 10 Arizona Wildcats
• Projected Winner: Arizona (73.23% win probability)
• Spread: Arizona (-12.5)
• Time: 9:30 PM ET
• Date: January 5
• TV Channel: ESPN

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