Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Saturday, February 1

Published 8:33 pm Friday, January 31, 2025

The UMass-Lowell River Hawks versus the UMBC Retrievers is one of many solid options on Saturday in college basketball action — suggested picks against the spread for 10 games are available in this article.

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Today’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks ATS

ATS Pick: UMBC +2.5 vs. UMass-Lowell

  • Matchup: UMass-Lowell River Hawks at UMBC Retrievers
  • Time: 1 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 1
  • Computer Projection: UMBC by 3.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: UMass-Lowell (-2.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Southern Utah +6.5 vs. Tarleton State

  • Matchup: Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Tarleton State Texans
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 1
  • Computer Projection: Tarleton State by 1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Tarleton State (-6.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Creighton +2.5 vs. Villanova

  • Matchup: Creighton Bluejays at Villanova Wildcats
  • Time: 1 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 1
  • Computer Projection: Creighton by 2.7 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Villanova (-2.5)
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Pittsburgh +2.5 vs. Wake Forest

  • Matchup: Pittsburgh Panthers at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
  • Time: 12 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 1
  • Computer Projection: Pittsburgh by 2.6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Wake Forest (-2.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Lamar +2.5 vs. SFA

  • Matchup: Lamar Cardinals at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 1
  • Computer Projection: Lamar by 2.6 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: SFA (-2.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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ATS Pick: Mississippi Valley State +12.5 vs. UAPB

  • Matchup: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 1
  • Computer Projection: UAPB by 7.5 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: UAPB (-12.5)
  • TV Channel: SWAC Digital Network

ATS Pick: Stonehill +5.5 vs. Cent. Conn. St.

  • Matchup: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Stonehill Skyhawks
  • Time: 2 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 1
  • Computer Projection: Cent. Conn. St. by 0.7 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Cent. Conn. St. (-5.5)
  • TV Channel: NEC Front Row

ATS Pick: Maine +1.5 vs. Vermont

  • Matchup: Maine Black Bears at Vermont Catamounts
  • Time: 2 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 1
  • Computer Projection: Maine by 2.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Vermont (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Marquette -5.5 vs. UConn

  • Matchup: UConn Huskies at Marquette Golden Eagles
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 1
  • Computer Projection: Marquette by 9.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Marquette (-5.5)
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Santa Clara -15.5 vs. Pacific

  • Matchup: Pacific Tigers at Santa Clara Broncos
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 1
  • Computer Projection: Santa Clara by 19.7 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Santa Clara (-15.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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