College Basketball Picks Today: Monday's Best Bets Include Two Spread Plays [1/6/2025]

College basketball betting is back for another enticing slate on 1/6, and we're here to give you our top picks for Monday's NCAAM action.

Today's college basketball best bets come from a range of matchups, including Ohio State vs. Minnesota and Grambling State vs. Texas Southern, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout spread play at 9:00PM ET, these picks are powered by extensive simulations and machine learning.

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List of College Basketball Picks Tonight [1/6, Updated: 8:35PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has figured out the best college basketball bets for Monday, January 6, 2025.

We sort these picks by start times, reserving the highest edges and probabilities exclusively for Dimers Pro users.

Minnesota +5 (-112)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Ohio State vs. Minnesota (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has pinpointed the next college basketball betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Ohio State vs. Minnesota matchup. We recommend a spread bet on Minnesota +5 at -112 odds, offering an edge of 2.7%.

Minnesota +5 vs. Ohio State

-112

Bet $25
Payout $47.33Bet $25, Payout $47.33

Grambling State +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 52.8%
• Matchup: Grambling State vs. Texas Southern (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has found another great college basketball bet for Monday's NCAA action, this time in the game between Grambling State and Texas Southern. We suggest placing a spread wager on Grambling State +3.5 at -102 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.3% edge.

Grambling State +3.5 vs. Texas Southern

-102

Bet $25
Payout $49.50Bet $25, Payout $49.50

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NCAAM Best Bets: Monday, 1/6/2025

As of 8:35PM ET, here are the next two college basketball bets recommended by our model:

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While the bets listed are all positive expected value (+EV) opportunities, subscribing to Dimers Pro grants you unlimited access to today's best bets across all sports, powered by our advanced model.

Monday's full suite of NCAAM picks is highlighted by a moneyline opportunity with a substantial 7.4% edge over the sportsbook odds.

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List of Upcoming College Basketball Games To Bet On

• Ohio State vs. Minnesota (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Grambling State vs. Texas Southern (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• TCU vs. Houston (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• North Carolina Central vs. Morgan State (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• St. John's vs. Xavier (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Pittsburgh vs. Duke (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennessee vs. Florida (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Kentucky vs. Georgia (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Clemson vs. Louisville (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Georgia Tech vs. Syracuse (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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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.