The Michigan State Spartans and the Ohio State Buckeyes square off in one of two games on the college basketball slate on Friday that feature a ranked team. For picks against the spread, see the rest of this article below. Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. AP Top 25 Picks ATS Today Ohio State Buckeyes vs. No. 18 Michigan State Spartans Spread Prediction Computer Prediction: Ohio State 76, Michigan State 75 Projected Favorite: Ohio State by 1 points Pick ATS: Michigan State (+1.5) Bet on the Ohio State-Michigan State spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM! Key Facts Time: 8:00 PM ET Location: Columbus, Ohio Venue: Value City Arena TV Channel: FOX Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) No. 8 Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Creighton Bluejays Spread Prediction Computer Prediction: Marquette 77, Creighton 69 Projected Favorite: Marquette by 8.3 points Pick ATS: Creighton (+8.5) Bet on the Marquette-Creighton spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM! Key Facts Time: 9:00 PM ET Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Venue: Fiserv Forum TV Channel: Fox Sports 1 Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. The post Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, January 3 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.