College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: SoCon Games Today, January 8

Published 4:45 am Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Wednesday’s college basketball schedule in the SoCon features plenty of excitement, including a matchup between the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and the Mercer Bears. Scroll down for all our picks against the spread.

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Pick: Citadel +14 vs. Furman

  • Matchup: Furman Paladins at Citadel Bulldogs
  • Projected Favorite & Spread: Furman by 12.7 points (Bet on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Furman -14
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 8
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: East Tennessee State -2.5 vs. Mercer

  • Matchup: East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Mercer Bears
  • Projected Favorite & Spread: East Tennessee State by 3.9 points (Bet on BetMGM)
  • Spread: East Tennessee State -2.5
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 8
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: Wofford -14.5 vs. Western Carolina

  • Matchup: Western Carolina Catamounts at Wofford Terriers
  • Projected Favorite & Spread: Wofford by 15.6 points (Bet on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Wofford -14.5
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 8
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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