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

Published 3:44 am Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Wednesday’s college basketball slate in the SoCon has plenty of excitement, including the matchup between the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and the Mercer Bears. Continue reading for all our predictions against the spread.

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SoCon Picks ATS Today

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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 15.7 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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