College Basketball Picks Today:
Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Friday, February 14.
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6:00 PM Eastern
Columbia vs. Dartmouth
Dartmouth ranks 192nd in the country in points per possession on offense while ranking just 289th in 2-point field goal shooting percentage. Columbia is likely to have limited second-chance scoring opportunities, as Dartmouth allows opponents to rebound only 22.7% of their missed shots, ranking 14th in the nation.
Pick: Columbia vs. Dartmouth Under 161 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 155.5)
6:30 PM Eastern
Mount St. Mary’s vs. Niagara
Niagara is one of the worst teams at guarding the perimeter, ranking 339th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage. They also struggle to create second-chance scoring opportunities, ranking 345th in offensive rebound percentage, with only 21.2% of their missed shots resulting in an offensive rebound.
Pick: Mount St. Mary’s +2 (Greg’s Handicap: Mount St. Mary’s -2.5)
7:00 PM Eastern
Quinnipiac vs. Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart has the perimeter shooting advantage, making 36.4% of their 3-point shots, which ranks 63rd in the country. Quinnipiac, by contrast, ranks 343rd in 3-point shooting percentage, making just 28.8% of their 3-point shots away from home. Additionally, Quinnipiac allows teams to rebound 30.9% of their missed shots in road games, ranking 262nd in the country.
Pick: Sacred Heart +3.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Sacred Heart -3)
Fairfield vs. St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s plays at one of the slowest paces in the country, ranking 358th in possessions per game. At home, they allow opponents to shoot just 30.2% from 3-point range. Both teams are struggling offensively, with St. Peter’s ranking 326th in points per possession and Fairfield ranking 281st.
Picks: Fairfield vs. St. Peter’s Under 131.5 & St. Peter’s -4 (Greg’s Handicap: St. Peter’s -7.5 & Total 125.5)
Marist vs. Siena
Marist ranks 31st in the country in points per possession allowed on defense and ninth in opponent 2-point shooting percentage in home games. Siena struggles offensively, ranking 258th in turnovers per possession and 230th in overall points per possession.
Pick: Marist +2.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Marist -2.5)
Northern Kentucky vs. UW Green Bay
UW Green Bay lost Anthony Roy in mid-December, who was leading the nation in points per game. Since his absence, the team has averaged 63.8 points per game against Division I competition, down from 72.6 points per game in their first 12 games. They now face a Northern Kentucky team that ranks 316th in points per possession away from home and 239th in possessions per game.
Pick: Northern Kentucky vs. UW Green Bay Under 141.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 137.5)
Merrimack vs. Manhattan
Merrimack plays at an extremely slow pace, ranking 357th in total possessions per game, but excels defensively, ranking ninth in turnovers forced per possession. Manhattan ranks 117th in points per possession on offense but is shooting just 31% from 3-point range at home.
Pick: Merrimack vs. Manhattan Under 140 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 133)
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