College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Thursday, February 13.

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7:00 PM Eastern

Drexel vs. Hampton

Drexel has been dominant on the boards, ranking 14th in road rebound percentage. They face a Hampton team that ranks 222nd in points per possession on offense and 271st in points per possession allowed on defense. Drexel ranks 94th in the country in points per possession away from home.

Pick: Drexel -1.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Drexel -5.5)

Campbell vs. Northeastern

Both teams have been average offensively, with Campbell ranking 187th in points per possession and Northeastern 213th. However, Campbell excels defensively, ranking third in the nation in opponent 3-point shooting percentage and 79th in turnovers forced per possession, though they play at a slow pace, ranking 296th in total possessions per game.

Pick: Under 141.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 132.5)

Wagner vs. Le Moyne

Wagner plays at the slowest pace in college basketball on the road while ranking 357th in points per possession away from home. Le Moyne, ranking 272nd in points per possession, will face a Wagner defense that ranks 60th in points per possession allowed on the road.

Pick: Under 133 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 126)

Chicago State vs. Fairleigh Dickinson

Chicago State ranks 363rd in the nation in points per possession on offense and 361st in road field goal shooting percentage. Fairleigh Dickinson, on the other hand, ranks 32nd in opponent 3-point shooting percentage, while Chicago State struggles defensively, ranking 302nd in points per possession allowed.

Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson -6 (Greg’s Handicap: Fairleigh Dickinson -14)

7:30 PM Eastern

Jacksonville vs. Central Arkansas

Central Arkansas ranks 324th in points per possession allowed, while Jacksonville’s 37.2% 3-point shooting ranks 38th in the country. They face an uptempo Central Arkansas team that ranks 42nd in possessions per game at home.

Pick: Over 137 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 143.5)

8:00 PM Eastern

UMKC vs. South Dakota

UMKC has been able to slow down nearly every team they have played this season, ranking 325th in possessions per game despite the Summit League’s high-tempo offenses. South Dakota ranks 57th in points per possession but struggles from beyond the arc, ranking 291st in 3-point shooting at 31.5%. UMKC is also inefficient from deep, making only 29.9% of their 3-point shots on the road.

Pick: Under 157.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 149)

8:30 PM Eastern

Maryland vs. Nebraska

Maryland is a balanced team, ranking eighth in the nation in points per possession allowed and 18th in points per possession on offense. They also have the edge on the glass, with Nebraska ranking 152nd in rebound percentage compared to Maryland’s 50th.

Pick: Maryland +1.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Maryland -4.5)

10:00 PM Eastern

Northern Arizona vs. Portland State

Northern Arizona leads the country in road defensive rebound percentage, allowing opponents to grab an offensive rebound on only 18.2% of their missed shots. Portland State has struggled with ball control, ranking 275th in turnovers per possession, while Northern Arizona ranks 33rd.

Pick: Northern Arizona +5.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Northern Arizona +1.5)

11:00 PM Eastern

San Francisco vs. Gonzaga

San Francisco’s defense, which ranks 41st in points per possession allowed, will be tested against a Gonzaga offense that leads the country in points per possession at home and shoots 38% from three at home compared to 31% on the road. However, San Francisco excels at defending the perimeter, ranking sixth in the country in opponent 3-point percentage at 28.7%.

Pick: San Francisco +15 (Greg’s Handicap: San Francisco +11)

12:00 AM Eastern

Long Beach State vs. Hawaii

Long Beach State ranks 324th in points per possession on offense, while Hawaii struggles with 3-point shooting at home, making only 30.9% of their attempts (ranked 296th). However, Hawaii ranks 20th in rebound percentage. Both teams play at a slow tempo, with Long Beach State ranking 246th and Hawaii 240th in possessions per game.

Pick: Under 138.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 134.5)