College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Thursday, February 27.

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6:00 PM Eastern

Samford vs. VMI

Samford ranks 15th in the nation in turnovers forced per possession and 38th in 3-point shooting percentage at 37%. VMI ranks 343rd in points per possession at home and 360th in offensive rebound percentage, grabbing only 17.6% of their missed shots.

Pick: Samford -8.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Samford -12.5)

7:00 PM Eastern

UNC Wilmington vs. Campbell

Campbell is third in the country in opponent 3-point shooting percentage at home (24.7%). UNC Wilmington is 15th in the nation in offensive rebound percentage, but Campbell allows opponents to rebound only 23.2% of their missed shots at home (54th nationally).

Pick: Campbell +4 (Greg’s Handicap: Campbell -1.5)

Kennesaw State vs. Florida International

Florida International ranks 28th in the nation in turnovers forced per possession. Kennesaw State ranks 276th in points per possession and 334th in turnovers per possession.

Pick: Florida International +4.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Florida International -1)

Delaware vs. Charleston

Charleston ranks seventh in the nation in home 3-point shooting percentage (41.7%). Delaware ranks 308th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage and 315th in points per possession allowed, though they are 36th in the country in 3-point shooting. Both teams rank in the top 90 in possessions per game.

Pick: Over 156 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 163)

North Carolina A&T vs. Northeastern

North Carolina A&T suspended top scorers Ryan Forrest and Landen Glasper seven games ago. Since their first loss without them (83-62), A&T has allowed 72 points or fewer in every game. They were outside the top 300 in points per possession allowed before the suspensions but have since gone 3-3 in their last six games, losing all three losses by 10 points or fewer.

Pick: North Carolina A&T +12 (Greg’s Handicap: North Carolina A&T +8)

Detroit vs. UW Green Bay

UW Green Bay is last in the nation in offensive rebound percentage at home (14.9%). On defense, they rank 340th in home 3-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot 38.7% from beyond the arc. Detroit allows teams to shoot just 32.9% from 3-point range this season.

Pick: Detroit +4 (Greg’s Handicap: Detroit -3.5)

Winthrop vs. Longwood

Longwood ranks 32nd in turnovers forced per possession. Winthrop leads the nation in free throw attempts per game but ranks 336th in free throw percentage at home (66.1%). Winthrop also ranks 298th in turnovers per game (13.2).

Pick: Under 162 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 155.5)

8:00 PM Eastern

Oakland vs. UW Milwaukee

UW Milwaukee leads the country in rebounding percentage, limiting Oakland’s interior strength. Oakland ranks 354th in 3-point shooting percentage (29.1%) and 342nd in opponent 3-point shooting percentage (37.1%). Oakland’s defense ranks 269th in points per possession allowed.

Pick: UW Milwaukee -5.5 (Greg’s Handicap: UW Milwaukee -10)

9:00 PM Eastern

UAB vs. Wichita State

UAB ranks 10th in the country in points per possession away from home and 15th in rebound percentage. Wichita State struggles from the perimeter, ranking 352nd in 3-point shooting percentage at home (28.8%). Wichita State ranks 182nd overall in points per possession.

Pick: UAB +1.5 (Greg’s Handicap: UAB -5)

Middle Tennessee vs. New Mexico State

New Mexico State ranks 341st in fouls committed per possession. They also struggle from 3-point range, ranking 321st in the nation (30.7%). Middle Tennessee should get plenty of second-chance opportunities, as New Mexico State ranks 262nd in defensive rebound percentage at home.

Pick: Middle Tennessee +1.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Middle Tennessee -3.5)

Idaho State vs. Idaho

Idaho State ranks 47th in defensive rebound percentage. They play at a slow tempo (261st in possessions per game), while Idaho plays at an even slower pace (271st in possessions per game).

Pick: Under 150.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 143)

10:00 PM Eastern

Pepperdine vs. Portland

Portland ranks 306th in points per possession at home. On defense, they rank 354th in turnovers forced per possession and 362nd in opponent 3-point shooting percentage at home (41.8%).

Pick: Pepperdine +2.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Pepperdine -3.5)

UC Irvine vs. CS Fullerton

CS Fullerton lacks a true point guard, with no player averaging more than 1.7 assists per game. Their offense ranks 359th in the nation in points per possession. UC Irvine has been elite defensively, ranking second in points per possession allowed away from home. However, UC Irvine struggles with turnovers, ranking 280th in offensive turnovers per possession.

Pick: Under 139.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 134.5)