College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Saturday, January 25.

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2:00 PM Eastern

Buffalo vs. Eastern Michigan

Buffalo ranks outside the top 318 in points scored per possession, points allowed per possession, and rebound percentage, while Eastern Michigan is 107th in the country in points per possession on offense at home.

Pick: Eastern Michigan -5.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Eastern Michigan -11.5)

Cornell vs. Princeton

Cornell ranks 270th in points allowed per possession and has been much more careless with the ball, ranking 213th in turnovers per possession, while Princeton is 43rd in this department.

Pick: Princeton -3.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Princeton -6.5)

Iowa State vs. Arizona State

Iowa State is 12th in the nation in points per possession allowed overall, but they are allowing 23.4 points per 100 possessions more at home than away from home. Arizona State is 27th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage at 29.7%.

Pick: Arizona State +10 (Greg’s Handicap: Arizona State +7)

2:30 PM Eastern

Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt

The Kentucky offense has not been the same on the road, ranking 87th in points per possession away from home but third in games played at home. Vanderbilt looks to exploit a Kentucky defense that is 274th in opponent 2-point shooting percentage in games played away from home.

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

3:30 PM Eastern

Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston State

Sam Houston State relies on their 3-point shooting for offense, with their 44.2% home 3-point shooting ranking third in the country. However, they face a Western Kentucky team that is 21st in 3-point shooting defense at 29.7%. Sam Houston State is also just 332nd in points per possession allowed.

Pick: Western Kentucky +3 (Greg’s Handicap: Western Kentucky -2)

Georgia vs. Florida

Both teams rank in the top six nationally in 3-point shot percentage defense. Florida is third in the country in rebound percentage, while Georgia is 20th. Additionally, Florida ranks ninth in the nation in points per possession allowed, while Georgia is 17th.

Pick: Under 148.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 141.5)

4:00 PM Eastern

Drake vs. Missouri State

Missouri State ranks 286th in the country in points per possession allowed. The Drake offense is 24th in points per possession on offense away from home and faces a Missouri State team that averages more than 3.5 possessions per game at home than away.

Pick: Over 120 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 126)

6:00 PM Eastern

South Alabama vs. Troy

South Alabama is getting more possessions per game than their opponents, ranking 23rd in fewest turnovers per possession away from home and eighth in turnovers forced per possession on defense away from home. Troy, meanwhile, is 306th in 3-point shooting at 30.5% and 355th in turnovers per possession on offense in road games.

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

6:30 PM Eastern

Houston vs. Kansas

The over has hit in just two of Kansas’ 18 games this season. Kansas faces a Houston offense whose overall 39.9% 3-point shooting ranks fifth in the nation, though that percentage dips to 33.3% away from home. Houston leads the country in fewest points per possession allowed and is 353rd in total possessions per game.

Pick: Under 128.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 126.5)

7:00 PM Eastern

Lafayette vs. Lehigh

Lehigh’s defense has been significantly better at home than their overall ranking of 282nd in points per possession suggests, allowing 17 points per 100 possessions fewer at home. Lafayette allows teams to make 35.9% of their 3-point attempts in road games and ranks 297th in 2-point shooting percentage.

Pick: Lehigh +1 (Greg’s Handicap: Lehigh -3)

8:30 PM Eastern

LSU vs. Alabama

LSU ranks 32nd in the nation in points allowed per possession on defense, while Alabama is 320th in home 3-point shooting percentage at 29.6%. LSU is also 28th in the country in the percentage of opponents’ shots that they block.

Pick: LSU +18 (Greg’s Handicap: LSU +13.5)

Miami vs. California

Miami ranks 355th in the country in points per possession allowed away from home. California should get plenty of scoring chances, as they grab an offensive rebound on 38.7% of their missed shots at home, ranking 16th in the nation.

Pick: California -9.5 (Greg’s Handicap: California -13)

9:00 PM Eastern

UC Santa Barbara vs. CS Fullerton

CS Fullerton ranks 332nd or lower in points scored and points allowed per possession in home games. UC Santa Barbara ranks 47th in the country in points per possession allowed in games played away from home.

Pick: UC Santa Barbara -7 (Greg’s Handicap: UC Santa Barbara -13)

Kennesaw State vs. UTEP

UTEP ranks sixth in the country in turnovers forced per possession, while Kennesaw State is 303rd in turnovers committed per possession. UTEP is also 19th in 3-point shooting percentage at 38.4%, while Kennesaw State is 346th at 28.7%.

Pick: UTEP -4.5 (Greg’s Handicap: UTEP -14.5)

10:00 PM Eastern

CS Northridge vs. UC San Diego

UC San Diego allows opponents to shoot 35.8% from 3-point range, which ranks 296th in the country. CS Northridge, meanwhile, is 66th in the nation in points per possession allowed and 14th in road rebound percentage.

Pick: CS Northridge +11 (Greg’s Handicap: CS Northridge +6)