College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Tuesday, January 7.

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7:00 PM Eastern

Kentucky vs. Georgia

Georgia and Kentucky have demonstrated vastly different offensive performances at home. Georgia ranks 22nd in points per possession at home, while Kentucky ranks third. However, Kentucky’s performance drops significantly in road games, ranking just 111th in points per possession and 362nd in turnovers per possession in road games this season.

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

Pittsburgh vs. Duke

Duke is fourth in the nation in points per possession allowed and plays at a slower pace, ranking 283rd in total possessions per game. Both teams excel in guarding the 3-point shot, with opponents shooting 30% against Pittsburgh and 28.9% against Duke this season.

Pick: Under 143.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 137.5)

Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan

Bowling Green ranks 66th nationally in total possessions per game overall this season but slows down on the road, where they rank 140th in possessions per game.

Pick: Under 151 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 146.5)

8:00 PM Eastern

Illinois Chicago vs. Missouri State

Illinois Chicago struggles defensively, ranking 303rd in opponent 3-point shooting percentage at 36.6%, while Missouri State is converting 40.5% of their 3-point attempts at home. Missouri State, however, ranks 278th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage defense. Illinois Chicago is also 293rd in turnovers forced per possession and 85th in possessions per game.

Pick: Over 139.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 145)

8:30 PM Eastern

SIU Edwardsville vs. Eastern Illinois

Eastern Illinois is solid defensively at home, ranking 93rd in points per possession allowed. Meanwhile, SIU Edwardsville’s poor free-throw shooting (62.4%, ranked 358th nationally) could be a major issue in a close game.

Pick: Eastern Illinois +3 (Greg’s Handicap: Eastern Illinois -2.5)

9:00 PM Eastern

Auburn vs. Texas

Auburn leads the nation in points per possession this season, but Texas is close behind, ranking second in points per possession at home. Auburn’s defense struggles on the road, ranking 124th in points per possession allowed in away games.

Pick: Texas +11 (Greg’s Handicap: Texas +6.5)

Fresno State vs. Colorado State

Fresno State has improved its 3-point shooting recently, making 39 of their last 90 attempts. Colorado State ranks 234th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage and is only 196th in points per possession on offense.

Pick: Fresno State +15.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Fresno State +12.5)

10:00 PM Eastern

New Mexico vs. Wyoming

Wyoming has a rebounding edge, ranking 59th in rebound percentage compared to New Mexico’s 130th. New Mexico also struggles in opponent 3-point shooting percentage, ranking 341st at 37.9%.

Pick: Wyoming +8 (Greg’s Handicap: Wyoming +4)

11:00 PM Eastern

Loyola Marymount vs. St. Mary’s

Loyola Marymount will aim to exploit St. Mary’s defense, which has regressed this season, ranking 174th in points allowed per possession at home. Loyola Marymount ranks seventh nationally in limiting the percentage of their field goal attempts that get blocked, giving them an edge in offensive execution.

Pick: Loyola Marymount +15 (Greg’s Handicap: Loyola Marymount +9.5)