College Basketball Picks Today:
Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Monday, February 17.
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7:00 PM Eastern
Alabama State vs. Mississippi Valley State
Mississippi Valley State is averaging 8.2 points fewer per 100 possessions than any other Division I team, ranking 303rd in total possessions per game. Alabama State ranks 251st in points per possession on offense.
Pick: Alabama State vs. Mississippi Valley State Under 138.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total 132.5)
7:30 PM Eastern
Nicholls vs. New Orleans
New Orleans ranks 344th in points per possession on offense, 350th in points per possession on defense, and 352nd in home rebound percentage. They face a Nicholls team that is 30th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage and 47th in fewest turnovers per possession, while New Orleans ranks 299th in this category.
Pick: Nicholls -8.5 (Greg’s Handicap Nicholls -13.5)
Stephen F. Austin vs. East Texas A&M
These are two of the least efficient offenses in the country, with both teams in the bottom 10 in ball security, each averaging at least 16 turnovers per game. East Texas A&M is 356th in points per possession, and Stephen F. Austin ranks 353rd. However, Stephen F. Austin is ranked 32nd in both turnovers forced per possession and points per possession allowed on defense.
Pick: Stephen F. Austin -3.5 and Under 132.5 (Greg’s Handicap Stephen F. Austin -6.5 and Total 128.5)
8:00 PM Eastern
Duke vs. Virginia
Virginia ranks just 201st in the country in points per possession allowed overall, but their defense is significantly better at home, allowing 16.1 fewer points per 100 possessions at home than away from home. They also play at the slowest tempo in the country. Duke’s outside shooting takes a dip away from home, making 39.6% of their 3-point shots at home compared to 35% away from home.
Pick: Virginia +15 (Greg’s Handicap Virginia +12)
9:00 PM Eastern
Texas Southern vs. Southern
Both teams play uptempo, ranking in the top 57 in the nation in possessions per game. Southern is 27th in turnovers per possession on defense and 96th in rebound percentage, while both offenses struggle. Texas Southern is 336th in points per possession on offense, and Southern ranks 302nd.
Pick: Texas Southern vs. Southern Under 141.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total 136.5)
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