College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Wednesday, December 18.

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Note: Lines are current at time of posting; consider Greg’s line on the game and his explanation before making any bet.

Albany vs. Sacred Heart

11:00 AM Eastern

Albany has struggled on the boards this season, ranking 326th in rebound percentage and 286th in points allowed per possession as of Tuesday. Sacred Heart, meanwhile, ranks 24th nationally in 3-point shooting percentage at 38.8%.

Pick: Sacred Heart -1 (Greg’s Handicap: Sacred Heart -5.5)

Creighton vs. Georgetown

6:30 PM Eastern

Both Creighton and Georgetown entered Tuesday ranked 98th or worse in points per possession on offense. Meanwhile, the Georgetown defense ranks 22nd in points allowed per possession, though the Hoyas are shooting just 28.7% from 3-point range, which is 325th in the nation.

Pick: Under 148.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 141)

Davidson vs. Temple

7:00 PM Eastern

After serving a nine-game suspension, point guard Lynn Greer made his season debut for Temple in their 60-42 win over Hofstra this past weekend. His return should help players like Jamal Mashburn Jr. get plenty of open looks against a Davidson defense that, as of Tuesday, ranked 317th in points allowed per possession in road games and 357th in opponents’ 3-point shooting percentage away from home.

Pick: Temple -2.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Temple -5.5)

Murray State vs. Indiana State

7:00 PM Eastern

Indiana State has struggled with turnovers this season, ranking 332nd in turnovers per possession. Murray State, entering Tuesday ranked 63rd in points allowed per possession, matches up well defensively and limits Indiana State’s strength in shooting 37.5% from 3-point range, as the Racers rank 11th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage.

Pick: Murray State -2 (Greg’s Handicap: Murray State -6)

Detroit vs. Northern Kentucky

7:00 PM Eastern

Northern Kentucky struggles from beyond the arc, ranking 331st in 3-point shooting at 28.3%, while Detroit ranks 56th nationally at 37.6%. Detroit has also held up relatively well defensively on the road, ranking 145th in points allowed per possession away from home.

Pick: Detroit +12 (Greg’s Handicap: Detroit +7.5)

Longwood vs. Campbell

7:00 PM Eastern

Campbell has one of the least efficient offenses at home, ranking 10th-worst in points per possession among Division I teams with at least one home game. They face a Longwood team that ranks 131st in points allowed per possession and 98th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage. However, both teams have struggled offensively, with Longwood shooting just 27% from 3-point range (343rd nationally) and Campbell ranked 297th in total possessions per game as of Tuesday.

Pick: Under 145 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 135.5)

Austin Peay vs. Ohio

7:00 PM Eastern

Ohio’s defense, ranked 251st in points allowed per possession as of Tuesday, should give Austin Peay an opportunity to find offensive rhythm. The Governors recently regained their second- and third-leading scorers, Sai Whitt and Isaac Haney, who had missed five and three games, respectively.

Pick: Austin Peay +13 (Greg’s Handicap: Austin Peay +7.5)

Samford vs. Arizona

9:00 PM Eastern

Samford thrives by forcing turnovers, ranking 26th in turnovers forced per possession. However, Arizona has struggled from beyond the arc, entering Tuesday ranked 291st in 3-point shooting percentage at 30%. Samford enters this matchup as the more efficient offense, ranking 34th in points per possession, compared to Arizona’s 65th.

Pick: Samford +19.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Samford +14.5)

Oklahoma vs. Michigan

9:00 PM Eastern

Michigan’s inability to avoid turnovers could prove costly, as the Wolverines entered Tuesday ranked 330th in turnovers committed per possession. On the other hand, Oklahoma’s defense ranks 18th in turnovers created per possession, and their 39.8% road 3-point shooting ranks 15th nationally.

Pick: Oklahoma +3 (Greg’s Handicap: Oklahoma -3.5)

VCU vs. New Mexico

9:00 PM Eastern

This matchup features contrasting tempos, with VCU ranked 247th in total possessions per game as of Tuesday and New Mexico ranked third. VCU boasts one of the nation’s most efficient defenses, ranking fifth in points allowed per possession, but may struggle to create second-chance opportunities, as New Mexico allows opponents to rebound just 21.1% of their missed shots in home games (61st nationally).

Pick: Under 153 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 147.5)

Kennesaw State vs. Santa Clara

10:00 PM Eastern

Kennesaw State has one of the best perimeter defenses in the nation, ranking fourth in opponent 3-point shooting percentage. In games away from home, they allow opponents to shoot just 23% from 3-point range. This poses a challenge for Santa Clara, which gets 36.1% of its points from 3-pointers, the 79th-highest percentage in Division I.

Pick: Kennesaw State +14.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Kennesaw State +11.5)

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