College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Friday, December 20.

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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.

Valparaiso vs. Western Michigan

1:00 PM Eastern

Valparaiso entered Thursday ranked 348th in road 3-point shooting percentage at 24.6% and is at a disadvantage on the glass, with Western Michigan ranked 39th in rebound percentage compared to Valparaiso’s 236th in this category.

Pick: Western Michigan PK (Greg’s Handicap: Western Michigan -4)

Illinois Chicago vs. Seattle

5:00 PM Eastern

Illinois Chicago ranks 103rd in points per possession away from home this season and faces a Seattle defense that has struggled around the perimeter, ranking 305th in opponents’ 3-point shooting percentage. Illinois Chicago is also strong on the offensive glass, ranking 20th in percentage of missed shots resulting in an offensive rebound in road games.

Pick: Illinois Chicago +6.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Illinois Chicago +3.5)

Holy Cross vs. Siena

7:00 PM Eastern

Holy Cross has struggled on the boards all season, ranking 288th in rebound percentage, compared to Siena’s 209th. This weakness extends to their interior defense, with Holy Cross ranking 342nd in opponent 2-point shooting percentage.

Pick: Siena -4.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Siena -6.5)

Delaware vs. St. Peter’s

7:00 PM Eastern

Games involving St. Peter’s typically feature limited scoring opportunities. Entering Thursday, the team ranked 325th nationally in total possessions per game, 299th in turnovers per possession, and 28th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage.

Pick: Under 143 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 138.5)

St. John’s vs. Providence

8:00 PM Eastern

St. John’s has made significant defensive improvements since its performance against Baylor in the Bahamas a few weeks ago, now ranking 22nd nationally in points per possession allowed. They face a Providence team ranked 314th in possessions per game, with star Bryce Hopkins battling injuries all season.

Pick: Under 144 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 139)

Jackson State vs. UTEP

9:30 PM Eastern

UTEP’s 3-point shooting has improved significantly, ranking 27th in 3-point shooting percentage entering Thursday. Meanwhile, Jackson State is ranked 355th in points allowed per possession and 362nd nationally in opponents’ 3-point shooting percentage, allowing 41.9%.

Pick: Over 140 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 144.5)

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