College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Wednesday, February 12.

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6:00 PM Eastern

East Tennessee vs. Western Carolina

Western Carolina ranks 318th in the country in turnovers per play on offense and 361st in points per possession scored. Meanwhile, East Tennessee is 25th in the percentage of their missed shots that become an offensive rebound and 62nd in points per possession allowed away from home.

Pick: East Tennessee -10 (Greg’s Handicap: East Tennessee -13.5)

7:00 PM Eastern

Davidson vs. Massachusetts

Massachusetts ranks 256th in the country in points per possession and 351st in 3-point shooting percentage. Davidson, on the other hand, is 71st in points per possession with strong ball security, ranking 15th in fewest turnovers per possession. They also rank 77th in defensive rebound percentage, whereas Massachusetts sits at 228th in that category.

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

St. Bonaventure vs. Rhode Island

St. Bonaventure is struggling in the second half of games, averaging just 34.3 points per second half this season—ranking 327th in the country. They also lack depth, with no healthy bench player averaging more than 3.2 points per game. However, they are 46th in the nation in points per possession allowed away from home. Rhode Island ranks 99th in points per possession allowed and excels at defending the three, holding opponents to just 25.3% from beyond the arc at home (third in the country).

Pick: Under 144 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 139.5)

Robert Morris vs. Cleveland State

Cleveland State ranks ninth in the country in turnovers forced per possession, while Robert Morris struggles with ball security, ranking 280th in turnovers committed per possession. Additionally, Robert Morris’ defense declines significantly away from home, ranking 59th in points per possession allowed at home but dropping to 157th on the road.

Pick: Cleveland State -3.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Cleveland State -6)

VCU vs. George Washington

Both teams boast elite defenses, with George Washington ranking 29th in points per possession allowed and VCU ranking sixth. George Washington plays at a moderate pace, ranking 164th in total possessions per game, but they average over three possessions per game fewer at home than on the road.

Pick: Under 141 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 135.5)

Florida State vs. Wake Forest

Wake Forest ranks just 229th in points per possession on offense and 349th in 3-point shooting percentage. Florida State holds a rebounding advantage, as Wake Forest ranks 244th in rebound percentage, while Florida State’s defense is 24th in road 2-point shooting percentage allowed.

Pick: Florida State +7 (Greg’s Handicap: Florida State +3.5)

7:30 PM Eastern

UT San Antonio vs. Wichita State

UT San Antonio plays at a faster pace on the road, averaging about three more possessions per game away from home. They rank 76th in total possessions per game on the road but struggle defensively, ranking 321st in points per possession allowed and 350th in defensive rebound percentage. Opponents grab 33.7% of their missed shots against them.

Pick: Over 150.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 157.5)

9:00 PM Eastern

LSU vs. Arkansas

Arkansas ranks 22nd in the country in points per possession allowed at home and seventh in blocked shot percentage. However, they are just 139th in points per possession and will be without their second-leading scorer, Boogie Fland, for the rest of the season. LSU has struggled offensively on the road, ranking 328th in turnovers per possession and 299th in points per possession away from home.

Pick: Under 146 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 142.5)

Notre Dame vs. Boston College

Boston College ranks 336th in points per possession allowed in home games this season, while Notre Dame ranks 242nd in points per possession allowed away from home. However, Notre Dame has been highly efficient from beyond the arc on the road, ranking sixth in the country in road 3-point shooting at 40.9%.

Pick: Over 136.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 143)

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Greg Peterson
Greg, originally from Wisconsin and a UW Oshkosh alumnus, is widely recognized in the sports media industry, particularly for his expertise in college basketball, which earned him the nickname "Hoops" from Brent Musburger. He has worked with Vanderbilt and Oregon's flagship stations and joined VSIN in 2017. Greg contributes to various channels, hosting "The Baseball Betting Show" and "Coast To Coast Hoops" podcasts, and writes for DK Nation, building on his experience with over 500 articles for the New York Post. Known for his analytical approach, he produces daily spreadsheets for college basketball and MLB games, focusing on educating bettors about the importance of betting on numbers rather than teams.

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