College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Thursday, February 20.

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5:00 PM Eastern

Marshall vs. Old Dominion

Old Dominion ranks 362nd in home 3-point shooting percentage at 25.6%, while Marshall has a strong defensive presence down low with Obinna Anochili-Killen, who is averaging 4.4 blocks per game in conference play—the most of any player in the country. Additionally, Old Dominion ranks 281st in points per possession allowed.

Pick: Marshall -2 (Greg’s Handicap: Marshall -6.5)

6:00 PM Eastern

UMBC vs. UMass Lowell

UMBC has a disadvantage in the paint, ranking 355th in rebound percentage and 294th in opponent 2-point shooting percentage. Meanwhile, UMass Lowell is 106th in 2-point shooting percentage defense and boasts an offense that makes 55.2% of its 2-point shots, ranking 48th nationally.

Pick: UMass Lowell -6 (Greg’s Handicap: UMass Lowell -9)

6:30 PM Eastern

Drexel vs. Delaware

Drexel has a significant advantage on the boards, ranking 27th nationally in road rebound percentage, while Delaware ranks 343rd in overall rebound percentage. Delaware also allows opponents to make 37.8% of their 3-point shots at home (328th nationally), while Drexel ranks 37th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage at 30.9%.

Pick: Drexel +2.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Drexel -3.5)

Northwestern vs. Ohio State

Northwestern ranks 49th in the country in turnovers forced per possession away from home, while Ohio State is a much stronger defensive team at home, allowing 13.9 fewer points per 100 possessions in Columbus compared to their road games. Additionally, Ohio State ranks ninth nationally in opponent 3-point shooting percentage at 29.4%.

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

7:00 PM Eastern

UTEP vs. Kennesaw State

UTEP ranks 78th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage on the road at 32.1%, while Kennesaw State allows opponents to make 34.8% of their 3-point shots at home, ranking 258th. Kennesaw State also struggles with ball security, ranking 326th in turnovers per possession on offense, while UTEP forces the seventh-most turnovers per possession on defense in the country.

Pick: UTEP +2.5 (Greg’s Handicap: UTEP -2.5)

Bryant vs. Vermont

Vermont ranks just 313th in the country in points per possession, while Bryant ranks 64th in points per possession away from home. Bryant also excels in offensive rebounding, ranking 47th in the percentage of missed shots converted into offensive rebounds, while Vermont ranks 292nd in that category.

Pick: Bryant -1.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Bryant -4.5)

Central Connecticut vs. Chicago State

Chicago State ranks 361st in the country in points per possession on offense and will face a strong Central Connecticut defense that ranks seventh in points per possession allowed in road and neutral court games. Additionally, Chicago State is 358th in rebound percentage.

Pick: Central Connecticut -12.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Central Connecticut -16.5)

8:00 PM Eastern

Coastal Carolina vs. Southern Miss

Coastal Carolina ranks 358th in possessions per game, while Southern Miss ranks 330th in points per possession on offense and 331st in turnovers per possession.

Pick: Under 141.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 134.5)

North Alabama vs. Lipscomb

Both teams excel at defending the perimeter, with Lipscomb ranking 49th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage overall and North Alabama ranking 58th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage on the road at 31.5%. Neither team allows many free throw opportunities—Lipscomb surrenders the fewest made free throws per possession at home of any team in the country, while North Alabama ranks 15th in made free throws allowed per possession away from home.

Pick: Under 148 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 143.5)

10:00 PM Eastern

CS Fullerton vs. UC Santa Barbara

CS Fullerton ranks 358th in points per possession and 362nd in road 3-point shooting percentage. They also lack a true point guard, with no player averaging more than 1.8 assists per game. Meanwhile, UC Santa Barbara plays at a slow pace, ranking 314th in possessions per game.

Pick: Under 144 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 137.5)

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