College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Sunday, February 23.

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1:00 PM Eastern

IU Indianapolis vs. Northern Kentucky

Northern Kentucky has struggled offensively, ranking 270th in points per possession and 270th in 3-point shooting percentage at 31.9%. However, on defense, they rank 43rd in turnovers created per possession. They face an IU Indianapolis team that ranks 294th in total possessions per game.

Pick: IU Indianapolis vs. Northern Kentucky Under 147.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 139.5)

1:30 PM Eastern

Purdue vs. Indiana

Indiana has struggled on offense, ranking 288th in 3-point shooting percentage and 136th in points per possession. Meanwhile, Purdue ranks 332nd in the nation in possessions per game away from home and 38th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage on defense.

Pick: Purdue -3.5 and Under 151 (Greg’s Handicap: Purdue -6.5 and Total 146.5)

2:00 PM Eastern

Florida Atlantic vs. Memphis

Florida Atlantic ranks 362nd in opponent 3-point shooting percentage, while Memphis ranks fourth in the country in 3-point shooting percentage. Memphis also struggles defensively on the boards, allowing opponents to rebound 32.1% of missed shots in home games—ranking 338th in the nation.

Pick: Florida Atlantic vs. Memphis Over 158.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 163)

Xavier vs. Seton Hall

Seton Hall ranks 355th in the country in points per possession in home games while allowing opponents to grab 33.8% of their missed shots as offensive rebounds, ranking 353rd nationally. They face a Xavier team that ranks 14th in the country in 3-point shooting percentage.

Pick: Xavier -8.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Xavier -12.5)

UW Green Bay vs. Youngstown State

UW Green Bay secures only 14.4% of their missed shots as offensive rebounds, ranking 363rd out of 364 Division I teams. Meanwhile, Youngstown State blocks 11% of opponents’ field goal attempts at home, ranking ninth in the country. They are led by 7-foot-3 Gabe Dynes, whose 3.2 blocks per game rank second among qualifying Division I players.

Pick: Youngstown State -12.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Youngstown State -17)

3:00 PM Eastern

Cleveland State vs. Oakland

Oakland ranks just 355th in the country in 3-point shooting percentage (28.9%) and 342nd in opponent 3-point shooting percentage. In contrast, Cleveland State is making 36.1% of its 3-point shots away from home. Defensively, they rank ninth in turnovers forced per possession and 37th in the percentage of missed shots that result in offensive rebounds.

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

4:00 PM Eastern

Georgetown vs. Creighton

Georgetown ranks 20th in the country in points per possession allowed on defense but just 270th in points per possession in games played away from home. Their 30.6% 3-point shooting ranks 325th in the country.

Pick: Georgetown vs. Creighton Under 144.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 140.5)

6:00 PM Eastern

Utah vs. Central Florida 

Utah’s offense sees a significant drop when playing away from home, scoring 19.5 points fewer per 100 possessions than at home. They rank 317th in points per possession away from home. Meanwhile, Central Florida allows 14.9 points fewer per 100 possessions at home than away and ranks 96th in turnovers generated per possession at home.

Pick: Central Florida -3 (Greg’s Handicap: Central Florida -7.5)

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