College Basketball Picks Today:
Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Friday, February 28.
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5:00 PM Eastern
Brown vs. Harvard
Harvard plays at a slow tempo at home, ranking 300th in total possessions per game while also ranking 275th in points per possession and 332nd in the percentage of missed shots that result in an offensive rebound. Brown’s 64.2% free-throw shooting ranks 354th in the nation.
Pick: Brown vs. Harvard Under 142 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 137.5)
6:00 PM Eastern
Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan
Both teams are pedestrian on offense, with Eastern Michigan ranking 184th in points per possession and Central Michigan 199th in this category. Central Michigan’s 31.7% three-point shooting ranks 291st in the nation, but they are 82nd in turnovers forced per possession on defense at home. They face an Eastern Michigan team that is 280th in turnovers per possession on offense.
Pick: Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan Under 148 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 144)
7:00 PM Eastern
Pennsylvania vs. Cornell
Pennsylvania has revitalized its offense, scoring 75.4 points per game in Ivy League play after averaging just 63.4 points per game in non-conference play. However, they still rank 308th in the country in points per possession allowed. They face a Cornell team that is third in the nation in two-point shooting percentage and 54th in points per possession. Cornell attempts 47.6% of their shots from three-point range, the 21st-highest percentage in the country, while Pennsylvania ranks 319th in opponent three-point shooting percentage at 36.4%.
Pick: Cornell -8.5 and Over 159.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Cornell -13.5 and Total 163.5)
St. Peter’s vs. Quinnipiac
Quinnipiac is one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the country, ranking 342nd with a 30.1% three-point shooting percentage. Meanwhile, St. Peter’s is 72nd in points per possession allowed away from home while playing at one of the slowest paces in the nation, ranking 349th in total possessions per game. They also rank 354th in turnovers per possession away from home.
Pick: St. Peter’s vs. Quinnipiac Under 139.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 134.5)
Rider vs. Merrimack
Both teams play at a slow tempo, with Rider ranking 332nd in total possessions per game and Merrimack ranking 358th when playing at home. Merrimack is strong defensively, ranking 43rd in points per possession allowed and fourth in turnovers forced per possession in home games. Offensively, both teams have struggled, with Rider ranking 310th in points per possession and Merrimack 303rd in this category.
Pick: Merrimack -9 and Under 131.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Merrimack -12.5 and Under 126.5)
7:30 PM Eastern
Old Dominion vs. Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina is one of the slowest teams in the country, ranking 356th in total possessions per game, while Old Dominion ranks 238th. Old Dominion struggles offensively, ranking 359th in three-point shooting percentage and 290th in points per possession, while Coastal Carolina ranks 252nd in points per possession.
Pick: Old Dominion vs. Coastal Carolina Under 140.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 134.5)
8:00 PM Eastern
UCLA vs. Purdue
Both teams play at a slow tempo, with UCLA ranking 289th in total possessions per game and Purdue ranking 292nd. UCLA is 22nd in the country in points per possession allowed and second in turnovers forced per possession. Purdue, meanwhile, allows opponents to make just 28.2% of their three-point attempts at home, ranking 23rd in the nation.
Pick: UCLA vs. Purdue Under 140.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 136.5)
8:30 PM Eastern
Troy vs. Southern Mississippi
Southern Mississippi ranks 325th in the country in points per possession on offense, while Troy has also struggled offensively, making just 26.9% of their three-point shots away from home (354th in the nation). However, Troy is strong defensively, ranking 10th in points per possession allowed away from home and 19th in turnovers forced per possession. They face a Southern Miss offense that ranks 329th in turnovers per possession.
Pick: Troy vs. Southern Mississippi Under 144.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 138.5)
9:00 PM Eastern
Northwestern vs. Iowa
Iowa’s offense takes a significant dip on the road, generating 15.1 fewer points per 100 possessions away from home. Northwestern has the advantage in ball control, ranking 27th in fewest turnovers per possession on offense and 49th in turnovers forced per possession on defense. Iowa struggles defensively on the road, ranking 334th in opponent three-point shooting percentage at 38.1%.
Pick: Northwestern -4.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Northwestern -6.5)
Kent State vs. Akron
Kent State is elite defensively, ranking fourth in the country in points per possession allowed in games away from home. However, their three-point shooting is among the worst in the nation in road games, ranking 353rd at just 27%. They also rank 217th in possessions per game.
Pick: Kent State vs. Akron Under 155.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 146.5)
