College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Tuesday, January 14.

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7:00 PM Eastern

Bowling Green vs. Buffalo

Buffalo entered Monday ranked outside the top 325 nationally in points scored per possession, points allowed per possession, and rebound percentage. Bowling Green ranks 101st in home 3-point shooting at 37% and 118th in turnovers per possession on offense, while Buffalo is 286th in this category.

Pick: Bowling Green -6.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Bowling Green -12)

North Texas vs. East Carolina

North Texas ranks fourth in the country in turnovers created per defensive play, while East Carolina entered Monday 346th in 3-point shooting percentage defense and 359th in 3-point shooting percentage at 26%.

Pick: North Texas -2.5 (Greg’s Handicap: North Texas -6.5)

Ohio vs. Ball State

Ball State should capitalize from the outside against an Ohio defense that entered Monday ranked 359th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage at 39%. Additionally, big man Peyton Sparks, who has recorded at least 12 rebounds in each of the past four games, gives Ball State an edge in postseason play.

Pick: Ball State +11 (Greg’s Handicap: Ball State +5.5)

Western Michigan vs. Kent State

Kent State plays at a slow tempo, ranking 284th in total possessions per game. They are 15th in points allowed per possession but struggle offensively with a 25.3% 3-point shooting percentage, the second-lowest in the country. Western Michigan ranks 240th in points per possession.

Pick: Western Michigan vs. Kent State Under 139 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 128.5)

7:30 PM Eastern

Georgetown vs. St. John’s

Both teams have strong defenses. St. John’s ranks 14th in points allowed per possession, and Georgetown is close behind at 16th. However, St. John’s struggles offensively, ranking 310th in 3-point shooting percentage at 30%.

Pick: Georgetown +10 (Greg’s Handicap: Georgetown +7.5)

8:30 PM Eastern

Providence vs. Creighton

Providence plays at a slow tempo, ranking 300th in possessions per game entering Monday. Creighton ranks 98th in points allowed per possession at home but struggles offensively with a 320th ranking in turnovers per possession at home. Both teams have similar offensive efficiency, with Creighton ranking 120th and Providence 127th in points per possession.

Pick: Providence vs. Creighton Under 144.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 138)

Charlotte vs. Wichita State

Wichita State has struggled with 3-point shooting this season, ranking 336th in home 3-point shooting percentage at 27.5%. Meanwhile, Charlotte ranks 70th in points per possession in road and neutral court games and is third in the country in free throws made per possession.

Pick: Charlotte +11 (Greg’s Handicap: Charlotte +6.5)

9:00 PM Eastern

Oklahoma State vs. BYU

BYU is 15th in the country in points per possession in home games and third in home rebound percentage. Oklahoma State ranks 118th in points allowed per possession and 80th in total possessions per game.

Pick: Oklahoma State vs. BYU Over 146.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 153.5)

11:00 PM Eastern

Colorado State vs. San Diego State

San Diego State ranks 10th in the country in points allowed per possession. Colorado State, meanwhile, is 280th in road 3-point shooting percentage at 29.9% and 224th in points per possession away from home.

Pick: San Diego State -8 (Greg’s Handicap: San Diego State -12.5)

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