College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Sunday, January 19.

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12:00 PM Eastern

Nebraska vs. Maryland

Both teams have been strong on defense this season. Maryland ranks sixth in the country in points allowed on a per-possession basis, while Nebraska is 69th in this category. Nebraska also ranks 78th in turnovers forced per possession, while Maryland is 21st. Both teams are in the top 92 in defensive rebound percentage.

Bet: Under 149 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 142.5)

1:00 PM Eastern

Rice vs. Florida Atlantic

Rice is clearly the better defensive team, ranking 55th prior to Saturday in points allowed per possession away from home. Florida Atlantic ranks 328th in points allowed per possession at home, with only Eastern Michigan allowing a higher home opponent three-point shooting percentage than Florida Atlantic’s 46.6%.

Bet: Rice +9.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Rice +5.5)

UW Green Bay vs. Youngstown State

UW Green Bay ranks 352nd in opponent three-point shooting percentage, 346th in points allowed per possession, and 325th in points per possession at home on offense. Meanwhile, Youngstown State is 19th in points allowed per possession on defense.

Bet: Youngstown State -7.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Youngstown State -11.5)

2:00 PM Eastern

Cleveland State vs. IU Indianapolis

Cleveland State ranks 298th in defensive rebound percentage, allowing opponents to grab 31.2% of their missed shots as offensive rebounds. IU Indianapolis ranks 88th in three-point shooting percentage at 35.3%, compared to Cleveland State’s 195th ranking. Additionally, Cleveland State is 336th in turnovers per possession.

Bet: IU Indianapolis +6 (Greg’s Handicap: IU Indianapolis -1.5)

3:00 PM Eastern

Robert Morris vs. UW Milwaukee

UW Milwaukee is 15th in the country in defensive rebound percentage, allowing opponents to grab only 22.7% of their missed shots as offensive rebounds. They also take better care of the ball at home, ranking 176th in turnovers per possession at home compared to 331st away. Entering Saturday, they rank 85th in points per possession at home, while Robert Morris is 222nd in points per possession overall.

Bet : UW Milwaukee -6.5 (Greg’s Handicap: UW Milwaukee -9.5)

5:00 PM Eastern

TCU vs. Baylor

Baylor entered Saturday leading the country in points per possession on offense in home games while ranking 91st in points allowed per possession. TCU tends to play at a faster pace away from home, ranking 127th in possessions per game in road and neutral court games compared to 294th at home.

Bet: Over 135.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 141.5)

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Greg Peterson
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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