College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Friday, January 24.

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6:00 PM Eastern

Toledo vs. Bowling Green

Toledo ranks 334th in the nation in points per possession allowed on defense and is 301st in road defensive rebound percentage, with opponents grabbing 32.6% of their missed shots as offensive rebounds. If the game is tight, Bowling Green has an edge, making 77.5% of their free throws at home, which ranks 57th in the nation.

Pick: Bowling Green +3 (Greg’s Handicap: Bowling Green -2)

7:00 PM Eastern

Kent State vs. Ohio

Kent State ranks fifth in the country in points allowed per possession but is 262nd in points per possession and 359th in 3-point shooting percentage, making only 25.5% of their 3-point shots in road games.

Pick: Kent State vs. Ohio Under 145.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 139.5)

Villanova vs. Marquette

Villanova is 340th in road 3-point shooting percentage defense, allowing opponents to make 38.8% of their 3-point shots. However, they rank ninth in points per possession on offense and fourth in 3-point shooting on offense at 40.3%.

Pick: Villanova vs. Marquette Over 142 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 147)

Chicago State vs. Stonehill

Chicago State is scoring the second-fewest points per possession in the country while ranking 292nd in points per possession allowed and 322nd in opponent 2-point shooting percentage. They lost 68-52 when these teams played on January 12.

Pick: Stonehill -9.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Stonehill -14.5)

8:00 PM Eastern

Michigan vs. Purdue

Michigan ranks 23rd in the nation in points per possession allowed, while Purdue is 165th in points per possession allowed at home. Purdue has slipped to 131st in rebound percentage after leading the country in this category last season, while Michigan is currently 21st in rebound percentage.

Pick: Michigan +4.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Michigan -1.5)

9:00 PM Eastern

St. Bonaventure vs. VCU

St. Bonaventure ranks 50th in the nation in points per possession in road games on offense and 28th in points per possession allowed away from home. VCU is 287th in 3-point shooting percentage at home (30.5%) and ranks 138th in defensive rebound percentage, while St. Bonaventure is 48th in this category.

Pick: St. Bonaventure +12.5 (Greg’s Handicap: St. Bonaventure +5.5)

Penn State vs. Iowa

Iowa ranks 14th in the nation in points scored per possession and has been much stronger defensively at home, allowing 21.8 points fewer per 100 possessions at home than on the road.

Pick: Iowa -2.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Iowa -7)

11:00 PM Eastern

UCLA vs. Washington

UCLA leads the country in turnovers forced per possession and ranks 24th in points per possession allowed. Washington is strong at home defensively, allowing opponents to shoot only 23.5% from 3-point range, which ranks fifth in the nation.

Pick: UCLA vs. Washington Under 138.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 133.5)

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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.