College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Wednesday, January 29.

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7:00 PM Eastern

Massachusetts vs. Rhode Island

Massachusetts ranks just 256th in points per possession on offense and 356th in road 3-point shooting percentage at 25.3%, while Rhode Island is 75th in the country in points per possession allowed and second in 3-point shooting percentage defense at 27.5%. Massachusetts also allows opponents to rebound 32.4% of their missed shots as offensive rebounds in road games, ranking 288th in the country.

Pick: Rhode Island -4 (Greg’s Handicap: Rhode Island -11.5)

Missouri State vs. Indiana State

Indiana State ranks 14th in the country in total possessions per game and faces a Missouri State team that is allowing 38% from 3-point range, ranking 348th in the country. Both teams rank 290th or worse in points per possession allowed.

Pick: Missouri State vs. Indiana State Over 145.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 155)

Richmond vs. George Washington

George Washington is 42nd in points per possession allowed on defense this season, while Richmond is 293rd in points per possession and 348th in 3-point shooting percentage. Richmond also ranks just 230th in points per possession allowed on defense.

Pick: George Washington -8.5 (Greg’s Handicap: George Washington -11.5)

Virginia vs. Miami

Miami ranks 353rd in the country in points per possession allowed and has yet to win a single game in ACC play. Meanwhile, Virginia’s 39.3% 3-point shooting away from home ranks 14th in the country.

Pick: Virginia +1.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Virginia -3.5)

Auburn vs. LSU

While Auburn leads the country in points per possession on offense, LSU’s defense is stingy, ranking 28th in points per possession allowed at home. Auburn is just 119th nationally in points per possession allowed away from home.

Pick: LSU +12.5 (Greg’s Handicap: LSU +9.5)

TCU vs. Texas Tech

Texas Tech ranks 16th in the country in 3-point shooting percentage but faces a TCU team that allows opponents to make just 30.5% of their 3-point shots, ranking 49th in the country. Texas Tech has also allowed a lot of second-chance scoring opportunities, ranking 110th in defensive rebound percentage.

Pick: TCU +15 (Greg’s Handicap: TCU +11.5)

Northern Iowa vs. Drake

Northern Iowa ranks 146th in the nation in points per possession allowed and 307th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage away from home at 37.2%, while their own 37.2% 3-point shooting on offense ranks 40th in the nation.

Pick: Northern Iowa vs. Drake Over 122.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 125.5)

UT San Antonio vs. Florida Atlantic

Florida Atlantic ranks 363rd out of 364 Division I teams in opponent 3-point shooting percentage, currently allowing teams to make 47.7% of their 3-point shots in home games. UT San Antonio ranks 44th in possessions per game away from home but 310th in points per possession allowed.

Pick: UT San Antonio vs. Florida Atlantic Over 159.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 166.5)

8:00 PM Eastern

Texas vs. Ole Miss

Texas ranks 33rd in the country in 3-point shooting percentage at 37.4% and 22nd in points per possession, while Ole Miss ranks seventh in fewest turnovers per possession. Both teams allow plenty of second-chance opportunities, as both rank outside the top 155 in percentage of opponents’ missed shots that result in an offensive rebound.

Pick: Texas vs. Ole Miss Over 141 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 145.5)

9:00 PM Eastern

Saint Mary’s vs. Santa Clara

Santa Clara ranks 49th in the country in points per possession and 39th in 2-point shooting percentage, while Saint Mary’s is 160th in 2-point shooting percentage. Santa Clara’s defense has been much better at home, allowing 12.4 points per 100 possessions fewer when at home compared to away.

Pick: Santa Clara +4 (Greg’s Handicap: Santa Clara -1)

California vs. SMU

SMU ranks 21st in the nation in 3-point shooting at 38.3%, while California is 328th in 3-point shooting percentage defense at 37%. On offense, California generates 17.9 points fewer per 100 possessions away from home than at home.

Pick: SMU -11 (Greg’s Handicap: SMU -16.5)

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