College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Saturday, March 1.

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12:00 PM Eastern

Clemson vs. Virginia

Virginia averages the fewest possessions per game in the country. Their 10th-ranked road three-point shooting percentage (39.5%) dips to 35.8% at home, ranking 158th in points per possession overall. Clemson ranks 37th nationally in points per possession allowed away from home and 31st in opponent three-point shooting percentage on the road.

Pick: Clemson vs. Virginia Under 133 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 126.5)

St. Joseph’s vs. Fordham

St. Joseph’s ranks 30th in the country in points per possession allowed, while Fordham is 252nd in points per possession on offense. St. Joseph’s also boasts a strong defense, ranking 29th nationally in three-point shooting defense away from home (30.1%), 12th in blocked shot percentage, and 22nd in opponent two-point shooting percentage.

Pick: St. Joseph’s vs. Fordham Under 151 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 145)

Connecticut vs. Providence

Neither team plays at a fast pace, with Providence ranking 240th in possessions per game and Connecticut 279th. While Connecticut has the second-worst three-point shooting defense away from home (40.9%), opponents shoot only 31.8% against them at home, suggesting an outlier. Additionally, Connecticut leads the country in blocked shots per game, with three different players averaging at least 1.5 blocks per game.

Pick: Connecticut vs. Providence Under 145.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 140.5)

1:00 PM Eastern

Miami (OH) vs. Ohio

Ohio ranks 356th in opponent three-point shooting percentage, allowing teams to hit 38.3% of their shots. Miami (OH), meanwhile, ranks 26th in three-point shooting percentage (37.6%) and 29th in turnovers forced per possession in road games.

Pick: Miami (OH) +5.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Miami (OH) +1.5)

Oklahoma vs. Mississippi

Oklahoma ranks third nationally in road three-point shooting defense, holding opponents to just 27.6%. Neither team is aggressive on the boards, with Oklahoma ranking 295th in road offensive rebounding percentage and Mississippi 323rd in offensive rebound percentage.

Pick: Oklahoma vs. Mississippi Under 152.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 146)

3:00 PM Eastern

South Dakota State vs. Denver

Denver ranks 345th in points per possession allowed at home and will struggle against a South Dakota State team that leads the country in overall rebound percentage. South Dakota State allows opponents to grab an offensive rebound on just 20.5% of their missed shots, ranking second in the nation.

Pick: South Dakota State -8.5 (Greg’s Handicap: South Dakota State -12.5)

4:00 PM Eastern

Utah State vs. Colorado State

Utah State ranks 64th in points per possession allowed in road games, while Colorado State struggles on the glass, ranking 262nd in offensive rebound percentage and 261st in opponent three-point shooting percentage.

Pick: Utah State +2 (Greg’s Handicap: Utah State -3.5)

Alabama vs. Tennessee

Tennessee ranks fourth nationally in points per possession allowed and third in opponent three-point shooting percentage (27.6%). Alabama also excels defensively, ranking 18th in opponent three-point shooting percentage (29.9%), while Tennessee plays at a slow pace, ranking 313th in possessions per game.

Pick: Tennessee -3.5 and Under 159 (Greg’s Handicap: Tennessee -6 and Total 156)

5:00 PM Eastern

North Dakota vs. South Dakota

Both teams rank among the bottom 20 nationally in points per possession allowed. However, North Dakota plays at a more moderate pace, ranking 129th in possessions per game. Both teams struggle with three-point shooting—North Dakota ranks 318th in road three-point shooting percentage (29.4%), while South Dakota ranks 287th (31.7%).

Pick: North Dakota vs. South Dakota Under 176.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 171.5)

6:00 PM Eastern

Louisville vs. Pittsburgh

Louisville ranks 352nd nationally in home three-point shooting percentage (28.3%). Pittsburgh excels in key areas, ranking 10th in road free throw percentage (80.2%), 26th in fewest turnovers per possession, and 39th in blocked shot percentage.

Pick: Pittsburgh +11 (Greg’s Handicap: Pittsburgh +7.5)

Elon vs. Stony Brook

Stony Brook ranks 353rd in points per possession allowed at home and 303rd in offensive efficiency. Meanwhile, Elon ranks 14th in opponent two-point shooting percentage on the road and 12th in road rebound percentage.

Pick: Elon -5.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Elon -10)

Grambling vs. Florida A&M

Grambling has struggled offensively, ranking 341st in points per possession and 355th in turnovers per possession away from home. Meanwhile, Florida A&M leads the SWAC in three-point shooting during conference play (36.7%). Additionally, Grambling’s Antwan Burnett, the team’s second-leading scorer and rebounder, missed their last game due to injury and has been battling health issues all season.

Pick: Florida A&M -1.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Florida A&M -5.5)

Missouri vs. Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt forces turnovers at a high rate, ranking 37th in turnovers forced per possession, while also ranking 12th in fewest turnovers committed at home. Missouri shoots 39.7% from three at home but only 33.7% on the road. Additionally, Missouri ranks 352nd in the percentage of opponent offensive plays resulting in free throws, which could be an issue against a Vanderbilt team that makes 74.4% of their free throws at home.

Pick: Vanderbilt +2.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Vanderbilt -1)

Campbell vs. Charleston

Campbell ranks 89th in points per possession on offense in road games and 21st in opponent three-point shooting percentage (30.1%). This could help contain Charleston, which ranks ninth in home three-point shooting percentage (41.1%) but struggles defensively, ranking 268th in opponent three-point shooting percentage at home (35%).

Pick: Campbell +7 (Greg’s Handicap: Campbell +1.5)

10:00 PM Eastern

Northern Colorado vs. Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona ranks 39th in fewest turnovers per possession on offense and eighth in defensive rebound percentage. Northern Colorado also excels in defensive rebounding, ranking fourth, but struggles in opponent field goal percentage (314th). Their nation-leading home field goal percentage (54.3%) drops to 47% on the road.

Pick: Northern Arizona +4 (Greg’s Handicap: Northern Arizona +2.5)

11:00 PM Eastern

Gonzaga vs. San Francisco

San Francisco leads the country in opponent three-point shooting percentage at home (23.1%), while Gonzaga makes only 31.5% of their three-point shots away from home compared to 37.8% at home.

Pick: San Francisco +9.5 (Greg’s Handicap: San Francisco +7)

12:00 AM Eastern

UC Davis vs. Hawaii

UC Davis has struggled offensively, ranking 338th in points per possession due to ranking 333rd in turnovers committed per possession. They also face a disadvantage on the boards, as Hawaii ranks 27th in rebound percentage, while UC Davis ranks 323rd.

Pick: Hawaii -3 (Greg’s Handicap: Hawaii -7)

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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.

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