College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Saturday, March 15.

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11:00 AM Eastern

Princeton vs. Yale

Princeton ranks just 159th in points per possession, scoring only 57 points the last time they played against Yale in February. Yale ranks 80th in points per possession allowed and limits opponents to rebounding just 23.8% of their missed shots, which ranks 32nd in the nation. Yale is also 22nd in the country in opponent 2-point shooting percentage.

Pick: Princeton vs. Yale Under 146.5** (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 142.5)

Maine vs. Bryant

Bryant plays at one of the fastest paces in the country, ranking seventh in total possessions per game. They will have plenty of opportunities to score, rebounding 36.9% of their missed shots at home, which ranks 17th in the country. Maine, however, is 306th in defensive rebound percentage, allowing teams to grab 30.6% of their missed shots. On offense, Maine is 69th in 3-point shooting percentage at 35.9%.

Pick: Maine vs. Bryant Over 143.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 146.5)

12:00 PM Eastern

VCU vs. Loyola Chicago

VCU entered Friday ranked 263rd in total possessions per game and fifth in points per possession allowed. Loyola Chicago entered Friday 166th in points per possession on offense, but they’ve done a solid job limiting second-chance opportunities, allowing opponents to grab only 24.9% of their missed shots as offensive rebounds, which ranks 57th nationally.

Pick: VCU vs. Loyola Chicago Under 139.5** (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 136)

1:00 PM Eastern

Wisconsin vs. Michigan State

Michigan State entered Friday ranked 338th in the nation in 3-point shooting percentage at 30.2%, but they’ve excelled defensively, ranking third in opponent 3-point shooting percentage at 28% and 19th in defensive rebound percentage, with opponents grabbing just 23% of their missed shots as offensive rebounds.

Pick: Wisconsin vs. Michigan State Under 144.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 141.5)

2:00 PM Eastern

Cornell vs. Dartmouth

Both teams are playing at a fast pace, with Cornell ranked 26th and Dartmouth 33rd in total possessions per game. Dartmouth’s defense has been stingy, allowing teams to make only 29.4% of their 3-point shots, which ranks fifth in the country. Cornell attempts 49.9% of their field goal attempts from beyond the arc in away games, ranking eighth in the country. Dartmouth allows teams to rebound 21.7% of their missed shots, which ranks fifth in the country. Cornell scored an average of 62.5 points per game in their two matchups against Dartmouth this season, significantly lower than their average of 85 points per game.

Pick: Cornell vs. Dartmouth Under 159 (Greg’s Handicapped Total: 153.5)

8:30 PM Eastern

Liberty vs. Jacksonville State

Liberty leads the country in 3-point shooting percentage defense, entering Friday with opponents making just 27.4% of their 3-point shots against them. However, Liberty has struggled with the little things, ranking 345th in free throw shooting percentage away from home at 64.3%, and rebounding only 17.9% of their missed shots, which ranks 358th in the country. Jacksonville State, on the other hand, is 17th in the nation in road rebound percentage and 72nd in points per possession away from home, averaging more points per possession on the road than at home.

Pick: Jacksonville State +6.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Jacksonville State +4.5)

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