College Basketball Picks Today:
Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Monday, December 25.
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Note: Lines are current at time of posting; consider Greg’s line on the game and his explanation before making any bet.
Loyola Chicago vs. Murray State
1:30 PM Eastern
Loyola Chicago will look to win from within, ranking 43rd in rebound percentage in games played away from home and 50th in overall points allowed on a per-possession basis. Meanwhile, Murray State’s lack of discipline could be costly, ranking 260th in fouls committed per defensive play.
Picks: Loyola Chicago -1.5 and Under 139 (Greg’s Handicap: Loyola Chicago -3 and Total 137)
Charleston vs. Charlotte
3:30 PM Eastern
Charleston has the clear advantage in outside shooting, ranking 66th in 3-point shooting percentage at 36.5%, while Charlotte ranks 303rd at 29.9%. Additionally, Charlotte is 325th in points allowed on a per-possession basis in games played away from home and 345th in defensive rebound percentage away from home.
Picks: Charleston -5.5 and Over 144.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Charleston -4.5 and Total 146.5)
Oakland vs. Hawaii
6:30 PM Eastern
Oakland has struggled in almost all elements of basketball, ranking 283rd in points per possession on offense and 308th in points per possession on defense. Hawaii, on the other hand, is 15th in the country in rebound percentage, and their turnover issues are less of a concern in this game, with Oakland ranking 319th in turnovers forced on a per-possession basis.
Picks: Hawaii -2.5 and Under 133.5 (Greg’s Handicap: Hawaii -4.5 and Total 132.5)
Oregon State vs. Nebraska
8:30 PM Eastern
Nebraska has struggled with 3-point shooting in road and neutral court games, at 29.2%, which ranks 287th in the country. Meanwhile, Oregon State is 8th overall in points allowed on a per-possession basis and 26th in this category in games played away from home.
Picks: Oregon State +4.5 and Under 137 (Greg’s Handicap: Oregon State +3.5 and Total 135.5)
