College Basketball Picks Today:

Expert college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Monday, March 2.

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6:00 PM Eastern

Norfolk State Spartans vs. Morgan State Bears

Norfolk State has had issues taking care of the ball, ranking 323rd in turnovers per possession and 287th in points per possession. Morgan State ranks 329th in points per possession overall but improves to 263rd at home. Defensively, Morgan State ranks 77th in opponent three-point shooting percentage at 31.8%, which is significant against a Norfolk State team that shoots 35.4% from three (98th nationally). In a tight game, Morgan State holds the edge at the free-throw line, shooting 73.9% (139th) compared to Norfolk State at 66.9% (341st).

Picks: Morgan State +2.5 and Under 155.5 (Greg’s Handicap Morgan State -2.5 and Total 152.5)

7:00 PM Eastern

Duke Blue Devils vs. NC State Wolfpack

Duke’s defense ranks number one nationally in points per possession allowed and has surrendered 64 points or fewer in nine of its last 10 games. NC State ranks 23rd overall in points per possession but just 65th at home. Duke has slowed the tempo as well, ranking 260th in possessions per game.

Pick: Duke vs. NC State Under 148.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total 145.5)

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Delaware State Hornets

Both offenses have struggled mightily, with South Carolina State ranking 355th in points per possession and Delaware State 365th out of 365 Division I teams. Delaware State’s defense ranks 23rd in turnovers per possession generated, while South Carolina State is 79th. Neither offense protects the ball well, ranking 355th and 346th respectively in turnovers per possession. Delaware State also plays at a slow pace (288th in possessions per game).

Pick: South Carolina State vs. Delaware State Under 138.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total 134)

Coppin State Eagles vs. Howard Bison

Howard ranks 13th in points per possession allowed and 14th in turnovers per possession generated defensively. Coppin State ranks 363rd out of 365 in turnovers per possession on offense and 363rd in points per possession, while also ranking 341st in points per possession allowed. Howard shoots 39.3% from three-point range at home (36th nationally).

Picks: Howard -18.5 and Over 137.5 (Greg’s Handicap Howard -23.5 and Total 143.5)

IU Indy Jaguars vs. Cleveland State Vikings

IU Indy ranks ninth in possessions per game while Cleveland State ranks 81st, though the pace could slow slightly with both teams’ seasons on the line. IU Indy generates turnovers at a strong rate (45th), while Cleveland State ranks 254th in turnovers per possession offensively but 26th in three-point shooting percentage at 37.5%. IU Indy ranks 353rd in opponent three-point shooting percentage (38%) and 193rd in points per possession offensively.

Picks: Cleveland State -1.5 and Under 173.5 (Greg’s Handicap Cleveland State -3.5 and Total 169.5)

7:30 PM Eastern

Northwestern State Demons vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

Northwestern State ranks 326th in possessions per game and 264th in points per possession allowed. Opponents rebound 33.3% of missed shots against them away from home (318th nationally). UT Rio Grande Valley shoots 36.2% from three-point range (49th). Both offenses struggle with turnovers (264th and 265th), and neither defense forces many (225th and 170th).

Pick: Northwestern State vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Over 136.5 (Greg’s Handicapped Total 142.5)

8:00 PM Eastern

Montana State Bobcats vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks

Northern Arizona ranks 342nd in possessions per game but 359th in points per possession allowed at home. They shoot 36.3% from three-point range (52nd), while Montana State shoots 35.7% (86th). Northern Arizona ranks 362nd in opponent three-point shooting percentage (38.7%).

Picks: Montana State -5.5 and Over 141.5 (Greg’s Handicap Montana State -7.5 and Total 145.5)

East Texas A&M Lions vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders

Texas A&M Corpus Christi ranks 38th in turnovers per possession generated defensively. Both teams struggle to protect the ball (301st and 328th), while East Texas A&M ranks 340th in points per possession and Corpus Christi 313th, along with 324th in two-point shooting percentage.

Pick: East Texas A&M vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Under 138 (Greg’s Handicapped Total 134.5)

9:00 PM Eastern

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Iowa State Cyclones vs. Arizona Wildcats

Arizona ranks fifth in points per possession allowed while Iowa State ranks eighth. Iowa State ranks seventh in turnovers per possession generated, while Arizona ranks second in opponent two-point shooting percentage and 16th in defensive rebound percentage. Offensively, Iowa State ranks eighth in three-point shooting percentage (39%) and 44th in two-point shooting percentage, while Arizona ranks 52nd in two-point shooting and 102nd in three-point shooting (35.3%).

Pick: Iowa State +7.5 (Greg’s Handicap Iowa State +5)

10:00 PM Eastern

Idaho State Bengals vs. Sacramento State Hornets

Sacramento State ranks 31st in possessions per game, while Idaho State ranks 306th. Idaho State ranks 325th in points per possession allowed but performs better defensively away from home. Sacramento State ranks 277th in overall three-point shooting (32.1%) but shoots 41.3% at home (eighth nationally) and 26.8% away (359th). They also rank 332nd in two-point shooting percentage.

Picks: Idaho State +1.5 and Under 161 (Greg’s Handicap Idaho State -1.5 and Total 157.5)

Weber State Wildcats vs. Portland State Vikings

Portland State ranks 41st in points per possession allowed at home and 26th in opponent offensive rebound percentage (24.2%). Weber State ranks 261st in points per possession allowed and 106th in three-point shooting percentage (35.4%), while Portland State ranks 78th in opponent three-point shooting percentage (32.2%), which drops to 30.5% at home.

Picks: Portland State -4.5 and Under 145.5 (Greg’s Handicap Portland State -7 and Total 143)

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