Free College Basketball Picks For Today 3/21/2024
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Michigan St vs. Mississippi St College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/21/2024
Michigan St vs. Mississippi St 12:15PM ET—Michigan St was third in defensive efficiency against the Big Ten as they force turnovers, rebound plus hold opponents to 35.2% from three. The Spartans on offense against the conference secures the basketball plus connect on 37.7% from three. Mississippi St was worst offensively in turnovers against the SEC plus hit only 33.9% from three and 62.7% at the free throw line. ON defense the Bulldogs allowed 53.9% around the basket. Mississippi St lost four straight to close the regular season. The Spartans played the fourth toughest schedule Play Michigan St -1.
Duquesne vs. BYU College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/21/2024
Duquesne vs. BYU 12:40PM ET—Duquesne was 14th in offensive efficiency against the A10. With high turnovers plus hitting 33% from three and 49.5% around the bucket. The Dukes struggles defensively in the conference on the glass plus allowed 50.7% inside. BYU was fifth in offensive efficiency in the Mountain West with securing the basketball, rebounding plus hitting 56.8% around the hole. On defense the Cougars were strong against the conference on the glass plus allowed 49.1% from two. BYU has a notable road win at Kansas with home wins to Texas, Baylor, and Iowa St. Duquesne finished the regular season in the A10 at 10-8. Play BYU -9.5.
Wagner vs. North Carolina College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/21/2024
Wagner vs. North Carolina 2:45PM ET—Wagner was third in defensive efficiency against the Northeast with strong rebounding plus allowing 31.4% from three. The Seahawks offensively in conference secured the basketball, rebounded, and hit 75% at the line. North Carolina shot just 34.7% from three and 49.1% inside against the ACC and they didn’t force turnovers on the defensive end. Wagner in their past five games is holding teams to 37% shooting. Away from home the Tar Heels shot just 42.7%. Play Wagner +24.5.
Oregon vs. South Carolina College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/21/2024
Oregon vs. South Carolina 4PM ET—Oregon was tenth in defensive efficiency against the PAC 12 with weak rebounding plus allowing 53.2% shooting inside. Offensively they hit only 34.8% against the conference. South Carolina was fourth in defensive efficiency against a good SEC conference as they rebounded, held teams to 33% from three and 48.3% around the bucket. The Gamecocks were strong on the glass on offense in the conference plus hit 50.7% around the hole. South Carolina finished 14-6 in the SEC. They have wins to Kentucky, Florida, Tennessee, and Mississippi St twice. The Ducks dropped eight games in a down PAC 12 conference. Play South Carolina -1.
Morehead St vs. Illinois College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/21/2024
Morehead St vs. Illinois 6:10PM ET—Morehead St did a lot well on both ends of the court in the Ohio Valley. They did have issues in conference offensively with turnovers and didn’t force them on defense. Illinois is second in offensive efficiency in the nation and against the Big Ten as they are strong on the glass plus connect on 36.6% from three. They make 52.8% inside against the conference while on defense rebound and limit foes to 48.2% around the bucket. Away from home the Eagles shoot only 44.3%. The Fighting Illini covered three of four. They were tested against post season teams in the Big Ten tournament and came away as champions. Play Illinois -11.5.
Colorado St vs. Texas College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/21/2024
Colorado St vs. Texas 6:50PM ET—Colorado St was seventh in offensive efficiency against the Mountain West with weak rebounding and converting 31.4% from three. On defense they allowed 34.8% from three. They dropped ten games in the Mountain West. Texas was fourth in offensive efficiency in the Big 12 as they secure the basketball plus hit 36.4% from three, 52.4% inside and 77% at the free throw line. The Longhorns force turnovers on the defensive end. Past five games the Longhorns were shooting 49.5% while holding opponents to 44.4%. They are tops in effective field goal shooting in the Big 12. Play Texas -2.5.
McNeese St vs. Gonzaga College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/21/2024
McNeese St vs. Gonzaga 7:25PM ET—McNeese St was tops in offensive and defensive efficiency against the Southland. They converted 38.4% from three and 53% inside against the conference. They forced turnovers defensively in the Southland plus allowed 32.3% from three and 45.8% inside. Gonzaga did a lot well offensively and defensively in the WCC. The Bulldogs dropped games to tournament teams in Saint Mary’s twice, San Diego St by 10 at home and by 13 to Connecticut in their home state. Past five games the Cowboys are shooting 51.8% and allowing 40.4%. They allowed 38.3% shooting away from home. Play McNeese St +6.5.
South Dakota St vs. Iowa St College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/21/2024
South Dakota St vs. Iowa St 7:35PM ET—South Dakota St finished second in offensive efficiency against the Summit with rebounding plus hitting on 36.5% from three, 57.2% inside and 75.8% at the free throw line. The Jackrabbits were strong on the glass in conference plus allowed 34.6% from three and 50.8% inside. They carry an eight game win streak. Iowa St against the Big 12 struggles on the glass plus allowed 51.4% shooting from two. They sate 13th in effective field goal shooting in the conference by hitting 32.4% from three, 48.1% inside and 68.5% at the free throw line. Past five games the Jackrabbits shot 50.4% and allowed 39.4%. In this period the Cyclones were hitting only 43.8%. Play South Dakota St +16.
Samford vs. Kansas College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/21/2024
Samford vs. Kansas 9:55PM ET—Samford was tops in offensive efficiency in the Southern as they shot 39.6% from three and 57.1% around the bucket. They were second in defensive efficiency in conference by forcing turnovers and holding, blocking shots, and forcing steals. Kansas struggled against the Big 12 with rebounding plus hitting only 30.8% from three. On defense the Jayhawks allowed 35.5% shooting against the conference. Kansas in their past five games is shooting only 41.6% and have a key injury. Samford in this period hit 46.5%. Play Samford +7.
Drake vs. Washington St College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/21/2024
Drake vs. Washington St 10PM ET—Drake does a lot well on offense and defense against the Missouri Valley. Issues in conference for the Bulldogs were offensive rebounding and forcing turnovers on defense against the conference. Washington St was second in defensive efficiency against the PAC 12 with rebounding plus holding foes to 35.3% from three and 48.5% around the bucket. The Cougars are strong on the glass against the conference plus connect 35% from three. Past five games the Bulldogs shot just 43.3%. Away from home the Cougars shot 46.9%. Play Washington St +1.5.