Free College Basketball Picks For Today 3/22/2024
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FAU vs. Northwestern College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/22/2024
FAU vs. Northwestern 12:15PM ET—FAU was tops in offensive efficiency in the AAC with strong rebounding plus hitting 35.9% from three, 53.7% inside and 74.6% at the free throw line. The Owls defensively in conference were strong on the glass plus limited foes to 32.6% from three. Northwestern struggled against the Big Ten on offense with rebounding plus hit only 48% from three. They were heavily dependent on three-point shooting. The Wildcats were 11th in defensive efficiency in the conference by allowing 36.7% from three and 52.3% around the basket. Away from home the Wildcats shot 442%. The Owls three-point defense and rebounding the key here. Play FAU -3.5.
Colgate vs. Baylor College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/22/2024
Colgate vs. Baylor 12:40PM ET—Colgate was top in both offensive and defensive efficiency against the Patriot. They hit 38.6% from three and 54% around the bucket in conference. The Raiders on defense in the Patriot held foes to 28.7% from three and 46.3% around the bucket. Baylor struggled defensively in the Big 12 by sitting 12th in efficiency by allowing 35% from three and 54.3% around the bucket. They did a lot well offensively in conference but did turn the ball over. Past five games Colgate shot 51.3% and allowed 40.3%. Baylor in this period was allowing 48.1%. The Raiders three point shooting can get them within this number coupled with the Bears defensive issues. Play Colgate +14.
New Mexico vs. Clemson College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/22/2024
New Mexico vs. Clemson 3:10PM ET—New Mexico was seventh in effective field goal shooting in the Mountain West with struggles from three where they made 33.3%. On defense they allowed 53% shooting inside against the conference. Clemson was second in offensive efficiency against the ACC with ball securing and converting 53.7% from two and 81.5% at the free throw line. The Tigers were strong on the glass defensively in the conference plus held foes to 47.9% inside. The Lobos dropped six of ten to close the regular season. The non-conference schedule was weak. Notable wins by Clemson in the non-conference against tournament teams like UAB, Alabama, South Carolina, and TCU. They had a road win at North Carolina. Play Clemson +2.5.
UAB vs. San Diego St College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/22/2024
UAB vs. San Diego St 1:45PM ET—UAB was eighth in defensive efficiency against the AAC as they surrendered 35.3% from three. The Blazers offensively in the conference committed high turnovers and hit only 34.1% from three. San Diego St was tops in defensive efficiency in the Mountain West by forcing turnovers, rebounding plus holding teams to 31.6% from three and 48.1% around the bucket. On offense the Aztecs were strong in the conference on the glass plus shot 53.5% from three. San Diego St in their past five games are allowing 40.4% shooting. UAB dropped a lot of games by margin in conference on the road. The Blazers had recent home losses to Rice by 23 and Wichita St by 8. Play San Diego St -7.
Auburn vs. Yale College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/22/2024
Auburn vs. Yale 4:15PM ET—Auburn was first in defensive efficiency in the SEC as they force turnovers and limited opponents to 31.1% from three and 42.6% inside. The Tigers were third in offensive efficiency in conference with connecting on 36.4% from three, 53.9% inside and 76.5% at the line. Yale did a lot well against the Ivy but struggled on the offensive glass but defended well. Away from home Yale shot just 44.6^. Auburn away from home shot 48.1% and hold opponents to 39.8% shooting. The Tigers fast pace will aid them here. Play Auburn -12.5.
Colorado vs. Florida College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/22/2024
Colorado vs. Florida 4:30PM ET—Colorado had issues against the PAC 12 with committing and forcing turnovers. They allowed 51.1% shooting inside against the conference. Florida was strong on the offensive glass against the SEC plus hit 34.1% from three and 75.6% at the line. The Gators were strong defensively in conference on the glass plus limited opponents to 30.7% from three. Past five games the Gators shot 46.1% and are in the better shooting form. They had a road win at Kentucky and beat Alabama twice plus play in the better conference. Play Florida -2.
Texas A&M vs. Nebraska College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/22/2024
Texas A&M vs. Nebraska 6:50PM ET—Texas A&M was third in defensive efficiency against the Big 12 with strong rebounding plus holding foes to 32.2% from three and 51.3% around the hole. On offense the Aggies secure the basketball in conference and were strong on the glass. Nebraska struggled in the Big Ten offensively with turnovers on rebounding. They were also weak on the glass defensively in the conference. Texas A&M’s strength on the glass is the key here against a poor rebounding Cornhuskers team. They won five of six to close the regular season with a notable win against tournament bound Mississippi St and Kentucky. SEC the better conference. Play Texas A&M +1.
Grambling vs. Purdue College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/22/2024
Grambling vs. Purdue 7:25PM ET—Grambling was fourth in effective field goal offense in the SWAC with rebounding plus hitting 36% from three. The Tigers were strong defensively in conference on the glass. Purdue does a lot well offensively in the Big Ten but hit only 72.8% at the free throw line. They don’t force turnovers on defense in the conference and allow 35.8% from three. Past five games the Tigers are allowing 38.9% shooting. Their three-point shooting and the Boilermakers issue with perimeter defense is the key for the underdog covering this huge number. Play Grambling +26.5.
Longwood vs. Houston College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/22/2024
Longwood vs. Houston 9:20PM ET—Longwood was seventh in offensive efficiency in the Big South as they committed high turnovers plus hit only 47.6% inside. They were last in effective field goal defense in conference by allowing 36.8% from three and 54.9% around the bucket. Houston was tops in defensive efficiency in the Big 12 by forcing turnovers and limiting foes to 32.2% from three and 46.7% around the bucket. On offense the Cougars secured the basketball in conference, rebounded plus converted 34.8% from three. Past five games Houston held opponents to 35.8%. They have blown out many Big 12 and non-conference opponents this year. Longwood’s poor defensive and high turnovers makes them a blowout victim. Play Houston -24.5.
TCU vs. Utah St College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/22/2024
TCU vs. Utah St 9:55PM ET—TCU struggled with turnovers against the Big 12 plus hit only 48.4% inside and 71.8% at the free throw line. The Horned Frogs were 11th in effective field goal defense with issues rebounding plus allowing 53.9% around the bucket. Utah St finished second in offensive efficiency in the Mountain West by converting 34.7% from three and 57.5% around the hole. The Aggies were strong defensively on the glass plus held foes to 28.6% from three. Past five games the Horned Frogs allowed 49.3% and shot just 40.6%. The Aggies away from home shot 46.4%. Play Utah St +4.
Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary’s College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/22/2024
Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary’s 10PM ET—Grand Canyon was top in offensive and defensive efficiency against the WAC this year. Their issue against the conference was defensive rebounding. They had a loss in the non-conference to South Carolina by seven in their home state. Their three losses in the WAC came on the road to Seattle, Tarleton ST and Abilene Christian. Saint Mary’s was first in defensive efficiency against the WCC with strong rebounding plus holding foes to 32.2% from three and 44.1% around the bucket. The Gaels were second in offensive efficiency in the WCC with strong rebounding plus hitting 41.2% from three and 54.2% around the hole. The Gaels have two wins against Gonzaga this year with one on the road and by nine on a neutral court. Past five games they are shooting 50.7% and in the better shooting form. Play Saint Mary’s -5.5.