Free College Basketball Picks For Today 1/4/2025
UCLA vs. Nebraska College Basketball Pick Prediction 1/4/2025
UCLA vs. Nebraska Team Profiles
UCLA at Nebraska 2PM ET–UCLA is 11-2 following their 65-62 victory in LA to Gonzaga. The losses came on neutral courts to New Mexico and North Carolina. They are 2-0 in the Big Ten with a home win to Washington by 11 and on the road by two to Oregon. Nebraska is 11-2 following their 77-43 home victory to Southern. The Cornhuskers has a loss to Saint Mary’s on a neutral court. They are 1-1 in the Big Ten with a home win to Indiana by 17 and a road loss to Michigan St by 37.
The Pick with the Explanation
Nebraska in conference play has struggled on the glass and defending the paint as they allowed 56% shooting inside. They make just 66% at the line against the Big Ten. The Bruins in conference are shooting 46% from three and have secure the basketball well. They force turnovers in Big Ten play and allow 32% from three. The Bruins are holding Big Ten teams to 43% shooting. They covered four of five. Play UCLA +2.5.
Michigan vs. USC College Basketball Pick Prediction 1/4/2025
Michigan vs. USC Team Profiles
Michigan at USC 8PM ET—Michigan is 10-3 following their 112-64 home win to Western Kentucky. The losses came on a neutral to Wake Forest, Arkansas and Oklahoma. They are 2-0 in Big Ten play with a three-point road win at Wisconsin. USC is 9-4 after their 82-51 home win to Southern way back on December 22nd. They have a home loss early in the season to Cal. The Trojans are 1-1 in the Big Ten with a road defeat to Oregon and road win to Washington by 24.
The Pick with the Explanation
USC against the conference has been strong scoring and defending inside. They do a good job against the Big Ten in forcing turnovers and hold teams to 43.5% around the hole. The Wolverines are converting only 22% from three in conference and are a high turnover team. They don’t force turnovers defensively against the Big Ten and are weak on the glass. USC against the Big Ten are shooting 49% and allowing 39%. Play USC +5.5.