Free College Basketball Picks For Today 1/12/2025

Free College Basketball Picks For Today 1/12/2025

Free College Basketball Picks For Today 1/12/2025

Michigan St vs. Northwestern College Basketball Pick Prediction 1/12/2025

Michigan St vs. Northwestern Profiles

Michigan St at Northwestern 12PM ET—Michigan St is 13-2 following their 88-54 home win to Washington. The Spartans are 4-0 in the Big Ten with road wins at Minnesota and Ohio St. Northwestern fell to 10-5 after their 79-61 road defeat to Purdue. The Wildcats are 1-3 in the Big Ten with a home win to Illinois. All three conference losses came on the road.

The Pick with the Explanation

Northwestern has won every home game this season. They have been strong on the glass on both sides of the floor in Big Ten play and secures the basketball. They limit conference foes to 32.6% from three. Michigan St has good marks in conference but turns the ball over at a high rate. The Spartans away from home shooting 45.5%. The Wildcats at home hit 47.2% and allow 39.5%. They covered four of five. Play Northwestern +2.5.

Washington vs. Michigan College Basketball Pick Prediction 1/12/2025

Washington vs. Michigan Profiles

Washington at Michigan 2PM ET—Washington fell to 10-6 following their 88-54 road defeat at Michigan St. The Huskies are 1-4 in the Big Ten with a road loss at UCLA by 11. Michigan sits at 12-3 with their 94-75 road win at UCLA. The Wolverines are 4-0 in the conference with a home win by two to Iowa.

The Pick with the Explanation

The Huskies against the Big Ten are last in offensive efficiency as they shoot 25.7% from three and 48.1% inside plus struggle at the free throw line. Defensively in conference they rebound well and hold opponents to 30.5% from three. Michigan turns the ball over at a high rate in the conference. They sit second in the Big Ten in effective field goal defense by allowing 25% from three and 48.5% around the hole. The Wolverines hole opponents to 36.4% shooting at home. Away from home the Huskies are shooting 38.8% where they have gone under in all five games. Play Washington and Michigan under 154.

Oregon vs. Penn St College Basketball Pick Prediction 1/12/2025

Oregon vs. Penn St Profiles

Oregon at Penn St 4PM ET—Oregon improved to 14-2 following their 73-71 road win at Ohio St. The Ducks are 3-2 in the Big Ten with home losses to Illinois and UCLA. They won on the road at USC and at home to Maryland. Penn St sits at 12-4 after their 91-52 road defeat to Illinois. The Nittany Lions are 2-3 in the conference but have home wins over Purdue and Northwestern.

The Pick with the Explanation

Oregon in the Big Ten shot only 48.3% inside but has held opponents to 47%. Penn St is 15th in offensive efficiency in the conference with poor rebounding and hitting only 28.1% from three and 50% around the basket. They force turnovers defensively in Big Ten play. The Nittany Lions have gone under in four of five as they have shot just 42.5% in this period. At home they hold opponents to 40.4% shooting. The Ducks away from home shoot 44% but limit foes to 39.8% shooting. Play Oregon and Penn St under 155.

UAB vs. FAU College Basketball Pick Prediction 1/12/2025

UAB at FAU Profiles

UAB at FAU 5PM ET—UAB improved to 9-7 with their 81-69 home victory to Tulane. The Blazers are 2-1 in the AAC with a road defeat at North Texas by three. FAU moved to 9-7 after their 75-64 road win at Charlotte. The Owls are 2-1 in the conference with a home defeat to Memphis and a win at East Carolina.

The Pick with the Explanation

UAB in the AAC is second in both offensive and defensive efficiency. They rebound effectively on both ends of the court in conference plus convert 40% from three and 84% at the line. They limit AAC foes to 32% from three and 46.7% inside. FAU is 11th in offensive efficiency in the conference with 29% shooting from three and 65% at the line. The Owls are last in defensive rebounding against the AAC. The Blazers have covered four of five by shooting 49% and allowing 40%. FAU in this period is surrendering 46.1% shooting. Play UAB +3.

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