Saturday College Basketball Picks Today for January 17
Key Points:
- Expert handicapper Greg Peterson provides college basketball picks for January 17, analyzing matchups based on tempo, offensive and defensive efficiency, and shooting percentages.
- Key picks include under 155.5 total points for Georgia Tech vs. NC State, Fordham +2.5 with under 147.5 total points vs. Duquesne, and UCLA vs. Ohio State under 147.5 total points, reflecting expected controlled tempos and defensive strengths.
- Other notable recommendations are Iowa State -6.5 over Cincinnati due to Iowa State's elite offense and defense, TCU -4.5 and under 155.5 vs. Utah given TCU's strong defensive metrics, and St. John’s +1.5 over Villanova