Friday's college basketball picks for January 30

Today's College Basketball Picks for Friday, January 30th are by Greg Peterson.

Today's college basketball picks:

College basketball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball picks today for Friday, January 30th.

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6:00 PM Eastern

Princeton Lodaya vs. Cornell Big Beureum

Cornell's games are often set for sleepers, as the Big Red ranks 16th in total possessions per game and 40th in possession offense while ranking 351st in points per game allowed defensively.Princeton ranks 266th in points per game allowed on the road, and while the Tigers rank 43rd in opponent three-point shooting percentage, there is a home/road split, with opponents shooting 24.1% from three at home compared to 33.8% on the road.Cornell ranks 12th in the nation in three-point shooting at 39.1%, while also ranking 361st in three-point shooting defense, and Princeton is taking 49.3% of its field goal attempts from three-point range, 24th-highest in the country.

Pick: Cornell -5.5 and over 161 (Greg Cornell handicap -9.5 and overall 165.5).

6:30 PM Eastern

IU Indianapolis Jaguars a Youngstown State Penguins-ben

IU Indianapolis has slowed down in conference play but still plays at one of the fastest paces in the nation, ranking 11th in possessions per game.The Jaguars have struggled defensively, playing turnovers with a full-court press, ranking 41st in turnovers on possessions but 342nd in opponent 2-point field goal percentage and 362nd in opponent 3-point shooting percentage, according to Youngstown State, nationally.Must get percentile beyond 98th rank in level.IU ranks 360th in offensive rebound percentage against Indianapolis and opponents grab 37.8% of their missed shots as offensive rebounds.

Pick: IU Indianapolis vs.Youngstown State over 157.5 (Gregs Handicap Total 169)

19:00 Ida

Arewacin Kentucky Norwegian vs.Detroit Titans

Both teams play the same style, with less speed, and Detroit ranks 91st in total possessions per game, while Northern Kentucky is 88th.Northern Kentucky limits pure possessions, ranking 14th in turnovers in road games.Detroit is 202nd in total possessions, but in three-point shooting percentage by creating the second opportunity on the glass.Ranked 243rd, he is 52nd in offensive rebounds.If the game comes down to free throws, Northern Kentucky shoots 70.8% from the line away from home, while Detroit ranks ninth nationally in free throw percentage at home at 82.1%.

Pick: Detroit +5.5 and Under 162.5 (Greg's Handicap Detroit +2.5 and Total 154.5)

Rider Broncos vs Manhattan Jaspers

Manhattan's defense is one of the worst in the country, ranking 340th in points allowed per possession, but it faces a Cavaliers team that's almost as good defensively, ranking 327th in points allowed per possession and 359th in turnovers per possession.Offensively, Ryder struggled in their limited time with the ball, ranking 332nd in total possessions per game, 357th in points per possession, and last among Division I teams in 3-point shooting at 26.7%.Manhattan is a more respectable offensive team, ranking 247th in points per possession.

Choice: Manhattan -6 (Greg's Manhattan -12.5)

Dartmouth Big Green vs. Yale Bulldogs

Yale leads the nation in three-point field goal percentage at 41.4% and ranks third in points per offensive possession, but can be slowed by the Dartmouth defense, which ranks 21st in opposing three-point field goal percentage at 29.3%.Dartmouth should also be able to shoot from the perimeter, making 42% of its three-pointers on the road, which ranks third nationally, while Yale's defense ranks 325th in points per possession allowed at home.

Pick: Dartmouth +15.5 (Greg's Odds Dartmouth +12.5)

Siena Saints vs Niagara Purple Eagles

Both teams played very fast.Siena ranks 361st and Niagara 362nd in total possessions per game.Three-point shooting is getting better for both sides.Siena ranks 294th overall at 31.3% on the season but shoots 37.1% in conference play. Niagara ranks 270th overall at 31.9%, but that number is up 37.1% at home. On defense, Niagara has struggled, ranking 294th in points allowed per possession and 304th in opponent three-point shooting percentage.

Pick: Sienna -8.5 and over 128.5 (Greg's handicap - Sienna -10.5 and total 132.5)

Providence Friars vs. Villanova Wildcats

Providence looks to push the tempo and ranks fifth in possessions per game, while Villanova looks to slow things down and ranks 312th.Villanova is 328th in home three-point shooting percentage defense, 38.3% to 37.7% and 343rd overall.Offensively, Villanova is at home.Ranked 35th nationally in three-point shooting percentage or 39.2%.

Pick: Providence vs Villanova Over 156.5 (Greg's Odds Total 163.5)

7:30 PM Eastern

Georgia Southern Eagles vs. UL Monroe Warhawks

Both teams want to be quick, with Georgia Southern ranked 20th and UL Monroe 68th per game.UL Monroe's defense has been the shakiest in the nation, ranking 344th in points per position, but the Warhawks have been a respectable 34% from three-point range despite shooting just 23.1% from deep in their past three games.South must field a defense that ranks 285th in three-point shooting percentage and 349th in two-point shooting percentage.

Pick: Georgia Southern vs. UL Monroe Over 161.5 (Greg's overall handicap is 167.5)

8:00 PM Eastern

Mount St Mary's Mountaineers vs St Peter's Peacocks

Mount St. Mary's is the most vulnerable to the financial transition, leading the nation in turnovers per offense in road games, while St. Mount St.Mary's also ranks 293rd in yards per defense. Peter's is 307th in defensive rebounding percentage and 29th in rebounding percentage, grabbing 35.3% of its missed shots as offensive rebounds.In games that should be free throws, St.Peter's had the fifth highest offense per game in the nation, while Mount St.Mary's ranks 328th in free throw shooting at 67.4%.

Elections: St.Peter's -6.5 and under 138.5 (Greg St. Peter's handicap -8.5 and total 133.5)

9:00 PM Eastern

Boise State Broncos vs. Grand Canyon Antelope

Second-chance opportunities should be limited, with Boise State ranked eighth nationally in defensive rebounds and Grand Canyon 56th.Grand Canyon has a strong interior defense, ranking 44th in opponent 2-point field goal percentage compared to Boise State's 183rd.Boise State is shooting just 30.7% from 3-point range on the road compared to 37% at home.

Val: Grand Canyon -1.5 and under 140.5 (Greg's Handicap Grand Canyon -4.5 and total 136.5)

10:00 PM Eastern

UNLV Runnin 'Rebels vs Nevada Wolf Pack

Nevada excels on the perimeter, ranking 17th in three-point shooting percentage at 38.6% and 17th in fewest turnovers per possession.The Wolf Pack should get more opportunities to score against a UNLV team that seems to push the tempo, ranking 49th in total possessions per game, but sitting at 340th in defensive percentage away from home, allowing opponents to catch 36.4% of missed shots as offensive rebounds.

Picks: Nevada -7.5 and over 149.5 (Wolf Handicap Nevada -10.5 and total 154.5)