Sat Mar 22 16:00:00 UTC 2025: **College Basketball Expert Predicts Upsets and Low-Scoring Affairs in NCAA Tournament**

**Indianapolis, IN – March 22, 2024** – Renowned college basketball handicapper Greg Peterson has released his picks for today’s NCAA Tournament games, predicting several upsets and low-scoring contests. Peterson, known for his insights on his Daily College Basketball Lines and Coast 2 Coast Hoops Podcast, bases his predictions on detailed statistical analysis.

Peterson’s notable picks include:

* **McNeese +6.5 and Under 143.5 against Purdue:** Peterson highlights Purdue’s defensive vulnerabilities and McNeese’s ability to control tempo and force turnovers, making McNeese a strong underdog. He also predicts a low-scoring game due to the slow pace of both teams.

* **Bradley +6 against George Mason:** Despite George Mason’s strong defense, Peterson believes Bradley’s superior three-point shooting will offset Mason’s offensive turnovers, making them competitive.

* **Over 144 in the Arkansas vs. St. John’s game:** Peterson anticipates a high-scoring affair due to both teams’ fast pace and improving offensive efficiency, particularly St. John’s recent success from beyond the arc.

* **Drake +7 against Texas Tech:** Drake’s slow pace and strong defense, combined with Texas Tech’s injury concerns to key player Chance McMillan, leads Peterson to favor Drake as an underdog.

* **Under 151.5 in the Auburn vs. Creighton game:** Peterson emphasizes Auburn’s strong three-point defense and Creighton’s offensive struggles away from home as factors for a low-scoring game.

* **Houston -4.5 and Under 140 against Gonzaga:** The slow pace of both teams and Houston’s stingy defense, coupled with Gonzaga’s weaker three-point shooting on the road, suggest a low-scoring game favoring Houston.

* **Tennessee -4.5 and Under 132.5 against UCLA:** Peterson expects a defensive battle between two of the nation’s best defenses, with Tennessee possessing the edge. Both teams’ slow tempos further contribute to his under prediction.

Peterson’s complete analysis is available on his website, along with his betting splits. He provides his own handicap lines for each game, which differ slightly from the publicly available lines. His picks highlight the importance of considering factors beyond simple rankings in predicting NCAA Tournament outcomes.

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