Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets include Illinois-Chicago vs. Saint Mary's play [11/13/2026]

Saint Mary's -6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Illinois-Chicago vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Saint Mary's -6.5 at -105 odds. A 55% probability produces an edge of 3.8%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Saint Mary's ML (-278)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 75.6%
• Matchup: Illinois-Chicago vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET)

Saint Mary's ML carries a 2.0% edge and a probability of 75.6% at -278 odds, according to our model.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 11/13/2026

As of 9:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming men's college basketball games to bet on now

• UC San Diego vs. Utah State (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Illinois-Chicago vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• East Texas A&M vs. Portland (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. California Baptist (10:30PM ET, Friday)
• UNC Greensboro vs. Cornell (11:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tulane vs. Akron (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Montana vs. North Dakota (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Bradley vs. George Mason (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Loyola Chicago vs. Colorado State (1:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Miami (OH) vs. Evansville (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 13, 2026, featuring plays such as Saint Mary's -6.5 vs. Illinois-Chicago and Saint Mary's ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.