Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include UCLA vs. Arizona men's college basketball play [11/2/2026]

Men's College Basketball: UCLA +5.5 (-115)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: UCLA vs. Arizona (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on UCLA +5.5 at -115 odds. A 60.7% probability produces an edge of 7.2%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Saint Mary's -6.5 (-107)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Illinois State vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET)

Saint Mary's -6.5 carries a 5.6% edge and a probability of 57.3% at -107 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: San Francisco ML (-650)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 90.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Radford vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET)

San Francisco ML at -650 odds shows a 3.8% edge, supported by a 90.5% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Santa Clara -12.5 (-114)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Towson vs. Santa Clara (10:00PM ET)

A 3.5% edge and 56.8% probability makes Santa Clara -12.5 vs. Towson a value play in the Towson vs. Santa Clara matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: UCLA vs. Arizona Over 149.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: UCLA vs. Arizona (10:00PM ET)

UCLA vs. Arizona Over 149.5 points at -110 presents a 3.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.5%.

Men's College Basketball: Saint Mary's ML (-285)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 77.1%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Illinois State vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Saint Mary's to win at -285, supported by an edge of 2.9%.

NBA: Lakers ML (-127)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 58.8%
• NBA Matchup: Heat vs. Lakers (10:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Heat-Lakers to finish as a tie after 90 minutes at 56¢. A 58.8% probability produces a 2.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

NBA: Heat vs. Lakers Under 236.5 points (+100)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 52.9%
• NBA Matchup: Heat vs. Lakers (10:00PM ET)

A 2.9% edge on a 52.9% probability makes Under 236.5 points at 50¢a solid value play in today's Heat vs. Lakers matchup.

College Basketball: East Tennessee State vs. Arizona StateOver 145.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 53.9%
• College Basketball Matchup: East Tennessee State vs. Arizona State (10:00PM ET)

Our model projects value on Over 145.5 points at -105. A 53.9% probability produces a 2.7% edge, making the Over the favorable side in today's college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: North Alabama +9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Heat vs. Lakers (10:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, North Alabama +9.5 at -110 shows a 54.7% probability and a 2.4% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 11/2/2026

As of 9:32PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [11/2/2026]

• NCAAM: UCLA vs. Arizona (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Illinois State vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Robert Morris vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: East Tennessee State vs. Arizona State (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Towson vs. Santa Clara (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: North Alabama vs. UC Davis (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Eastern Washington vs. Stanford (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Montana State vs. Colorado State (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Montana vs. Oregon (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Colgate vs. Washington (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for November 2, 2026, featuring plays such as UCLA +5.5 vs. Arizona and Saint Mary's -6.5. 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.