Best bets today for all sports: Sunday's picks include Kansas vs. Texas Tech men's college basketball play [2/1/2026]

Men's College Basketball: Kansas +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Kansas vs. Texas Tech (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Kansas +4.5 at -105 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 7.2%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Lamar ML (-235)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 77%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Southeastern Louisiana vs. Lamar (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Lamar ML carries a 6.9% edge and a probability of 77% at -235 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Kansas ML (+188)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 40.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Kansas vs. Texas Tech (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Kansas ML at +188 odds shows a 5.7% edge, supported by a 40.4% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Weber State vs. Sacramento State under 165.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 57.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Weber State vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Monday)

A 5.5% edge and 57.5% probability make Weber State vs. Sacramento State under 165.5 points at a value play in the Weber State vs. Sacramento State matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Lamar -5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Southeastern Louisiana vs. Lamar (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Lamar -5.5 at -110 odds presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Alcorn State +4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Grambling State vs. Alcorn State (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on Alcorn State +4.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 5.0%.

Men's College Basketball: Portland State -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Idaho State vs. Portland State (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Portland State -6.5 at -110 odds. A 57.3% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

NHL: Canucks +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 56.1%
• NHL Matchup: Canucks vs. Mammoth (9:30PM ET, Monday)

A 4.9% edge on a 56.1% probability makes Canucks +1.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Canucks vs. Mammoth matchup.

College Basketball: Portland State ML (-285)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 78.6%
• College Basketball Matchup: Idaho State vs. Portland State (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on Portland State to win at -285 odds. A 78.6% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making Portland State the favorable ML play in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Alcorn State ML (+195)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 37.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Idaho State vs. Portland State (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Alcorn State to defeat Grambling State at +195 odds shows a 37.4% probability and a 3.5% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Sunday, 2/1/2026

As of 10:41PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Kansas vs. Texas Tech (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas +4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	7.2%	58.4%
Southeastern Louisiana vs. Lamar (Men's College Basketball)	Lamar ML	-235 @ BetMGM	6.9%	77%
Kansas vs. Texas Tech (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas ML	+188 @ FanDuel	5.7%	40.4%
Weber State vs. Sacramento State (Men's College Basketball)	Under 165.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	5.5%	57.5%
Southeastern Louisiana vs. Lamar (Men's College Basketball)	Lamar -5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
Grambling State vs. Alcorn State (Men's College Basketball)	Alcorn State +4.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.0%	55.5%
Idaho State vs. Portland State (Men's College Basketball)	Portland State -6.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.9%	57.3%
Canucks vs. Mammoth (NHL)	Canucks +1.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.9%	56.1%
Idaho State vs. Portland State (College Basketball)	Portland State ML	-285 @ BetMGM	4.6%	78.6%
Grambling State vs. Alcorn State (Men's College Basketball)	Alcorn State ML	+195 @ FanDuel	3.5%	37.4%

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [2/1/2026]

• Tennis: Jessica Bouzas Maneiro vs. Paula Badosa (1:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Sara Bejlek vs. Ashlyn Krueger (2:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Cristina Bucsa vs. Sonay Kartal (2:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Aliaksandra Sasnovich vs. Paula Badosa (2:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Maya Joint vs. Janice Tjen (3:10AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Simona Waltert vs. Daria Kasatkina (3:10AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Anastasia Zakharova vs. Karolina Pliskova (4:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Beatriz Haddad Maia vs. Dayana Yastremska (4:20AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Oceane Dodin vs. Diane Parry (4:30AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Olga Danilovic vs. Miriam Bulgaru (5:10AM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for February 1, 2026, featuring plays such as Kansas +4.5 and Lamar ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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