Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets highlight Wagner vs. Miami (FL) play [11/6/2026]

Wagner +38.5 (-104)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 59%
• Matchup: Wagner vs. Miami (FL) (9:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Wagner +38.5 at -104 odds. A 59% probability produces an edge of 8.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Eastern Illinois +34.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Eastern Illinois vs. Iowa (8:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Eastern Illinois +34.5 at -102, supported by an edge of 5.5%.

Detroit Mercy +31.5 (-104)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Detroit Mercy vs. Marquette (8:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Detroit Mercy +31.5 at -104. A 56% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Cal State Northridge vs. Kansas State Under 164.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Matchup: Cal State Northridge vs. Kansas State (9:00PM ET)

A 4.9% edge on a 56.1% probability makes Under 164.5 points at -105a solid value play in today's Cal State Northridge vs. Kansas State matchup.

UCF -9 (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Yale vs. UCF (7:00PM ET)

Our model projects value on UCF -9 at -110. A 57% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making UCF the favorable side in today's matchup.

Saint Louis +1.5 (-107)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Detroit Mercy vs. Marquette (7:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Saint Louis +1.5 at -107 shows a 55.6% probability and a 3.9% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 11/6/2026

As of 6:02PM ET, here is our top men's college basketball bet by edge recommended by our model:

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

• Valparaiso vs. Purdue (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• Youngstown State vs. Ohio State (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• South Carolina State vs. USC Upstate (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• Troy vs. Florida State (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Yale vs. UCF (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Wofford vs. North Carolina (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Missouri vs. Saint Louis (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• UNC Greensboro vs. Elon (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• James Madison vs. Kentucky (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Georgia Southern vs. Georgia Tech (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 6, 2026, featuring plays such as Wagner +38.5 vs. Miami (FL). 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.