Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets include Kansas vs. Kansas State play [1/23/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 23, 2026 are here, with Kansas vs. Kansas State and Utah State vs. Colorado State among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s men's college basketball action.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [1/23, updated 8:06PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Friday, January 23, 2026.

Kansas State +4.5 (-106)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Kansas vs. Kansas State (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Kansas State +4.5 at -106 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 7.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Colorado State +5.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Utah State vs. Colorado State (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Colorado State +5.5 carries a 6.8% edge and a probability of 58% at -105 odds, according to our model.

West Virginia vs. Arizona over 144.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Matchup: West Virginia vs. Arizona (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

West Virginia vs. Arizona over 144.5 points at -110 odds shows a 6.3% edge, supported by a 58.7% probability in simulations.

UNLV +5.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: San Diego State vs. UNLV (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.1% edge and 58% probability make UNLV +5.5 vs. San Diego State at a value play in the San Diego State vs. UNLV matchup, per our model.

Houston vs. Texas Tech over 141.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 58.3%
• Matchup: Houston vs. Texas Tech (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Houston vs. Texas Tech over 141.5 points at -110 odds presents a 5.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.3%.

Yale -6.5 (-118)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 59.8%
• Matchup: Yale vs. Pennsylvania (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Yale -6.5 at -118 odds, supported by an edge of 5.7%.

Cal State Fullerton -1.5 (+102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Cal State Fullerton vs. Cal Poly (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Cal State Fullerton -1.5 at +102 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Florida -11.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Auburn vs. Florida (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.2% edge on a 57.6% probability makes Florida -11.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Auburn vs. Florida matchup.

St. Peter's +2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: St. Peter's vs. Merrimack (3:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on St. Peter's +2.5 at -102 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 5.1% edge, making St. Peter's the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Notre Dame -6.5 (-120)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Cal State Fullerton vs. Cal Poly (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Notre Dame -6.5 at -120 odds shows a 59.5% probability and a 5.0% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 1/23/2026

As of 8:06PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Kansas vs. Kansas State	Kansas State +4.5	-106 @ FanDuel	7.0%	58.4%
Utah State vs. Colorado State	Colorado State +5.5	-105 @ DraftKings	6.8%	58%
West Virginia vs. Arizona	Over 144.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	6.3%	58.7%
San Diego State vs. UNLV	UNLV +5.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.1%	58%
Houston vs. Texas Tech	Over 141.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	5.9%	58.3%
Yale vs. Pennsylvania	Yale -6.5	-118 @ DraftKings	5.7%	59.8%
Cal State Fullerton vs. Cal Poly	Cal State Fullerton -1.5	+102 @ DraftKings	5.3%	54.8%
Auburn vs. Florida	Florida -11.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.2%	57.6%
St. Peter's vs. Merrimack	St. Peter's +2.5	-102 @ DraftKings	5.1%	55.6%
Boston College vs. Notre Dame	Notre Dame -6.5	-120 @ FanDuel	5.0%	59.5%

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

• Western Illinois vs. Southern Indiana (8:30PM ET, Friday)
• Utah State vs. Colorado State (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Ole Miss vs. Kentucky (11:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Mercer vs. Wofford (11:00AM ET, Saturday)
• North Carolina vs. Virginia (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Clemson vs. Georgia Tech (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Maryland vs. Michigan State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• North Carolina State vs. Pittsburgh (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Nebraska vs. Minnesota (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 23, 2026, featuring plays such as Kansas State +4.5 and Colorado State +5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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