Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets include Louisville vs. Baylor play [2/13/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for February 13, 2026 are here, with Louisville vs. Baylor and Louisiana Tech vs. Florida International among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s men's college basketball slate.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [2/13, updated 9:33PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Friday, February 13, 2026.

Baylor +7.5 (-120)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 62.8%
• Matchup: Louisville vs. Baylor (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Baylor +7.5 at -120 odds. A 62.8% probability produces an edge of 8.2%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Louisiana Tech +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Louisiana Tech vs. Florida International (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Louisiana Tech +3.5 carries an 8.0% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -102 odds, according to our model.

Baylor ML (+275)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 33.6%
• Matchup: Louisville vs. Baylor (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Baylor ML at +275 odds shows a 7.0% edge, supported by a 33.6% probability in simulations.

Southern Miss +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Troy vs. Southern Miss (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.1% edge and 58.4% probability make Southern Miss +4.5 vs. Troy at a value play in the Troy vs. Southern Miss matchup, per our model.

Minnesota vs. Washington over 137.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Matchup: Minnesota vs. Washington (9:00PM ET, Saturday)

Minnesota vs. Washington over 137.5 points at -105 odds presents a 6.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.2%.

Montana State vs. Montana over 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Montana State vs. Montana (9:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on over 142.5 points in Montana State vs. Montana at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 5.8%.

Clemson vs. Duke over 133.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Matchup: Clemson vs. Duke (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Clemson vs. Duke over 133.5 points at -105 odds. A 56.9% probability produces a 5.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Arizona -9.5 (-106)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Matchup: Texas Tech vs. Arizona (6:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.4% edge on a 56.8% probability makes Arizona -9.5 at -106 odds a solid value play in today's Texas Tech vs. Arizona matchup.

Loyola Marymount -5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Loyola Marymount vs. Pepperdine (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Loyola Marymount -5.5 at -110 odds. A 57.7% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making Loyola Marymount the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Georgia State +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Clemson vs. Duke (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Georgia State +3.5 at -102 odds shows a 55.8% probability and a 5.3% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 2/13/2026

As of 9:33PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Louisville vs. Baylor	Baylor +7.5	-120 @ FanDuel	8.2%	62.8%
Louisiana Tech vs. Florida International	Louisiana Tech +3.5	-102 @ FanDuel	8.0%	58.4%
Louisville vs. Baylor	Baylor ML	+275 @ FanDuel	7.0%	33.6%
Troy vs. Southern Miss	Southern Miss +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.1%	58.4%
Minnesota vs. Washington	Over 137.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	6.0%	57.2%
Montana State vs. Montana	Over 142.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	5.8%	57%
Clemson vs. Duke	Over 133.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	5.6%	56.9%
Texas Tech vs. Arizona	Arizona -9.5	-106 @ FanDuel	5.4%	56.8%
Loyola Marymount vs. Pepperdine	Loyola Marymount -5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
Georgia State vs. Old Dominion	Georgia State +3.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.3%	55.8%

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

• UNLV vs. Boise State (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• North Carolina A&T vs. Hampton (11:00PM ET, Friday)
• Clemson vs. Duke (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Georgia Tech vs. Notre Dame (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• TCU vs. Oklahoma State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• California vs. Boston College (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Fordham vs. Rhode Island (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Samford vs. East Tennessee State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Navy vs. Colgate (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• UCLA vs. Michigan (12:45PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 13, 2026, featuring plays such as Baylor +7.5 and Louisiana Tech +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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