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

Baylor ML (+245)

• Edge: 7.7%
• Probability: 36.7%
• Matchup: Louisville vs. Baylor (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Baylor to defeat Louisville at +245 odds. A 36.7% probability produces an edge of 7.7%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Florida -10.5 (-120)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 61.7%
• Matchup: Kentucky vs. Florida (3:00PM ET, Saturday)

Florida -10.5 carries a 7.2% edge and a probability of 61.7% at -120 odds, according to our model.

Iowa State -6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Kansas vs. Iowa State (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Iowa State -6.5 vs. Kansas at -102 odds shows a 6.8% edge, supported by a 57.3% probability in simulations.

Dartmouth +9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Matchup: Yale vs. Dartmouth (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 6.3% edge and 56.8% probability make Dartmouth +9.5 vs. Yale at a value play in the Yale vs. Dartmouth matchup, per our model.

Baylor +6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Louisville vs. Baylor (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Baylor +6.5 at -110 odds presents a 5.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58%.

Clemson vs. Duke over 133.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: Clemson vs. Duke (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on over 133.5 points in Clemson vs. Duke at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 5.5%.

Princeton +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Cornell vs. Princeton (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Princeton +3.5 at -115 odds. A 58.4% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Miami (FL) vs. North Carolina State under 154.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Matchup: Miami (FL) vs. North Carolina State (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 4.9% edge on a 56.1% probability makes under 154.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Miami (FL) vs. North Carolina State matchup.

Columbia +2.5 (-112)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Columbia vs. Pennsylvania (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on Columbia +2.5 at -112 odds. A 57.7% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making Columbia the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

St. John's vs. Providence under 170.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Cornell vs. Princeton (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, St. John's vs. Providence under 170.5 points at -110 odds shows a 57% probability and a 4.6% edge.

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

As of 5:33PM 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 ML	+245 @ DraftKings	7.7%	36.7%
Kentucky vs. Florida	Florida -10.5	-120 @ FanDuel	7.2%	61.7%
Kansas vs. Iowa State	Iowa State -6.5	-102 @ BetMGM	6.8%	57.3%
Yale vs. Dartmouth	Dartmouth +9.5	-102 @ DraftKings	6.3%	56.8%
Louisville vs. Baylor	Baylor +6.5	-110 @ DraftKings	5.7%	58%
Clemson vs. Duke	Over 133.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	5.5%	57.9%
Cornell vs. Princeton	Princeton +3.5	-115 @ DraftKings	4.9%	58.4%
Miami (FL) vs. North Carolina State	Under 154.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	4.9%	56.1%
Columbia vs. Pennsylvania	Columbia +2.5	-112 @ DraftKings	4.9%	57.7%
St. John's vs. Providence	Under 170.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	4.6%	57%

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

• Manhattan vs. Niagara (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• Yale vs. Dartmouth (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Brown vs. Harvard (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• St. Peter's vs. Sacred Heart (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Mount St. Mary's vs. Rider (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Quinnipiac vs. Siena (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Columbia vs. Pennsylvania (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Cornell vs. Princeton (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Iona vs. Canisius (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• George Mason vs. George Washington (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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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 ML and Florida -10.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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