Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets include Cornell vs. Dartmouth play [3/6/2026]

Dartmouth +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 61%
• Matchup: Cornell vs. Dartmouth (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Dartmouth +5.5 at -110 odds. A 61% probability produces an edge of 8.6%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Georgia Southern +4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Georgia Southern vs. South Alabama (8:30PM ET, Friday)

Georgia Southern +4.5 carries an 8.0% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -102 odds, according to our model.

Kentucky +6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Florida vs. Kentucky (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Kentucky +6.5 vs. Florida at -105 odds shows a 6.5% edge, supported by a 57.7% probability in simulations.

Tennessee ML (-185)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 70.5%
• Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.6% edge and 70.5% probability make Tennessee at the moneyline at a value play in the Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee matchup, per our model.

Wichita State ML (-255)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 77.3%
• Matchup: Florida Atlantic vs. Wichita State (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Wichita State ML at -255 odds presents a 5.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 77.3%.

Albany +2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Albany vs. Massachusetts-Lowell (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Albany +2.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 5.3%.

UCF +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: UCF vs. West Virginia (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on UCF +3.5 at -102 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Wichita State -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Florida Atlantic vs. Wichita State (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 4.9% edge on a 57.3% probability makes Wichita State -6.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Florida Atlantic vs. Wichita State matchup.

Butler +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Butler vs. DePaul (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Butler +3.5 at -105 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making Butler the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

LSU +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: UCF vs. West Virginia (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, LSU +3.5 at -105 odds shows a 55.8% probability and a 4.6% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 3/6/2026

As of 7:37PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cornell vs. Dartmouth	Dartmouth +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	8.6%	61%
Georgia Southern vs. South Alabama	Georgia Southern +4.5	-102 @ FanDuel	8.0%	58.4%
Florida vs. Kentucky	Kentucky +6.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.5%	57.7%
Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee	Tennessee ML	-185 @ BetMGM	5.6%	70.5%
Florida Atlantic vs. Wichita State	Wichita State ML	-255 @ FanDuel	5.5%	77.3%
Albany vs. Massachusetts-Lowell	Albany +2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
UCF vs. West Virginia	UCF +3.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.3%	55.8%
Florida Atlantic vs. Wichita State	Wichita State -6.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.9%	57.3%
Butler vs. DePaul	Butler +3.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.6%	55.8%
Texas A&M vs. LSU	LSU +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%

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

• UCF vs. West Virginia (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Tennessee-Martin vs. Tennessee State (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Presbyterian vs. Radford (8:30PM ET, Friday)
• Fairfield vs. St. Peter's (8:30PM ET, Friday)
• Georgia Southern vs. South Alabama (8:30PM ET, Friday)
• Miami (OH) vs. Ohio (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• St. John's vs. Seton Hall (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Portland vs. Washington State (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Denver vs. North Dakota (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Northern Iowa vs. Illinois State (9:30PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for March 6, 2026, featuring plays such as Dartmouth +5.5 and Georgia Southern +4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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