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

Today’s men's college basketball picks for March 6, 2026 are here, with Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee and Cornell vs. Dartmouth among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s men's college basketball action.

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List of NCAAM picks today [3/6, updated 10:03PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Friday, March 6, 2026.

Tennessee ML (-170)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 69.8%
• Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Tennessee to defeat Vanderbilt at -170 odds. A 69.8% probability produces an edge of 6.8%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Dartmouth +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Cornell vs. Dartmouth (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Dartmouth +5.5 carries a 5.7% edge and a probability of 58% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Mississippi State +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Georgia vs. Mississippi State (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

Mississippi State +5.5 vs. Georgia at -110 odds shows a 5.7% edge, supported by a 58% probability in simulations.

Towson ML (-250)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 76.8%
• Matchup: Hampton vs. Towson (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.4% edge and 76.8% probability make Towson at the moneyline at a value play in the Hampton vs. Towson matchup, per our model.

Albany +2.5 (-110)

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

Albany +2.5 at -110 odds presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.7%.

Marist vs. Quinnipiac over 130.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Marist vs. Quinnipiac (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on over 130.5 points in Marist vs. Quinnipiac at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 5.2%.

La Salle vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) over 140.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: La Salle vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on La Salle vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) over 140.5 points at -110 odds. A 57.3% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Louisiana Tech vs. Delaware over 133.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Louisiana Tech vs. Delaware (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 4.6% edge on a 55.8% probability makes over 133.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Louisiana Tech vs. Delaware matchup.

USC +5.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: UCLA vs. USC (9:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on USC +5.5 at -115 odds. A 58% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making USC the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

North Carolina vs. Duke over 147.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Matchup: La Salle vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (6:30PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, North Carolina vs. Duke over 147.5 points at -105 odds shows a 55.7% probability and a 4.5% edge.

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

As of 10:03PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee	Tennessee ML	-170 @ FanDuel	6.8%	69.8%
Cornell vs. Dartmouth	Dartmouth +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Georgia vs. Mississippi State	Mississippi State +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Hampton vs. Towson	Towson ML	-250 @ DraftKings	5.4%	76.8%
Albany vs. Massachusetts-Lowell	Albany +2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
Marist vs. Quinnipiac	Over 130.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	5.2%	57.6%
La Salle vs. Saint Joseph's (PA)	Over 140.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	4.9%	57.3%
Louisiana Tech vs. Delaware	Over 133.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
UCLA vs. USC	USC +5.5	-115 @ BetMGM	4.6%	58%
North Carolina vs. Duke	Over 147.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.5%	55.7%

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

• Southeast Missouri State vs. Morehead State (10:30PM ET, Friday)
• San Diego vs. Seattle (11:30PM ET, Friday)
• Arkansas vs. Missouri (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Houston vs. Oklahoma State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Xavier vs. Villanova (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Butler vs. DePaul (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Georgia Tech vs. Clemson (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Notre Dame vs. Boston College (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Virginia Tech vs. Virginia (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Louisiana Tech vs. Delaware (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

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

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