Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets include Pennsylvania vs. Harvard play [3/13/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for March 13, 2026 are here, with Pennsylvania vs. Harvard and Kansas vs. Houston among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s men's college basketball schedule.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [3/13, updated 9:07PM ET]

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

Pennsylvania +2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Pennsylvania vs. Harvard (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Pennsylvania +2.5 at -102 odds. A 55.6% probability produces an edge of 5.1%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Houston ML (-205)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 71.8%
• Matchup: Kansas vs. Houston (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Houston ML carries a 4.5% edge and a probability of 71.8% at -205 odds, according to our model.

Vermont +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Vermont vs. UMBC (11:00AM ET, Saturday)

Vermont +2.5 vs. UMBC at -105 odds shows a 4.4% edge, supported by a 55.6% probability in simulations.

Cornell vs. Yale under 164.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Cornell vs. Yale (11:00AM ET, Saturday)

A 4.3% edge and 56.6% probability make Cornell vs. Yale under 164.5 points at a value play in the Cornell vs. Yale matchup, per our model.

Vermont vs. UMBC over 137.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Vermont vs. UMBC (11:00AM ET, Saturday)

Vermont vs. UMBC over 137.5 points at -105 odds presents a 3.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.1%.

Duke -10.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Clemson vs. Duke (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Duke -10.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 3.1%.

Nevada vs. Utah State over 145.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Nevada vs. Utah State (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Nevada vs. Utah State over 145.5 points at -105 odds. A 54% probability produces a 2.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Clemson vs. Duke over 135.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: Clemson vs. Duke (9:30PM ET, Friday)

A 2.5% edge on a 54.9% probability makes over 135.5 points at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Clemson vs. Duke matchup.

Houston -4.5 (-115)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Kansas vs. Houston (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on Houston -4.5 at -115 odds. A 55.5% probability produces a 2.0% edge, making Houston the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 3/13/2026

As of 9:07PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Pennsylvania vs. Harvard	Pennsylvania +2.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.1%	55.6%
Kansas vs. Houston	Houston ML	-205 @ FanDuel	4.5%	71.8%
Vermont vs. UMBC	Vermont +2.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.4%	55.6%
Cornell vs. Yale	Under 164.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	4.3%	56.6%
Vermont vs. UMBC	Over 137.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.9%	55.1%
Clemson vs. Duke	Duke -10.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.1%	54.3%
Nevada vs. Utah State	Over 145.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	2.8%	54%
Clemson vs. Duke	Over 135.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.5%	54.9%
Kansas vs. Houston	Houston -4.5	-115 @ FanDuel	2.0%	55.5%

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

• Nevada vs. Utah State (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Clemson vs. Duke (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Kansas vs. Houston (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Oklahoma vs. Arkansas (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Cal State Fullerton vs. Hawaii (11:30PM ET, Friday)
• New Mexico vs. San Diego State (12:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Cornell vs. Yale (11:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Vermont vs. UMBC (11:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Pennsylvania vs. Harvard (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Charlotte vs. South Florida (3:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for March 13, 2026, featuring plays such as Pennsylvania +2.5 and Houston ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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