Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. Norfolk State play [1/12/2026]

Maryland-Eastern Shore +5.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. Norfolk State (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Maryland-Eastern Shore +5.5 at -108 odds. A 58% probability produces an edge of 6.1%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Alabama State -7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Alcorn State vs. Alabama State (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Alabama State -7.5 carries a 6.0% edge and a probability of 57.3% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Grambling State +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Grambling State vs. Florida A&M (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Grambling State +3.5 vs. Florida A&M at -110 odds shows a 6.0% edge, supported by a 58.4% probability in simulations.

Alabama A&M -6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M (8:00PM ET, Monday)

A 4.5% edge and 55% probability make Alabama A&M -6.5 vs. Jackson State at a value play in the Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M matchup, per our model.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Prairie View A&M under 164.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Matchup: Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Prairie View A&M (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Prairie View A&M under 164.5 points at -105 odds presents a 4.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.7%.

Alabama A&M ML (-250)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 75.5%
• Matchup: Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on Alabama A&M to win at -250 odds, supported by an edge of 4.1%.

South Carolina State vs. Coppin State under 143.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: South Carolina State vs. Coppin State (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on South Carolina State vs. Coppin State under 143.5 points at -110 odds. A 56.2% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Mississippi Valley State vs. Texas Southern over 143.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Mississippi Valley State vs. Texas Southern (8:00PM ET, Monday)

A 3.6% edge on a 56% probability makes over 143.5 points at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Mississippi Valley State vs. Texas Southern matchup.

Southern University vs. Bethune-Cookman under 151.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Southern University vs. Bethune-Cookman (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on under 151.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Southeastern Louisiana +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: South Carolina State vs. Coppin State (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Southeastern Louisiana +1.5 at -105 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 3.5% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 1/12/2026

As of 2:04AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. Norfolk State	Maryland-Eastern Shore +5.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.1%	58%
Alcorn State vs. Alabama State	Alabama State -7.5	-105 @ FanDuel	6.0%	57.3%
Grambling State vs. Florida A&M	Grambling State +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.0%	58.4%
Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M	Alabama A&M -6.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.5%	55%
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Prairie View A&M	Under 164.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	4.5%	55.7%
Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M	Alabama A&M ML	-250 @ BetMGM	4.1%	75.5%
South Carolina State vs. Coppin State	Under 143.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.8%	56.2%
Mississippi Valley State vs. Texas Southern	Over 143.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.6%	56%
Southern University vs. Bethune-Cookman	Under 151.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	3.6%	54.8%
New Orleans vs. Southeastern Louisiana	Southeastern Louisiana +1.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.5%	54.8%

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

• North Carolina Central vs. Morgan State (6:00PM ET, Monday)
• Navy vs. American University (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• South Carolina State vs. Coppin State (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. Norfolk State (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• New Orleans vs. Southeastern Louisiana (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Grambling State vs. Florida A&M (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Prairie View A&M (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Southern University vs. Bethune-Cookman (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Alcorn State vs. Alabama State (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Nicholls State vs. McNeese State (7:30PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 12, 2026, featuring plays such as Maryland-Eastern Shore +5.5 and Alabama State -7.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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