Men's college basketball picks today: MLK Day best bets include Iona vs. St. Peter's play [1/19/2026]

Iona vs. St. Peter's under 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Iona vs. St. Peter's (2:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on under 142.5 points in Iona vs. St. Peter's at -105 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 7.2%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Marist ML (-300)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 80.1%
• Matchup: Merrimack vs. Marist (2:00PM ET, Monday)

Marist ML carries a 5.1% edge and a probability of 80.1% at -300 odds, according to our model.

Alcorn State +1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Prairie View A&M vs. Alcorn State (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Alcorn State +1.5 vs. Prairie View A&M at -102 odds shows a 5.1% edge, supported by a 55.6% probability in simulations.

Texas A&M-CC +7.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: McNeese State vs. Texas A&M-CC (4:00PM ET, Monday)

A 4.9% edge and 57.3% probability make Texas A&M-CC +7.5 vs. McNeese State at a value play in the McNeese State vs. Texas A&M-CC matchup, per our model.

Alabama State ML (-118)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 58.8%
• Matchup: Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State (5:00PM ET, Monday)

Alabama State ML at -118 odds presents a 4.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.8%.

Providence vs. Marquette under 165.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Providence vs. Marquette (6:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on under 165.5 points in Providence vs. Marquette at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 4.4%.

Towson ML (-245)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 75.3%
• Matchup: Drexel vs. Towson (1:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Towson ML at -245 odds. A 75.3% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Pennsylvania +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Pennsylvania vs. Harvard (2:00PM ET, Monday)

A 4.3% edge on a 55.5% probability makes Pennsylvania +4.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Pennsylvania vs. Harvard matchup.

Alabama State -1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State (5:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on Alabama State -1.5 at -102 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making Alabama State the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Rider +3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Drexel vs. Towson (2:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Rider +3.5 at -108 odds shows a 55.8% probability and a 3.9% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 1/19/2026

As of 1:40AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Iona vs. St. Peter's	Under 142.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	7.2%	58.4%
Merrimack vs. Marist	Marist ML	-300 @ BetMGM	5.1%	80.1%
Prairie View A&M vs. Alcorn State	Alcorn State +1.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.1%	55.6%
McNeese State vs. Texas A&M-CC	Texas A&M-CC +7.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.9%	57.3%
Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State	Alabama State ML	-118 @ BetMGM	4.6%	58.8%
Providence vs. Marquette	Under 165.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	4.4%	55.6%
Drexel vs. Towson	Towson ML	-245 @ FanDuel	4.3%	75.3%
Pennsylvania vs. Harvard	Pennsylvania +4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%
Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State	Alabama State -1.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.3%	54.8%
Sacred Heart vs. Rider	Rider +3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.9%	55.8%

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

• Northeastern vs. Monmouth (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• Drexel vs. Towson (1:00PM ET, Monday)
• Vermont vs. Albany (1:00PM ET, Monday)
• Fairfield vs. Siena (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Sacred Heart vs. Rider (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Merrimack vs. Marist (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Cornell vs. Brown (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Iona vs. St. Peter's (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Manhattan vs. Quinnipiac (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Mount St. Mary's vs. Niagara (2:00PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 19, 2026, featuring plays such as under 142.5 points in the Iona vs. St. Peter's matchup and Marist ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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