Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include Arkansas vs. Oklahoma play [1/26/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 26, 2026 are here, with Arkansas vs. Oklahoma among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s men's college basketball slate.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [1/26, updated 7:44PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, January 26, 2026.

Arkansas vs. Oklahoma under 166.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on under 166.5 points in Arkansas vs. Oklahoma at -105 odds. A 56.7% probability produces an edge of 5.4%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Oklahoma +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Oklahoma +2.5 carries a 4.4% edge and a probability of 55.6% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Texas A&M-CC ML (-135)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 61.8%
• Matchup: Texas Rio Grande Valley vs. Texas A&M-CC (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Texas A&M-CC ML at -135 odds shows a 4.3% edge, supported by a 61.8% probability in simulations.

Akron -12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Toledo vs. Akron (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.3% edge and 55.5% probability make Akron -12.5 vs. Toledo at a value play in the Toledo vs. Akron matchup, per our model.

Toledo vs. Akron under 170.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Toledo vs. Akron (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Toledo vs. Akron under 170.5 points at -110 odds presents a 3.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.9%.

North Carolina State -10.5 (-112)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Syracuse vs. North Carolina State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on North Carolina State -10.5 at -112 odds, supported by an edge of 3.4%.

Providence vs. Connecticut under 156.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: Providence vs. Connecticut (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Providence vs. Connecticut under 156.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.2% probability produces a 3.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Notre Dame +9.5 (-108)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: Virginia vs. Notre Dame (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.8% edge on a 54.7% probability makes Notre Dame +9.5 at -108 odds a solid value play in today's Virginia vs. Notre Dame matchup.

Ohio vs. Kent State under 163.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Ohio vs. Kent State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on under 163.5 points at -105 odds. A 54% probability produces a 2.8% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Virginia Commonwealth -10.5 (-115)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Providence vs. Connecticut (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Virginia Commonwealth -10.5 at -115 odds shows a 56.2% probability and a 2.7% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 1/26/2026

As of 7:44PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Arkansas vs. Oklahoma	Under 166.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.4%	56.7%
Arkansas vs. Oklahoma	Oklahoma +2.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.4%	55.6%
Texas Rio Grande Valley vs. Texas A&M-CC	Texas A&M-CC ML	-135 @ DraftKings	4.3%	61.8%
Toledo vs. Akron	Akron -12.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.3%	55.5%
Toledo vs. Akron	Under 170.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	3.5%	55.9%
Syracuse vs. North Carolina State	North Carolina State -10.5	-112 @ DraftKings	3.4%	56.2%
Providence vs. Connecticut	Under 156.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	3.0%	54.2%
Virginia vs. Notre Dame	Notre Dame +9.5	-108 @ DraftKings	2.8%	54.7%
Ohio vs. Kent State	Under 163.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	2.8%	54%
Richmond vs. Virginia Commonwealth	Virginia Commonwealth -10.5	-115 @ DraftKings	2.7%	56.2%

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

• Texas Rio Grande Valley vs. Texas A&M-CC (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Arizona vs. BYU (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Michigan State vs. Rutgers (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Nebraska vs. Michigan (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Syracuse vs. North Carolina State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Virginia vs. Notre Dame (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Arizona State vs. UCF (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Rhode Island vs. Dayton (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 26, 2026, featuring plays such as under 166.5 points in the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma matchup and Oklahoma +2.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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