Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include Boston College vs. Duke play [2/2/2026]

Boston College vs. Duke over 137.5 points (-115)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 60.1%
• Matchup: Boston College vs. Duke (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on over 137.5 points in Boston College vs. Duke at -115 odds. A 60.1% probability produces an edge of 6.6%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Fordham +7.5 (-106)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Fordham (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Fordham +7.5 carries a 5.9% edge and a probability of 57.3% at -106 odds, according to our model.

Air Force vs. Grand Canyon over 135.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Air Force vs. Grand Canyon (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Air Force vs. Grand Canyon over 135.5 points at -108 odds shows a 5.1% edge, supported by a 57% probability in simulations.

North Carolina State -2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: North Carolina State vs. SMU (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.1% edge and 55.6% probability make North Carolina State -2.5 vs. SMU at a value play in the North Carolina State vs. SMU matchup, per our model.

Ball State vs. Bowling Green over 137.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Matchup: Ball State vs. Bowling Green (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Ball State vs. Bowling Green over 137.5 points at -105 odds presents a 4.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56.1%.

Portland State ML (-325)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 80.5%
• Matchup: Idaho State vs. Portland State (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on Portland State to win at -325 odds, supported by an edge of 4.0%.

North Carolina State ML (-138)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 61.8%
• Matchup: North Carolina State vs. SMU (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on North Carolina State ML at -138 odds. A 61.8% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Fordham ML (+300)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 28.7%
• Matchup: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Fordham (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.7% edge on a 28.7% probability makes Fordham to win at +300 odds a solid value play in today's Virginia Commonwealth vs. Fordham matchup.

Valparaiso +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Valparaiso vs. Bradley (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Valparaiso +8.5 at -105 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making Valparaiso the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Portland State -7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: North Carolina State vs. SMU (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Portland State -7.5 at -105 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 3.6% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 2/2/2026

As of 9:35PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Boston College vs. Duke	Over 137.5 Points	-115 @ BetMGM	6.6%	60.1%
Virginia Commonwealth vs. Fordham	Fordham +7.5	-106 @ FanDuel	5.9%	57.3%
Air Force vs. Grand Canyon	Over 135.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	5.1%	57%
North Carolina State vs. SMU	North Carolina State -2.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.1%	55.6%
Ball State vs. Bowling Green	Over 137.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.9%	56.1%
Idaho State vs. Portland State	Portland State ML	-325 @ BetMGM	4.0%	80.5%
North Carolina State vs. SMU	North Carolina State ML	-138 @ FanDuel	3.8%	61.8%
Virginia Commonwealth vs. Fordham	Fordham ML	+300 @ FanDuel	3.7%	28.7%
Valparaiso vs. Bradley	Valparaiso +8.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Idaho State vs. Portland State	Portland State -7.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%

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

• Weber State vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Idaho State vs. Portland State (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Miami (OH) vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Akron vs. Eastern Michigan (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Canisius vs. Niagara (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Ole Miss vs. Tennessee (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Boston College vs. Duke (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Xavier vs. Connecticut (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• South Carolina vs. Texas (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Central Michigan vs. Massachusetts (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 2, 2026, featuring plays such as over 137.5 points in the Boston College vs. Duke matchup and Fordham +7.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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