Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include BYU vs. Baylor play [2/9/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for February 9, 2026 are here, with BYU vs. Baylor and Arizona vs. Kansas 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 [2/9, updated 8:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, February 9, 2026.

Baylor +2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: BYU vs. Baylor (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Baylor +2.5 at -110 odds. A 57.7% probability produces an edge of 5.3%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Kansas +2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Arizona vs. Kansas (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Kansas +2.5 carries a 5.1% edge and a probability of 55.6% at -102 odds, according to our model.

George Mason -4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: George Mason vs. Richmond (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

George Mason -4.5 vs. Richmond at -102 odds shows a 5.0% edge, supported by a 55.5% probability in simulations.

Baylor ML (+128)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 48.2%
• Matchup: BYU vs. Baylor (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.3% edge and 48.2% probability make Baylor at the moneyline at a value play in the BYU vs. Baylor matchup, per our model.

Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) over 131.5 points (-115)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) over 131.5 points at -115 odds presents a 4.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.6%.

George Mason vs. Richmond over 140.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: George Mason vs. Richmond (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on over 140.5 points in George Mason vs. Richmond at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 4.0%.

BYU vs. Baylor under 161.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: BYU vs. Baylor (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on BYU vs. Baylor under 161.5 points at -105 odds. A 55.1% probability produces a 3.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Vanderbilt +3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Auburn (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.9% edge on a 55.8% probability makes Vanderbilt +3.5 at -108 odds a solid value play in today's Vanderbilt vs. Auburn matchup.

Notre Dame +11.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.1%
• Matchup: Notre Dame vs. SMU (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Notre Dame +11.5 at -102 odds. A 54.1% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making Notre Dame the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Notre Dame ML (+610)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 17.5%
• Matchup: BYU vs. Baylor (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Notre Dame to defeat SMU at +610 odds shows a 17.5% probability and a 3.4% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 2/9/2026

As of 8:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
BYU vs. Baylor	Baylor +2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
Arizona vs. Kansas	Kansas +2.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.1%	55.6%
George Mason vs. Richmond	George Mason -4.5	-102 @ DraftKings	5.0%	55.5%
BYU vs. Baylor	Baylor ML	+128 @ FanDuel	4.3%	48.2%
Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's (PA)	Over 131.5 Points	-115 @ DraftKings	4.1%	57.6%
George Mason vs. Richmond	Over 140.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	4.0%	55.2%
BYU vs. Baylor	Under 161.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	3.9%	55.1%
Vanderbilt vs. Auburn	Vanderbilt +3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.9%	55.8%
Notre Dame vs. SMU	Notre Dame +11.5	-102 @ FanDuel	3.6%	54.1%
Notre Dame vs. SMU	Notre Dame ML	+610 @ FanDuel	3.4%	17.5%

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

• Arizona vs. Kansas (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Alabama State vs. Southern University (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Northern Iowa vs. Murray State (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Vanderbilt vs. Auburn (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Purdue vs. Nebraska (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Virginia vs. Florida State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• North Carolina vs. Miami (FL) (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Notre Dame vs. SMU (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• BYU vs. Baylor (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 9, 2026, featuring plays such as Baylor +2.5 and Kansas +2.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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