Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. play [3/2/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for March 2, 2026 are here, with UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. and Holy Cross vs. Lafayette among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s men's college basketball play.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [3/2, updated 9:41PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, March 2, 2026.

N.J.I.T. +4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on N.J.I.T. +4.5 at -102 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 8.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Holy Cross +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Holy Cross vs. Lafayette (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Holy Cross +3.5 carries a 7.2% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Boston College vs. Virginia Tech over 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Matchup: Boston College vs. Virginia Tech (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Boston College vs. Virginia Tech over 142.5 points at -105 odds shows a 6.9% edge, supported by a 58.1% probability in simulations.

Clemson +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Clemson vs. North Carolina (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 6.0% edge and 58.4% probability make Clemson +3.5 vs. North Carolina at a value play in the Clemson vs. North Carolina matchup, per our model.

Oregon vs. Illinois over 145.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Oregon vs. Illinois (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Oregon vs. Illinois over 145.5 points at -110 odds presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.7%.

San Jose State +7.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: San Jose State vs. Fresno State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on San Jose State +7.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 4.9%.

Towson ML (-115)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Matchup: Towson vs. Stony Brook (6:31PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Towson ML at -115 odds. A 58.1% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Massachusetts-Lowell ML (-115)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Maine (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.4% edge on a 57.9% probability makes Massachusetts-Lowell to win at -115 odds a solid value play in today's Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Maine matchup.

TCU vs. Texas Tech over 147.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: TCU vs. Texas Tech (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on over 147.5 points at -110 odds. A 56.6% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

George Mason vs. Virginia Commonwealth over 146.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Towson vs. Stony Brook (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, George Mason vs. Virginia Commonwealth over 146.5 points at -110 odds shows a 56.6% probability and a 4.2% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 3/2/2026

As of 9:41PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
UMBC vs. N.J.I.T.	N.J.I.T. +4.5	-102 @ DraftKings	8.0%	58.4%
Holy Cross vs. Lafayette	Holy Cross +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	7.2%	58.4%
Boston College vs. Virginia Tech	Over 142.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	6.9%	58.1%
Clemson vs. North Carolina	Clemson +3.5	-110 @ FanDuel	6.0%	58.4%
Oregon vs. Illinois	Over 145.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
San Jose State vs. Fresno State	San Jose State +7.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.9%	57.3%
Towson vs. Stony Brook	Towson ML	-115 @ BetMGM	4.6%	58.1%
Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Maine	Massachusetts-Lowell ML	-115 @ BetMGM	4.4%	57.9%
TCU vs. Texas Tech	Over 147.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	4.2%	56.6%
George Mason vs. Virginia Commonwealth	Over 146.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	4.2%	56.6%

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

• Idaho State vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Weber State vs. Portland State (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Tennessee vs. South Carolina (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Bryant University vs. New Hampshire (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Maine (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Georgia State vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Alabama vs. Georgia (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Eastern Michigan vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Towson vs. Stony Brook (6:31PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for March 2, 2026, featuring plays such as N.J.I.T. +4.5 and Holy Cross +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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