Men's college basketball picks today: Saturday's best bets include Cincinnati vs. Arizona State play [1/24/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 24, 2026 are here, with Cincinnati vs. Arizona State and UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s men's college basketball slate.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [1/24, updated 9:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Arizona State +3.5 (-120)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 61.2%
• Matchup: Cincinnati vs. Arizona State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Arizona State +3.5 at -120 odds. A 61.2% probability produces an edge of 6.6%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

UC San Diego -2.5 (-115)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Matchup: UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

UC San Diego -2.5 carries a 5.2% edge and a probability of 58.7% at -115 odds, according to our model.

UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego over 146.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego over 146.5 points at -108 odds shows a 4.0% edge, supported by a 55.9% probability in simulations.

Oregon vs. Washington over 147.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Matchup: Oregon vs. Washington (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 3.3% edge and 55.7% probability make Oregon vs. Washington over 147.5 points at a value play in the Oregon vs. Washington matchup, per our model.

UC San Diego ML (-160)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 64.7%
• Matchup: UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

UC San Diego ML at -160 odds presents a 3.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 64.7%.

Cincinnati vs. Arizona State over 147.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 54.6%
• Matchup: Cincinnati vs. Arizona State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on over 147.5 points in Cincinnati vs. Arizona State at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 2.2%.

South Florida ML (-235)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 72.3%
• Matchup: Florida Atlantic vs. South Florida (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on South Florida ML at -235 odds. A 72.3% probability produces a 2.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

NCAAM best bets summary: Saturday, 1/24/2026

As of 9:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cincinnati vs. Arizona State	Arizona State +3.5	-120 @ FanDuel	6.6%	61.2%
UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego	UC San Diego -2.5	-115 @ FanDuel	5.2%	58.7%
UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego	Over 146.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.0%	55.9%
Oregon vs. Washington	Over 147.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.3%	55.7%
UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego	UC San Diego ML	-160 @ BetMGM	3.2%	64.7%
Cincinnati vs. Arizona State	Over 147.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	2.2%	54.6%
Florida Atlantic vs. South Florida	South Florida ML	-235 @ BetMGM	2.2%	72.3%

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

• Cincinnati vs. Arizona State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Cal State Northridge vs. Hawaii (12:00AM ET, Sunday)
• Florida Atlantic vs. South Florida (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Oregon vs. Washington (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• USC vs. Wisconsin (4:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Southern Illinois vs. Evansville (4:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 24, 2026, featuring plays such as Arizona State +3.5 and UC San Diego -2.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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