Men's college basketball picks today: Saturday's best bets include Alabama vs. Florida play [1/31/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 31, 2026 are here, with Alabama vs. Florida and Pacific vs. San Francisco among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s men's college basketball action.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [1/31, updated 9:43PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Florida -6.5 (-120)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 62%
• Matchup: Alabama vs. Florida (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Florida -6.5 at -120 odds. A 62% probability produces an edge of 7.5%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Pacific +5.5 (-115)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Matchup: Pacific vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Pacific +5.5 carries a 7.2% edge and a probability of 60.7% at -115 odds, according to our model.

Kansas State +11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Iowa State vs. Kansas State (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Kansas State +11.5 vs. Iowa State at -105 odds shows a 5.2% edge, supported by a 56.4% probability in simulations.

Louisiana Tech vs. Sam Houston State over 141.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Louisiana Tech vs. Sam Houston State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.0% edge and 56.2% probability make Louisiana Tech vs. Sam Houston State over 141.5 points at a value play in the Louisiana Tech vs. Sam Houston State matchup, per our model.

Saint Mary's vs. Gonzaga over 145.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Saint Mary's vs. Gonzaga (10:30PM ET, Saturday)

Saint Mary's vs. Gonzaga over 145.5 points at -105 odds presents a 4.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56%.

Mount St. Mary's ML (-250)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 76.1%
• Matchup: Manhattan vs. Mount St. Mary's (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Mount St. Mary's to win at -250 odds, supported by an edge of 4.7%.

Oakland -6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Northern Kentucky vs. Oakland (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on Oakland -6.5 at -102 odds. A 55% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Alabama vs. Florida under 173.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Matchup: Alabama vs. Florida (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 4.4% edge on a 56.3% probability makes under 173.5 points at -108 odds a solid value play in today's Alabama vs. Florida matchup.

Oregon +9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: Iowa vs. Oregon (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on Oregon +9.5 at -102 odds. A 54.7% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making Oregon the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Minnesota vs. Penn State over 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Northern Kentucky vs. Oakland (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Minnesota vs. Penn State over 142.5 points at -105 odds shows a 55.1% probability and a 3.9% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Saturday, 1/31/2026

As of 9:43PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Alabama vs. Florida	Florida -6.5	-120 @ FanDuel	7.5%	62%
Pacific vs. San Francisco	Pacific +5.5	-115 @ DraftKings	7.2%	60.7%
Iowa State vs. Kansas State	Kansas State +11.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.2%	56.4%
Louisiana Tech vs. Sam Houston State	Over 141.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	5.0%	56.2%
Saint Mary's vs. Gonzaga	Over 145.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	4.7%	56%
Manhattan vs. Mount St. Mary's	Mount St. Mary's ML	-250 @ BetMGM	4.7%	76.1%
Northern Kentucky vs. Oakland	Oakland -6.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.5%	55%
Alabama vs. Florida	Under 173.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.4%	56.3%
Iowa vs. Oregon	Oregon +9.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.2%	54.7%
Minnesota vs. Penn State	Over 142.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	3.9%	55.1%

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

• Louisiana Tech vs. Sam Houston State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Montana vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Pacific vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• New Mexico vs. San Jose State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Saint Mary's vs. Gonzaga (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Samford vs. Western Carolina (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Rhode Island vs. Duquesne (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Alabama vs. Florida (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Siena vs. Canisius (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Sacred Heart vs. Merrimack (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 31, 2026, featuring plays such as Florida -6.5 and Pacific +5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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