Men's college basketball picks today: Saturday's best bets include Mount St. Mary's vs. Iona play [2/7/2026]

Mount St. Mary's +4.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Mount St. Mary's vs. Iona (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Mount St. Mary's +4.5 at -108 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 6.5%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

North Carolina Central +4.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: North Carolina Central vs. Norfolk State (4:30PM ET, Saturday)

North Carolina Central +4.5 carries a 6.5% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -108 odds, according to our model.

Idaho State +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Northern Colorado vs. Idaho State (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Idaho State +1.5 vs. Northern Colorado at -105 odds shows a 6.5% edge, supported by a 57.7% probability in simulations.

UNLV +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Grand Canyon vs. UNLV (4:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.0% edge and 58.4% probability make UNLV +3.5 vs. Grand Canyon at a value play in the Grand Canyon vs. UNLV matchup, per our model.

Kentucky -1.5 (+105)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Tennessee vs. Kentucky (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

Kentucky -1.5 at +105 odds presents a 6.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.8%.

Kentucky ML (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Matchup: Tennessee vs. Kentucky (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Kentucky to win at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 5.7%.

Prairie View A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman under 154.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Prairie View A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman (5:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Prairie View A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman under 154.5 points at -105 odds. A 56.4% probability produces a 5.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Navy ML (-230)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 74.9%
• Matchup: American University vs. Navy (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.2% edge on a 74.9% probability makes Navy to win at -230 odds a solid value play in today's American University vs. Navy matchup.

Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee Tech over 140.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Matchup: Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee Tech (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on over 140.5 points at -105 odds. A 56.3% probability produces a 5.1% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Creighton ML (-135)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 62.4%
• Matchup: Prairie View A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Creighton to defeat Seton Hall at -135 odds shows a 62.4% probability and a 5.0% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Saturday, 2/7/2026

As of 3:16PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Mount St. Mary's vs. Iona	Mount St. Mary's +4.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.5%	58.4%
North Carolina Central vs. Norfolk State	North Carolina Central +4.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.5%	58.4%
Northern Colorado vs. Idaho State	Idaho State +1.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.5%	57.7%
Grand Canyon vs. UNLV	UNLV +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.0%	58.4%
Tennessee vs. Kentucky	Kentucky -1.5	+105 @ DraftKings	6.0%	54.8%
Tennessee vs. Kentucky	Kentucky ML	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58.1%
Prairie View A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman	Under 154.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	5.2%	56.4%
American University vs. Navy	Navy ML	-230 @ DraftKings	5.2%	74.9%
Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee Tech	Over 140.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	5.1%	56.3%
Seton Hall vs. Creighton	Creighton ML	-135 @ DraftKings	5.0%	62.4%

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

• Oklahoma vs. Vanderbilt (3:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Oklahoma State vs. Arizona (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Alabama vs. Auburn (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Florida State vs. Notre Dame (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• DePaul vs. Providence (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. George Mason (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Miami (OH) vs. Marshall (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Texas A&M-CC vs. Nicholls State (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• American University vs. Navy (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Binghamton vs. N.J.I.T. (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 7, 2026, featuring plays such as Mount St. Mary's +4.5 and North Carolina Central +4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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