Men's college basketball picks today: Saturday's best bets include Rice vs. Temple play [2/28/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for February 28, 2026 are here, with Rice vs. Temple and Charlotte vs. Florida Atlantic 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 [2/28, updated 10:20PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Temple -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Rice vs. Temple (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Temple -6.5 at -110 odds. A 59.5% probability produces an edge of 7.2%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Florida Atlantic -7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Charlotte vs. Florida Atlantic (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Florida Atlantic -7.5 carries a 6.0% edge and a probability of 57.3% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Quinnipiac ML (-300)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 80.3%
• Matchup: Quinnipiac vs. Canisius (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Quinnipiac ML at -300 odds shows a 5.3% edge, supported by a 80.3% probability in simulations.

Murray State +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Murray State vs. Bradley (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 5.0% edge and 55.5% probability make Murray State +3.5 vs. Bradley at a value play in the Murray State vs. Bradley matchup, per our model.

Florida Atlantic ML (-300)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 79.6%
• Matchup: Charlotte vs. Florida Atlantic (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Florida Atlantic ML at -300 odds presents a 4.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 79.6%.

Quinnipiac -7.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Quinnipiac vs. Canisius (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Quinnipiac -7.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 4.3%.

Temple ML (-300)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 79.1%
• Matchup: Rice vs. Temple (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on Temple ML at -300 odds. A 79.1% probability produces a 4.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Marist -3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: St. Peter's vs. Marist (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

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

Michigan State vs. Indiana over 145.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: Michigan State vs. Indiana (3:45PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on over 145.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.9% probability produces a 3.7% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Murray State vs. Bradley under 158.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Rice vs. Temple (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Murray State vs. Bradley under 158.5 points at -105 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 3.6% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Saturday, 2/28/2026

As of 10:20PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Rice vs. Temple	Temple -6.5	-110 @ FanDuel	7.2%	59.5%
Charlotte vs. Florida Atlantic	Florida Atlantic -7.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.0%	57.3%
Quinnipiac vs. Canisius	Quinnipiac ML	-300 @ BetMGM	5.3%	80.3%
Murray State vs. Bradley	Murray State +3.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.0%	55.5%
Charlotte vs. Florida Atlantic	Florida Atlantic ML	-300 @ BetMGM	4.6%	79.6%
Quinnipiac vs. Canisius	Quinnipiac -7.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.3%	54.8%
Rice vs. Temple	Temple ML	-300 @ BetMGM	4.1%	79.1%
St. Peter's vs. Marist	Marist -3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.9%	55.8%
Michigan State vs. Indiana	Over 145.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.7%	54.9%
Murray State vs. Bradley	Under 158.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	3.6%	54.8%

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

• Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary's (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• UC Santa Barbara vs. UC Irvine (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• La Salle vs. Davidson (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Rutgers vs. Maryland (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Tulane vs. South Florida (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• North Texas vs. UAB (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Illinois-Chicago vs. Indiana State (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Quinnipiac vs. Canisius (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Purdue vs. Ohio State (1:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Rider vs. Siena (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 28, 2026, featuring plays such as Temple -6.5 and Florida Atlantic -7.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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