Men's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets include Washington vs. Indiana play [1/4/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 4, 2026 are here, with Washington vs. Indiana and Seattle vs. Saint Mary's among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s men's college basketball play.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [1/4, updated 7:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Washington +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Washington vs. Indiana (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Washington +8.5 at -105 odds. A 54.8% probability produces an edge of 3.6%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Saint Mary's -11.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Seattle vs. Saint Mary's (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Saint Mary's -11.5 carries a 3.1% edge and a probability of 55.5% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Saint Mary's ML (-750)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 91.3%
• Matchup: Seattle vs. Saint Mary's (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Saint Mary's ML at -750 odds shows a 3.1% edge, supported by a 91.3% probability in simulations.

McNeese State -10.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Stephen F. Austin vs. McNeese State (7:30PM ET, Monday)

A 3.1% edge and 54.3% probability make McNeese State -10.5 vs. Stephen F. Austin at a value play in the Stephen F. Austin vs. McNeese State matchup, per our model.

Saint Mary's -11.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Seattle vs. Saint Mary's (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Saint Mary's -11.5 at -110 odds presents a 3.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.5%.

Saint Mary's ML (-750)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 91.3%
• Matchup: Seattle vs. Saint Mary's (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Saint Mary's to win at -750 odds, supported by an edge of 3.1%.

Brown ML (+385)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 23.7%
• Matchup: Yale vs. Brown (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Brown ML at +385 odds. A 23.7% probability produces a 3.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Brown +9.5 (-120)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Yale vs. Brown (7:00PM ET, Monday)

A 2.7% edge on a 57.3% probability makes Brown +9.5 at -120 odds a solid value play in today's Yale vs. Brown matchup.

Grambling State -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Texas Southern vs. Grambling State (7:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on Grambling State -6.5 at -110 odds. A 55% probability produces a 2.7% edge, making Grambling State the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Seattle vs. Saint Mary's over 139.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.9%
• Matchup: Yale vs. Brown (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Seattle vs. Saint Mary's over 139.5 points at -105 odds shows a 53.9% probability and a 2.6% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Sunday, 1/4/2026

As of 7:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Washington vs. Indiana	Washington +8.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.6%	54.8%
Seattle vs. Saint Mary's	Saint Mary's -11.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.1%	55.5%
Seattle vs. Saint Mary's	Saint Mary's ML	-750 @ BetMGM	3.1%	91.3%
Stephen F. Austin vs. McNeese State	McNeese State -10.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.1%	54.3%
Seattle vs. Saint Mary's	Saint Mary's -11.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.1%	55.5%
Seattle vs. Saint Mary's	Saint Mary's ML	-750 @ BetMGM	3.1%	91.3%
Yale vs. Brown	Brown ML	+385 @ FanDuel	3.0%	23.7%
Yale vs. Brown	Brown +9.5	-120 @ FanDuel	2.7%	57.3%
Texas Southern vs. Grambling State	Grambling State -6.5	-110 @ FanDuel	2.7%	55%
Seattle vs. Saint Mary's	Over 139.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	2.6%	53.9%

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

• Washington vs. Indiana (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Seattle vs. Saint Mary's (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Loyola Marymount vs. Gonzaga (9:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Columbia vs. Cornell (5:00PM ET, Monday)
• Nebraska vs. Ohio State (6:30PM ET, Monday)
• Milwaukee vs. Green Bay (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• William & Mary vs. Charleston (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Yale vs. Brown (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Pennsylvania vs. Princeton (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Oregon vs. Rutgers (7:00PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 4, 2026, featuring plays such as Washington +8.5 and Saint Mary's -11.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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