Men's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets include Cincinnati vs. UCF play [1/11/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 11, 2026 are here, with Cincinnati vs. UCF and Northwestern vs. Rutgers among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s men's college basketball schedule.

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List of NCAAM picks today [1/11, updated 4:00PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Cincinnati vs. UCF over 150.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Cincinnati vs. UCF (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on over 150.5 points in Cincinnati vs. UCF at -105 odds. A 54.5% probability produces an edge of 3.3%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Rutgers +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Northwestern vs. Rutgers (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rutgers +4.5 carries a 3.1% edge and a probability of 55.5% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Washington ML (-125)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 58.5%
• Matchup: Ohio State vs. Washington (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Washington ML at -125 odds shows a 2.9% edge, supported by a 58.5% probability in simulations.

Washington -1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Ohio State vs. Washington (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 2.4% edge and 54.8% probability make Washington -1.5 vs. Ohio State at a value play in the Ohio State vs. Washington matchup, per our model.

NCAAM best bets summary: Sunday, 1/11/2026

As of 4:00PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

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

• Cincinnati vs. UCF (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Northwestern vs. Rutgers (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Ohio State vs. Washington (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 11, 2026, featuring plays such as over 150.5 points in the Cincinnati vs. UCF matchup and Rutgers +4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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