Men's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets include Florida Atlantic vs. Temple play [1/18/2026]

Temple +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Florida Atlantic vs. Temple (12:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Temple +3.5 at -110 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 6.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

North Texas vs. Tulane over 135.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: North Texas vs. Tulane (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

North Texas vs. Tulane over 135.5 points carries a 5.8% edge and a probability of 57% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Maryland ML (-110)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Penn State vs. Maryland (12:00PM ET, Sunday)

Maryland ML at -110 odds shows a 5.2% edge, supported by a 57.6% probability in simulations.

Temple ML (+155)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 43.5%
• Matchup: Florida Atlantic vs. Temple (12:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 4.3% edge and 43.5% probability make Temple at the moneyline at a value play in the Florida Atlantic vs. Temple matchup, per our model.

Charlotte vs. East Carolina over 141.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Matchup: Charlotte vs. East Carolina (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Charlotte vs. East Carolina over 141.5 points at -105 odds presents a 4.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.3%.

North Texas +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: North Texas vs. Tulane (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on North Texas +1.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 3.5%.

Washington State vs. San Francisco over 144.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: Washington State vs. San Francisco (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on Washington State vs. San Francisco over 144.5 points at -108 odds. A 54.9% probability produces a 3.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

UTSA vs. Memphis under 146.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 53.9%
• Matchup: UTSA vs. Memphis (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 2.7% edge on a 53.9% probability makes under 146.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's UTSA vs. Memphis matchup.

Maryland -1.5 (+105)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 51%
• Matchup: Penn State vs. Maryland (12:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on Maryland -1.5 at +105 odds. A 51% probability produces a 2.2% edge, making Maryland the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

NCAAM best bets summary: Sunday, 1/18/2026

As of 11:34AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Florida Atlantic vs. Temple	Temple +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.0%	58.4%
North Texas vs. Tulane	Over 135.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	5.8%	57%
Penn State vs. Maryland	Maryland ML	-110 @ BetMGM	5.2%	57.6%
Florida Atlantic vs. Temple	Temple ML	+155 @ FanDuel	4.3%	43.5%
Charlotte vs. East Carolina	Over 141.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.0%	55.3%
North Texas vs. Tulane	North Texas +1.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.5%	54.8%
Washington State vs. San Francisco	Over 144.5 Points	-108 @ FanDuel	3.0%	54.9%
UTSA vs. Memphis	Under 146.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	2.7%	53.9%
Penn State vs. Maryland	Maryland -1.5	+105 @ BetMGM	2.2%	51%

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

• Florida Atlantic vs. Temple (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Penn State vs. Maryland (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• American University vs. Army (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Milwaukee vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Oakland vs. Green Bay (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Wichita State vs. South Florida (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Charlotte vs. East Carolina (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Tulsa vs. UAB (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• North Texas vs. Tulane (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
• UTSA vs. Memphis (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 18, 2026, featuring plays such as Temple +3.5 and over 135.5 points in the North Texas vs. Tulane matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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