Men's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets include Northwestern vs. Iowa play [2/8/2026]

Northwestern vs. Iowa over 140.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Matchup: Northwestern vs. Iowa (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on over 140.5 points in Northwestern vs. Iowa at -105 odds. A 56.3% probability produces an edge of 5.1%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Penn State +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: USC vs. Penn State (12:00PM ET, Sunday)

Penn State +3.5 carries a 3.4% edge and a probability of 55.8% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Wichita State vs. Tulane over 146.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Wichita State vs. Tulane (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Wichita State vs. Tulane over 146.5 points at -110 odds shows a 2.4% edge, supported by a 54.8% probability in simulations.

Texas Tech ML (-218)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 70.6%
• Matchup: Texas Tech vs. West Virginia (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 2.0% edge and 70.6% probability make Texas Tech at the moneyline at a value play in the Texas Tech vs. West Virginia matchup, per our model.

NCAAM best bets summary: Sunday, 2/8/2026

As of 5:35AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Northwestern vs. Iowa	Over 140.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	5.1%	56.3%
USC vs. Penn State	Penn State +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.4%	55.8%
Wichita State vs. Tulane	Over 146.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	2.4%	54.8%
Texas Tech vs. West Virginia	Texas Tech ML	-218 @ DraftKings	2.0%	70.6%

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

• USC vs. Penn State (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Tulsa vs. South Florida (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Michigan vs. Ohio State (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Texas Tech vs. West Virginia (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• UNC Greensboro vs. Furman (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Maryland vs. Minnesota (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• UCF vs. Cincinnati (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Charlotte vs. Memphis (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Wichita State vs. Tulane (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Northwestern vs. Iowa (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 8, 2026, featuring plays such as over 140.5 points in the Northwestern vs. Iowa matchup and Penn State +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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