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

Today’s men's college basketball picks for February 8, 2026 are here, with Northwestern vs. Iowa among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s men's college basketball slate.

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List of NCAAM picks today [2/8, updated 2:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Northwestern vs. Iowa over 139.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: Northwestern vs. Iowa (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on over 139.5 points in Northwestern vs. Iowa at -105 odds. A 54.2% probability produces an edge of 3.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

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

As of 2:31PM ET, here is our top men's college basketball bet by edge recommended by our model:

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

• Northwestern vs. Iowa (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Rice vs. UAB (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 139.5 points in the Northwestern vs. Iowa matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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