Men's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets include Charlotte vs. Florida Atlantic play [3/1/2026]

Florida Atlantic -7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Charlotte vs. Florida Atlantic (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Florida Atlantic -7.5 at -105 odds. A 57.3% probability produces an edge of 6.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

DePaul +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: DePaul vs. Marquette (4:00PM ET, Sunday)

DePaul +3.5 carries a 5.3% edge and a probability of 55.8% at -102 odds, according to our model.

Merrimack ML (-350)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 82.5%
• Matchup: Merrimack vs. Niagara (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Merrimack ML at -350 odds shows a 4.8% edge, supported by a 82.5% probability in simulations.

North Texas vs. UAB over 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Matchup: North Texas vs. UAB (12:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 4.0% edge and 55.3% probability make North Texas vs. UAB over 142.5 points at a value play in the North Texas vs. UAB matchup, per our model.

Murray State vs. Bradley under 158.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Murray State vs. Bradley (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Murray State vs. Bradley under 158.5 points at -105 odds presents a 3.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.8%.

Fairfield -4.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Mount St. Mary's vs. Fairfield (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Fairfield -4.5 at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 3.6%.

Temple -7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Rice vs. Temple (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on Temple -7.5 at -105 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Florida Atlantic ML (-325)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 79.5%
• Matchup: Charlotte vs. Florida Atlantic (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 3.1% edge on a 79.5% probability makes Florida Atlantic to win at -325 odds a solid value play in today's Charlotte vs. Florida Atlantic matchup.

Marist -3.5 (-112)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: St. Peter's vs. Marist (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on Marist -3.5 at -112 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 2.9% edge, making Marist the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Quinnipiac -7.5 (-108)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Rice vs. Temple (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Quinnipiac -7.5 at -108 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 2.9% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Sunday, 3/1/2026

As of 4:17AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Charlotte vs. Florida Atlantic	Florida Atlantic -7.5	-105 @ DraftKings	6.0%	57.3%
DePaul vs. Marquette	DePaul +3.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.3%	55.8%
Merrimack vs. Niagara	Merrimack ML	-350 @ BetMGM	4.8%	82.5%
North Texas vs. UAB	Over 142.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	4.0%	55.3%
Murray State vs. Bradley	Under 158.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Mount St. Mary's vs. Fairfield	Fairfield -4.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.6%	55.5%
Rice vs. Temple	Temple -7.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Charlotte vs. Florida Atlantic	Florida Atlantic ML	-325 @ BetMGM	3.1%	79.5%
St. Peter's vs. Marist	Marist -3.5	-112 @ DraftKings	2.9%	55.8%
Quinnipiac vs. Canisius	Quinnipiac -7.5	-108 @ DraftKings	2.9%	54.8%

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

• La Salle vs. Davidson (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Rutgers vs. Maryland (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Tulane vs. South Florida (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• North Texas vs. UAB (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Illinois-Chicago vs. Indiana State (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Quinnipiac vs. Canisius (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Purdue vs. Ohio State (1:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Rider vs. Siena (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Iona vs. Manhattan (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Memphis vs. East Carolina (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for March 1, 2026, featuring plays such as Florida Atlantic -7.5 and DePaul +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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