Men's college basketball picks today: Thursday's best bets include Oakland vs. Milwaukee play [1/15/2026]

Milwaukee +3.5 (-120)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 61.2%
• Matchup: Oakland vs. Milwaukee (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Milwaukee +3.5 at -120 odds. A 61.2% probability produces an edge of 6.6%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

UTEP vs. Delaware over 127.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 58.6%
• Matchup: UTEP vs. Delaware (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

UTEP vs. Delaware over 127.5 points carries a 6.3% edge and a probability of 58.6% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Weber State -4.5 (-120)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 60.4%
• Matchup: Eastern Washington vs. Weber State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Weber State -4.5 vs. Eastern Washington at -120 odds shows a 5.9% edge, supported by a 60.4% probability in simulations.

Arkansas State -3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Arkansas State vs. South Alabama (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.6% edge and 55.8% probability make Arkansas State -3.5 vs. South Alabama at a value play in the Arkansas State vs. South Alabama matchup, per our model.

Idaho +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Idaho vs. Idaho State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Idaho +3.5 at -105 odds presents a 4.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.8%.

UMBC +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: UMBC vs. Bryant University (6:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on UMBC +3.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 4.6%.

Portland State -2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Matchup: Northern Colorado vs. Portland State (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Portland State -2.5 at -110 odds. A 56.9% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Cleveland State +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Green Bay vs. Cleveland State (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.4% edge on a 55.6% probability makes Cleveland State +2.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Green Bay vs. Cleveland State matchup.

Northern Arizona vs. Sacramento State under 154.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Northern Arizona vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on under 154.5 points at -105 odds. A 55.5% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

James Madison +1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Northern Colorado vs. Portland State (6:30PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, James Madison +1.5 at -102 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 4.3% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Thursday, 1/15/2026

As of 2:05AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Oakland vs. Milwaukee	Milwaukee +3.5	-120 @ FanDuel	6.6%	61.2%
UTEP vs. Delaware	Over 127.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	6.3%	58.6%
Eastern Washington vs. Weber State	Weber State -4.5	-120 @ FanDuel	5.9%	60.4%
Arkansas State vs. South Alabama	Arkansas State -3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
Idaho vs. Idaho State	Idaho +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
UMBC vs. Bryant University	UMBC +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
Northern Colorado vs. Portland State	Portland State -2.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.5%	56.9%
Green Bay vs. Cleveland State	Cleveland State +2.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.4%	55.6%
Northern Arizona vs. Sacramento State	Under 154.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	4.3%	55.5%
James Madison vs. Appalachian State	James Madison +1.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.3%	54.8%

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

• New Mexico State vs. Liberty (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Mercer vs. Virginia Military (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• UMBC vs. Bryant University (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• N.J.I.T. vs. Massachusetts-Lowell (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• James Madison vs. Appalachian State (6:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Binghamton vs. Albany (6:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Detroit Mercy vs. Northern Kentucky (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Drexel vs. Monmouth (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Old Dominion vs. Georgia Southern (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Hofstra vs. Stony Brook (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 15, 2026, featuring plays such as Milwaukee +3.5 and over 127.5 points in the UTEP vs. Delaware matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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