Men's college basketball picks today: Thursday's best bets include Tulane vs. Charlotte play [1/22/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 22, 2026 are here, with Tulane vs. Charlotte and Akron vs. Ohio among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s men's college basketball slate.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [1/22, updated 9:58PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Tulane +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Tulane vs. Charlotte (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Tulane +3.5 at -102 odds. A 55.8% probability produces an edge of 5.3%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Akron vs. Ohio under 168.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Akron vs. Ohio (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Akron vs. Ohio under 168.5 points carries a 3.3% edge and a probability of 54.5% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Massachusetts vs. Buffalo over 158.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Matchup: Massachusetts vs. Buffalo (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Massachusetts vs. Buffalo over 158.5 points at -105 odds shows a 3.2% edge, supported by a 54.4% probability in simulations.

North Texas -10.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: East Carolina vs. North Texas (1:00PM ET, Friday)

A 3.1% edge and 54.3% probability make North Texas -10.5 vs. East Carolina at a value play in the East Carolina vs. North Texas matchup, per our model.

Long Beach State +3.5 (-112)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Long Beach State vs. Cal State Fullerton (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Long Beach State +3.5 at -112 odds presents a 2.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.8%.

Central Connecticut State -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Central Connecticut State (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Central Connecticut State -6.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 2.7%.

East Carolina vs. North Texas over 135.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.9%
• Matchup: East Carolina vs. North Texas (1:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on East Carolina vs. North Texas over 135.5 points at -105 odds. A 53.9% probability produces a 2.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Saint Louis vs. St. Bonaventure under 158.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Saint Louis vs. St. Bonaventure (5:30PM ET, Friday)

A 2.5% edge on a 54% probability makes under 158.5 points at -106 odds a solid value play in today's Saint Louis vs. St. Bonaventure matchup.

St. Bonaventure +8.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Saint Louis vs. St. Bonaventure (5:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on St. Bonaventure +8.5 at -110 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 2.4% edge, making St. Bonaventure the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Louisiana Tech +1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: East Carolina vs. North Texas (2:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Louisiana Tech +1.5 at -110 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 2.4% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Thursday, 1/22/2026

As of 9:58PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Tulane vs. Charlotte	Tulane +3.5	-102 @ DraftKings	5.3%	55.8%
Akron vs. Ohio	Under 168.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.3%	54.5%
Massachusetts vs. Buffalo	Over 158.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	3.2%	54.4%
East Carolina vs. North Texas	North Texas -10.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.1%	54.3%
Long Beach State vs. Cal State Fullerton	Long Beach State +3.5	-112 @ DraftKings	2.9%	55.8%
Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Central Connecticut State	Central Connecticut State -6.5	-110 @ FanDuel	2.7%	55%
East Carolina vs. North Texas	Over 135.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	2.6%	53.9%
Saint Louis vs. St. Bonaventure	Under 158.5 Points	-106 @ FanDuel	2.5%	54%
Saint Louis vs. St. Bonaventure	St. Bonaventure +8.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.4%	54.8%
Kennesaw State vs. Louisiana Tech	Louisiana Tech +1.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.4%	54.8%

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

• Long Beach State vs. Cal State Fullerton (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Cal State Bakersfield vs. Hawaii (12:00AM ET, Friday)
• Louisiana-Monroe vs. Appalachian State (12:00PM ET, Friday)
• East Carolina vs. North Texas (1:00PM ET, Friday)
• Kennesaw State vs. Louisiana Tech (2:00PM ET, Friday)
• Furman vs. UNC Greensboro (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• Saint Louis vs. St. Bonaventure (5:30PM ET, Friday)
• Indiana vs. Rutgers (6:00PM ET, Friday)
• Massachusetts vs. Buffalo (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 22, 2026, featuring plays such as Tulane +3.5 and under 168.5 points in the Akron vs. Ohio matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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