Men's college basketball picks today: Thursday's best bets include Columbia vs. Pennsylvania play [2/12/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for February 12, 2026 are here, with Columbia vs. Pennsylvania and UC Davis vs. UC San Diego among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s men's college basketball schedule.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [2/12, updated 9:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Columbia +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 60.5%
• Matchup: Columbia vs. Pennsylvania (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Columbia +3.5 at -115 odds. A 60.5% probability produces an edge of 7.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

UC San Diego -6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: UC Davis vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

UC San Diego -6.5 carries a 6.8% edge and a probability of 57.3% at -102 odds, according to our model.

UC San Diego ML (-250)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 76.6%
• Matchup: UC Davis vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

UC San Diego ML at -250 odds shows a 5.2% edge, supported by a 76.6% probability in simulations.

Manhattan +1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Manhattan vs. Niagara (6:30PM ET, Friday)

A 5.1% edge and 55.6% probability make Manhattan +1.5 vs. Niagara at a value play in the Manhattan vs. Niagara matchup, per our model.

Iona -6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Iona vs. Canisius (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Iona -6.5 at -102 odds presents a 4.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.2%.

Princeton +3.5 (-118)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 58.5%
• Matchup: Cornell vs. Princeton (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Princeton +3.5 at -118 odds, supported by an edge of 4.4%.

Dartmouth ML (+390)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 24.6%
• Matchup: Yale vs. Dartmouth (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Dartmouth ML at +390 odds. A 24.6% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Iona ML (-235)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 73.7%
• Matchup: Iona vs. Canisius (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 3.5% edge on a 73.7% probability makes Iona to win at -235 odds a solid value play in today's Iona vs. Canisius matchup.

Saint Louis vs. Loyola Chicago under 154.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: Saint Louis vs. Loyola Chicago (8:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on under 154.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.7% probability produces a 3.4% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Dartmouth +9.5 (-118)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Yale vs. Dartmouth (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Dartmouth +9.5 at -118 odds shows a 57.3% probability and a 3.1% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Thursday, 2/12/2026

As of 9:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Columbia vs. Pennsylvania	Columbia +3.5	-115 @ DraftKings	7.0%	60.5%
UC Davis vs. UC San Diego	UC San Diego -6.5	-102 @ BetMGM	6.8%	57.3%
UC Davis vs. UC San Diego	UC San Diego ML	-250 @ BetMGM	5.2%	76.6%
Manhattan vs. Niagara	Manhattan +1.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.1%	55.6%
Iona vs. Canisius	Iona -6.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.7%	55.2%
Cornell vs. Princeton	Princeton +3.5	-118 @ DraftKings	4.4%	58.5%
Yale vs. Dartmouth	Dartmouth ML	+390 @ FanDuel	4.2%	24.6%
Iona vs. Canisius	Iona ML	-235 @ BetMGM	3.5%	73.7%
Saint Louis vs. Loyola Chicago	Under 154.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.4%	54.7%
Yale vs. Dartmouth	Dartmouth +9.5	-118 @ FanDuel	3.1%	57.3%

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

• UC Davis vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• UC Santa Barbara vs. UC Riverside (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Cal State Fullerton vs. Long Beach State (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• UC Irvine vs. Cal Poly (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Manhattan vs. Niagara (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• Yale vs. Dartmouth (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Brown vs. Harvard (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• St. Peter's vs. Sacred Heart (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Mount St. Mary's vs. Rider (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Quinnipiac vs. Siena (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 12, 2026, featuring plays such as Columbia +3.5 and UC San Diego -6.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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