Men's college basketball picks today: Thursday's best bets include Princeton vs. Brown play [2/19/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for February 19, 2026 are here, with Princeton vs. Brown and Niagara vs. Mount St. Mary's among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s men's college basketball action.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [2/19, updated 9:36PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Princeton vs. Brown over 130.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Princeton vs. Brown (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on over 130.5 points in Princeton vs. Brown at -105 odds. A 55.6% probability produces an edge of 4.4%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Mount St. Mary's ML (-300)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 79.2%
• Matchup: Niagara vs. Mount St. Mary's (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Mount St. Mary's ML carries a 4.2% edge and a probability of 79.2% at -300 odds, according to our model.

UC Riverside -6.5 (-114)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Riverside (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

UC Riverside -6.5 vs. Cal State Bakersfield at -114 odds shows a 4.0% edge, supported by a 57.3% probability in simulations.

Siena +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Siena vs. Merrimack (8:00PM ET, Friday)

A 3.4% edge and 55.8% probability make Siena +3.5 vs. Merrimack at a value play in the Siena vs. Merrimack matchup, per our model.

Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State under 160.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Matchup: Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State under 160.5 points at -108 odds presents a 3.4% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.3%.

Ball State +13.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Akron vs. Ball State (6:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Ball State +13.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 3.1%.

Marist vs. Manhattan over 140.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Marist vs. Manhattan (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Marist vs. Manhattan over 140.5 points at -110 odds. A 55.2% probability produces a 2.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Oakland -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Green Bay vs. Oakland (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 2.7% edge on a 55% probability makes Oakland -6.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Green Bay vs. Oakland matchup.

Indiana vs. Purdue over 148.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Matchup: Indiana vs. Purdue (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on over 148.5 points at -105 odds. A 53.8% probability produces a 2.6% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Fairfield ML (-200)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 69.1%
• Matchup: Marist vs. Manhattan (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Fairfield to defeat Sacred Heart at -200 odds shows a 69.1% probability and a 2.5% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Thursday, 2/19/2026

As of 9:36PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Princeton vs. Brown	Over 130.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	4.4%	55.6%
Niagara vs. Mount St. Mary's	Mount St. Mary's ML	-300 @ BetMGM	4.2%	79.2%
Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Riverside	UC Riverside -6.5	-114 @ FanDuel	4.0%	57.3%
Siena vs. Merrimack	Siena +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.4%	55.8%
Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State	Under 160.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	3.4%	55.3%
Akron vs. Ball State	Ball State +13.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.1%	55.5%
Marist vs. Manhattan	Over 140.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.9%	55.2%
Green Bay vs. Oakland	Oakland -6.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.7%	55%
Indiana vs. Purdue	Over 148.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	2.6%	53.8%
Sacred Heart vs. Fairfield	Fairfield ML	-200 @ BetMGM	2.5%	69.1%

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

• Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• UC Irvine vs. Long Beach State (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Riverside (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• UC Davis vs. Cal State Fullerton (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Cal Poly vs. Hawaii (12:00AM ET, Friday)
• Akron vs. Ball State (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• Virginia Commonwealth vs. Saint Louis (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Green Bay vs. Oakland (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Princeton vs. Brown (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 19, 2026, featuring plays such as over 130.5 points in the Princeton vs. Brown matchup and Mount St. Mary's ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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