Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Miami (FL) vs. Notre Dame play [1/13/2026]

Notre Dame +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Miami (FL) vs. Notre Dame (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Notre Dame +3.5 at -105 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 7.2%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

UNLV +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Boise State vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

UNLV +3.5 carries a 7.2% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Creighton -9.5 (+100)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Matchup: Georgetown vs. Creighton (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Creighton -9.5 vs. Georgetown at +100 odds shows a 6.8% edge, supported by a 56.8% probability in simulations.

Mississippi State ML (+230)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 36.9%
• Matchup: Alabama vs. Mississippi State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 6.6% edge and 36.9% probability make Mississippi State at the moneyline at a value play in the Alabama vs. Mississippi State matchup, per our model.

Mississippi State +5.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Alabama vs. Mississippi State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Mississippi State +5.5 at -108 odds presents a 6.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58%.

Michigan State ML (-285)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 79.8%
• Matchup: Indiana vs. Michigan State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Michigan State to win at -285 odds, supported by an edge of 5.8%.

UNLV ML (+162)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 43.9%
• Matchup: Boise State vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on UNLV ML at +162 odds. A 43.9% probability produces a 5.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Kansas +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Iowa State vs. Kansas (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.3% edge on a 55.8% probability makes Kansas +3.5 at -102 odds a solid value play in today's Iowa State vs. Kansas matchup.

Michigan State -6.5 (-120)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Indiana vs. Michigan State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Michigan State -6.5 at -120 odds. A 59.5% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making Michigan State the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Louisville -3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Boise State vs. UNLV (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Louisville -3.5 at -105 odds shows a 55.8% probability and a 4.6% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 1/13/2026

As of 6:32AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Miami (FL) vs. Notre Dame	Notre Dame +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	7.2%	58.4%
Boise State vs. UNLV	UNLV +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	7.2%	58.4%
Georgetown vs. Creighton	Creighton -9.5	+100 @ DraftKings	6.8%	56.8%
Alabama vs. Mississippi State	Mississippi State ML	+230 @ FanDuel	6.6%	36.9%
Alabama vs. Mississippi State	Mississippi State +5.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.1%	58%
Indiana vs. Michigan State	Michigan State ML	-285 @ BetMGM	5.8%	79.8%
Boise State vs. UNLV	UNLV ML	+162 @ FanDuel	5.7%	43.9%
Iowa State vs. Kansas	Kansas +3.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.3%	55.8%
Indiana vs. Michigan State	Michigan State -6.5	-120 @ FanDuel	5.0%	59.5%
Virginia vs. Louisville	Louisville -3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%

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

• Kent State vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Villanova vs. Providence (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Marquette vs. St. John's (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Miami (FL) vs. Notre Dame (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Indiana vs. Michigan State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Boston College vs. Clemson (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wisconsin vs. Minnesota (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Virginia vs. Louisville (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Texas A&M vs. Tennessee (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 13, 2026, featuring plays such as Notre Dame +3.5 and UNLV +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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