Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Virginia Tech vs. SMU play [1/13/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 13, 2026 are here, with Virginia Tech vs. SMU and Virginia Commonwealth vs. Rhode Island among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s men's college basketball schedule.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [1/13, updated 10:35PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Virginia Tech +7.5 (-110)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 59.8%
• Matchup: Virginia Tech vs. SMU (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Virginia Tech +7.5 at -110 odds. A 59.8% probability produces an edge of 7.4%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Rhode Island +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Rhode Island (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rhode Island +4.5 carries a 6.1% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Texas +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Texas (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Texas +5.5 vs. Vanderbilt at -110 odds shows a 5.7% edge, supported by a 58% probability in simulations.

Virginia Tech ML (+285)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 31.4%
• Matchup: Virginia Tech vs. SMU (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.4% edge and 31.4% probability make Virginia Tech at the moneyline at a value play in the Virginia Tech vs. SMU matchup, per our model.

UNLV +2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Boise State vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

UNLV +2.5 at -110 odds presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.7%.

Furman ML (+100)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Furman vs. Samford (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Furman to win at +100 odds, supported by an edge of 5.1%.

Texas ML (+210)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 37.2%
• Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Texas (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Texas ML at +210 odds. A 37.2% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Texas State ML (-450)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 86.8%
• Matchup: Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Texas State (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.0% edge on a 86.8% probability makes Texas State to win at -450 odds a solid value play in today's Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Texas State matchup.

Kansas State ML (-135)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 62.4%
• Matchup: UCF vs. Kansas State (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on Kansas State to win at -135 odds. A 62.4% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making Kansas State the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

LSU +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Texas (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, LSU +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 10:35PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Virginia Tech vs. SMU	Virginia Tech +7.5	-110 @ FanDuel	7.4%	59.8%
Virginia Commonwealth vs. Rhode Island	Rhode Island +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.1%	58.4%
Vanderbilt vs. Texas	Texas +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Virginia Tech vs. SMU	Virginia Tech ML	+285 @ FanDuel	5.4%	31.4%
Boise State vs. UNLV	UNLV +2.5	-110 @ DraftKings	5.3%	57.7%
Furman vs. Samford	Furman ML	+100 @ BetMGM	5.1%	55.1%
Vanderbilt vs. Texas	Texas ML	+210 @ FanDuel	5.0%	37.2%
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Texas State	Texas State ML	-450 @ BetMGM	5.0%	86.8%
UCF vs. Kansas State	Kansas State ML	-135 @ BetMGM	4.9%	62.4%
Kentucky vs. LSU	LSU +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%

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

• Saint Mary's vs. San Francisco (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Boise State vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Virginia Commonwealth vs. Rhode Island (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Chattanooga vs. Wofford (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• East Tennessee State vs. Western Carolina (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Lehigh vs. Boston University (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Butler vs. Xavier (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Iowa vs. Purdue (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• High Point vs. Winthrop (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Davidson vs. George Washington (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 13, 2026, featuring plays such as Virginia Tech +7.5 and Rhode Island +4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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