Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Holy Cross vs. Navy play [1/20/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 20, 2026 are here, with Holy Cross vs. Navy 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 [1/20, updated 10:34PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Holy Cross +9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 12.3%
• Probability: 64.7%
• Matchup: Holy Cross vs. Navy (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Holy Cross +9.5 at -110 odds. A 64.7% probability produces an edge of 12.3%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Holy Cross ML (+333)

• Edge: 10.9%
• Probability: 23.2%
• Matchup: Holy Cross vs. Navy (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Holy Cross ML carries a 10.9% edge and a probability of 23.2% at +333 odds, according to our model.

Chattanooga +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 61%
• Matchup: East Tennessee State vs. Chattanooga (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Chattanooga +5.5 vs. East Tennessee State at -110 odds shows a 8.6% edge, supported by a 61% probability in simulations.

Creighton -6.5 (-118)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 62%
• Matchup: Xavier vs. Creighton (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 7.9% edge and 62% probability make Creighton -6.5 vs. Xavier at a value play in the Xavier vs. Creighton matchup, per our model.

Drake +5.5 (-115)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 61%
• Matchup: Murray State vs. Drake (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Drake +5.5 at -115 odds presents a 7.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 61%.

Rhode Island +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Rhode Island vs. Richmond (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Rhode Island +2.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 6.5%.

Dayton -10.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Dayton vs. La Salle (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Dayton -10.5 at -102 odds. A 56.4% probability produces a 5.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Virginia Military ML (+116)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 45.4%
• Matchup: UNC Greensboro vs. Virginia Military (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.7% edge on a 45.4% probability makes Virginia Military to win at +116 odds a solid value play in today's UNC Greensboro vs. Virginia Military matchup.

South Dakota +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: South Dakota vs. Nebraska-Omaha (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on South Dakota +5.5 at -110 odds. A 58% probability produces a 5.7% edge, making South Dakota the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Indiana State +9.5 (-118)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Dayton vs. La Salle (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Indiana State +9.5 at -118 odds shows a 59.5% probability and a 5.4% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 1/20/2026

As of 10:34PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Holy Cross vs. Navy	Holy Cross +9.5	-110 @ BetMGM	12.3%	64.7%
Holy Cross vs. Navy	Holy Cross ML	+333 @ BetMGM	10.9%	23.2%
East Tennessee State vs. Chattanooga	Chattanooga +5.5	-110 @ FanDuel	8.6%	61%
Xavier vs. Creighton	Creighton -6.5	-118 @ DraftKings	7.9%	62%
Murray State vs. Drake	Drake +5.5	-115 @ BetMGM	7.5%	61%
Rhode Island vs. Richmond	Rhode Island +2.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.5%	57.7%
Dayton vs. La Salle	Dayton -10.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.9%	56.4%
UNC Greensboro vs. Virginia Military	Virginia Military ML	+116 @ FanDuel	5.7%	45.4%
South Dakota vs. Nebraska-Omaha	South Dakota +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Indiana State vs. Bradley	Indiana State +9.5	-118 @ BetMGM	5.4%	59.5%

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

• Kansas vs. Colorado (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• UNLV vs. Utah State (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Samford vs. Wofford (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• UNC Greensboro vs. Virginia Military (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• UNC Asheville vs. USC Upstate (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Lafayette vs. Boston University (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Dayton vs. La Salle (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Radford vs. Winthrop (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Cleveland State vs. Wright State (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Xavier vs. Creighton (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 20, 2026, featuring plays such as Holy Cross +9.5 and Holy Cross ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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