Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include New Mexico vs. UNLV play [1/27/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 27, 2026 are here, with New Mexico vs. UNLV and Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP 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 [1/27, updated 10:34PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

UNLV +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 61.1%
• Matchup: New Mexico vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on UNLV +3.5 at -102 odds. A 61.1% probability produces an edge of 10.6%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP over 129.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP over 129.5 points carries a 6.4% edge and a probability of 57.6% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Louisiana Tech +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Louisiana Tech +2.5 vs. UTEP at -105 odds shows a 4.4% edge, supported by a 55.6% probability in simulations.

UNLV ML (+168)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 41.6%
• Matchup: New Mexico vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.3% edge and 41.6% probability make UNLV at the moneyline at a value play in the New Mexico vs. UNLV matchup, per our model.

St. John's -12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Butler vs. St. John's (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

St. John's -12.5 at -105 odds presents a 4.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.5%.

Rice vs. East Carolina over 141.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Rice vs. East Carolina (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on over 141.5 points in Rice vs. East Carolina at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 4.3%.

Tennessee +1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Tennessee vs. Georgia (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Tennessee +1.5 at -102 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

USC vs. Iowa over 141.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Matchup: USC vs. Iowa (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 4.0% edge on a 55.3% probability makes over 141.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's USC vs. Iowa matchup.

Fordham ML (-200)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 70.7%
• Matchup: La Salle vs. Fordham (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on Fordham to win at -200 odds. A 70.7% probability produces a 4.0% edge, making Fordham the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

North Texas vs. Tulsa over 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Tennessee vs. Georgia (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, North Texas vs. Tulsa over 142.5 points at -105 odds shows a 55.1% probability and a 3.9% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 1/27/2026

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
New Mexico vs. UNLV	UNLV +3.5	-102 @ BetMGM	10.6%	61.1%
Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP	Over 129.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	6.4%	57.6%
Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP	Louisiana Tech +2.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.4%	55.6%
New Mexico vs. UNLV	UNLV ML	+168 @ FanDuel	4.3%	41.6%
Butler vs. St. John's	St. John's -12.5	-105 @ FanDuel	4.3%	55.5%
Rice vs. East Carolina	Over 141.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.3%	56.2%
Tennessee vs. Georgia	Tennessee +1.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.3%	54.8%
USC vs. Iowa	Over 141.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.0%	55.3%
La Salle vs. Fordham	Fordham ML	-200 @ BetMGM	4.0%	70.7%
North Texas vs. Tulsa	Over 142.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	3.9%	55.1%

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

• Grand Canyon vs. Nevada (10:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• New Mexico vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Mississippi Valley State vs. Southern University (2:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Lehigh vs. Army (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Baylor vs. Cincinnati (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Butler vs. St. John's (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennessee vs. Georgia (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Davidson vs. George Mason (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• California vs. Florida State (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• USC vs. Iowa (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 27, 2026, featuring plays such as UNLV +3.5 and over 129.5 points in the Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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