Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include North Carolina State vs. SMU play [2/3/2026]

North Carolina State -2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: North Carolina State vs. SMU (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on North Carolina State -2.5 at -102 odds. A 55.6% probability produces an edge of 5.1%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Fordham +8.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Fordham (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Fordham +8.5 carries a 4.9% edge and a probability of 57.3% at -110 odds, according to our model.

UNLV ML (+112)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 51.5%
• Matchup: UNLV vs. Fresno State (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

UNLV ML at +112 odds shows a 4.3% edge, supported by a 51.5% probability in simulations.

UNLV +1.5 (-106)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: UNLV vs. Fresno State (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.3% edge and 55.8% probability make UNLV +1.5 vs. Fresno State at a value play in the UNLV vs. Fresno State matchup, per our model.

South Carolina vs. Texas over 150.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: South Carolina vs. Texas (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

South Carolina vs. Texas over 150.5 points at -105 odds presents a 4.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.5%.

Western Michigan +8.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Western Michigan vs. Ohio (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Western Michigan +8.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 4.3%.

Valparaiso +8.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Valparaiso vs. Bradley (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Valparaiso +8.5 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.

Canisius +3.5 (-118)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Canisius vs. Niagara (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.3% edge on a 58.4% probability makes Canisius +3.5 at -118 odds a solid value play in today's Canisius vs. Niagara matchup.

Ball State vs. Bowling Green over 137.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Matchup: Ball State vs. Bowling Green (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on over 137.5 points at -108 odds. A 56.1% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Air Force vs. Grand Canyon over 135.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Valparaiso vs. Bradley (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Air Force vs. Grand Canyon over 135.5 points at -108 odds shows a 56% probability and a 4.1% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 2/3/2026

As of 5:02AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
North Carolina State vs. SMU	North Carolina State -2.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.1%	55.6%
Virginia Commonwealth vs. Fordham	Fordham +8.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.9%	57.3%
UNLV vs. Fresno State	UNLV ML	+112 @ FanDuel	4.3%	51.5%
UNLV vs. Fresno State	UNLV +1.5	-106 @ FanDuel	4.3%	55.8%
South Carolina vs. Texas	Over 150.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	4.3%	55.5%
Western Michigan vs. Ohio	Western Michigan +8.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.3%	54.8%
Valparaiso vs. Bradley	Valparaiso +8.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.3%	54.8%
Canisius vs. Niagara	Canisius +3.5	-118 @ BetMGM	4.3%	58.4%
Ball State vs. Bowling Green	Over 137.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.2%	56.1%
Air Force vs. Grand Canyon	Over 135.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.1%	56%

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

• Miami (OH) vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Akron vs. Eastern Michigan (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Canisius vs. Niagara (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Ole Miss vs. Tennessee (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Boston College vs. Duke (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Xavier vs. Connecticut (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• South Carolina vs. Texas (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Central Michigan vs. Massachusetts (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• St. Bonaventure vs. Dayton (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 3, 2026, featuring plays such as North Carolina State -2.5 and Fordham +8.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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