Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include BYU vs. Baylor play [2/10/2026]

Baylor +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 60.5%
• Matchup: BYU vs. Baylor (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Baylor +3.5 at -115 odds. A 60.5% probability produces an edge of 7.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Illinois -10.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Matchup: Wisconsin vs. Illinois (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Illinois -10.5 carries a 6.2% edge and a probability of 58.1% at -108 odds, according to our model.

Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) over 135.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Matchup: Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) over 135.5 points at -110 odds shows a 5.7% edge, supported by a 58.1% probability in simulations.

UNLV -12.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: San Jose State vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.0% edge and 55.5% probability make UNLV -12.5 vs. San Jose State at a value play in the San Jose State vs. UNLV matchup, per our model.

Baylor ML (+142)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 46.8%
• Matchup: BYU vs. Baylor (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Baylor ML at +142 odds presents a 4.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 46.8%.

LSU +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Arkansas vs. LSU (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on LSU +4.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 4.3%.

George Mason -2.5 (-118)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: George Mason vs. Richmond (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on George Mason -2.5 at -118 odds. A 58.4% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Vanderbilt +3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Auburn (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.9% edge on a 55.8% probability makes Vanderbilt +3.5 at -108 odds a solid value play in today's Vanderbilt vs. Auburn matchup.

Houston vs. Utah over 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: Houston vs. Utah (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on over 142.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.2% probability produces a 3.0% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Iowa State vs. TCU over 147.5 points (-104)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 53.9%
• Matchup: George Mason vs. Richmond (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Iowa State vs. TCU over 147.5 points at -104 odds shows a 53.9% probability and a 2.9% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 2/10/2026

As of 5:45PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
BYU vs. Baylor	Baylor +3.5	-115 @ DraftKings	7.0%	60.5%
Wisconsin vs. Illinois	Illinois -10.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.2%	58.1%
Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's (PA)	Over 135.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58.1%
San Jose State vs. UNLV	UNLV -12.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.0%	55.5%
BYU vs. Baylor	Baylor ML	+142 @ DraftKings	4.5%	46.8%
Arkansas vs. LSU	LSU +4.5	-105 @ FanDuel	4.3%	55.5%
George Mason vs. Richmond	George Mason -2.5	-118 @ BetMGM	4.3%	58.4%
Vanderbilt vs. Auburn	Vanderbilt +3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.9%	55.8%
Houston vs. Utah	Over 142.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.0%	54.2%
Iowa State vs. TCU	Over 147.5 Points	-104 @ FanDuel	2.9%	53.9%

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

• Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Vanderbilt vs. Auburn (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Purdue vs. Nebraska (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Virginia vs. Florida State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• North Carolina vs. Miami (FL) (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Notre Dame vs. SMU (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• BYU vs. Baylor (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• George Mason vs. Richmond (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Rhode Island vs. George Washington (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Marquette vs. Villanova (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 10, 2026, featuring plays such as Baylor +3.5 and Illinois -10.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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