Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Oklahoma vs. Tennessee play [2/17/2026]

Tennessee -11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Oklahoma vs. Tennessee (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Tennessee -11.5 at -105 odds. A 57.6% probability produces an edge of 6.4%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Fordham -9.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Matchup: Loyola Chicago vs. Fordham (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Fordham -9.5 carries a 5.6% edge and a probability of 56.8% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Rutgers +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Rutgers vs. Penn State (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rutgers +3.5 vs. Penn State at -102 odds shows a 5.0% edge, supported by a 55.5% probability in simulations.

Kentucky -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Georgia vs. Kentucky (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.9% edge and 57.3% probability make Kentucky -6.5 vs. Georgia at a value play in the Georgia vs. Kentucky matchup, per our model.

Kansas State +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Baylor vs. Kansas State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Kansas State +3.5 at -105 odds presents a 4.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.8%.

Grand Canyon +7.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Grand Canyon vs. San Diego State (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Grand Canyon +7.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 4.3%.

Wichita State vs. East Carolina over 144.5 points (-112)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Wichita State vs. East Carolina (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Wichita State vs. East Carolina over 144.5 points at -112 odds. A 57% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Kentucky ML (-275)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 77%
• Matchup: Georgia vs. Kentucky (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.8% edge on a 77% probability makes Kentucky to win at -275 odds a solid value play in today's Georgia vs. Kentucky matchup.

Minnesota vs. Oregon over 135.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Minnesota vs. Oregon (10:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on over 135.5 points at -110 odds. A 56% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Northern Iowa vs. Indiana State over 135.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Wichita State vs. East Carolina (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Northern Iowa vs. Indiana State over 135.5 points at -110 odds shows a 56% probability and a 3.6% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 2/17/2026

As of 7:38PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Oklahoma vs. Tennessee	Tennessee -11.5	-105 @ DraftKings	6.4%	57.6%
Loyola Chicago vs. Fordham	Fordham -9.5	-105 @ DraftKings	5.6%	56.8%
Rutgers vs. Penn State	Rutgers +3.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.0%	55.5%
Georgia vs. Kentucky	Kentucky -6.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.9%	57.3%
Baylor vs. Kansas State	Kansas State +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
Grand Canyon vs. San Diego State	Grand Canyon +7.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.3%	54.8%
Wichita State vs. East Carolina	Over 144.5 Points	-112 @ DraftKings	4.2%	57%
Georgia vs. Kentucky	Kentucky ML	-275 @ BetMGM	3.8%	77%
Minnesota vs. Oregon	Over 135.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.6%	56%
Northern Iowa vs. Indiana State	Over 135.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	3.6%	56%

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

• Virginia Tech vs. Miami (FL) (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• George Washington vs. Virginia Commonwealth (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• UCLA vs. Michigan State (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wisconsin vs. Ohio State (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Southeast Missouri State vs. Tennessee-Martin (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Fresno State vs. Wyoming (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Georgia vs. Kentucky (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Air Force vs. New Mexico (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• LSU vs. Texas (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Baylor vs. Kansas State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 17, 2026, featuring plays such as Tennessee -11.5 and Fordham -9.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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