Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Minnesota vs. Michigan play [2/24/2026]

Minnesota vs. Michigan over 145.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Minnesota vs. Michigan (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on over 145.5 points in Minnesota vs. Michigan at -105 odds. A 59.5% probability produces an edge of 8.2%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Baylor +8.5 (-110)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 59.8%
• Matchup: Arizona vs. Baylor (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Baylor +8.5 carries a 7.4% edge and a probability of 59.8% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Cincinnati ML (+245)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 35.7%
• Matchup: Cincinnati vs. Texas Tech (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Cincinnati ML at +245 odds shows a 6.7% edge, supported by a 35.7% probability in simulations.

Illinois-Chicago -2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Matchup: Bradley vs. Illinois-Chicago (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 6.3% edge and 58.7% probability make Illinois-Chicago -2.5 vs. Bradley at a value play in the Bradley vs. Illinois-Chicago matchup, per our model.

Illinois-Chicago ML (-154)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 66.5%
• Matchup: Bradley vs. Illinois-Chicago (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Illinois-Chicago ML at -154 odds presents a 5.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 66.5%.

Xavier vs. Providence under 170.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Xavier vs. Providence (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on under 170.5 points in Xavier vs. Providence at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 5.8%.

Cincinnati +6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Cincinnati vs. Texas Tech (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Cincinnati +6.5 at -110 odds. A 58% probability produces a 5.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Baylor ML (+340)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 28.1%
• Matchup: Arizona vs. Baylor (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.4% edge on a 28.1% probability makes Baylor to win at +340 odds a solid value play in today's Arizona vs. Baylor matchup.

West Virginia +1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on West Virginia +1.5 at -102 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making West Virginia the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

George Washington -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Cincinnati vs. Texas Tech (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, George Washington -6.5 at -110 odds shows a 57.3% probability and a 4.9% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 2/24/2026

As of 7:13AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Minnesota vs. Michigan	Over 145.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	8.2%	59.5%
Arizona vs. Baylor	Baylor +8.5	-110 @ BetMGM	7.4%	59.8%
Cincinnati vs. Texas Tech	Cincinnati ML	+245 @ FanDuel	6.7%	35.7%
Bradley vs. Illinois-Chicago	Illinois-Chicago -2.5	-110 @ FanDuel	6.3%	58.7%
Bradley vs. Illinois-Chicago	Illinois-Chicago ML	-154 @ FanDuel	5.9%	66.5%
Xavier vs. Providence	Under 170.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.8%	57%
Cincinnati vs. Texas Tech	Cincinnati +6.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Arizona vs. Baylor	Baylor ML	+340 @ BetMGM	5.4%	28.1%
West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State	West Virginia +1.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.3%	55.8%
George Washington vs. La Salle	George Washington -6.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.9%	57.3%

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

• Miami (OH) vs. Eastern Michigan (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Washington vs. Rutgers (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• George Washington vs. La Salle (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• North Carolina State vs. Virginia (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Kentucky vs. South Carolina (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Saint Louis vs. Dayton (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wake Forest vs. Boston College (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Northwestern vs. Indiana (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Duke vs. Notre Dame (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 24, 2026, featuring plays such as over 145.5 points in the Minnesota vs. Michigan matchup and Baylor +8.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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