Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include George Mason vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) play [2/24/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for February 24, 2026 are here, with George Mason vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) and Lehigh vs. American University among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s men's college basketball play.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [2/24, updated 10:36PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

George Mason vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) under 138.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 10.5%
• Probability: 61.7%
• Matchup: George Mason vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on under 138.5 points in George Mason vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) at -105 odds. A 61.7% probability produces an edge of 10.5%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

American University ML (-275)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 79.3%
• Matchup: Lehigh vs. American University (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

American University ML carries a 6.0% edge and a probability of 79.3% at -275 odds, according to our model.

Texas +6.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Florida vs. Texas (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Texas +6.5 vs. Florida at -108 odds shows a 5.8% edge, supported by a 57.7% probability in simulations.

Nebraska-Omaha ML (-115)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 59.2%
• Matchup: Nebraska-Omaha vs. South Dakota (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.7% edge and 59.2% probability make Nebraska-Omaha at the moneyline at a value play in the Nebraska-Omaha vs. South Dakota matchup, per our model.

American University -6.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Lehigh vs. American University (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

American University -6.5 at -108 odds presents a 5.4% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.3%.

Bucknell +2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Bucknell vs. Army (11:00AM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Bucknell +2.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 5.1%.

Seattle ML (-225)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 74.1%
• Matchup: Seattle vs. Pepperdine (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Seattle ML at -225 odds. A 74.1% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Nebraska-Omaha -1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Nebraska-Omaha vs. South Dakota (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 4.8% edge on a 54.8% probability makes Nebraska-Omaha -1.5 at +100 odds a solid value play in today's Nebraska-Omaha vs. South Dakota matchup.

Xavier vs. Providence under 169.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Xavier vs. Providence (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on under 169.5 points at -110 odds. A 57% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Colorado -6.5 (-112)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Seattle vs. Pepperdine (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Colorado -6.5 at -112 odds shows a 57.3% probability and a 4.4% edge.

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

As of 10:36PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
George Mason vs. Saint Joseph's (PA)	Under 138.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	10.5%	61.7%
Lehigh vs. American University	American University ML	-275 @ BetMGM	6.0%	79.3%
Florida vs. Texas	Texas +6.5	-108 @ DraftKings	5.8%	57.7%
Nebraska-Omaha vs. South Dakota	Nebraska-Omaha ML	-115 @ BetMGM	5.7%	59.2%
Lehigh vs. American University	American University -6.5	-108 @ DraftKings	5.4%	57.3%
Bucknell vs. Army	Bucknell +2.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.1%	55.6%
Seattle vs. Pepperdine	Seattle ML	-225 @ BetMGM	4.9%	74.1%
Nebraska-Omaha vs. South Dakota	Nebraska-Omaha -1.5	+100 @ DraftKings	4.8%	54.8%
Xavier vs. Providence	Under 169.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	4.6%	57%
Kansas State vs. Colorado	Colorado -6.5	-112 @ DraftKings	4.4%	57.3%

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

• UCF vs. BYU (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• New Mexico vs. Nevada (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• USC vs. UCLA (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Bucknell vs. Army (11:00AM ET, Wednesday)
• Wake Forest vs. Boston College (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Morgan State vs. South Carolina State (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Citadel vs. Furman (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• St. John's vs. Connecticut (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Georgia vs. Vanderbilt (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Florida vs. Texas (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 24, 2026, featuring plays such as under 138.5 points in the George Mason vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) matchup and American University ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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