Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. play [3/3/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for March 3, 2026 are here, with UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. and Utah State vs. UNLV among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s men's college basketball play.

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List of NCAAM picks today [3/3, updated 10:06AM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

N.J.I.T. +6.5 (-115)

• Edge: 10.5%
• Probability: 63.9%
• Matchup: UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on N.J.I.T. +6.5 at -115 odds. A 63.9% probability produces an edge of 10.5%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

UNLV +7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 8.8%
• Probability: 60%
• Matchup: Utah State vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

UNLV +7.5 carries an 8.8% edge and a probability of 60% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Holy Cross +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Holy Cross vs. Lafayette (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Holy Cross +3.5 vs. Lafayette at -105 odds shows a 7.2% edge, supported by a 58.4% probability in simulations.

N.J.I.T. ML (+230)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 37.4%
• Matchup: UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 7.1% edge and 37.4% probability make N.J.I.T. at the moneyline at a value play in the UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. matchup, per our model.

Towson ML (-110)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Matchup: Towson vs. Stony Brook (6:31PM ET, Tuesday)

Towson ML at -110 odds presents a 5.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.2%.

Vermont ML (-300)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 80.6%
• Matchup: Albany vs. Vermont (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Vermont to win at -300 odds, supported by an edge of 5.6%.

Oregon vs. Illinois over 146.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Oregon vs. Illinois (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Oregon vs. Illinois over 146.5 points at -105 odds. A 56.6% probability produces a 5.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

UNLV ML (+285)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 31.3%
• Matchup: Utah State vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.4% edge on a 31.3% probability makes UNLV to win at +285 odds a solid value play in today's Utah State vs. UNLV matchup.

North Carolina-Wilmington vs. Elon over 146.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: North Carolina-Wilmington vs. Elon (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on over 146.5 points at -106 odds. A 56.6% probability produces a 5.2% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Clemson +3.5 (-104)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Oregon vs. Illinois (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Clemson +3.5 at -104 odds shows a 55.8% probability and a 4.8% edge.

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

As of 10:06AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
UMBC vs. N.J.I.T.	N.J.I.T. +6.5	-115 @ DraftKings	10.5%	63.9%
Utah State vs. UNLV	UNLV +7.5	-105 @ BetMGM	8.8%	60%
Holy Cross vs. Lafayette	Holy Cross +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	7.2%	58.4%
UMBC vs. N.J.I.T.	N.J.I.T. ML	+230 @ FanDuel	7.1%	37.4%
Towson vs. Stony Brook	Towson ML	-110 @ FanDuel	5.8%	58.2%
Albany vs. Vermont	Vermont ML	-300 @ BetMGM	5.6%	80.6%
Oregon vs. Illinois	Over 146.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	5.4%	56.6%
Utah State vs. UNLV	UNLV ML	+285 @ DraftKings	5.4%	31.3%
North Carolina-Wilmington vs. Elon	Over 146.5 Points	-106 @ FanDuel	5.2%	56.6%
Clemson vs. North Carolina	Clemson +3.5	-104 @ FanDuel	4.8%	55.8%

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

• Tennessee vs. South Carolina (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Bryant University vs. New Hampshire (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Maine (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Georgia State vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Alabama vs. Georgia (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Eastern Michigan vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Towson vs. Stony Brook (6:31PM ET, Tuesday)
• Kentucky vs. Texas A&M (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• TCU vs. Texas Tech (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for March 3, 2026, featuring plays such as N.J.I.T. +6.5 and UNLV +7.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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