Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Siena vs. Merrimack play [3/10/2026]

Siena +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Siena vs. Merrimack (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Siena +3.5 at -110 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 6.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Syracuse +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Syracuse vs. SMU (4:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Syracuse +5.5 carries a 5.7% edge and a probability of 58% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Portland State ML (-132)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 62.3%
• Matchup: Montana vs. Portland State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Portland State ML at -132 odds shows a 5.4% edge, supported by a 62.3% probability in simulations.

Siena vs. Merrimack over 127.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Siena vs. Merrimack (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.1% edge and 57% probability make Siena vs. Merrimack over 127.5 points at a value play in the Siena vs. Merrimack matchup, per our model.

Stephen F. Austin ML (-260)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 77.2%
• Matchup: Texas A&M-CC vs. Stephen F. Austin (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Stephen F. Austin ML at -260 odds presents a 4.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 77.2%.

Arizona State +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Baylor vs. Arizona State (12:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Arizona State +3.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 4.6%.

Wake Forest +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Wake Forest +2.5 at -105 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 4.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Portland State -2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Montana vs. Portland State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.4% edge on a 55.6% probability makes Portland State -2.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Montana vs. Portland State matchup.

McNeese State ML (-275)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 77%
• Matchup: Texas Rio Grande Valley vs. McNeese State (9:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on McNeese State to win at -275 odds. A 77% probability produces a 3.7% edge, making McNeese State the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

Stanford ML (-210)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 71.2%
• Matchup: Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Stanford to defeat Pittsburgh at -210 odds shows a 71.2% probability and a 3.5% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 3/10/2026

As of 4:37AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Siena vs. Merrimack	Siena +3.5	-110 @ FanDuel	6.0%	58.4%
Syracuse vs. SMU	Syracuse +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Montana vs. Portland State	Portland State ML	-132 @ FanDuel	5.4%	62.3%
Siena vs. Merrimack	Over 127.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	5.1%	57%
Texas A&M-CC vs. Stephen F. Austin	Stephen F. Austin ML	-260 @ FanDuel	4.9%	77.2%
Baylor vs. Arizona State	Arizona State +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech	Wake Forest +2.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.4%	55.6%
Montana vs. Portland State	Portland State -2.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.4%	55.6%
Texas Rio Grande Valley vs. McNeese State	McNeese State ML	-275 @ BetMGM	3.7%	77%
Pittsburgh vs. Stanford	Stanford ML	-210 @ BetMGM	3.5%	71.2%

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

• Baylor vs. Arizona State (12:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Pittsburgh vs. Stanford (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Alcorn State vs. Prairie View A&M (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Utah vs. Cincinnati (3:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Syracuse vs. SMU (4:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Maryland vs. Oregon (5:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UMBC (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Missouri State vs. Florida International (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Kansas State vs. BYU (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for March 10, 2026, featuring plays such as Siena +3.5 and Syracuse +5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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