Men's college basketball picks today: Wednesday's best bets include Arkansas vs. Ole Miss play [1/7/2026]

Ole Miss +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Arkansas vs. Ole Miss (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Ole Miss +3.5 at -102 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 7.9%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

SIU-Edwardsville ML (-166)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 69%
• Matchup: Arkansas-Little Rock vs. SIU-Edwardsville (8:30PM ET, Thursday)

SIU-Edwardsville ML carries a 6.5% edge and a probability of 69% at -166 odds, according to our model.

Delaware vs. Sam Houston State over 145.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Delaware vs. Sam Houston State (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Delaware vs. Sam Houston State over 145.5 points at -105 odds shows a 6.5% edge, supported by a 57.7% probability in simulations.

Ole Miss ML (+162)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 44.1%
• Matchup: Arkansas vs. Ole Miss (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 6.0% edge and 44.1% probability make Ole Miss at the moneyline at a value play in the Arkansas vs. Ole Miss matchup, per our model.

Alabama vs. Vanderbilt under 178.5 points (+100)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Alabama vs. Vanderbilt (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Alabama vs. Vanderbilt under 178.5 points at +100 odds presents a 5.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.8%.

Massachusetts-Lowell +2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Bryant University (6:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Massachusetts-Lowell +2.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 5.3%.

Sam Houston State -12.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Delaware vs. Sam Houston State (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Sam Houston State -12.5 at -102 odds. A 55.5% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Rutgers vs. Illinois over 145.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Matchup: Rutgers vs. Illinois (8:30PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.9% edge on a 56.8% probability makes over 145.5 points at -108 odds a solid value play in today's Rutgers vs. Illinois matchup.

Loyola Chicago ML (-115)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Davidson vs. Loyola Chicago (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on Loyola Chicago to win at -115 odds. A 58% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making Loyola Chicago the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

Idaho State +3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Delaware vs. Sam Houston State (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Idaho State +3.5 at -108 odds shows a 55.8% probability and a 3.9% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 1/7/2026

As of 8:34PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Arkansas vs. Ole Miss	Ole Miss +3.5	-102 @ DraftKings	7.9%	58.4%
Arkansas-Little Rock vs. SIU-Edwardsville	SIU-Edwardsville ML	-166 @ DraftKings	6.5%	69%
Delaware vs. Sam Houston State	Over 145.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	6.5%	57.7%
Arkansas vs. Ole Miss	Ole Miss ML	+162 @ FanDuel	6.0%	44.1%
Alabama vs. Vanderbilt	Under 178.5 Points	+100 @ FanDuel	5.8%	55.8%
Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Bryant University	Massachusetts-Lowell +2.5	-110 @ FanDuel	5.3%	57.7%
Delaware vs. Sam Houston State	Sam Houston State -12.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.0%	55.5%
Rutgers vs. Illinois	Over 145.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.9%	56.8%
Davidson vs. Loyola Chicago	Loyola Chicago ML	-115 @ BetMGM	4.5%	58%
Idaho State vs. Northern Colorado	Idaho State +3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.9%	55.8%

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

• Arkansas vs. Ole Miss (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Davidson vs. Loyola Chicago (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Drake vs. Bradley (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Utah vs. Colorado (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• SMU vs. Clemson (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Alabama vs. Vanderbilt (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Arizona State vs. BYU (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• California vs. Virginia (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Kansas State vs. Arizona (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Grand Canyon vs. Boise State (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 7, 2026, featuring plays such as Ole Miss +3.5 and SIU-Edwardsville ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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