Men's college basketball picks today: Wednesday's best bets include Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama play [1/28/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 28, 2026 are here, with Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama and UC Santa Barbara vs. UC San Diego among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s men's college basketball slate.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [1/28, updated 10:33PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Coastal Carolina +5.5 (-112)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 61%
• Matchup: Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Coastal Carolina +5.5 at -112 odds. A 61% probability produces an edge of 8.2%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

UC San Diego -4.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: UC Santa Barbara vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

UC San Diego -4.5 carries a 6.0% edge and a probability of 57.9% at -108 odds, according to our model.

Oral Roberts +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Oral Roberts vs. South Dakota (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Oral Roberts +5.5 vs. South Dakota at -110 odds shows a 5.7% edge, supported by a 58% probability in simulations.

UC Riverside ML (+102)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: Long Beach State vs. UC Riverside (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 5.4% edge and 54.9% probability make UC Riverside at the moneyline at a value play in the Long Beach State vs. UC Riverside matchup, per our model.

Jacksonville +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Lipscomb vs. Jacksonville (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Jacksonville +3.5 at -102 odds presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.8%.

Illinois -12.5 (-112)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Washington vs. Illinois (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Illinois -12.5 at -112 odds, supported by an edge of 4.2%.

UC San Diego ML (-200)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 70.9%
• Matchup: UC Santa Barbara vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on UC San Diego ML at -200 odds. A 70.9% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Oral Roberts ML (+210)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 36.2%
• Matchup: Oral Roberts vs. South Dakota (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.0% edge on a 36.2% probability makes Oral Roberts to win at +210 odds a solid value play in today's Oral Roberts vs. South Dakota matchup.

Furman -6.5 (-115)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Samford vs. Furman (5:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on Furman -6.5 at -115 odds. A 57.3% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making Furman the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Liberty vs. Middle Tennessee over 136.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Matchup: UC Santa Barbara vs. UC San Diego (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Liberty vs. Middle Tennessee over 136.5 points at -110 odds shows a 56.1% probability and a 3.7% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 1/28/2026

As of 10:33PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama	Coastal Carolina +5.5	-112 @ DraftKings	8.2%	61%
UC Santa Barbara vs. UC San Diego	UC San Diego -4.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.0%	57.9%
Oral Roberts vs. South Dakota	Oral Roberts +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Long Beach State vs. UC Riverside	UC Riverside ML	+102 @ FanDuel	5.4%	54.9%
Lipscomb vs. Jacksonville	Jacksonville +3.5	-102 @ DraftKings	5.3%	55.8%
Washington vs. Illinois	Illinois -12.5	-112 @ DraftKings	4.2%	57%
UC Santa Barbara vs. UC San Diego	UC San Diego ML	-200 @ BetMGM	4.2%	70.9%
Oral Roberts vs. South Dakota	Oral Roberts ML	+210 @ FanDuel	4.0%	36.2%
Samford vs. Furman	Furman -6.5	-115 @ DraftKings	3.8%	57.3%
Liberty vs. Middle Tennessee	Over 136.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.7%	56.1%

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

• UCLA vs. Oregon (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• San Francisco vs. Santa Clara (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Samford vs. Furman (5:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Wofford vs. Chattanooga (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Massachusetts-Lowell vs. New Hampshire (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Bryant University vs. Binghamton (6:07PM ET, Thursday)
• N.J.I.T. vs. Albany (6:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville (6:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Liberty vs. Middle Tennessee (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Charleston vs. Hofstra (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 28, 2026, featuring plays such as Coastal Carolina +5.5 and UC San Diego -4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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