Men's college basketball picks today: Wednesday's best bets include Iowa vs. Washington play [2/4/2026]

Iowa vs. Washington over 140.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 59.2%
• Matchup: Iowa vs. Washington (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on over 140.5 points in Iowa vs. Washington at -105 odds. A 59.2% probability produces an edge of 8.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

American University -8.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Bucknell vs. American University (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

American University -8.5 carries a 6.5% edge and a probability of 57% at -102 odds, according to our model.

American University ML (-350)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 83.8%
• Matchup: Bucknell vs. American University (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

American University ML at -350 odds shows a 6.0% edge, supported by a 83.8% probability in simulations.

Butler vs. Providence under 169.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Butler vs. Providence (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.4% edge and 56.6% probability make Butler vs. Providence under 169.5 points at a value play in the Butler vs. Providence matchup, per our model.

Coastal Carolina +2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Arkansas State vs. Coastal Carolina (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Coastal Carolina +2.5 at -102 odds presents a 5.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.6%.

South Alabama +4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: South Alabama vs. Appalachian State (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on South Alabama +4.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 5.0%.

Cleveland State +5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Oakland vs. Cleveland State (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Cleveland State +5.5 at -102 odds. A 55.2% probability produces a 4.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Liberty vs. Delaware over 133.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Liberty vs. Delaware (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 4.6% edge on a 55.8% probability makes over 133.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Liberty vs. Delaware matchup.

Stanford +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Clemson vs. Stanford (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on Stanford +3.5 at -105 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making Stanford the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Alabama -8.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Oakland vs. Cleveland State (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Alabama -8.5 at -102 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 4.3% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 2/4/2026

As of 6:05AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Iowa vs. Washington	Over 140.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	8.0%	59.2%
Bucknell vs. American University	American University -8.5	-102 @ BetMGM	6.5%	57%
Bucknell vs. American University	American University ML	-350 @ BetMGM	6.0%	83.8%
Butler vs. Providence	Under 169.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.4%	56.6%
Arkansas State vs. Coastal Carolina	Coastal Carolina +2.5	-102 @ DraftKings	5.1%	55.6%
South Alabama vs. Appalachian State	South Alabama +4.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.0%	55.5%
Oakland vs. Cleveland State	Cleveland State +5.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.7%	55.2%
Liberty vs. Delaware	Over 133.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
Clemson vs. Stanford	Stanford +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
Texas A&M vs. Alabama	Alabama -8.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.3%	54.8%

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

• Wofford vs. Virginia Military (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Western Carolina vs. UNC Greensboro (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Seton Hall vs. Villanova (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• South Alabama vs. Appalachian State (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• USC Upstate vs. UNC Asheville (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Michigan State vs. Minnesota (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Notre Dame vs. Louisville (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Texas A&M vs. Alabama (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Butler vs. Providence (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Tulsa vs. Florida Atlantic (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 4, 2026, featuring plays such as over 140.5 points in the Iowa vs. Washington matchup and American University -8.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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