Men's college basketball picks today: Wednesday's best bets include William & Mary vs. Northeastern play [2/11/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for February 11, 2026 are here, with William & Mary vs. Northeastern and UMBC vs. Maine among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s men's college basketball action.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [2/11, updated 9:38PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

William & Mary vs. Northeastern under 168.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: William & Mary vs. Northeastern (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on under 168.5 points in William & Mary vs. Northeastern at -105 odds. A 57% probability produces an edge of 5.7%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

UMBC ML (-160)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 65.2%
• Matchup: UMBC vs. Maine (6:00PM ET, Thursday)

UMBC ML carries a 5.3% edge and a probability of 65.2% at -160 odds, according to our model.

Marist +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Marist vs. Merrimack (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Marist +3.5 vs. Merrimack at -115 odds shows a 4.9% edge, supported by a 58.4% probability in simulations.

Northern Iowa +5.5 (-114)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Northern Iowa vs. Belmont (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.8% edge and 58% probability make Northern Iowa +5.5 vs. Belmont at a value play in the Northern Iowa vs. Belmont matchup, per our model.

South Dakota State ML (+100)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: South Dakota State vs. Denver (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

South Dakota State ML at +100 odds presents a 4.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.7%.

UMBC -3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: UMBC vs. Maine (6:00PM ET, Thursday)

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

Marist vs. Merrimack over 129.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Marist vs. Merrimack (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Marist vs. Merrimack over 129.5 points at -108 odds. A 56.4% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Cleveland State +3.5 (-118)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 58.5%
• Matchup: Robert Morris vs. Cleveland State (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.4% edge on a 58.5% probability makes Cleveland State +3.5 at -118 odds a solid value play in today's Robert Morris vs. Cleveland State matchup.

Northern Iowa ML (+210)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 37.2%
• Matchup: Northern Iowa vs. Belmont (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on Northern Iowa to win at +210 odds. A 37.2% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making Northern Iowa the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

Abilene Christian +1.5 (-106)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Matchup: Marist vs. Merrimack (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Abilene Christian +1.5 at -106 odds shows a 55.3% probability and a 3.8% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 2/11/2026

As of 9:38PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
William & Mary vs. Northeastern	Under 168.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	5.7%	57%
UMBC vs. Maine	UMBC ML	-160 @ BetMGM	5.3%	65.2%
Marist vs. Merrimack	Marist +3.5	-115 @ BetMGM	4.9%	58.4%
Northern Iowa vs. Belmont	Northern Iowa +5.5	-114 @ FanDuel	4.8%	58%
South Dakota State vs. Denver	South Dakota State ML	+100 @ FanDuel	4.7%	54.7%
UMBC vs. Maine	UMBC -3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
Marist vs. Merrimack	Over 129.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.5%	56.4%
Robert Morris vs. Cleveland State	Cleveland State +3.5	-118 @ DraftKings	4.4%	58.5%
Northern Iowa vs. Belmont	Northern Iowa ML	+210 @ FanDuel	3.8%	37.2%
Texas-Arlington vs. Abilene Christian	Abilene Christian +1.5	-106 @ FanDuel	3.8%	55.3%

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

• New Mexico vs. Grand Canyon (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Loyola Marymount vs. Pacific (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Seattle vs. Santa Clara (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Penn State vs. Washington (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• UMBC vs. Maine (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• N.J.I.T. vs. New Hampshire (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Bryant University vs. Massachusetts-Lowell (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State (6:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Vermont vs. Binghamton (6:30PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 11, 2026, featuring plays such as under 168.5 points in the William & Mary vs. Northeastern matchup and UMBC ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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