Men's college basketball picks today: Wednesday's best bets include New Hampshire vs. Massachusetts-Lowell play [2/18/2026]

New Hampshire +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: New Hampshire vs. Massachusetts-Lowell (6:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on New Hampshire +4.5 at -110 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 6.1%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

San Francisco +14.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Gonzaga vs. San Francisco (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)

San Francisco +14.5 carries a 5.8% edge and a probability of 57% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Mississippi State +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Auburn vs. Mississippi State (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Mississippi State +5.5 vs. Auburn at -110 odds shows a 5.7% edge, supported by a 58% probability in simulations.

North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State over 147.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.5% edge and 57.9% probability make North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State over 147.5 points at a value play in the North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State matchup, per our model.

USC +9.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Illinois vs. USC (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

USC +9.5 at -108 odds presents a 5.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57%.

USC ML (+400)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 24.6%
• Matchup: Illinois vs. USC (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on USC to win at +400 odds, supported by an edge of 4.6%.

UNLV ML (-142)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 63.2%
• Matchup: Colorado State vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on UNLV ML at -142 odds. A 63.2% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Utah State -9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: Boise State vs. Utah State (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)

A 4.2% edge on a 54.7% probability makes Utah State -9.5 at -102 odds a solid value play in today's Boise State vs. Utah State matchup.

Washington State -2.5 (-106)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Pacific vs. Washington State (9:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on Washington State -2.5 at -106 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 4.1% edge, making Washington State the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Alabama State +5.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Colorado State vs. UNLV (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Alabama State +5.5 at -105 odds shows a 55.2% probability and a 4.0% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 2/18/2026

As of 7:33PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
New Hampshire vs. Massachusetts-Lowell	New Hampshire +4.5	-110 @ FanDuel	6.1%	58.4%
Gonzaga vs. San Francisco	San Francisco +14.5	-105 @ DraftKings	5.8%	57%
Auburn vs. Mississippi State	Mississippi State +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State	Over 147.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	5.5%	57.9%
Illinois vs. USC	USC +9.5	-108 @ DraftKings	5.1%	57%
Illinois vs. USC	USC ML	+400 @ FanDuel	4.6%	24.6%
Colorado State vs. UNLV	UNLV ML	-142 @ DraftKings	4.6%	63.2%
Boise State vs. Utah State	Utah State -9.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.2%	54.7%
Pacific vs. Washington State	Washington State -2.5	-106 @ FanDuel	4.1%	55.6%
Alabama State vs. Bethune-Cookman	Alabama State +5.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.0%	55.2%

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

• Charlotte vs. Tulsa (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Maryland vs. Northwestern (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• DePaul vs. Seton Hall (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Illinois-Chicago vs. Evansville (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Oral Roberts vs. Nebraska-Omaha (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Kennesaw State vs. Missouri State (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• North Carolina Central vs. South Carolina State (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Florida Atlantic vs. UTSA (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Utah vs. West Virginia (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 18, 2026, featuring plays such as New Hampshire +4.5 and San Francisco +14.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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