Men's college basketball picks today: Wednesday's best bets include Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly play [2/25/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for February 25, 2026 are here, with Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s men's college basketball play.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [2/25, updated 10:38PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Long Beach State +4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Long Beach State +4.5 at -102 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 8.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Long Beach State ML (+202)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 39.4%
• Matchup: Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Long Beach State ML carries a 6.3% edge and a probability of 39.4% at +202 odds, according to our model.

Florida Gulf Coast ML (-235)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 75.6%
• Matchup: Florida Gulf Coast vs. North Florida (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Florida Gulf Coast ML at -235 odds shows a 5.5% edge, supported by a 75.6% probability in simulations.

UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee over 140.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Matchup: UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

A 5.1% edge and 56.3% probability make UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee over 140.5 points at a value play in the UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee matchup, per our model.

Oregon +5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Wisconsin vs. Oregon (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Oregon +5.5 at -102 odds presents a 4.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.2%.

Hampton +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Charleston vs. Hampton (11:00AM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Hampton +4.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 4.3%.

Oral Roberts +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Denver vs. Oral Roberts (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Oral Roberts +4.5 at -105 odds. A 55.5% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Portland State vs. Montana State over 140.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Matchup: Portland State vs. Montana State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 3.9% edge on a 56.3% probability makes over 140.5 points at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Portland State vs. Montana State matchup.

UC Davis +1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Hawaii vs. UC Davis (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on UC Davis +1.5 at -110 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 3.4% edge, making UC Davis the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Morehead State +2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Denver vs. Oral Roberts (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Morehead State +2.5 at -110 odds shows a 55.6% probability and a 3.2% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 2/25/2026

As of 10:38PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly	Long Beach State +4.5	-102 @ FanDuel	8.0%	58.4%
Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly	Long Beach State ML	+202 @ FanDuel	6.3%	39.4%
Florida Gulf Coast vs. North Florida	Florida Gulf Coast ML	-235 @ BetMGM	5.5%	75.6%
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee	Over 140.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	5.1%	56.3%
Wisconsin vs. Oregon	Oregon +5.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.7%	55.2%
Charleston vs. Hampton	Hampton +4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%
Denver vs. Oral Roberts	Oral Roberts +4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%
Portland State vs. Montana State	Over 140.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.9%	56.3%
Hawaii vs. UC Davis	UC Davis +1.5	-110 @ FanDuel	3.4%	55.8%
Morehead State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock	Morehead State +2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.2%	55.6%

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

• Utah State vs. San Diego State (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary's (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Wisconsin vs. Oregon (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Washington State vs. Loyola Marymount (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Charleston vs. Hampton (11:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Rhode Island vs. St. Bonaventure (5:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Bryant University vs. UMBC (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• New Hampshire vs. Binghamton (6:07PM ET, Thursday)
• Bethune-Cookman vs. Grambling State (6:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Maine vs. Albany (6:30PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 25, 2026, featuring plays such as Long Beach State +4.5 and Long Beach State ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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