NIT picks today: Saturday's Second Round men's best bets include Wichita State vs. Oklahoma State play [3/21/2026]

Today’s men's NIT picks for March 21, 2026 are here, with Wichita State vs. Oklahoma State and Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. California among the Second Round matchups identified as top value plays across Saturday’s National Invitational Tournament slate.

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List of men's NIT picks today [3/21, updated 10:34PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top men's NIT bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Wichita State +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Wichita State vs. Oklahoma State (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Wichita State +3.5 at -110 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 6.0%, making this the strongest play for today's slate.

Saint Joseph's (PA) +5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. California (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

Saint Joseph's (PA) +5.5 carries a 4.7% edge and a probability of 55.2% at -102 odds, according to our model.

Seattle vs. Auburn over 146.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Seattle vs. Auburn (6:30PM ET, Sunday)

Seattle vs. Auburn over 146.5 points at -110 odds shows a 4.2% edge, supported by a 56.6% probability in simulations.

Wichita State vs. Oklahoma State under 163.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 55.4%
• Matchup: Wichita State vs. Oklahoma State (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

A 4.2% edge and 55.4% probability make Wichita State vs. Oklahoma State under 163.5 points at a value play in the Wichita State vs. Oklahoma State matchup, per our model.

Wake Forest -7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Illinois State vs. Wake Forest (4:30PM ET, Sunday)

Wake Forest -7.5 at -105 odds presents a 3.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.8%.

Men's NIT best bets summary: Saturday, 3/21/2026

As of 10:34PM ET, here are our top men's NIT bets by edge:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Wichita State vs. Oklahoma State	Wichita State +3.5	-110 @ DraftKings	6.0%	58.4%
Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. California	Saint Joseph's (PA) +5.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.7%	55.2%
Seattle vs. Auburn	Over 146.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	4.2%	56.6%
Wichita State vs. Oklahoma State	Under 163.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.2%	55.4%
Illinois State vs. Wake Forest	Wake Forest -7.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%

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Conclusion

Today's men's NIT best bets are locked and loaded for March 21, 2026, featuring plays such as Wichita State +3.5 and Saint Joseph's (PA) +5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.