Men's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets highlight Saint Mary's vs. Nevada play [11/8/2026]

Saint Mary's +1.5 (+102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Saint Mary's vs. Nevada (4:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Saint Mary's +1.5 at +102 odds. A 54.8% probability produces an edge of 5.3%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Tennessee Tech ML (+135)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 46.4%
• Matchup: Western Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech (3:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Tennessee Tech to win at +135, supported by an edge of 3.8%.

Green Bay vs. St. Thomas Over 149.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: Green Bay vs. St. Thomas (2:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Green Bay vs. St. Thomas Over 149.5 points at -105. A 54.7% probability produces a 3.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Butler vs. Boise State Under 154.5 points (+100)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 53.2%
• Matchup: Butler vs. Boise State (2:00PM ET)

A 3.2% edge on a 53.2% probability makes Under 154.5 points at +100a solid value play in today's Butler vs. Boise State matchup.

Virginia ML (-152)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 63.5%
• Matchup: Arkansas vs. Virginia (1:00PM ET)

Our model projects value on Virginia to win at -152. A 63.5% probability produces a 3.2% edge, making Virginia the favorable ML play in today's matchup.

North Dakota State ML (-137)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 60.6%
• Matchup: Green Bay vs. St. Thomas (6:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, North Dakota State to defeat Cal State Bakersfield at -137 shows a 60.6% probability and a 2.8% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Sunday, 11/8/2026

As of 7:03AM ET, here is our top men's college basketball bet by edge recommended by our model:

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

• Iona vs. St. John's (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Arkansas vs. Virginia (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Southeast Missouri State vs. South Carolina (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Princeton vs. Siena (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Campbell vs. Western Michigan (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Butler vs. Boise State (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Green Bay vs. St. Thomas (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Western Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Idaho State vs. Air Force (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Saint Mary's vs. Nevada (4:30PM ET, Sunday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 8, 2026, featuring plays such as Saint Mary's +1.5 vs. Nevada. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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