Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets include Illinois-Chicago vs. Saint Mary's play [11/13/2026]

Saint Mary's -6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Illinois-Chicago vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Saint Mary's -6.5 at -105 odds. A 55% probability produces an edge of 3.8%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Saint Mary's ML (-278)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 75.6%
• Matchup: Illinois-Chicago vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET)

Saint Mary's ML carries a 2.1% edge and a probability of 75.6% at -278 odds, according to our model.

Saint Mary's -6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Illinois-Chicago vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Saint Mary's -6.5 at -105, supported by an edge of 3.8%.

Idaho -1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Cal Poly vs. Idaho (9:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Idaho -1.5 at -105. A 54.8% probability produces a 3.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Utah State -12 (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: UC San Diego vs. Utah State (10:00PM ET)

A 3.1% edge on a 55.5% probability makes Utah State -12 at -110a solid value play in today's UC San Diego vs. Utah State matchup.

Mississippi State +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 52.8%
• Matchup: Xavier vs. Mississippi State (9:00PM ET)

Our model projects value on Mississippi State +3.5 at -102. A 52.8% probability produces a 2.3% edge, making Mississippi State the favorable side in today's matchup.

Cal Poly vs. Idaho Under 167 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 54.6%
• Matchup: Cal Poly vs. Idaho (9:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Cal Poly vs. Idaho Under 167 points at -110 shows a 54.6% probability and a 2.2% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 11/13/2026

As of 8:36PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

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

• Lindenwood vs. Nebraska-Omaha (8:45PM ET, Friday)
• Xavier vs. Mississippi State (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Arizona vs. Auburn (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• DePaul vs. Northwestern (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Seton Hall vs. Alabama (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Ball State vs. SMU (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Louisiana-Monroe vs. Arizona State (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Cal Poly vs. Idaho (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Stanford vs. UNLV (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Chicago State vs. San Diego (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 13, 2026, featuring plays such as Saint Mary's -6.5 vs. Illinois-Chicago and Saint Mary's ML. 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.