Men's college basketball picks today: Saturday's best bets include New Mexico vs. Santa Clara play [11/14/2026]

Santa Clara +1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: New Mexico vs. Santa Clara (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Santa Clara +1.5 at -110 odds. A 57.9% probability produces an edge of 5.5%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Santa Clara ML (+105)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 52.9%
• Matchup: New Mexico vs. Santa Clara (10:00PM ET)

Santa Clara ML carries a 4.1% edge and a probability of 52.9% at +105 odds, according to our model.

Davidson -10.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Howard vs. Davidson (7:00PM ET)

Davidson -10.5 vs. Howard at -102 odds shows a 3.8% edge, supported by a 54.3% probability in simulations.

Dayton +6.5 (-107)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Cincinnati vs. Dayton (7:30PM ET)

A 3.3% edge and 55% probability makes Dayton +6.5 vs. Cincinnati a value play in the Cincinnati vs. Dayton matchup, per our model.

New Mexico vs. Santa Clara Under 165.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: New Mexico vs. Santa Clara (10:00PM ET)

New Mexico vs. Santa Clara Under 165.5 points at -108 presents a 3.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.1%.

Santa Clara ML (+105)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 52.9%
• Matchup: New Mexico vs. Santa Clara (10:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Santa Clara to win at +105, supported by an edge of 4.1%.

Davidson -10.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Howard vs. Davidson (7:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Davidson -10.5 at -102. A 54.3% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Towson -10.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: UMBC vs. Towson (7:30PM ET)

A 3.8% edge on a 54.3% probability makes Towson -10.5 at -102a solid value play in today's UMBC vs. Towson matchup.

West Georgia ML (+154)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 43.2%
• Matchup: West Georgia vs. Charleston Southern (7:00PM ET)

Our model projects value on West Georgia to win at +154. A 43.2% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making West Georgia the favorable ML play in today's matchup.

Rider +34 (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Howard vs. Davidson (7:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Rider +34 at -110 shows a 56% probability and a 3.6% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Saturday, 11/14/2026

As of 6:32PM 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

• Austin Peay vs. Wichita State (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Portland State vs. San Francisco (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Washington vs. Utah (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• UAB vs. Jacksonville State (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Brown vs. Siena (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Rider vs. Villanova (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Howard vs. Davidson (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Texas Rio Grande Valley vs. Texas-Arlington (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• West Georgia vs. Charleston Southern (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• N.J.I.T. vs. Fairfield (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 14, 2026, featuring plays such as Santa Clara +1.5 vs. New Mexico and Santa Clara 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.