Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Western Carolina vs. Virginia Military men's college basketball play [2/20/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for February 20, 2026 are here, with Western Carolina vs. Virginia Military in men's college basketball and Kings vs. Spurs in the NBA among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [2/20, updated 10:44PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Friday, February 20, 2026.

Men's College Basketball: Virginia Military +9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 9.7%
• Probability: 62%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Western Carolina vs. Virginia Military (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Virginia Military +9.5 at -110 odds. A 62% probability produces an edge of 9.7%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NBA: Kings +17.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.8%
• Probability: 59%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Kings vs. Spurs (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Kings +17.5 carries a 7.8% edge and a probability of 59% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Baylor -6.5 (-120)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 62%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Arizona State vs. Baylor (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Baylor -6.5 vs. Arizona State at -120 odds shows a 7.5% edge, supported by a 62% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo over 145.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.5% edge and 57.7% probability make Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo over 145.5 points at a value play in the Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Georgetown +5.5 (-120)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Georgetown vs. Seton Hall (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Georgetown +5.5 at -120 odds presents a 6.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Portland State -6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Eastern Washington vs. Portland State (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Portland State -6.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 6.1%.

Men's College Basketball: Monmouth +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Monmouth vs. Charleston (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Monmouth +4.5 at -110 odds. A 58.4% probability produces a 6.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: N.J.I.T. +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Vermont vs. N.J.I.T. (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.1% edge on a 58.4% probability makes N.J.I.T. +4.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Vermont vs. N.J.I.T. matchup.

College Basketball: West Virginia vs. TCU over 131.5 points (-102)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 56.6%
• College Basketball Matchup: West Virginia vs. TCU (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on over 131.5 points at -102 odds. A 56.6% probability produces a 6.1% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: BYU +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Monmouth vs. Charleston (10:30PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, BYU +3.5 at -110 odds shows a 58.4% probability and a 6.0% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 2/20/2026

As of 10:44PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Western Carolina vs. Virginia Military (Men's College Basketball)	Virginia Military +9.5	-110 @ BetMGM	9.7%	62%
Kings vs. Spurs (NBA)	Kings +17.5	-105 @ DraftKings	7.8%	59%
Arizona State vs. Baylor (Men's College Basketball)	Baylor -6.5	-120 @ FanDuel	7.5%	62%
Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo (Men's College Basketball)	Over 145.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	6.5%	57.7%
Georgetown vs. Seton Hall (Men's College Basketball)	Georgetown +5.5	-120 @ FanDuel	6.2%	60.7%
Eastern Washington vs. Portland State (Men's College Basketball)	Portland State -6.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.1%	57.3%
Monmouth vs. Charleston (Men's College Basketball)	Monmouth +4.5	-110 @ DraftKings	6.1%	58.4%
Vermont vs. N.J.I.T. (Men's College Basketball)	N.J.I.T. +4.5	-110 @ DraftKings	6.1%	58.4%
West Virginia vs. TCU (College Basketball)	Over 131.5 Points	-102 @ DraftKings	6.1%	56.6%
Iowa State vs. BYU (Men's College Basketball)	BYU +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.0%	58.4%

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [2/20/2026]

• La Liga: Real Oviedo vs. Real Sociedad (8:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Leeds vs. Aston Villa (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Brighton vs. Brentford (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Burnley vs. Chelsea (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Jessica Pegula vs. Elina Svitolina (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Betis (10:15AM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Florida vs. Ole Miss (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Florida State vs. Clemson (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Creighton vs. St. John's (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for February 20, 2026, featuring plays such as Virginia Military +9.5 and Kings +17.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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