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

Men's College Basketball: Kansas -10.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Cincinnati vs. Kansas (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Kansas -10.5 at -110 odds. A 58.2% probability produces an edge of 5.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Cincinnati vs. Kansas over 136.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 56%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Cincinnati vs. Kansas (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Cincinnati vs. Kansas over 136.5 points carries a 4.8% edge and a probability of 56% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: USC -5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Oregon vs. USC (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

USC -5.5 vs. Oregon at -102 odds shows a 4.7% edge, supported by a 55.2% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Princeton vs. Brown over 130.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Princeton vs. Brown (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 4.4% edge and 55.6% probability make Princeton vs. Brown over 130.5 points at a value play in the Princeton vs. Brown matchup, per our model.

NBA: Nets +17.5 (-112)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 57.1%
• NBA Matchup: Nets vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Nets +17.5 at -112 odds presents a 4.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.1%.

Men's College Basketball: Texas +1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Texas vs. Georgia (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Texas +1.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 4.3%.

NBA: Mavericks +13.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 56.4%
• NBA Matchup: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Mavericks +13.5 at -110 odds. A 56.4% probability produces a 4.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Liga MX: Club America vs. Puebla over 2.5 goals (+116)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 50.2%
• Liga MX Matchup: Club America vs. Puebla (10:06PM ET, Friday)

A 3.9% edge on a 50.2% probability makes over 2.5 goals at +116 odds a solid value play in today's Club America vs. Puebla matchup.

College Basketball: Siena vs. Merrimack over 133.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• College Basketball Matchup: Siena vs. Merrimack (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on over 133.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Virginia -8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Virginia -8.5 at -105 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 3.6% edge.

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

As of 5:08PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cincinnati vs. Kansas (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas -10.5	-110 @ DraftKings	5.9%	58.2%
Cincinnati vs. Kansas (Men's College Basketball)	Over 136.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	4.8%	56%
Oregon vs. USC (Men's College Basketball)	USC -5.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.7%	55.2%
Princeton vs. Brown (Men's College Basketball)	Over 130.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	4.4%	55.6%
Nets vs. Thunder (NBA)	Nets +17.5	-112 @ DraftKings	4.3%	57.1%
Texas vs. Georgia (Men's College Basketball)	Texas +1.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.3%	54.8%
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves (NBA)	Mavericks +13.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.0%	56.4%
Club America vs. Puebla (Liga MX)	Over 2.5 Goals	+116 @ FanDuel	3.9%	50.2%
Siena vs. Merrimack (College Basketball)	Over 133.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Miami (FL) vs. Virginia (Men's College Basketball)	Virginia -8.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.6%	54.8%

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

• Tennis: Matteo Berrettini vs. Ignacio Buse (5:10PM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Frances Tiafoe vs. Learner Tien (6:00PM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Alejandro Tabilo vs. Thiago Tirante (6:20PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Akron vs. Ball State (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAW: North Carolina-Wilmington vs. Stony Brook (6:31PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAW: Murray State vs. Bradley (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAW: Northeastern vs. North Carolina A&T (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAW: Drexel vs. Hampton (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAW: Charleston vs. Towson (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAW: Campbell vs. Elon (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for February 20, 2026, featuring plays such as Kansas -10.5 and over 136.5 points also in the Cincinnati vs. Kansas matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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