Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. men's college basketball play [3/2/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for March 2, 2026 are here, with UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. and Holy Cross vs. Lafayette in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [3/2, updated 10:42PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Monday, March 2, 2026.

Men's College Basketball: N.J.I.T. +4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on N.J.I.T. +4.5 at -102 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 8.0%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Holy Cross +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Holy Cross vs. Lafayette (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Holy Cross +3.5 carries a 7.2% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Boston College vs. Virginia Tech over 143.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Boston College vs. Virginia Tech (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Boston College vs. Virginia Tech over 143.5 points at -110 odds shows a 5.6% edge, supported by a 58% probability in simulations.

NBA: Wizards +15.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• NBA Matchup: Wizards vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.3% edge and 57.7% probability make Wizards +15.5 vs. Magic at a value play in the Wizards vs. Magic matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Oregon vs. Illinois over 145.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Oregon vs. Illinois (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Oregon vs. Illinois over 145.5 points at -110 odds presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Eastern Michigan +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Eastern Michigan vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Eastern Michigan +3.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 5.3%.

Men's College Basketball: Clemson +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Clemson vs. North Carolina (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Clemson +3.5 at -102 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Towson ML (-112)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Towson vs. Stony Brook (6:31PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.3% edge on a 58.1% probability makes Towson to win at -112 odds a solid value play in today's Towson vs. Stony Brook matchup.

College Basketball: Vermont ML (-300)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 80.1%
• College Basketball Matchup: Albany vs. Vermont (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Vermont to win at -300 odds. A 80.1% probability produces a 5.1% edge, making Vermont the favorable ML play in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

NBA: Nets +12.5 (-106)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 56.6%
• NBA Matchup: Nets vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Nets +12.5 at -106 odds shows a 56.6% probability and a 5.1% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 3/2/2026

As of 10:42PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. (Men's College Basketball)	N.J.I.T. +4.5	-102 @ DraftKings	8.0%	58.4%
Holy Cross vs. Lafayette (Men's College Basketball)	Holy Cross +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	7.2%	58.4%
Boston College vs. Virginia Tech (Men's College Basketball)	Over 143.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	5.6%	58%
Wizards vs. Magic (NBA)	Wizards +15.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
Oregon vs. Illinois (Men's College Basketball)	Over 145.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
Eastern Michigan vs. Buffalo (Men's College Basketball)	Eastern Michigan +3.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.3%	55.8%
Clemson vs. North Carolina (Men's College Basketball)	Clemson +3.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.3%	55.8%
Towson vs. Stony Brook (Men's College Basketball)	Towson ML	-112 @ DraftKings	5.3%	58.1%
Albany vs. Vermont (College Basketball)	Vermont ML	-300 @ BetMGM	5.1%	80.1%
Nets vs. Heat (NBA)	Nets +12.5	-106 @ FanDuel	5.1%	56.6%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [3/2/2026]

• EPL: Brentford vs. Bournemouth (2:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• EPL: Burnley vs. Everton (2:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• EPL: Sunderland vs. Leeds (2:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• EPL: Liverpool vs. Wolves (3:15PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Tennessee vs. South Carolina (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Bryant University vs. New Hampshire (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Maine (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Georgia State vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Alabama vs. Georgia (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for March 2, 2026, featuring plays such as N.J.I.T. +4.5 and Holy Cross +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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