Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets include Yale vs. Dartmouth play [2/13/2026]

Dartmouth +9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Yale vs. Dartmouth (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Dartmouth +9.5 at -102 odds. A 57% probability produces an edge of 6.5%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Baylor ML (+245)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 35%
• Matchup: Louisville vs. Baylor (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Baylor ML carries a 6.0% edge and a probability of 35% at +245 odds, according to our model.

Iowa State -6.5 (-106)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Kansas vs. Iowa State (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Iowa State -6.5 vs. Kansas at -106 odds shows a 5.9% edge, supported by a 57.3% probability in simulations.

Baylor +6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Louisville vs. Baylor (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.7% edge and 58% probability make Baylor +6.5 vs. Louisville at a value play in the Louisville vs. Baylor matchup, per our model.

Arizona -9.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Matchup: Texas Tech vs. Arizona (6:30PM ET, Saturday)

Arizona -9.5 at -105 odds presents a 5.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56.8%.

Clemson vs. Duke over 133.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: Clemson vs. Duke (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on over 133.5 points in Clemson vs. Duke at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 5.5%.

Dartmouth ML (+450)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 23.6%
• Matchup: Yale vs. Dartmouth (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Dartmouth ML at +450 odds. A 23.6% probability produces a 5.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Stanford +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Stanford vs. Wake Forest (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.3% edge on a 55.8% probability makes Stanford +3.5 at -102 odds a solid value play in today's Stanford vs. Wake Forest matchup.

Louisville vs. Baylor under 162.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Louisville vs. Baylor (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on under 162.5 points at -105 odds. A 56.2% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Princeton +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Yale vs. Dartmouth (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Princeton +3.5 at -115 odds shows a 58.4% probability and a 4.9% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 2/13/2026

As of 6:31PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Yale vs. Dartmouth	Dartmouth +9.5	-102 @ DraftKings	6.5%	57%
Louisville vs. Baylor	Baylor ML	+245 @ DraftKings	6.0%	35%
Kansas vs. Iowa State	Iowa State -6.5	-106 @ FanDuel	5.9%	57.3%
Louisville vs. Baylor	Baylor +6.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Texas Tech vs. Arizona	Arizona -9.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.6%	56.8%
Clemson vs. Duke	Over 133.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	5.5%	57.9%
Yale vs. Dartmouth	Dartmouth ML	+450 @ FanDuel	5.4%	23.6%
Stanford vs. Wake Forest	Stanford +3.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.3%	55.8%
Louisville vs. Baylor	Under 162.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	4.9%	56.2%
Cornell vs. Princeton	Princeton +3.5	-115 @ DraftKings	4.9%	58.4%

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

• Yale vs. Dartmouth (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Brown vs. Harvard (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• St. Peter's vs. Sacred Heart (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Mount St. Mary's vs. Rider (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Quinnipiac vs. Siena (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Columbia vs. Pennsylvania (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Cornell vs. Princeton (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Iona vs. Canisius (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• George Mason vs. George Washington (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Michigan State vs. Wisconsin (8:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 13, 2026, featuring plays such as Dartmouth +9.5 and Baylor ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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