Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include Texas A&M vs. Tennessee play [1/12/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 12, 2026 are here, with Texas A&M vs. Tennessee and Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s men's college basketball slate.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [1/12, updated 7:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, January 12, 2026.

Tennessee -8.5 (-120)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 61.6%
• Matchup: Texas A&M vs. Tennessee (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Tennessee -8.5 at -120 odds. A 61.6% probability produces an edge of 7.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Alabama A&M -6.5 (+100)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Alabama A&M -6.5 carries a 5.0% edge and a probability of 55% at +100 odds, according to our model.

Louisville ML (-160)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 66.2%
• Matchup: Virginia vs. Louisville (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Louisville ML at -160 odds shows a 4.6% edge, supported by a 66.2% probability in simulations.

Notre Dame +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Miami (FL) vs. Notre Dame (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.6% edge and 55.8% probability make Notre Dame +3.5 vs. Miami (FL) at a value play in the Miami (FL) vs. Notre Dame matchup, per our model.

Louisville -3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Virginia vs. Louisville (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Louisville -3.5 at -105 odds presents a 4.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.8%.

Illinois-Chicago vs. Northern Iowa over 124.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Matchup: Illinois-Chicago vs. Northern Iowa (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on over 124.5 points in Illinois-Chicago vs. Northern Iowa at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 4.2%.

Villanova vs. Providence under 159.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: Villanova vs. Providence (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Villanova vs. Providence under 159.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.7% probability produces a 3.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Kent State vs. Buffalo under 163.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 54.6%
• Matchup: Kent State vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.4% edge on a 54.6% probability makes under 163.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Kent State vs. Buffalo matchup.

Mississippi Valley State vs. Texas Southern over 142.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Mississippi Valley State vs. Texas Southern (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on over 142.5 points at -108 odds. A 55.1% probability produces a 3.2% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Boston College vs. Clemson over 131.5 points (-115)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Villanova vs. Providence (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Boston College vs. Clemson over 131.5 points at -115 odds shows a 56.7% probability and a 3.2% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 1/12/2026

As of 7:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Texas A&M vs. Tennessee	Tennessee -8.5	-120 @ FanDuel	7.0%	61.6%
Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M	Alabama A&M -6.5	+100 @ FanDuel	5.0%	55%
Virginia vs. Louisville	Louisville ML	-160 @ BetMGM	4.6%	66.2%
Miami (FL) vs. Notre Dame	Notre Dame +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
Virginia vs. Louisville	Louisville -3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
Illinois-Chicago vs. Northern Iowa	Over 124.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.2%	56.1%
Villanova vs. Providence	Under 159.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.4%	54.7%
Kent State vs. Buffalo	Under 163.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	3.4%	54.6%
Mississippi Valley State vs. Texas Southern	Over 142.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	3.2%	55.1%
Boston College vs. Clemson	Over 131.5 Points	-115 @ FanDuel	3.2%	56.7%

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

• Mississippi Valley State vs. Texas Southern (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Kent State vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Villanova vs. Providence (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Marquette vs. St. John's (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Miami (FL) vs. Notre Dame (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Indiana vs. Michigan State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Boston College vs. Clemson (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wisconsin vs. Minnesota (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Virginia vs. Louisville (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 12, 2026, featuring plays such as Tennessee -8.5 and Alabama A&M -6.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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