Men's college basketball picks today: MLK Day best bets include Oklahoma vs. South Carolina play [1/19/2026]

Oklahoma ML (+100)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Oklahoma vs. South Carolina (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Oklahoma to defeat South Carolina at +100 odds. A 55.5% probability produces an edge of 5.5%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Seton Hall vs. St. John's over 143.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Seton Hall vs. St. John's (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Seton Hall vs. St. John's over 143.5 points carries a 4.7% edge and a probability of 57% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Clemson ML (-180)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 68.9%
• Matchup: North Carolina State vs. Clemson (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Clemson ML at -180 odds shows a 4.6% edge, supported by a 68.9% probability in simulations.

Texas Southern +2.5 (-104)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Texas Southern vs. Jackson State (8:00PM ET, Monday)

A 4.6% edge and 55.6% probability make Texas Southern +2.5 vs. Jackson State at a value play in the Texas Southern vs. Jackson State matchup, per our model.

Oklahoma +1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Oklahoma vs. South Carolina (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Oklahoma +1.5 at -110 odds presents a 4.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56.7%.

Toledo +1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Toledo vs. Massachusetts (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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

Akron vs. Buffalo under 169.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Akron vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Akron vs. Buffalo under 169.5 points at -108 odds. A 55.9% probability produces a 4.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

North Carolina State vs. Clemson over 143.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: North Carolina State vs. Clemson (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.9% edge on a 55.1% probability makes over 143.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's North Carolina State vs. Clemson matchup.

Duquesne +10.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: Saint Louis vs. Duquesne (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Duquesne +10.5 at -105 odds. A 54.7% probability produces a 3.5% edge, making Duquesne the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Florida State vs. Miami (FL) under 165.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Matchup: Akron vs. Buffalo (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Florida State vs. Miami (FL) under 165.5 points at -105 odds shows a 54.4% probability and a 3.1% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 1/19/2026

As of 7:33PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Oklahoma vs. South Carolina	Oklahoma ML	+100 @ BetMGM	5.5%	55.5%
Seton Hall vs. St. John's	Over 143.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	4.7%	57%
North Carolina State vs. Clemson	Clemson ML	-180 @ BetMGM	4.6%	68.9%
Texas Southern vs. Jackson State	Texas Southern +2.5	-104 @ FanDuel	4.6%	55.6%
Oklahoma vs. South Carolina	Oklahoma +1.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.3%	56.7%
Toledo vs. Massachusetts	Toledo +1.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.3%	54.8%
Akron vs. Buffalo	Under 169.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.0%	55.9%
North Carolina State vs. Clemson	Over 143.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	3.9%	55.1%
Saint Louis vs. Duquesne	Duquesne +10.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.5%	54.7%
Florida State vs. Miami (FL)	Under 165.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.1%	54.4%

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

• Montana State vs. Northern Colorado (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Montana vs. Northern Arizona (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Florida A&M vs. Mississippi Valley State (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Texas Southern vs. Jackson State (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Lamar vs. New Orleans (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• North Carolina A&T vs. Hampton (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Toledo vs. Massachusetts (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Minnesota vs. Ohio State (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Akron vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Saint Louis vs. Duquesne (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 19, 2026, featuring plays such as Oklahoma ML and over 143.5 points in the Seton Hall vs. St. John's matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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