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Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include Nicholls State vs. Lamar play [2/23/2026]
Get college basketball picks and best bets for Monday, February 23, 2026.

Today’s men's college basketball picks for February 23, 2026 are here, with Nicholls State vs. Lamar among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s men's college basketball action.
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List of NCAAM picks tonight [2/23, updated 5:32PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, February 23, 2026.
Lamar -3.5 (-105)
- Edge: 7.2%
- Probability: 58.4%
- Matchup: Nicholls State vs. Lamar (7:00PM ET, Monday)
Our model has identified value on Lamar -3.5 at -105 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 7.2%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.
Lamar ML (-170)
- Edge: 5.8%
- Probability: 68.7%
- Matchup: Nicholls State vs. Lamar (7:00PM ET, Monday)
Lamar ML carries a 5.8% edge and a probability of 68.7% at -170 odds, according to our model.
Kansas +1.5 (-102)
- Edge: 4.3%
- Probability: 54.8%
- Matchup: Houston vs. Kansas (9:00PM ET, Monday)
Kansas +1.5 vs. Houston at -102 odds shows a 4.3% edge, supported by a 54.8% probability in simulations.
North Carolina +3.5 (-110)
- Edge: 3.4%
- Probability: 55.8%
- Matchup: Louisville vs. North Carolina (7:00PM ET, Monday)
A 3.4% edge and 55.8% probability make North Carolina +3.5 vs. Louisville at a value play in the Louisville vs. North Carolina matchup, per our model.
Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State over 136.5 points (-105)
- Edge: 2.7%
- Probability: 53.9%
- Matchup: Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State (8:30PM ET, Monday)
Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State over 136.5 points at -105 odds presents a 2.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 53.9%.
Stephen F. Austin -11.5 (-108)
- Edge: 2.2%
- Probability: 54.1%
- Matchup: New Orleans vs. Stephen F. Austin (7:30PM ET, Monday)
Our model finds value on Stephen F. Austin -11.5 at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 2.2%.
NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 2/23/2026
As of 5:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls State vs. Lamar | Lamar -3.5 | -105 @ FanDuel | 7.2% | 58.4% |
| Nicholls State vs. Lamar | Lamar ML | -170 @ DraftKings | 5.8% | 68.7% |
| Houston vs. Kansas | Kansas +1.5 | -102 @ DraftKings | 4.3% | 54.8% |
| Louisville vs. North Carolina | North Carolina +3.5 | -110 @ BetMGM | 3.4% | 55.8% |
| Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State | Over 136.5 Points | -105 @ BetMGM | 2.7% | 53.9% |
| New Orleans vs. Stephen F. Austin | Stephen F. Austin -11.5 | -108 @ DraftKings | 2.2% | 54.1% |
List of upcoming men's college basketball games to bet on now
- Louisville vs. North Carolina (7:00PM ET, Monday)
- Texas A&M-CC vs. Southeastern Louisiana (7:00PM ET, Monday)
- Nicholls State vs. Lamar (7:00PM ET, Monday)
- New Orleans vs. Stephen F. Austin (7:30PM ET, Monday)
- Texas Rio Grande Valley vs. McNeese State (7:30PM ET, Monday)
- Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State (8:30PM ET, Monday)
- Houston vs. Kansas (9:00PM ET, Monday)
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Conclusion
Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 23, 2026, featuring plays such as Lamar -3.5 and Lamar ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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