Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include Baylor vs. Arizona State play [3/9/2026]

Arizona State +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 8.8%
• Probability: 61.2%
• Matchup: Baylor vs. Arizona State (12:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Arizona State +3.5 at -110 odds. A 61.2% probability produces an edge of 8.8%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Cincinnati ML (-465)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 86.2%
• Matchup: Utah vs. Cincinnati (3:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Cincinnati ML carries a 3.9% edge and a probability of 86.2% at -465 odds, according to our model.

Montana +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Northern Colorado vs. Montana (7:30PM ET, Monday)

Montana +4.5 vs. Northern Colorado at -110 odds shows a 3.4% edge, supported by a 55.8% probability in simulations.

Santa Clara +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary's (11:30PM ET, Monday)

A 3.1% edge and 55.5% probability make Santa Clara +4.5 vs. Saint Mary's at a value play in the Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary's matchup, per our model.

Pittsburgh vs. Stanford over 139.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: Pittsburgh vs. Stanford (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Pittsburgh vs. Stanford over 139.5 points at -105 odds presents a 3.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.2%.

Stanford ML (-194)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 68.6%
• Matchup: Pittsburgh vs. Stanford (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Stanford to win at -194 odds, supported by an edge of 2.7%.

Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State over 135.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State over 135.5 points at -110 odds. A 54.9% probability produces a 2.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Oregon State vs. Gonzaga over 143.5 points (-115)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Oregon State vs. Gonzaga (9:00PM ET, Monday)

A 2.5% edge on a 56% probability makes over 143.5 points at -115 odds a solid value play in today's Oregon State vs. Gonzaga matchup.

Texas A&M-CC ML (-126)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Matchup: New Orleans vs. Texas A&M-CC (6:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on Texas A&M-CC to win at -126 odds. A 58.2% probability produces a 2.5% edge, making Texas A&M-CC the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

Furman +1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Furman +1.5 at -110 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 2.4% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 3/9/2026

As of 3:04PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Baylor vs. Arizona State	Arizona State +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	8.8%	61.2%
Utah vs. Cincinnati	Cincinnati ML	-465 @ FanDuel	3.9%	86.2%
Northern Colorado vs. Montana	Montana +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.4%	55.8%
Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary's	Santa Clara +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.1%	55.5%
Pittsburgh vs. Stanford	Over 139.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.0%	54.2%
Pittsburgh vs. Stanford	Stanford ML	-194 @ FanDuel	2.7%	68.6%
Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State	Over 135.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.5%	54.9%
Oregon State vs. Gonzaga	Over 143.5 Points	-115 @ BetMGM	2.5%	56%
New Orleans vs. Texas A&M-CC	Texas A&M-CC ML	-126 @ FanDuel	2.5%	58.2%
Furman vs. East Tennessee State	Furman +1.5	-110 @ FanDuel	2.4%	54.8%

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

• Campbell vs. Monmouth (6:00PM ET, Monday)
• New Orleans vs. Texas A&M-CC (6:00PM ET, Monday)
• Northern Kentucky vs. Wright State (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Furman vs. East Tennessee State (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Georgia Southern vs. Troy (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Northern Colorado vs. Montana (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State (8:30PM ET, Monday)
• Towson vs. Hofstra (8:30PM ET, Monday)
• Nicholls State vs. Texas Rio Grande Valley (8:30PM ET, Monday)
• Oregon State vs. Gonzaga (9:00PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for March 9, 2026, featuring plays such as Arizona State +3.5 and Cincinnati ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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