Men's college basketball picks today: Saturday's best bets include Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State play [1/17/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 17, 2026 are here, with Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s men's college basketball play.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [1/17, updated 9:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State under 164.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 57.5%
• Matchup: Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on under 164.5 points in Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State at -105 odds. A 57.5% probability produces an edge of 6.3%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Sacramento State +5.5 (-104)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Sacramento State +5.5 carries a 4.2% edge and a probability of 55.2% at -104 odds, according to our model.

Washington State +5.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Washington State vs. San Francisco (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Washington State +5.5 vs. San Francisco at -105 odds shows a 4.0% edge, supported by a 55.2% probability in simulations.

Kansas State +3.5 (-120)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 3.9% edge and 58.4% probability make Kansas State +3.5 vs. Oklahoma State at a value play in the Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State matchup, per our model.

Charlotte vs. East Carolina over 143.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Charlotte vs. East Carolina (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Charlotte vs. East Carolina over 143.5 points at -110 odds presents a 3.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56%.

North Texas +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: North Texas vs. Tulane (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on North Texas +1.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 3.5%.

Kansas State ML (+146)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 44.1%
• Matchup: Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Kansas State ML at +146 odds. A 44.1% probability produces a 3.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

North Texas vs. Tulane over 133.5 points (-115)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Matchup: North Texas vs. Tulane (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 3.4% edge on a 56.9% probability makes over 133.5 points at -115 odds a solid value play in today's North Texas vs. Tulane matchup.

South Florida -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Wichita State vs. South Florida (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on South Florida -6.5 at -110 odds. A 55.5% probability produces a 3.1% edge, making South Florida the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Washington State vs. San Francisco over 143.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Washington State vs. San Francisco over 143.5 points at -110 odds shows a 55.1% probability and a 2.7% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Saturday, 1/17/2026

As of 9:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State	Under 164.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	6.3%	57.5%
Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State	Sacramento State +5.5	-104 @ FanDuel	4.2%	55.2%
Washington State vs. San Francisco	Washington State +5.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.0%	55.2%
Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State	Kansas State +3.5	-120 @ FanDuel	3.9%	58.4%
Charlotte vs. East Carolina	Over 143.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.6%	56%
North Texas vs. Tulane	North Texas +1.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.5%	54.8%
Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State	Kansas State ML	+146 @ FanDuel	3.4%	44.1%
North Texas vs. Tulane	Over 133.5 Points	-115 @ BetMGM	3.4%	56.9%
Wichita State vs. South Florida	South Florida -6.5	-110 @ DraftKings	3.1%	55.5%
Washington State vs. San Francisco	Over 143.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.7%	55.1%

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

• Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Gonzaga vs. Seattle (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Florida Atlantic vs. Temple (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Penn State vs. Maryland (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• American University vs. Army (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Milwaukee vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Oakland vs. Green Bay (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Wichita State vs. South Florida (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Charlotte vs. East Carolina (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 17, 2026, featuring plays such as under 164.5 points in the Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State matchup and Sacramento State +5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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