Men's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets include Northern Colorado vs. Montana play [3/8/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for March 8, 2026 are here, with Northern Colorado vs. Montana and Alcorn State vs. Alabama State among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s men's college basketball play.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [3/8, updated 9:35PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Montana +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Northern Colorado vs. Montana (7:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Montana +4.5 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.

Alabama State ML (-250)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 76.7%
• Matchup: Alcorn State vs. Alabama State (2:00PM ET, Monday)

Alabama State ML carries a 5.2% edge and a probability of 76.7% at -250 odds, according to our model.

Idaho vs. Montana State over 143.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Idaho vs. Montana State (10:00PM ET, Sunday)

Idaho vs. Montana State over 143.5 points at -106 odds shows a 3.6% edge, supported by a 55.1% probability in simulations.

Santa Clara -9.5 (-108)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: Pacific vs. Santa Clara (11:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 2.8% edge and 54.7% probability make Santa Clara -9.5 vs. Pacific at a value play in the Pacific vs. Santa Clara matchup, per our model.

Alabama State -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Alcorn State vs. Alabama State (2:00PM ET, Monday)

Alabama State -6.5 at -110 odds presents a 2.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55%.

Robert Morris ML (-192)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 67.9%
• Matchup: Detroit Mercy vs. Robert Morris (9:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on Robert Morris to win at -192 odds, supported by an edge of 2.1%.

Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State over 135.5 points (-112)

• Edge: 2.1%
• 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 -112 odds. A 54.9% probability produces a 2.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

NCAAM best bets summary: Sunday, 3/8/2026

As of 9:35PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Northern Colorado vs. Montana	Montana +4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	7.2%	58.4%
Alcorn State vs. Alabama State	Alabama State ML	-250 @ FanDuel	5.2%	76.7%
Idaho vs. Montana State	Over 143.5 Points	-106 @ FanDuel	3.6%	55.1%
Pacific vs. Santa Clara	Santa Clara -9.5	-108 @ DraftKings	2.8%	54.7%
Alcorn State vs. Alabama State	Alabama State -6.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.7%	55%
Detroit Mercy vs. Robert Morris	Robert Morris ML	-192 @ FanDuel	2.1%	67.9%
Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State	Over 135.5 Points	-112 @ DraftKings	2.1%	54.9%

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

• Idaho vs. Montana State (10:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Pacific vs. Santa Clara (11:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Alcorn State vs. Alabama State (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Campbell vs. Monmouth (6:00PM ET, Monday)
• Northern Colorado vs. Montana (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State (8:30PM ET, Monday)
• Detroit Mercy vs. Robert Morris (9:30PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for March 8, 2026, featuring plays such as Montana +4.5 and Alabama State ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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