Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Boston College vs. Duke play [2/3/2026]

Boston College vs. Duke over 140.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 58.3%
• Matchup: Boston College vs. Duke (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on over 140.5 points in Boston College vs. Duke at -105 odds. A 58.3% probability produces an edge of 7.1%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Fordham +8.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Fordham (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Fordham +8.5 carries a 5.3% edge and a probability of 57.3% at -108 odds, according to our model.

Air Force vs. Grand Canyon over 135.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Air Force vs. Grand Canyon (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Air Force vs. Grand Canyon over 135.5 points at -108 odds shows a 5.1% edge, supported by a 57% probability in simulations.

North Carolina State -2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: North Carolina State vs. SMU (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.4% edge and 55.6% probability make North Carolina State -2.5 vs. SMU at a value play in the North Carolina State vs. SMU matchup, per our model.

North Carolina State ML (-135)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 61.8%
• Matchup: North Carolina State vs. SMU (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

North Carolina State ML at -135 odds presents a 4.4% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 61.8%.

UNLV +1.5 (-106)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: UNLV vs. Fresno State (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on UNLV +1.5 at -106 odds, supported by an edge of 4.3%.

Valparaiso +7.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Valparaiso vs. Bradley (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Valparaiso +7.5 at -102 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Ball State vs. Bowling Green over 138.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Ball State vs. Bowling Green (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.9% edge on a 55.1% probability makes over 138.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Ball State vs. Bowling Green matchup.

UNLV ML (+108)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 51.6%
• Matchup: UNLV vs. Fresno State (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on UNLV to win at +108 odds. A 51.6% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making UNLV the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

Tennessee -11.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Valparaiso vs. Bradley (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Tennessee -11.5 at -110 odds shows a 55.9% probability and a 3.5% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 2/3/2026

As of 11:31AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Boston College vs. Duke	Over 140.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	7.1%	58.3%
Virginia Commonwealth vs. Fordham	Fordham +8.5	-108 @ DraftKings	5.3%	57.3%
Air Force vs. Grand Canyon	Over 135.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	5.1%	57%
North Carolina State vs. SMU	North Carolina State -2.5	-105 @ FanDuel	4.4%	55.6%
North Carolina State vs. SMU	North Carolina State ML	-135 @ DraftKings	4.4%	61.8%
UNLV vs. Fresno State	UNLV +1.5	-106 @ FanDuel	4.3%	55.8%
Valparaiso vs. Bradley	Valparaiso +7.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.3%	54.8%
Ball State vs. Bowling Green	Over 138.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.9%	55.1%
UNLV vs. Fresno State	UNLV ML	+108 @ FanDuel	3.6%	51.6%
Ole Miss vs. Tennessee	Tennessee -11.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.5%	55.9%

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

• Miami (OH) vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Akron vs. Eastern Michigan (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Canisius vs. Niagara (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Ole Miss vs. Tennessee (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Boston College vs. Duke (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Xavier vs. Connecticut (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• South Carolina vs. Texas (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Central Michigan vs. Massachusetts (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• St. Bonaventure vs. Dayton (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 3, 2026, featuring plays such as over 140.5 points in the Boston College vs. Duke matchup and Fordham +8.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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