Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Syracuse vs. SMU play [3/10/2026]

Syracuse +5.5 (-115)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 61%
• Matchup: Syracuse vs. SMU (4:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Syracuse +5.5 at -115 odds. A 61% probability produces an edge of 7.5%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Siena +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Siena vs. Merrimack (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Siena +3.5 carries a 6.0% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Siena vs. Merrimack over 127.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Siena vs. Merrimack (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Siena vs. Merrimack over 127.5 points at -108 odds shows a 5.1% edge, supported by a 57% probability in simulations.

Arizona State +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Baylor vs. Arizona State (12:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.6% edge and 55.8% probability make Arizona State +3.5 vs. Baylor at a value play in the Baylor vs. Arizona State matchup, per our model.

Wake Forest +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Wake Forest +2.5 at -105 odds presents a 4.4% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.6%.

Syracuse ML (+184)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 39%
• Matchup: Syracuse vs. SMU (4:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Syracuse to win at +184 odds, supported by an edge of 3.8%.

Portland State ML (-140)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 62.1%
• Matchup: Montana vs. Portland State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Portland State ML at -140 odds. A 62.1% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Missouri State ML (-105)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Missouri State vs. Florida International (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.3% edge on a 54.5% probability makes Missouri State to win at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Missouri State vs. Florida International matchup.

Portland State -2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Montana vs. Portland State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Portland State -2.5 at -110 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 3.2% edge, making Portland State the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

New Mexico State ML (-115)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Montana vs. Portland State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, New Mexico State to defeat Jacksonville State at -115 odds shows a 56.6% probability and a 3.1% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 3/10/2026

As of 8:12AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Syracuse vs. SMU	Syracuse +5.5	-115 @ DraftKings	7.5%	61%
Siena vs. Merrimack	Siena +3.5	-110 @ FanDuel	6.0%	58.4%
Siena vs. Merrimack	Over 127.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	5.1%	57%
Baylor vs. Arizona State	Arizona State +3.5	-105 @ FanDuel	4.6%	55.8%
Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech	Wake Forest +2.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.4%	55.6%
Syracuse vs. SMU	Syracuse ML	+184 @ FanDuel	3.8%	39%
Montana vs. Portland State	Portland State ML	-140 @ FanDuel	3.8%	62.1%
Missouri State vs. Florida International	Missouri State ML	-105 @ FanDuel	3.3%	54.5%
Montana vs. Portland State	Portland State -2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.2%	55.6%
New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State	New Mexico State ML	-115 @ DraftKings	3.1%	56.6%

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

• Baylor vs. Arizona State (12:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Pittsburgh vs. Stanford (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Alcorn State vs. Prairie View A&M (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Utah vs. Cincinnati (3:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Syracuse vs. SMU (4:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Maryland vs. Oregon (5:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UMBC (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Missouri State vs. Florida International (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Kansas State vs. BYU (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for March 10, 2026, featuring plays such as Syracuse +5.5 and Siena +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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