Men's college basketball picks today: Wednesday's best bets include Wichita State vs. Florida Atlantic play [1/14/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for January 14, 2026 are here, with Wichita State vs. Florida Atlantic and Green Bay vs. Cleveland State among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s men's college basketball action.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [1/14, updated 10:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Florida Atlantic -4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 60.4%
• Matchup: Wichita State vs. Florida Atlantic (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Florida Atlantic -4.5 at -110 odds. A 60.4% probability produces an edge of 8.1%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Cleveland State +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 7.7%
• Probability: 61.2%
• Matchup: Green Bay vs. Cleveland State (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Cleveland State +3.5 carries a 7.7% edge and a probability of 61.2% at -115 odds, according to our model.

UTEP vs. Delaware over 127.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: UTEP vs. Delaware (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

UTEP vs. Delaware over 127.5 points at -105 odds shows a 6.8% edge, supported by a 58% probability in simulations.

Drexel vs. Monmouth over 131.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Matchup: Drexel vs. Monmouth (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 6.0% edge and 57.2% probability make Drexel vs. Monmouth over 131.5 points at a value play in the Drexel vs. Monmouth matchup, per our model.

Weber State -4.5 (-120)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 60.4%
• Matchup: Eastern Washington vs. Weber State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Weber State -4.5 at -120 odds presents a 5.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60.4%.

Virginia Military +9.5 (-106)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Mercer vs. Virginia Military (6:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Virginia Military +9.5 at -106 odds, supported by an edge of 5.6%.

Florida Atlantic ML (-210)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 72.5%
• Matchup: Wichita State vs. Florida Atlantic (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Florida Atlantic ML at -210 odds. A 72.5% probability produces a 4.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Portland State -2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Northern Colorado vs. Portland State (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.6% edge on a 57% probability makes Portland State -2.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Northern Colorado vs. Portland State matchup.

Northern Arizona vs. Sacramento State under 152.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Northern Arizona vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on under 152.5 points at -105 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 4.4% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

James Madison +1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Wichita State vs. Florida Atlantic (6:30PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, James Madison +1.5 at -102 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 4.3% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 1/14/2026

As of 10:31PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Wichita State vs. Florida Atlantic	Florida Atlantic -4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	8.1%	60.4%
Green Bay vs. Cleveland State	Cleveland State +3.5	-115 @ FanDuel	7.7%	61.2%
UTEP vs. Delaware	Over 127.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	6.8%	58%
Drexel vs. Monmouth	Over 131.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	6.0%	57.2%
Eastern Washington vs. Weber State	Weber State -4.5	-120 @ FanDuel	5.9%	60.4%
Mercer vs. Virginia Military	Virginia Military +9.5	-106 @ FanDuel	5.6%	57%
Wichita State vs. Florida Atlantic	Florida Atlantic ML	-210 @ BetMGM	4.8%	72.5%
Northern Colorado vs. Portland State	Portland State -2.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.6%	57%
Northern Arizona vs. Sacramento State	Under 152.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.4%	55.6%
James Madison vs. Appalachian State	James Madison +1.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.3%	54.8%

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

• Duke vs. California (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• TCU vs. BYU (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• New Mexico State vs. Liberty (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Mercer vs. Virginia Military (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• UMBC vs. Bryant University (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• N.J.I.T. vs. Massachusetts-Lowell (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• James Madison vs. Appalachian State (6:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Binghamton vs. Albany (6:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Detroit Mercy vs. Northern Kentucky (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Drexel vs. Monmouth (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 14, 2026, featuring plays such as Florida Atlantic -4.5 and Cleveland State +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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