Men's college basketball picks today: Wednesday's best bets include Iowa vs. Washington play [2/4/2026]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for February 4, 2026 are here, with Iowa vs. Washington and Merrimack vs. Mount St. Mary's among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s men's college basketball play.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [2/4, updated 10:35PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Iowa vs. Washington over 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Matchup: Iowa vs. Washington (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on over 142.5 points in Iowa vs. Washington at -105 odds. A 58.1% probability produces an edge of 6.9%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Mount St. Mary's +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Merrimack vs. Mount St. Mary's (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Mount St. Mary's +3.5 carries a 6.0% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Maryland +7.5 (-120)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 60.1%
• Matchup: Ohio State vs. Maryland (8:30PM ET, Thursday)

Maryland +7.5 vs. Ohio State at -120 odds shows a 5.5% edge, supported by a 60.1% probability in simulations.

UC Davis +2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: UC Santa Barbara vs. UC Davis (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 5.3% edge and 57.7% probability make UC Davis +2.5 vs. UC Santa Barbara at a value play in the UC Santa Barbara vs. UC Davis matchup, per our model.

Oregon State +1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Washington State vs. Oregon State (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Oregon State +1.5 at +100 odds presents a 4.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.8%.

Western Kentucky ML (-180)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 68.2%
• Matchup: Jacksonville State vs. Western Kentucky (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Western Kentucky to win at -180 odds, supported by an edge of 4.0%.

Citadel vs. Samford over 143.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Citadel vs. Samford (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Citadel vs. Samford over 143.5 points at -105 odds. A 55.1% probability produces a 3.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Western Illinois vs. Tennessee Tech over 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Western Illinois vs. Tennessee Tech (8:30PM ET, Thursday)

A 3.9% edge on a 55.1% probability makes over 142.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Western Illinois vs. Tennessee Tech matchup.

Montana -6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Eastern Washington vs. Montana (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on Montana -6.5 at -105 odds. A 55% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making Montana the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Marist -15.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: Citadel vs. Samford (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Marist -15.5 at -102 odds shows a 54.2% probability and a 3.7% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 2/4/2026

As of 10:35PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Iowa vs. Washington	Over 142.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	6.9%	58.1%
Merrimack vs. Mount St. Mary's	Mount St. Mary's +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.0%	58.4%
Ohio State vs. Maryland	Maryland +7.5	-120 @ FanDuel	5.5%	60.1%
UC Santa Barbara vs. UC Davis	UC Davis +2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
Washington State vs. Oregon State	Oregon State +1.5	+100 @ DraftKings	4.8%	54.8%
Jacksonville State vs. Western Kentucky	Western Kentucky ML	-180 @ DraftKings	4.0%	68.2%
Citadel vs. Samford	Over 143.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.9%	55.1%
Western Illinois vs. Tennessee Tech	Over 142.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.9%	55.1%
Eastern Washington vs. Montana	Montana -6.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.8%	55%
Rider vs. Marist	Marist -15.5	-102 @ DraftKings	3.7%	54.2%

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

• Utah State vs. New Mexico (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Iowa vs. Washington (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Washington State vs. Oregon State (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Albany vs. Bryant University (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Binghamton vs. UMBC (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Vermont vs. Maine (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Penn State vs. Michigan (6:30PM ET, Thursday)
• William & Mary vs. North Carolina-Wilmington (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• West Virginia vs. Cincinnati (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Northeastern vs. Hofstra (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 4, 2026, featuring plays such as over 142.5 points in the Iowa vs. Washington matchup and Mount St. Mary's +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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