Happy Friday. It is a lighter slate in college basketball, but there are still several strong betting opportunities on the board. Let’s get to it.
Best bets for Friday, February 13, 2026
Thursday record: 4-1
Season record: 233-220-1
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Michigan State Spartans at Wisconsin Badgers
A massive Big Ten showdown in Madison.
Both teams are coming off wins over Illinois, but Wisconsin’s overtime victory on the road carried serious weight. Now the Spartans have to walk into the Kohl Center, where the Badgers can build on that momentum with a raucous home crowd behind them.
If Wisconsin controls tempo and knocks down free throws late, this sets up well for the home side. In a game that should come down to the final minutes, we like the Badgers to capitalize.
Betting Pick: Wisconsin Badgers +1.5 over Michigan State Spartans
Final Score Prediction: Wisconsin 78, Michigan State 76
George Mason Patriots at George Washington Revolutionaries
A historic DMV rivalry on the eve of President’s Day weekend.
George Mason enters at 21-4 and looking to bounce back from a loss. George Washington sits at 14-11 and is chasing its second straight win. The Revolutionaries are slight home favorites, and that edge inside the Smith Center could prove decisive.
This feels like a tight, physical matchup. We’ll lean toward the home team to close it out late.
Betting Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries -2 over George Mason Patriots
Final Score Prediction: George Washington 75, George Mason 71
Saint Louis Billikens at Loyola Ramblers
This one has blowout potential.
Saint Louis has been one of the most complete teams in the country, while Loyola has struggled to find consistency all season. The talent gap is significant, and this feels like a business trip for the Billikens.
If Saint Louis dictates pace early, this could get out of hand quickly in Chicago.
Betting Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -17.5 over Loyola Ramblers
Final Score Prediction: Saint Louis 90, Loyola 60
Ohio Bobcats at Miami RedHawks
The lone unbeaten team in college basketball defends home court in a MAC rivalry game.
Miami (OH) has ripped off 24 straight wins to open the season. Ohio enters at 13-12 and squarely in the middle of the conference standings. While the RedHawks have been dominant, rivalry games in the MAC are rarely easy.
Expect Ohio to come in with a clear game plan and keep this competitive into the final minutes. We’ll take the road dog to cover.
Betting Pick: Ohio Bobcats +10 over Miami RedHawks
Final Score Prediction: Miami (OH) 88, Ohio 82
Yale Bulldogs at Dartmouth Big Green
An Ivy League matchup closes the card.
Yale has been the class of the conference at 18-4 and already beat Dartmouth by 15 two weeks ago. That meeting was in New Haven, but the venue should not matter here. Yale simply has more firepower on both ends of the floor.
With the line just under double digits, we expect the Bulldogs to clear it.
Betting Pick: Yale Bulldogs -9.5 over Dartmouth Big Green
Final Score Prediction: Yale 75, Dartmouth 55
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