NCAAB best bets today: 6 game picks for November 8, 2026

On November 8, 2026 we like 6 college basketball game bets from 6 games. On our numbers, 4 of them have a better chance than their price says. Our top pick is Under 161.5 total points at -244, a LEAN pick. Each pick below shows the team, the bet, the game, the start time, the price and what a $10 bet pays back, with how sure we are in one word.

The game bets we like today

1. Under 161.5 total points

Game: Pittsburgh Panthers at Penn State Nittany Lions, starts 8:00 PM ET.
Price: -244. A $10 bet pays back $14.10 if it wins.
How sure we are: LEAN. A lean: we like it, but it is closer to a coin flip, so bet small.

2. Under 152.5 total points

Game: Princeton Tigers at Siena Saints, starts 1:00 PM ET.
Price: +105. A $10 bet pays back $20.50 if it wins.
How sure we are: LEAN. A lean: we like it, but it is closer to a coin flip, so bet small.

3. Iona Gaels with a 26.5-point head start

Game: Iona Gaels at St. John's Red Storm, starts 12:00 PM ET.
Price: +115. A $10 bet pays back $21.50 if it wins.
How sure we are: LEAN. A lean: we like it, but it is closer to a coin flip, so bet small.

4. California Golden Bears with a 17.5-point head start

Game: Houston Cougars at California Golden Bears, starts 8:30 PM ET.
Price: -105. A $10 bet pays back $19.52 if it wins.
How sure we are: LEAN. A lean: we like it, but it is closer to a coin flip, so bet small.

5. Under 157.5 total points

Game: Richmond Spiders at Temple Owls, starts 5:00 PM ET.
Price: -222. A $10 bet pays back $14.50 if it wins.
How sure we are: LEAN. A lean: we like it, but it is closer to a coin flip, so bet small.

6. Boise State Broncos to win by 6+ points

Game: Butler Bulldogs at Boise State Broncos, starts 2:00 PM ET.
Price: +200. A $10 bet pays back $30 if it wins.
How sure we are: LEAN. A lean: we like it, but it is closer to a coin flip, so bet small.

That is the list. Prices can move before you bet, so check the price first.