Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Mississippi Valley State vs. Florida State men's college basketball play [12/19/2025]

Men's College Basketball: Mississippi Valley State +39.5 (-105)

• Edge: 8.8%
• Probability: 60%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Mississippi Valley State vs. Florida State (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Mississippi Valley State +39.5 at -105 odds. A 60% probability produces an edge of 8.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Norfolk State -6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 57.3%
• College Football matchup: Norfolk State vs. Jackson State (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Norfolk State -6.5 carries a 6.8% edge and a probability of 57.3% at -102 odds, according to our model.

College Football: Memphis +3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 58.2%
• College Football Matchup: Memphis vs. North Carolina State (2:30PM ET, Friday)

Memphis +3.5 vs. North Carolina State at -108 odds shows a 6.3% edge, supported by a 58.2% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Southeastern Louisiana vs. LSU over 144.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Southeastern Louisiana vs. LSU (8:00PM ET, Friday)

A 5.7% edge and 56.9% probability make Southeastern Louisiana vs. LSU over 144.5 points at a value play in the Southeastern Louisiana vs. LSU matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Norfolk State ML (-295)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 79.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Norfolk State vs. Jackson State (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Norfolk State ML at -295 odds presents a 5.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 79.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Alcorn State +35.5 (-104)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Alcorn State vs. Baylor (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Alcorn State +35.5 at -104 odds, supported by an edge of 5.0%.

Men's College Basketball: Seattle +7.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Washington vs. Seattle (11:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Seattle +7.5 at -110 odds. A 57.3% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

College Football: Memphis ML (+145)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 45.4%
• College Football Matchup: Memphis vs. North Carolina State (2:30PM ET, Friday)

A 4.5% edge on a 45.4% probability makes Memphis to win at +145 odds a solid value play in today's Memphis vs. North Carolina State matchup.

College Basketball: Seattle ML (+300)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 29.3%
• College Basketball Matchup: Washington vs. Seattle (11:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on Seattle to win at +300 odds. A 29.3% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making Seattle the favorable ML play in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Villanova ML (+190)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 38.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Washington vs. Seattle (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Villanova to defeat Wisconsin at +190 odds shows a 38.4% probability and a 3.8% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 12/19/2025

As of 4:33AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Mississippi Valley State vs. Florida State (Men's College Basketball)	Mississippi Valley State +39.5	-105 @ BetMGM	8.8%	60%
Norfolk State vs. Jackson State (Men's College Basketball)	Norfolk State -6.5	-102 @ FanDuel	6.8%	57.3%
Memphis vs. North Carolina State (College Football)	Memphis +3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.3%	58.2%
Southeastern Louisiana vs. LSU (Men's College Basketball)	Over 144.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	5.7%	56.9%
Norfolk State vs. Jackson State (Men's College Basketball)	Norfolk State ML	-295 @ FanDuel	5.0%	79.7%
Alcorn State vs. Baylor (Men's College Basketball)	Alcorn State +35.5	-104 @ FanDuel	5.0%	56%
Washington vs. Seattle (Men's College Basketball)	Seattle +7.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.9%	57.3%
Memphis vs. North Carolina State (College Football)	Memphis ML	+145 @ BetMGM	4.5%	45.4%
Washington vs. Seattle (College Basketball)	Seattle ML	+300 @ FanDuel	4.3%	29.3%
Villanova vs. Wisconsin (Men's College Basketball)	Villanova ML	+190 @ FanDuel	3.8%	38.4%

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [12/19/2025]

• NCAAF: Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan (11:00AM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Dartmouth vs. Sacred Heart (11:00AM ET, Friday)
• NCAAF: Memphis vs. North Carolina State (2:30PM ET, Friday)
• La Liga: Mallorca vs. Valencia (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: South Dakota State vs. Milwaukee (5:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Coppin State vs. Navy (5:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Hampton vs. Grambling State (5:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Seton Hall vs. Providence (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Mississippi Valley State vs. Florida State (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Eastern Michigan vs. Akron (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 19, 2025, featuring plays such as Mississippi Valley State +39.5 and Norfolk State -6.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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