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Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include First Responder Bowl college football play [12/26/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the best bets for Friday, December 26, 2025.
Today’s best sports bets for December 26, 2025 are here, with Florida International vs. UTSA and New Mexico vs. Minnesota in college football among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s action.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest odds to find genuine betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of best bets for today [12/26, updated 2:04AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Friday, December 26, 2025.
College Football: UTSA -5.5 (-108)
- Edge: 5.8%
- Probability: 57.8%
- College Football matchup: First Responder Bowl (8:00PM ET, Friday)
Our model has identified value on UTSA -5.5 at -108 odds. A 57.8% probability produces an edge of 5.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
College Football: Minnesota ML (-120)
- Edge: 4.3%
- Probability: 58.9%
- NBA matchup: Rate Bowl (4:30PM ET, Friday)
Minnesota ML carries a 4.3% edge and a probability of 58.9% at -120 odds, according to our model.
NBA: Bulls -1.5 (+100)
- Edge: 4.3%
- Probability: 54.3%
- NBA Matchup: 76ers vs. Bulls (7:30PM ET, Friday)
Bulls -1.5 vs. 76ers at +100 odds shows a 4.3% edge, supported by a 54.3% probability in simulations.
NBA: Jazz +9.5 (-110)
- Edge: 3.4%
- Probability: 55.8%
- NBA Matchup: Pistons vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Friday)
A 3.4% edge and 55.8% probability make Jazz +9.5 vs. Pistons at a value play in the Pistons vs. Jazz matchup, per our model.
NBA: Wizards +7.5 (+100)
- Edge: 3.3%
- Probability: 53.3%
- NBA Matchup: Raptors vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Friday)
Wizards +7.5 at +100 odds presents a 3.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 53.3%.
NBA: Bulls ML (-105)
- Edge: 3.2%
- Probability: 54.4%
- NBA Matchup: 76ers vs. Bulls (7:30PM ET, Friday)
Our model finds value on Bulls to win at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 3.2%.
College Football: Florida International vs. UTSA over 59.5 points (-115)
- Edge: 2.9%
- Probability: 56.4%
- College Football Matchup: First Responder Bowl (8:00PM ET, Friday)
Our model has uncovered value on Florida International vs. UTSA over 59.5 points at -115 odds. A 56.4% probability produces a 2.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's college football action.
NBA: Grizzlies -5.5 (-102)
- Edge: 2.9%
- Probability: 53.4%
- NBA Matchup: Bucks vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Friday)
A 2.9% edge on a 53.4% probability makes Grizzlies -5.5 at -102 odds a solid value play in today's Bucks vs. Grizzlies matchup.
NBA: Clippers ML (-125)
- Edge: 2.4%
- Probability: 57.9%
- NBA Matchup: Clippers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)
Our model projects value on Clippers to win at -125 odds. A 57.9% probability produces a 2.4% edge, making Clippers the favorable ML play in Saturday’s NBA matchup.
NBA: Pistons vs. Jazz under 243.5 points (-105)
- Edge: 2.3%
- Probability: 53.5%
- NBA Matchup: Pistons vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Friday)
Rounding out our top 10 bets, Pistons vs. Jazz under 243.5 points at -105 odds shows a 53.5% probability and a 2.3% edge.
Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 12/26/2025
As of 2:04AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International vs. UTSA (College Football) | UTSA -5.5 | -108 @ DraftKings | 5.8% | 57.8% |
| New Mexico vs. Minnesota (College Football) | Minnesota ML | -120 @ BetMGM | 4.3% | 58.9% |
| 76ers vs. Bulls (NBA) | Bulls -1.5 | +100 @ DraftKings | 4.3% | 54.3% |
| Pistons vs. Jazz (NBA) | Jazz +9.5 | -110 @ BetMGM | 3.4% | 55.8% |
| Raptors vs. Wizards (NBA) | Wizards +7.5 | +100 @ BetMGM | 3.3% | 53.3% |
| 76ers vs. Bulls (NBA) | Bulls ML | -105 @ BetMGM | 3.2% | 54.4% |
| Florida International vs. UTSA (College Football) | Over 59.5 Points | -115 @ BetMGM | 2.9% | 56.4% |
| Bucks vs. Grizzlies (NBA) | Grizzlies -5.5 | -102 @ BetMGM | 2.9% | 53.4% |
| Clippers vs. Trail Blazers (NBA) | Clippers ML | -125 @ DraftKings | 2.4% | 57.9% |
| Pistons vs. Jazz (NBA) | Under 243.5 Points | -105 @ BetMGM | 2.3% | 53.5% |
List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [12/26/2025]
- NCAAF: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern (1:00PM ET, Friday)
- EPL: Newcastle vs. Manchester United (3:00PM ET, Friday)
- NCAAF: New Mexico vs. Minnesota (4:30PM ET, Friday)
- NBA: Raptors vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- NBA: Celtics vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- NBA: Hornets vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- NBA: Heat vs. Hawks (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- NBA: 76ers vs. Bulls (7:30PM ET, Friday)
- NCAAF: Florida International vs. UTSA (8:00PM ET, Friday)
- NBA: Suns vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Friday)
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Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 26, 2025, featuring plays such as UTSA -5.5 and Minnesota ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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