Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Bulls vs. Nuggets NBA play [11/17/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for November 17, 2025 are here, with Bulls vs. Nuggets in the NBA and Southern Utah vs. Gonzaga in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [11/17, updated 8:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Monday, November 17, 2025.

NBA: Bulls +13.5 (-108)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 56.8%
• NBA matchup: Bulls vs. Nuggets (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Bulls +13.5 at -108 odds. A 56.8% probability produces an edge of 4.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Southern Utah +35.5 (-112)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 56%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Southern Utah vs. Gonzaga (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Southern Utah +35.5 carries a 3.2% edge and a probability of 56% at -112 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Loyola Marymount +3.5 (-114)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Loyola Marymount +3.5 vs. UC Santa Barbara at -114 odds shows a 2.5% edge, supported by a 55.8% probability in simulations.

NBA: Nets +10.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 55.9%
• NBA Matchup: Celtics vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.5% edge and 55.9% probability make Nets +10.5 vs. Celtics at a value play in the Celtics vs. Nets matchup, per our model.

College Football: Bowling Green -3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.5%
• College Football Matchup: Akron vs. Bowling Green (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Bowling Green -3.5 at -105 odds presents a 3.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.5%.

Men's College Basketball: Southern Utah +35.5 (-112)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 56%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Southern Utah vs. Gonzaga (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on Southern Utah +35.5 at -112 odds, supported by an edge of 3.2%.

Men's College Basketball: Michigan State +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Michigan State vs. Kentucky (6:30PM ET, Tuesday) Our model has uncovered value on Michigan State +5.5 at -110 odds. A 55.2% probability produces a 2.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

College Football: Akron vs. Bowling Green under 47.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 55%
• College Football Matchup: Akron vs. Bowling Green (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.6% edge on a 55% probability makes under 47.5 points at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Akron vs. Bowling Green matchup.

College Basketball: Loyola Marymount +3.5 (-114)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 55.8%
• College Basketball Matchup: Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on Loyola Marymount +3.5 at -114 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 2.5% edge, making Loyola Marymount the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

College Football: Western Michigan ML (-220)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 71.1%
• College Football Matchup: Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Western Michigan to defeat Northern Illinois at -220 odds shows a 71.1% probability and a 2.4% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 11/17/2025

As of 8:32PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Bulls vs. Nuggets (NBA)	Bulls +13.5	-108 @ DraftKings	4.9%	56.8%
Southern Utah vs. Gonzaga (Men's College Basketball)	Southern Utah +35.5	-112 @ DraftKings	3.2%	56%
Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara (Men's College Basketball)	Loyola Marymount +3.5	-114 @ FanDuel	2.5%	55.8%
Celtics vs. Nets (NBA)	Nets +10.5	-110 @ DraftKings	3.5%	55.9%
Akron vs. Bowling Green (College Football)	Bowling Green -3.5	-105 @ FanDuel	3.3%	54.5%
Southern Utah vs. Gonzaga (Men's College Basketball)	Southern Utah +35.5	-112 @ DraftKings	3.2%	56%
Michigan State vs. Kentucky (Men's College Basketball)	Michigan State +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.8%	55.2%
Akron vs. Bowling Green (College Football)	Under 47.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.6%	55%
Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara (College Basketball)	Loyola Marymount +3.5	-114 @ FanDuel	2.5%	55.8%
Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois (College Football)	Western Michigan ML	-220 @ FanDuel	2.4%	71.1%

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [11/17/2025]

• NCAAM: Georgia State vs. Arizona State (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Alabama State vs. Colorado (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Southern Utah vs. Gonzaga (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: North Alabama vs. Clemson (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• NBA: Bulls vs. Nuggets (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Cal State Bakersfield vs. Portland State (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Oregon State vs. Oregon (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NHL: Mammoth vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Michigan State vs. Kentucky (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for November 17, 2025, featuring plays such as Bulls +13.5 and Southern Utah +35.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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