Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Northern Iowa vs. Saint Mary's men's college basketball play [12/22/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for December 22, 2025 are here, with Northern Iowa vs. Saint Mary's in men's college basketball and Kraken vs. Ducks in the NHL among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [12/22, updated 9:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Monday, December 22, 2025.

Men's College Basketball: Saint Mary's -11.5 (-108)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Northern Iowa vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Saint Mary's -11.5 at -108 odds. A 55.9% probability produces an edge of 4.0%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NHL: Kraken +1.5 (-155)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 63.6%
• NHL matchup: Kraken vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Kraken +1.5 carries a 2.8% edge and a probability of 63.6% at -155 odds, according to our model.

NHL: Kraken vs. Ducks over 6.5 goals (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.8%
• NHL Matchup: Kraken vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Kraken vs. Ducks over 6.5 goals at -105 odds shows a 2.6% edge, supported by a 53.8% probability in simulations.

NBA: Pacers -1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.2%
• NBA Matchup: Bucks vs. Pacers (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.7% edge and 55.2% probability make Pacers -1.5 vs. Bucks at a value play in the Bucks vs. Pacers matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Saint Mary's -11.5 (-108)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Northern Iowa vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Saint Mary's -11.5 at -108 odds presents a 4.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.9%.

Men's College Basketball: Bellarmine +35.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Bellarmine vs. Kentucky (1:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Bellarmine +35.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 3.8%.

NBA: Bucks vs. Pacers under 223.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• NBA Matchup: Bucks vs. Pacers (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Bucks vs. Pacers under 223.5 points at -110 odds. A 56% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Men's College Basketball: Cal State Bakersfield +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Idaho vs. Cal State Bakersfield (5:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.4% edge on a 55.8% probability makes Cal State Bakersfield +4.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Idaho vs. Cal State Bakersfield matchup.

NBA: Hawks ML (-166)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 65.8%
• NBA Matchup: Bulls vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Hawks to win at -166 odds. A 65.8% probability produces a 3.4% edge, making Hawks the favorable ML play in Saturday’s NBA matchup.

NHL: Mammoth +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.5%
• NHL Matchup: Mammoth vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Mammoth +1.5 at -105 odds shows a 54.5% probability and a 3.3% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 12/22/2025

As of 9:31PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Northern Iowa vs. Saint Mary's (Men's College Basketball)	Saint Mary's -11.5	-108 @ DraftKings	4.0%	55.9%
Kraken vs. Ducks (NHL)	Kraken +1.5	-155 @ BetMGM	2.8%	63.6%
Kraken vs. Ducks (NHL)	Over 6.5 Goals	-105 @ BetMGM	2.6%	53.8%
Bucks vs. Pacers (NBA)	Pacers -1.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.7%	55.2%
Northern Iowa vs. Saint Mary's (Men's College Basketball)	Saint Mary's -11.5	-108 @ DraftKings	4.0%	55.9%
Bellarmine vs. Kentucky (Men's College Basketball)	Bellarmine +35.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.8%	55%
Bucks vs. Pacers (NBA)	Under 223.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	3.6%	56%
Idaho vs. Cal State Bakersfield (Men's College Basketball)	Cal State Bakersfield +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.4%	55.8%
Bulls vs. Hawks (NBA)	Hawks ML	-166 @ DraftKings	3.4%	65.8%
Mammoth vs. Avalanche (NHL)	Mammoth +1.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.3%	54.5%

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [12/22/2025]

• NBA: Pistons vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NBA: Magic vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NHL: Kraken vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NHL: Blue Jackets vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: San Diego vs. Washington (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Northern Iowa vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Sacramento State vs. Cal State Northridge (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Green Bay vs. Campbell (12:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Binghamton vs. Army (12:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Bellarmine vs. Kentucky (1:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 22, 2025, featuring plays such as Saint Mary's -11.5 and Kraken +1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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