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

Men's College Basketball: Missouri +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Illinois vs. Missouri (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Missouri +8.5 at -105 odds. A 57.3% probability produces an edge of 6.0%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Missouri ML (+360)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 25.3%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Illinois vs. Missouri (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Missouri ML carries a 5.9% edge and a probability of 25.3% at +360 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Denver vs. Tulsa over 164.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Denver vs. Tulsa (3:00PM ET, Monday)

Denver vs. Tulsa over 164.5 points at -105 odds shows a 5.0% edge, supported by a 56.2% probability in simulations.

NBA: Grizzlies +16.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• NBA Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Thunder (9:30PM ET, Monday)

A 4.9% edge and 57.3% probability make Grizzlies +16.5 vs. Thunder at a value play in the Grizzlies vs. Thunder matchup, per our model.

NBA: Jazz +14.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 57%
• NBA Matchup: Jazz vs. Nuggets (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Jazz +14.5 at -110 odds presents a 4.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57%.

Men's College Basketball: Saint Joseph's (PA) -8.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Coastal Carolina vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on Saint Joseph's (PA) -8.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 4.6%.

Men's College Basketball: Bethune-Cookman +39.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Bethune-Cookman vs. Arizona (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Bethune-Cookman +39.5 at -110 odds. A 57% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

NBA: Jazz vs. Nuggets under 247.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 55.7%
• NBA Matchup: Jazz vs. Nuggets (9:00PM ET, Monday)

A 4.2% edge on a 55.7% probability makes under 247.5 points at -106 odds a solid value play in today's Jazz vs. Nuggets matchup.

College Basketball: American University vs. Virginia under 152.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 55.4%
• College Basketball Matchup: American University vs. Virginia (6:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on under 152.5 points at -105 odds. A 55.4% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Eastern Washington +35.5 (-104)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Bethune-Cookman vs. Arizona (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Eastern Washington +35.5 at -104 odds shows a 55% probability and a 4.0% edge.

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

As of 2:31AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Illinois vs. Missouri (Men's College Basketball)	Missouri +8.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.0%	57.3%
Illinois vs. Missouri (Men's College Basketball)	Missouri ML	+360 @ FanDuel	5.9%	25.3%
Denver vs. Tulsa (Men's College Basketball)	Over 164.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.0%	56.2%
Grizzlies vs. Thunder (NBA)	Grizzlies +16.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.9%	57.3%
Jazz vs. Nuggets (NBA)	Jazz +14.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.7%	57%
Coastal Carolina vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (Men's College Basketball)	Saint Joseph's (PA) -8.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.6%	57%
Bethune-Cookman vs. Arizona (Men's College Basketball)	Bethune-Cookman +39.5	-110 @ DraftKings	4.6%	57%
Jazz vs. Nuggets (NBA)	Under 247.5 Points	-106 @ FanDuel	4.2%	55.7%
American University vs. Virginia (College Basketball)	Under 152.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	4.2%	55.4%
Eastern Washington vs. BYU (Men's College Basketball)	Eastern Washington +35.5	-104 @ FanDuel	4.0%	55%

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

• NCAAF: Washington State vs. Utah State (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Sacred Heart vs. Towson (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: N.J.I.T. vs. Butler (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• EPL: Nottingham Forest vs. Fulham (3:00PM ET, Monday)
• La Liga: Espanyol vs. Athletic Bilbao (3:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Seattle vs. UTSA (3:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Denver vs. Tulsa (3:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: South Carolina State vs. South Carolina (4:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: SIU-Edwardsville vs. Western Illinois (4:30PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Portland vs. UC Santa Barbara (5:00PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 22, 2025, featuring plays such as Missouri +8.5 and Missouri ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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