Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC men's college basketball play [12/29/2025]

Men's College Basketball: Texas A&M-CC ML (-205)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 76.1%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Texas A&M-CC to defeat Nicholls State at -205 odds. A 76.1% probability produces an edge of 8.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

College Football: Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State over 59.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 57.8%
• NBA matchup: Birmingham Bowl (2:00PM ET, Monday)

Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State over 59.5 points carries a 6.6% edge and a probability of 57.8% at -105 odds, according to our model.

NBA: Hawks +16.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 58.6%
• NBA Matchup: Hawks vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Hawks +16.5 vs. Thunder at -110 odds shows a 6.2% edge, supported by a 58.6% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Jackson State +33.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Jackson State vs. TCU (8:00PM ET, Monday)

A 5.8% edge and 57% probability make Jackson State +33.5 vs. TCU at a value play in the Jackson State vs. TCU matchup, per our model.

NBA: Pacers +14.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 57.8%
• NBA Matchup: Pacers vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Pacers +14.5 at -110 odds presents a 5.4% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.8%.

Men's College Basketball: Texas A&M-CC -5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on Texas A&M-CC -5.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 5.3%.

Men's College Basketball: Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M under 172.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M under 172.5 points at -105 odds. A 56.2% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Utah Valley -8.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: California Baptist vs. Utah Valley (8:00PM ET, Monday)

A 4.8% edge on a 54.8% probability makes Utah Valley -8.5 at +100 odds a solid value play in today's California Baptist vs. Utah Valley matchup.

College Basketball: Cincinnati -12.5 (-118)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 58.5%
• College Basketball Matchup: Lipscomb vs. Cincinnati (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on Cincinnati -12.5 at -118 odds. A 58.5% probability produces a 4.4% edge, making Cincinnati the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Bradley -12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Bradley -12.5 at -105 odds shows a 55.5% probability and a 4.3% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 12/29/2025

As of 1:31AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC (Men's College Basketball)	Texas A&M-CC ML	-205 @ DraftKings	8.9%	76.1%
Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State (College Football)	Over 59.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	6.6%	57.8%
Hawks vs. Thunder (NBA)	Hawks +16.5	-110 @ DraftKings	6.2%	58.6%
Jackson State vs. TCU (Men's College Basketball)	Jackson State +33.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.8%	57%
Pacers vs. Rockets (NBA)	Pacers +14.5	-110 @ FanDuel	5.4%	57.8%
Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC (Men's College Basketball)	Texas A&M-CC -5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M (Men's College Basketball)	Under 172.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.0%	56.2%
California Baptist vs. Utah Valley (Men's College Basketball)	Utah Valley -8.5	+100 @ DraftKings	4.8%	54.8%
Lipscomb vs. Cincinnati (College Basketball)	Cincinnati -12.5	-118 @ BetMGM	4.4%	58.5%
Evansville vs. Bradley (Men's College Basketball)	Bradley -12.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [12/29/2025]

• NCAAM: North Carolina Central vs. Penn State (1:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAF: Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Merrimack vs. Sacred Heart (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Missouri State vs. Delaware (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Southern University vs. Illinois (3:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Marist vs. Quinnipiac (4:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Towson vs. William & Mary (5:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Iowa (5:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Dartmouth vs. Florida (6:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: UMBC vs. Coppin State (6:00PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 29, 2025, featuring plays such as Texas A&M-CC ML and over 59.5 points in the Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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