Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Sharks vs. Ducks NHL play [12/29/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for December 29, 2025 are here, with Sharks vs. Ducks in the NHL and among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [12/29, updated 9:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Monday, December 29, 2025.

NHL: Sharks vs. Ducks under 6.5 goals (+110)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 50.5%
• NHL matchup: Sharks vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on under 6.5 goals in Sharks vs. Ducks at +110 odds. A 50.5% probability produces an edge of 2.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

College Football: Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech under 50.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 56.6%
• College Football Matchup: Independence Bowl (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.4% edge and 56.6% probability make Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech under 50.5 points at a value play in the Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Northern Illinois +6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Buffalo vs. Northern Illinois (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Northern Illinois +6.5 at -110 odds presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.7%.

Men's College Basketball: East Tennessee State vs. Citadel under 144.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 56%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: East Tennessee State vs. Citadel (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on under 144.5 points in East Tennessee State vs. Citadel at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 4.8%.

Men's College Basketball: Duquesne +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Duquesne vs. Davidson (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Duquesne +3.5 at -105 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Marquette +2.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Seton Hall vs. Marquette (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.2% edge on a 57.7% probability makes Marquette +2.5 at -115 odds a solid value play in today's Seton Hall vs. Marquette matchup.

College Basketball: San Diego +29.5 (-112)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 57%
• College Basketball Matchup: Gonzaga vs. San Diego (9:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on San Diego +29.5 at -112 odds. A 57% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making San Diego the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Eastern Michigan ML (-122)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 58.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Duquesne vs. Davidson (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Eastern Michigan to defeat Massachusetts at -122 odds shows a 58.9% probability and a 4.0% edge.

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

As of 9:31PM ET, here is our top bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Sharks vs. Ducks (NHL)	Under 6.5 Goals	+110 @ BetMGM	2.9%	50.5%
Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech (College Football)	Under 50.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	5.4%	56.6%
Buffalo vs. Northern Illinois (Men's College Basketball)	Northern Illinois +6.5	-110 @ DraftKings	5.3%	57.7%
East Tennessee State vs. Citadel (Men's College Basketball)	Under 144.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	4.8%	56%
Duquesne vs. Davidson (Men's College Basketball)	Duquesne +3.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.6%	55.8%
Seton Hall vs. Marquette (Men's College Basketball)	Marquette +2.5	-115 @ DraftKings	4.2%	57.7%
Gonzaga vs. San Diego (College Basketball)	San Diego +29.5	-112 @ DraftKings	4.2%	57%
Massachusetts vs. Eastern Michigan (Men's College Basketball)	Eastern Michigan ML	-122 @ DraftKings	4.0%	58.9%

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

• NHL: Sharks vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NHL: Canucks vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NHL: Wild vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• NBA: Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers (10:30PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Utah vs. Washington (11:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Vermont vs. Princeton (1:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAF: Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• EPL: Newcastle vs. Burnley (2:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• EPL: Bournemouth vs. Chelsea (2:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• EPL: Everton vs. Nottingham Forest (2:30PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 29, 2025, featuring plays such as under 6.5 goals in the Sharks vs. Ducks matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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