Best bets today for all sports: Sunday's picks include Islanders vs. Avalanche NHL play [11/16/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for November 16, 2025 are here, with Islanders vs. Avalanche in the NHL and among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [11/16, updated 8:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, November 16, 2025.

NHL: Islanders +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 53.8%
• NHL matchup: Islanders vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Islanders +1.5 at -105 odds. A 53.8% probability produces an edge of 2.5%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NBA: Pelicans +17.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 58%
• NBA Matchup: Thunder vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Monday)

A 5.6% edge and 58% probability make Pelicans +17.5 vs. Thunder at a value play in the Thunder vs. Pelicans matchup, per our model.

NBA: Heat ML (-115)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 58.3%
• NBA Matchup: Knicks vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Monday)

Heat ML at -115 odds presents a 4.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.3%.

Men's College Basketball: SIU-Edwardsville vs. Wisconsin over 143.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 57%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: SIU-Edwardsville vs. Wisconsin (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on over 143.5 points in SIU-Edwardsville vs. Wisconsin at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 4.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Drake +5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Drake vs. Charleston (7:00PM ET, Monday) Our model has uncovered value on Drake +5.5 at -102 odds. A 55% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Virginia Commonwealth vs. North Carolina State under 166.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Virginia Commonwealth vs. North Carolina State (7:00PM ET, Monday)

A 4.2% edge on a 56.6% probability makes under 166.5 points at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Virginia Commonwealth vs. North Carolina State matchup.

College Basketball: Kansas State -14.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 54.6%
• College Basketball Matchup: Tulsa vs. Kansas State (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on Kansas State -14.5 at -102 odds. A 54.6% probability produces a 4.1% edge, making Kansas State the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

NHL: Canucks +1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 54.5%
• NHL Matchup: Canucks vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Canucks +1.5 at -102 odds shows a 54.5% probability and a 4.0% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Sunday, 11/16/2025

As of 8:31PM ET, here is our top bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Islanders vs. Avalanche (NHL)	Islanders +1.5	-105 @ BetMGM	2.5%	53.8%
Thunder vs. Pelicans (NBA)	Pelicans +17.5	-110 @ FanDuel	5.6%	58%
Knicks vs. Heat (NBA)	Heat ML	-115 @ DraftKings	4.8%	58.3%
SIU-Edwardsville vs. Wisconsin (Men's College Basketball)	Over 143.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	4.7%	57%
Drake vs. Charleston (Men's College Basketball)	Drake +5.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.5%	55%
Virginia Commonwealth vs. North Carolina State (Men's College Basketball)	Under 166.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	4.2%	56.6%
Tulsa vs. Kansas State (College Basketball)	Kansas State -14.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.1%	54.6%
Canucks vs. Panthers (NHL)	Canucks +1.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.0%	54.5%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [11/16/2025]

• NHL: Islanders vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Sunday)
• NCAAM: Florida A&M vs. Georgia (6:30PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. Pennsylvania (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Lafayette vs. West Virginia (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Virginia Commonwealth vs. North Carolina State (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Bucknell vs. Pittsburgh (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Oakland vs. UCF (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Drake vs. Charleston (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• NHL: Oilers vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• NHL: Hurricanes vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for November 16, 2025, featuring plays such as Islanders +1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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