Best bets today for all sports: Sunday's picks include Rockets vs. Kings NBA play [12/21/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for December 21, 2025 are here, with Rockets vs. Kings in the NBA and among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [12/21, updated 9:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, December 21, 2025.

NBA: Kings +11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55.1%
• NBA matchup: Rockets vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Kings +11.5 at -105 odds. A 55.1% probability produces an edge of 3.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Missouri +9.5 (-120)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 59.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Illinois vs. Missouri (8:00PM ET, Monday)

A 5.2% edge and 59.8% probability make Missouri +9.5 vs. Illinois at a value play in the Illinois vs. Missouri matchup, per our model.

NBA: Grizzlies +16.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 57.2%
• NBA Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Thunder (9:30PM ET, Monday)

Grizzlies +16.5 at -110 odds presents a 4.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.2%.

Men's College Basketball: Saint Joseph's (PA) -8.5 (-112)

• Edge: 4.2%
• 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 -112 odds, supported by an edge of 4.2%.

Men's College Basketball: Denver vs. Tulsa under 164.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 56%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Denver vs. Tulsa (3:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Denver vs. Tulsa under 164.5 points at -108 odds. A 56% probability produces a 4.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

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

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Eastern Washington vs. BYU (9:00PM ET, Monday)

A 4.0% edge on a 55% probability makes Eastern Washington +35.5 at -104 odds a solid value play in today's Eastern Washington vs. BYU matchup.

NBA: Kings +11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55.1%
• NBA Matchup: Rockets vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on Kings +11.5 at -105 odds. A 55.1% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making Kings the favorable side in Saturday’s NBA matchup.

College Football: Washington State vs. Utah State over 49.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• College Football Matchup: Denver vs. Tulsa (2:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Washington State vs. Utah State over 49.5 points at -105 odds shows a 55% probability and a 3.8% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Sunday, 12/21/2025

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

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Rockets vs. Kings (NBA)	Kings +11.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.8%	55.1%
Illinois vs. Missouri (Men's College Basketball)	Missouri +9.5	-120 @ FanDuel	5.2%	59.8%
Grizzlies vs. Thunder (NBA)	Grizzlies +16.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.8%	57.2%
Coastal Carolina vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (Men's College Basketball)	Saint Joseph's (PA) -8.5	-112 @ DraftKings	4.2%	57%
Denver vs. Tulsa (Men's College Basketball)	Under 164.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.1%	56%
Eastern Washington vs. BYU (Men's College Basketball)	Eastern Washington +35.5	-104 @ FanDuel	4.0%	55%
Rockets vs. Kings (NBA)	Kings +11.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.8%	55.1%
Washington State vs. Utah State (College Football)	Over 49.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	3.8%	55%

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [12/21/2025]

• NBA: Rockets vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Sunday)
• 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)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 21, 2025, featuring plays such as Kings +11.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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