Best bets today for all sports: Sunday's picks include Kings vs. Lakers NBA play [12/28/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for December 28, 2025 are here, with Kings vs. Lakers in the NBA and among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [12/28, updated 9:02PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, December 28, 2025.

NBA: Kings +12.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 55.3%
• NBA matchup: Kings vs. Lakers (9:30PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Kings +12.5 at -110 odds. A 55.3% probability produces an edge of 3.0%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M under 170.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M (8:00PM ET, Monday)

A 5.7% edge and 56.9% probability make Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M under 170.5 points at a value play in the Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M matchup, per our model.

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)

Texas A&M-CC -5.5 at -110 odds presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Marist vs. Quinnipiac over 144.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Marist vs. Quinnipiac (4:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on over 144.5 points in Marist vs. Quinnipiac at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 5.0%.

Men's College Basketball: Quinnipiac -3.5 (-104)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Marist vs. Quinnipiac (4:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Quinnipiac -3.5 at -104 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 4.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

NBA: Pacers +14.5 (-114)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 57.9%
• NBA Matchup: Pacers vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Monday)

A 4.7% edge on a 57.9% probability makes Pacers +14.5 at -114 odds a solid value play in today's Pacers vs. Rockets matchup.

College Basketball: Charleston -9.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.3%
• College Basketball Matchup: Drexel vs. Charleston (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on Charleston -9.5 at +100 odds. A 54.3% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making Charleston 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: Marist vs. Quinnipiac (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: Sunday, 12/28/2025

As of 9:02PM ET, here is our top bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Kings vs. Lakers (NBA)	Kings +12.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.0%	55.3%
Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M (Men's College Basketball)	Under 170.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.7%	56.9%
Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC (Men's College Basketball)	Texas A&M-CC -5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
Marist vs. Quinnipiac (Men's College Basketball)	Over 144.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	5.0%	56.9%
Marist vs. Quinnipiac (Men's College Basketball)	Quinnipiac -3.5	-104 @ FanDuel	4.8%	55.8%
Pacers vs. Rockets (NBA)	Pacers +14.5	-114 @ FanDuel	4.7%	57.9%
Drexel vs. Charleston (College Basketball)	Charleston -9.5	+100 @ DraftKings	4.3%	54.3%
Evansville vs. Bradley (Men's College Basketball)	Bradley -12.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on right now [12/28/2025]

• NBA: Kings vs. Lakers (9:30PM ET, Sunday)
• 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)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 28, 2025, featuring plays such as Kings +12.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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