Best bets today for all sports: Tuesday's picks include McNeese State vs. Rhode Island men's college basketball play [12/9/2025]

Men's College Basketball: Rhode Island +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: McNeese State vs. Rhode Island (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Rhode Island +1.5 at -105 odds. A 55.8% probability produces an edge of 4.5%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Stony Brook +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Columbia vs. Stony Brook (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Stony Brook +4.5 carries a 4.3% edge and a probability of 55.5% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Bucknell -1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Bucknell vs. Rider (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Bucknell -1.5 vs. Rider at -102 odds shows a 4.3% edge, supported by a 54.8% probability in simulations.

NBA: Heat ML (-112)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 57.1%
• NBA Matchup: Heat vs. Magic (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.2% edge and 57.1% probability make Heat at the moneyline at a value play in the Heat vs. Magic matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Bucknell ML (-118)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Bucknell vs. Rider (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Bucknell ML at -118 odds presents a 4.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.2%.

Men's College Basketball: Wyoming -13.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: South Dakota vs. Wyoming (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Wyoming -13.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 3.8%.

Men's College Basketball: Rhode Island ML (+114)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 49.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: McNeese State vs. Rhode Island (7:00PM ET, Tuesday) Our model has uncovered value on Rhode Island ML at +114 odds. A 49.5% probability produces a 3.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Connecticut ML (-205)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 69.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Florida vs. Connecticut (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.8% edge on a 69.7% probability makes Connecticut to win at -205 odds a solid value play in today's Florida vs. Connecticut matchup.

College Basketball: Ball State +7.5 (-112)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55.5%
• College Basketball Matchup: South Dakota State vs. Ball State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Ball State +7.5 at -112 odds. A 55.5% probability produces a 2.7% edge, making Ball State the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Northern Arizona vs. Arizona State over 148.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Northern Arizona vs. Arizona State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Northern Arizona vs. Arizona State over 148.5 points at -105 odds shows a 53.8% probability and a 2.6% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Tuesday, 12/9/2025

As of 1:32AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
McNeese State vs. Rhode Island (Men's College Basketball)	Rhode Island +1.5	-105 @ FanDuel	4.5%	55.8%
Columbia vs. Stony Brook (Men's College Basketball)	Stony Brook +4.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.3%	55.5%
Bucknell vs. Rider (Men's College Basketball)	Bucknell -1.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.3%	54.8%
Heat vs. Magic (NBA)	Heat ML	-112 @ FanDuel	4.2%	57.1%
Bucknell vs. Rider (Men's College Basketball)	Bucknell ML	-118 @ DraftKings	4.1%	58.2%
South Dakota vs. Wyoming (Men's College Basketball)	Wyoming -13.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.8%	55%
McNeese State vs. Rhode Island (Men's College Basketball)	Rhode Island ML	+114 @ FanDuel	3.5%	49.5%
Florida vs. Connecticut (Men's College Basketball)	Connecticut ML	-205 @ DraftKings	2.8%	69.7%
South Dakota State vs. Ball State (College Basketball)	Ball State +7.5	-112 @ DraftKings	2.7%	55.5%
Northern Arizona vs. Arizona State (Men's College Basketball)	Over 148.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	2.6%	53.8%

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [12/9/2025]

• NCAAM: Buffalo vs. UMBC (5:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NBA: Heat vs. Magic (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Loyola (MD) vs. Virginia Military (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Clemson vs. BYU (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Villanova vs. Michigan (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Sharks vs. Flyers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Lightning vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Ducks vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Golden Knights vs. Islanders (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Devils vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 9, 2025, featuring plays such as Rhode Island +1.5 and Stony Brook +4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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