Best bets today for all sports: Tuesday's picks include South Carolina vs. Clemson men's college basketball play [12/16/2025]
Get the best bets for Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Today’s best sports bets for December 16, 2025 are here, with South Carolina vs. Clemson and Belmont vs. Evansville in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s action.
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List of best bets for today [12/16, updated 7:35AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Men's College Basketball: South Carolina vs. Clemson over 140.5 points (-105)
- Edge: 5.1%
- Probability: 56.3%
- Men's College Basketball matchup: South Carolina vs. Clemson (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Our model has identified value on over 140.5 points in South Carolina vs. Clemson at -105 odds. A 56.3% probability produces an edge of 5.1%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
Men's College Basketball: Evansville +9.5 (-110)
- Edge: 4.6%
- Probability: 57%
- Men's College Basketball matchup: Belmont vs. Evansville (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Evansville +9.5 carries a 4.6% edge and a probability of 57% at -110 odds, according to our model.
Men's College Basketball: Southern University vs. California Baptist over 153.5 points (-105)
- Edge: 4.3%
- Probability: 55.5%
- Men's College Basketball Matchup: Southern University vs. California Baptist (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Southern University vs. California Baptist over 153.5 points at -105 odds shows a 4.3% edge, supported by a 55.5% probability in simulations.
NHL: Kraken +1.5 (-105)
- Edge: 4.1%
- Probability: 55.4%
- NHL Matchup: Avalanche vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
A 4.1% edge and 55.4% probability make Kraken +1.5 vs. Avalanche at a value play in the Avalanche vs. Kraken matchup, per our model.
Men's College Basketball: Abilene Christian +33.5 (-104)
- Edge: 4.0%
- Probability: 55%
- Men's College Basketball Matchup: Abilene Christian vs. Arizona (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Abilene Christian +33.5 at -104 odds presents a 4.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55%.
Men's College Basketball: Towson vs. Kansas over 134.5 points (-108)
- Edge: 4.0%
- Probability: 55.9%
- Men's College Basketball Matchup: Towson vs. Kansas (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Our model finds value on over 134.5 points in Towson vs. Kansas at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 4.0%.
Men's College Basketball: California Baptist -10.5 (-110)
- Edge: 3.8%
- Probability: 56.2%
- Men's College Basketball Matchup: Southern University vs. California Baptist (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Our model has uncovered value on California Baptist -10.5 at -110 odds. A 56.2% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.
Men's College Basketball: Lipscomb +33.5 (-110)
- Edge: 3.6%
- Probability: 56%
- Men's College Basketball Matchup: Lipscomb vs. Duke (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
A 3.6% edge on a 56% probability makes Lipscomb +33.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Lipscomb vs. Duke matchup.
College Basketball: Drexel ML (-275)
- Edge: 3.6%
- Probability: 76.9%
- College Basketball Matchup: Howard vs. Drexel (11:00AM ET, Tuesday)
Our model projects value on Drexel to win at -275 odds. A 76.9% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making Drexel the favorable ML play in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.
Men's College Basketball: North Carolina A&T +5.5 (-120)
- Edge: 3.5%
- Probability: 58%
- Men's College Basketball Matchup: Southern University vs. California Baptist (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Rounding out our top 10 bets, North Carolina A&T +5.5 at -120 odds shows a 58% probability and a 3.5% edge.
Best sports bets today summary: Tuesday, 12/16/2025
As of 7:35AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina vs. Clemson (Men's College Basketball) | Over 140.5 Points | -105 @ BetMGM | 5.1% | 56.3% |
| Belmont vs. Evansville (Men's College Basketball) | Evansville +9.5 | -110 @ BetMGM | 4.6% | 57% |
| Southern University vs. California Baptist (Men's College Basketball) | Over 153.5 Points | -105 @ FanDuel | 4.3% | 55.5% |
| Avalanche vs. Kraken (NHL) | Kraken +1.5 | -105 @ BetMGM | 4.1% | 55.4% |
| Abilene Christian vs. Arizona (Men's College Basketball) | Abilene Christian +33.5 | -104 @ FanDuel | 4.0% | 55% |
| Towson vs. Kansas (Men's College Basketball) | Over 134.5 Points | -108 @ DraftKings | 4.0% | 55.9% |
| Southern University vs. California Baptist (Men's College Basketball) | California Baptist -10.5 | -110 @ FanDuel | 3.8% | 56.2% |
| Lipscomb vs. Duke (Men's College Basketball) | Lipscomb +33.5 | -110 @ FanDuel | 3.6% | 56% |
| Howard vs. Drexel (College Basketball) | Drexel ML | -275 @ BetMGM | 3.6% | 76.9% |
| North Carolina A&T vs. UNC Greensboro (Men's College Basketball) | North Carolina A&T +5.5 | -120 @ FanDuel | 3.5% | 58% |
List of upcoming matchups to bet on right now [12/16/2025]
- NCAAM: Howard vs. Drexel (11:00AM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: Lipscomb vs. Duke (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: Dartmouth vs. Holy Cross (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: Sacred Heart vs. Massachusetts-Lowell (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: USC Upstate vs. South Carolina State (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: Toledo vs. Michigan State (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: Louisville vs. Tennessee (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NHL: Canucks vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NHL: Islanders vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NHL: Flyers vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 16, 2025, featuring plays such as over 140.5 points in the South Carolina vs. Clemson matchup and Evansville +9.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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