Best bets today for all sports: Tuesday's picks include Cal Poly vs. UCLA women's college basketball play [12/16/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for December 16, 2025 are here, with Cal Poly vs. UCLA in women's college basketball and Avalanche vs. Kraken in the NHL among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [12/16, updated 9:31PM ET]

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

Women's College Basketball: Cal Poly +65.5 (-110)

• Edge: 18.6%
• Probability: 71%
• Women's College Basketball matchup: Cal Poly vs. UCLA (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Cal Poly +65.5 at -110 odds. A 71% probability produces an edge of 18.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NHL: Kraken +1.5 (+105)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 53.7%
• NHL matchup: Avalanche vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Kraken +1.5 carries a 4.9% edge and a probability of 53.7% at +105 odds, according to our model.

NHL: Kraken ML (+260)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 32.1%
• NHL Matchup: Avalanche vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Kraken ML at +260 odds shows a 4.3% edge, supported by a 32.1% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Northern Kentucky -2.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Oakland vs. Northern Kentucky (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.8% edge and 57.7% probability make Northern Kentucky -2.5 vs. Oakland at a value play in the Oakland vs. Northern Kentucky matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Campbell +36.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Campbell vs. Gonzaga (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Campbell +36.5 at -105 odds presents a 5.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57%.

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

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 59.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Siena vs. Vermont (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Vermont to win at -118 odds, supported by an edge of 5.5%.

College Football: South Florida -2.5 (-115)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 58.9%
• College Football Matchup: Old Dominion vs. South Florida (5:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on South Florida -2.5 at -115 odds. A 58.9% probability produces a 5.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's college football action.

College Football: Delaware ML (+130)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 48.8%
• College Football Matchup: Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Delaware (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.3% edge on a 48.8% probability makes Delaware to win at +130 odds a solid value play in today's Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Delaware matchup.

College Basketball: Santa Clara ML (-475)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 87.8%
• College Basketball Matchup: North Texas vs. Santa Clara (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on Santa Clara to win at -475 odds. A 87.8% probability produces a 5.2% edge, making Santa Clara the favorable ML play in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Santa Clara -10.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Old Dominion vs. South Florida (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Santa Clara -10.5 at -105 odds shows a 56.4% probability and a 5.2% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Tuesday, 12/16/2025

As of 9:31PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cal Poly vs. UCLA (Women's College Basketball)	Cal Poly +65.5	-110 @ FanDuel	18.6%	71%
Avalanche vs. Kraken (NHL)	Kraken +1.5	+105 @ BetMGM	4.9%	53.7%
Avalanche vs. Kraken (NHL)	Kraken ML	+260 @ BetMGM	4.3%	32.1%
Oakland vs. Northern Kentucky (Men's College Basketball)	Northern Kentucky -2.5	-108 @ DraftKings	5.8%	57.7%
Campbell vs. Gonzaga (Men's College Basketball)	Campbell +36.5	-105 @ DraftKings	5.8%	57%
Siena vs. Vermont (Men's College Basketball)	Vermont ML	-118 @ BetMGM	5.5%	59.6%
Old Dominion vs. South Florida (College Football)	South Florida -2.5	-115 @ BetMGM	5.4%	58.9%
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Delaware (College Football)	Delaware ML	+130 @ DraftKings	5.3%	48.8%
North Texas vs. Santa Clara (College Basketball)	Santa Clara ML	-475 @ BetMGM	5.2%	87.8%
North Texas vs. Santa Clara (Men's College Basketball)	Santa Clara -10.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.2%	56.4%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [12/16/2025]

• NHL: Avalanche vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Flames vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Montana State vs. Cal Poly (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Southern University vs. California Baptist (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAW: Cal Poly vs. UCLA (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: UC San Diego vs. Loyola Marymount (11:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAF: Old Dominion vs. South Florida (5:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Northern Iowa vs. Illinois-Chicago (5:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Creighton vs. Xavier (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: St. Francis (PA) vs. Florida (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 16, 2025, featuring plays such as Cal Poly +65.5 and Kraken +1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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