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Best bets today for all sports: Tuesday's picks include New Orleans Bowl college football play [12/23/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the best bets for Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Today’s best sports bets for December 23, 2025 are here, with Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss in college football and Bulls vs. Hawks in the NBA among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s play.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, searching the latest odds to uncover legitimate betting edges. The result? Data-backed plays that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of best bets for today [12/23, updated 3:34AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
College Football: Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss over 58.5 points (-115)
- Edge: 6.4%
- Probability: 59.8%
- College Football matchup: New Orleans Bowl (5:30PM ET, Tuesday)
Our model has identified value on over 58.5 points in Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss at -115 odds. A 59.8% probability produces an edge of 6.4%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
NBA: Bulls vs. Hawks under 254.5 points (-106)
- Edge: 5.8%
- Probability: 57.3%
- College Football matchup: Bulls vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
Bulls vs. Hawks under 254.5 points carries a 5.8% edge and a probability of 57.3% at -106 odds, according to our model.
College Football: Ohio ML (+220)
- Edge: 5.6%
- Probability: 36.8%
- College Football Matchup: Frisco Bowl (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Ohio ML at +220 odds shows a 5.6% edge, supported by a 36.8% probability in simulations.
NHL: Kraken +1.5 (-118)
- Edge: 4.6%
- Probability: 58.8%
- NHL Matchup: Kraken vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
A 4.6% edge and 58.8% probability make Kraken +1.5 vs. Kings at a value play in the Kraken vs. Kings matchup, per our model.
Men's College Basketball: Cal State Bakersfield +4.5 (-105)
- Edge: 4.3%
- Probability: 55.5%
- Men's College Basketball Matchup: Idaho vs. Cal State Bakersfield (5:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Cal State Bakersfield +4.5 at -105 odds presents a 4.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.5%.
College Football: Toledo vs. Louisville under 43.5 points (-108)
- Edge: 3.8%
- Probability: 55.7%
- College Football Matchup: Boca Raton Bowl (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Our model finds value on under 43.5 points in Toledo vs. Louisville at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 3.8%.
NBA: Kings +7.5 (+100)
- Edge: 3.4%
- Probability: 53.4%
- NBA Matchup: Pistons vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Our model has uncovered value on Kings +7.5 at +100 odds. A 53.4% probability produces a 3.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.
NHL: Mammoth +1.5 (-105)
- Edge: 3.3%
- Probability: 54.5%
- NHL Matchup: Mammoth vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
A 3.3% edge on a 54.5% probability makes Mammoth +1.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Mammoth vs. Avalanche matchup.
College Basketball: Campbell ML (-218)
- Edge: 3.2%
- Probability: 71.7%
- College Basketball Matchup: Green Bay vs. Campbell (12:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Our model projects value on Campbell to win at -218 odds. A 71.7% probability produces a 3.2% edge, making Campbell the favorable ML play in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.
NBA: Bucks ML (-115)
- Edge: 3.1%
- Probability: 56.6%
- NBA Matchup: Bucks vs. Pacers (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
Rounding out our top 10 bets, Bucks to defeat Pacers at -115 odds shows a 56.6% probability and a 3.1% edge.
Best sports bets today summary: Tuesday, 12/23/2025
As of 3:34AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss (College Football) | Over 58.5 Points | -115 @ DraftKings | 6.4% | 59.8% |
| Bulls vs. Hawks (NBA) | Under 254.5 Points | -106 @ FanDuel | 5.8% | 57.3% |
| UNLV vs. Ohio (College Football) | Ohio ML | +220 @ BetMGM | 5.6% | 36.8% |
| Kraken vs. Kings (NHL) | Kraken +1.5 | -118 @ BetMGM | 4.6% | 58.8% |
| Idaho vs. Cal State Bakersfield (Men's College Basketball) | Cal State Bakersfield +4.5 | -105 @ BetMGM | 4.3% | 55.5% |
| Toledo vs. Louisville (College Football) | Under 43.5 Points | -108 @ DraftKings | 3.8% | 55.7% |
| Pistons vs. Kings (NBA) | Kings +7.5 | +100 @ BetMGM | 3.4% | 53.4% |
| Mammoth vs. Avalanche (NHL) | Mammoth +1.5 | -105 @ BetMGM | 3.3% | 54.5% |
| Green Bay vs. Campbell (College Basketball) | Campbell ML | -218 @ DraftKings | 3.2% | 71.7% |
| Bucks vs. Pacers (NBA) | Bucks ML | -115 @ BetMGM | 3.1% | 56.6% |
List of upcoming events to bet on right now [12/23/2025]
- NCAAM: Green Bay vs. Campbell (12:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: Binghamton vs. Army (12:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: Bellarmine vs. Kentucky (1:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAF: Toledo vs. Louisville (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: Grambling State vs. Ohio State (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: Florida Atlantic vs. UCF (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: UC Riverside vs. UCLA (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NHL: Penguins vs. Maple Leafs (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAM: Idaho vs. Cal State Bakersfield (5:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- NCAAF: Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss (5:30PM ET, Tuesday)
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Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 23, 2025, featuring plays such as over 58.5 points in the Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss matchup and under 254.5 points in the Bulls vs. Hawks matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are grounded in current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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