Best bets today for all sports: Wednesday's picks include Hawks vs. Kings NBA play [11/12/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for November 12, 2025 are here, with Hawks vs. Kings in the NBA and Southern Illinois vs. Nevada in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [11/12, updated 9:37PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

NBA: Hawks ML (-174)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 66.4%
• NBA matchup: Hawks vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Hawks to defeat Kings at -174 odds. A 66.4% probability produces an edge of 2.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Nevada -10.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 55%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Southern Illinois vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Nevada -10.5 carries a 2.6% edge and a probability of 55% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Southern Illinois vs. Nevada over 151.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Southern Illinois vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Southern Illinois vs. Nevada over 151.5 points at -105 odds shows a 2.6% edge, supported by a 53.8% probability in simulations.

College Football: Troy +11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 57.7%
• College Football Matchup: Troy vs. Old Dominion (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

A 6.5% edge and 57.7% probability make Troy +11.5 vs. Old Dominion at a value play in the Troy vs. Old Dominion matchup, per our model.

College Football: Troy vs. Old Dominion over 52.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.9%
• College Football Matchup: Troy vs. Old Dominion (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Troy vs. Old Dominion over 52.5 points at -105 odds presents a 4.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.9%.

Men's College Basketball: Lafayette ML (+184)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 39.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Cornell vs. Lafayette (6:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Lafayette to win at +184 odds, supported by an edge of 4.6%.

Men's College Basketball: Purdue +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Purdue vs. Alabama (7:00PM ET, Thursday) Our model has uncovered value on Purdue +3.5 at -105 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Kansas State -6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: California vs. Kansas State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 3.8% edge on a 55% probability makes Kansas State -6.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's California vs. Kansas State matchup.

NHL: Sabres +1.5 (+105)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 52.5%
• NHL Matchup: Sabres vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on Sabres +1.5 at +105 odds. A 52.5% probability produces a 3.7% edge, making Sabres the favorable side in Saturday’s NHL matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Cornell vs. Lafayette under 157.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Cornell vs. Lafayette (6:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Cornell vs. Lafayette under 157.5 points at -105 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 3.6% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Wednesday, 11/12/2025

As of 9:37PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Hawks vs. Kings (NBA)	Hawks ML	-174 @ FanDuel	2.9%	66.4%
Southern Illinois vs. Nevada (Men's College Basketball)	Nevada -10.5	-110 @ FanDuel	2.6%	55%
Southern Illinois vs. Nevada (Men's College Basketball)	Over 151.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	2.6%	53.8%
Troy vs. Old Dominion (College Football)	Troy +11.5	-105 @ FanDuel	6.5%	57.7%
Troy vs. Old Dominion (College Football)	Over 52.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	4.7%	55.9%
Cornell vs. Lafayette (Men's College Basketball)	Lafayette ML	+184 @ FanDuel	4.6%	39.8%
Purdue vs. Alabama (Men's College Basketball)	Purdue +3.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.6%	55.8%
California vs. Kansas State (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas State -6.5	-105 @ FanDuel	3.8%	55%
Sabres vs. Avalanche (NHL)	Sabres +1.5	+105 @ DraftKings	3.7%	52.5%
Cornell vs. Lafayette (Men's College Basketball)	Under 157.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	3.6%	54.8%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [11/12/2025]

• NCAAM: Portland State vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Southern Illinois vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Eastern Washington vs. Seattle (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Long Beach State vs. Pacific (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Montana State vs. Stanford (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NBA: Hawks vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NBA: Nuggets vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Mississippi Valley State vs. Hawaii (12:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Alex de Minaur vs. Taylor Fritz (8:00AM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Central Michigan vs. South Alabama (11:00AM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for November 12, 2025, featuring plays such as Hawks ML and Nevada -10.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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