Best bets today for all sports: Wednesday's picks include Loyola Chicago vs. San Francisco men's college basketball play [12/17/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for December 17, 2025 are here, with Loyola Chicago vs. San Francisco and Loyola Chicago vs. San Francisco 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 [12/17, updated 9:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

Men's College Basketball: San Francisco -10.5 (-110)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 59.6%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Loyola Chicago vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on San Francisco -10.5 at -110 odds. A 59.6% probability produces an edge of 7.2%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: San Francisco ML (-670)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 90.9%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Loyola Chicago vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

San Francisco ML carries a 3.9% edge and a probability of 90.9% at -670 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Texas-Arlington vs. Stanford over 139.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Texas-Arlington vs. Stanford (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Texas-Arlington vs. Stanford over 139.5 points at -105 odds shows a 3.0% edge, supported by a 54.3% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Charleston Southern -10.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: North Florida vs. Charleston Southern (11:00AM ET, Thursday)

A 5.7% edge and 56.2% probability make Charleston Southern -10.5 vs. North Florida at a value play in the North Florida vs. Charleston Southern matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Tennessee-Martin vs. Tennessee State over 143.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Tennessee-Martin vs. Tennessee State (8:30PM ET, Thursday)

Tennessee-Martin vs. Tennessee State over 143.5 points at -110 odds presents a 5.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58%.

Men's College Basketball: Grambling State vs. Norfolk State over 132.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Grambling State vs. Norfolk State (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on over 132.5 points in Grambling State vs. Norfolk State at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 5.5%.

NBA: Clippers +17.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 56.7%
• NBA Matchup: Clippers vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Clippers +17.5 at -105 odds. A 56.7% probability produces a 5.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

NBA: Wizards +12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 56.5%
• NBA Matchup: Wizards vs. Spurs (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 5.3% edge on a 56.5% probability makes Wizards +12.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Wizards vs. Spurs matchup.

College Basketball: Norfolk State ML (-115)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 58.5%
• College Basketball Matchup: Grambling State vs. Norfolk State (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on Norfolk State to win at -115 odds. A 58.5% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making Norfolk State the favorable ML play in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Arkansas-Little Rock +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Clippers vs. Thunder (8:30PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Arkansas-Little Rock +3.5 at -115 odds shows a 58.4% probability and a 4.9% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Wednesday, 12/17/2025

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

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Loyola Chicago vs. San Francisco (Men's College Basketball)	San Francisco -10.5	-110 @ FanDuel	7.2%	59.6%
Loyola Chicago vs. San Francisco (Men's College Basketball)	San Francisco ML	-670 @ FanDuel	3.9%	90.9%
Texas-Arlington vs. Stanford (Men's College Basketball)	Over 139.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.0%	54.3%
North Florida vs. Charleston Southern (Men's College Basketball)	Charleston Southern -10.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.7%	56.2%
Tennessee-Martin vs. Tennessee State (Men's College Basketball)	Over 143.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	5.6%	58%
Grambling State vs. Norfolk State (Men's College Basketball)	Over 132.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	5.5%	56.7%
Clippers vs. Thunder (NBA)	Clippers +17.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.5%	56.7%
Wizards vs. Spurs (NBA)	Wizards +12.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.3%	56.5%
Grambling State vs. Norfolk State (College Basketball)	Norfolk State ML	-115 @ BetMGM	5.0%	58.5%
Arkansas-Little Rock vs. Southern Indiana (Men's College Basketball)	Arkansas-Little Rock +3.5	-115 @ BetMGM	4.9%	58.4%

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [12/17/2025]

• NCAAM: Air Force vs. San Diego State (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Texas-Arlington vs. Stanford (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Loyola Chicago vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Eastern Washington vs. Washington State (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NHL: Devils vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Arizona State vs. UCLA (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Portland vs. Oregon (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: North Florida vs. Charleston Southern (11:00AM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Jackson State vs. Hampton (5:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Coastal Carolina vs. Appalachian State (6:30PM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 17, 2025, featuring plays such as San Francisco -10.5 and San Francisco ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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