Best bets today for all sports: New Year's Eve picks include Blues vs. Avalanche NHL play [12/31/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for New Year's Eve are here, with Blues vs. Avalanche in the NHL and TCU vs. BYU in the Women's College Basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [12/31, updated 8:35PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

NHL: Blues +1.5 (+124)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 50.4%
• NHL matchup: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Blues +1.5 at +124 odds. A 50.4% probability produces an edge of 5.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Women's College Basketball: TCU ML (-1099)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 95.4%
• NHL matchup: TCU vs. BYU (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

TCU ML carries a 3.7% edge and a probability of 95.4% at -1099 odds, according to our model.

NHL: Blues ML (+290)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 28.8%
• NHL Matchup: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Blues ML at +290 odds shows a 3.2% edge, supported by a 28.8% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: SIU-Edwardsville -10.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Southern Indiana vs. SIU-Edwardsville (4:30PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.5% edge and 58% probability make SIU-Edwardsville -10.5 vs. Southern Indiana at a value play in the Southern Indiana vs. SIU-Edwardsville matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Cal State Northridge vs. UC Davis under 162.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Cal State Northridge vs. UC Davis (5:00PM ET, Thursday)

Cal State Northridge vs. UC Davis under 162.5 points at -110 odds presents a 4.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56.7%.

College Football: Mississippi vs. Georgia over 55.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 56.5%
• College Football Matchup: Mississippi vs. Georgia (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on over 55.5 points in Mississippi vs. Georgia at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 4.1%.

Men's College Basketball: Evansville vs. Illinois State over 145.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Evansville vs. Illinois State (3:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Evansville vs. Illinois State over 145.5 points at -108 odds. A 55.9% probability produces a 4.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Bradley +5.5 (-118)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Bradley vs. Belmont (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 3.9% edge on a 58% probability makes Bradley +5.5 at -118 odds a solid value play in today's Bradley vs. Belmont matchup.

NBA: Heat +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• NBA Matchup: Heat vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on Heat +4.5 at -105 odds. A 55.1% probability produces a 3.9% edge, making Heat the favorable side in Saturday’s NBA matchup.

College Football: Alabama ML (+215)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 35.6%
• College Football Matchup: Evansville vs. Illinois State (4:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Alabama to defeat Indiana at +215 odds shows a 35.6% probability and a 3.9% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Wednesday, 12/31/2025

As of 8:35PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Blues vs. Avalanche (NHL)	Blues +1.5	+124 @ DraftKings	5.8%	50.4%
TCU vs. BYU (Women's College Basketball)	TCU ML	-1099 @ DraftKings	3.7%	95.4%
Blues vs. Avalanche (NHL)	Blues ML	+290 @ FanDuel	3.2%	28.8%
Southern Indiana vs. SIU-Edwardsville (Men's College Basketball)	SIU-Edwardsville -10.5	-115 @ DraftKings	4.5%	58%
Cal State Northridge vs. UC Davis (Men's College Basketball)	Under 162.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	4.3%	56.7%
Mississippi vs. Georgia (College Football)	Over 55.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	4.1%	56.5%
Evansville vs. Illinois State (Men's College Basketball)	Over 145.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.0%	55.9%
Bradley vs. Belmont (Men's College Basketball)	Bradley +5.5	-118 @ BetMGM	3.9%	58%
Heat vs. Pistons (NBA)	Heat +4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.9%	55.1%
Alabama vs. Indiana (College Football)	Alabama ML	+215 @ FanDuel	3.9%	35.6%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [12/31/2025]

• NHL: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAW: TCU vs. BYU (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAW: Arizona vs. Colorado (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NHL: Flyers vs. Flames (9:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• NHL: Bruins vs. Oilers (9:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAF: Oregon vs. Texas Tech (12:00PM ET, Thursday)
• EPL: Fulham vs. Crystal Palace (12:30PM ET, Thursday)
• EPL: Leeds vs. Liverpool (12:30PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Capitals vs. Senators (1:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Samford vs. Virginia Military (1:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 31, 2025, featuring plays such as Blues +1.5 and TCU ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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