College football picks today: Week 15 Friday best bets include UNLV vs. Boise State play [12/5/2025]

Today’s college football picks for December 05, 2025 are here, with UNLV vs. Boise State among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s college football slate.

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List of college football picks tonight [12/5, updated 7:33PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best college football bets, ranked by edge for Friday, December 5, 2025.

UNLV vs. Boise State over 59.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 59.2%
• Matchup: UNLV vs. Boise State (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on over 59.5 points in UNLV vs. Boise State at -110 odds. A 59.2% probability produces an edge of 6.8%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.

UNLV ML (+200)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 36.8%
• Matchup: UNLV vs. Boise State (8:00PM ET, Friday)

UNLV ML carries a 3.5% edge and a probability of 36.8% at +200 odds, according to our model.

North Texas vs. Tulane over 66.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: North Texas vs. Tulane (8:00PM ET, Friday)

North Texas vs. Tulane over 66.5 points at -110 odds shows a 3.1% edge, supported by a 55.5% probability in simulations.

Western Michigan -1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Matchup: Miami Ohio vs. Western Michigan (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.8% edge and 58.2% probability make Western Michigan -1.5 vs. Miami Ohio at a value play in the Miami Ohio vs. Western Michigan matchup, per our model.

Western Michigan ML (-120)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 60.1%
• Matchup: Miami Ohio vs. Western Michigan (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Western Michigan ML at -120 odds presents a 5.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60.1%.

Abilene Christian vs. Stephen F. Austin under 49.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Abilene Christian vs. Stephen F. Austin (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on under 49.5 points in Abilene Christian vs. Stephen F. Austin at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 3.5%.

UNLV ML (+200)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 36.8%
• Matchup: UNLV vs. Boise State (8:00PM ET, Friday) Our model has uncovered value on UNLV ML at +200 odds. A 36.8% probability produces a 3.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's college football action.

North Dakota ML (+185)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 38.4%
• Matchup: North Dakota vs. Tarleton State (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 3.3% edge on a 38.4% probability makes North Dakota to win at +185 odds a solid value play in today's North Dakota vs. Tarleton State matchup.

North Texas vs. Tulane over 66.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: North Texas vs. Tulane (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on over 66.5 points at -110 odds. A 55.5% probability produces a 3.1% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

NCAAF best bets summary: Friday, 12/5/2025

As of 7:33PM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
UNLV vs. Boise State	Over 59.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	6.8%	59.2%
UNLV vs. Boise State	UNLV ML	+200 @ DraftKings	3.5%	36.8%
North Texas vs. Tulane	Over 66.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.1%	55.5%
Miami Ohio vs. Western Michigan	Western Michigan -1.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.8%	58.2%
Miami Ohio vs. Western Michigan	Western Michigan ML	-120 @ BetMGM	5.6%	60.1%
Abilene Christian vs. Stephen F. Austin	Under 49.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.5%	55.9%
UNLV vs. Boise State	UNLV ML	+200 @ DraftKings	3.5%	36.8%
North Dakota vs. Tarleton State	North Dakota ML	+185 @ BetMGM	3.3%	38.4%
North Texas vs. Tulane	Over 66.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.1%	55.5%

List of upcoming college football games to bet on now

• North Texas vs. Tulane (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• UNLV vs. Boise State (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Miami Ohio vs. Western Michigan (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• South Dakota vs. Mercer (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Villanova vs. Lehigh (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Brigham Young vs. Texas Tech (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Illinois State vs. North Dakota State (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• North Dakota vs. Tarleton State (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Abilene Christian vs. Stephen F. Austin (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• South Dakota State vs. Montana (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for December 5, 2025, featuring plays such as over 59.5 points in the UNLV vs. Boise State matchup and UNLV ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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