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College football picks today: New Year's Eve best bets include Citrus Bowl play [12/31/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get college football picks and best bets for Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Today’s college football picks for New Year's Eve are here, with Michigan vs. Texas and Nebraska vs. Utah among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s college football play.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, going over the latest football odds to uncover legitimate betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of college football picks today [12/31, updated 1:32AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best college football bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Michigan ML (+250)
- Edge: 6.0%
- Probability: 34.5%
- Matchup: Citrus Bowl (3:00PM ET, Wednesday)
Our model has identified value on Michigan to defeat Texas at +250 odds. A 34.5% probability produces an edge of 6.0%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.
Nebraska vs. Utah under 51.5 points (-105)
- Edge: 4.5%
- Probability: 55.7%
- Matchup: Las Vegas Bowl (3:30PM ET, Wednesday)
Nebraska vs. Utah under 51.5 points carries a 4.5% edge and a probability of 55.7% at -105 odds, according to our model.
Michigan +7 (-105)
- Edge: 4.0%
- Probability: 55.2%
- Matchup: Citrus Bowl (3:00PM ET, Wednesday)
Michigan +7 vs. Texas at -105 odds shows a 4.0% edge, supported by a 55.2% probability in simulations.
Arizona State +3.5 (-110)
- Edge: 4.0%
- Probability: 56.4%
- Matchup: Sun Bowl (2:00PM ET, Wednesday)
A 4.0% edge and 56.4% probability make Arizona State +3.5 vs. Duke at a value play in the Arizona State vs. Duke matchup, per our model.
NCAAF best bets summary: Wednesday, 12/31/2025
As of 1:32AM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan vs. Texas | Michigan ML | +250 @ BetMGM | 6.0% | 34.5% |
| Nebraska vs. Utah | Under 51.5 Points | -105 @ BetMGM | 4.5% | 55.7% |
| Michigan vs. Texas | Michigan +7 | -105 @ BetMGM | 4.0% | 55.2% |
| Arizona State vs. Duke | Arizona State +3.5 | -110 @ BetMGM | 4.0% | 56.4% |
List of upcoming college football games to bet on now
- Iowa vs. Vanderbilt (12:00PM ET, Wednesday)
- Arizona State vs. Duke (2:00PM ET, Wednesday)
- Michigan vs. Texas (3:00PM ET, Wednesday)
- Nebraska vs. Utah (3:30PM ET, Wednesday)
- Miami Florida vs. Ohio State (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
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Conclusion
Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for December 31, 2025, featuring plays such as Michigan ML and under 51.5 points in the Nebraska vs. Utah matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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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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