Men's college basketball picks today: Black Friday best bets include Drake vs. LSU play [11/28/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for Black Friday are here, with Drake vs. LSU among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s men's college basketball schedule.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [11/28, updated 9:03PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Friday, November 28, 2025.

Drake ML (+600)

• Edge: 8.7%
• Probability: 23%
• Matchup: Drake vs. LSU (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Drake to defeat LSU at +600 odds. A 23% probability produces an edge of 8.7%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Drake +11.5 (-102)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 59%
• Matchup: Drake vs. LSU (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Drake +11.5 carries an 8.5% edge and a probability of 59% at -102 odds, according to our model.

Dayton +9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: BYU vs. Dayton (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Dayton +9.5 vs. BYU at -110 odds shows a 4.6% edge, supported by a 57% probability in simulations.

Sacred Heart vs. Penn State under 160.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Matchup: Sacred Heart vs. Penn State (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.6% edge and 56.8% probability make Sacred Heart vs. Penn State under 160.5 points at a value play in the Sacred Heart vs. Penn State matchup, per our model.

Air Force +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Air Force vs. South Dakota (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Air Force +3.5 at -115 odds presents a 4.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.4%.

Valparaiso ML (-235)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 73.2%
• Matchup: Western Michigan vs. Valparaiso (3:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Valparaiso to win at -235 odds, supported by an edge of 4.7%.

Dayton +9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: BYU vs. Dayton (9:30PM ET, Friday) Our model has uncovered value on Dayton +9.5 at -110 odds. A 57% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Dayton ML (+400)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 23.9%
• Matchup: BYU vs. Dayton (9:30PM ET, Friday)

A 4.0% edge on a 23.9% probability makes Dayton to win at +400 odds a solid value play in today's BYU vs. Dayton matchup.

Santa Clara -4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Minnesota vs. Santa Clara (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on Santa Clara -4.5 at -110 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 3.2% edge, making Santa Clara the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Norfolk State +34.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Norfolk State vs. Arizona (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Norfolk State +34.5 at -108 odds shows a 55% probability and a 3.1% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 11/28/2025

As of 9:03PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Drake vs. LSU	Drake ML	+600 @ BetMGM	8.7%	23%
Drake vs. LSU	Drake +11.5	-102 @ FanDuel	8.5%	59%
BYU vs. Dayton	Dayton +9.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.6%	57%
Sacred Heart vs. Penn State	Under 160.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.6%	56.8%
Air Force vs. South Dakota	Air Force +3.5	-115 @ BetMGM	4.9%	58.4%
Western Michigan vs. Valparaiso	Valparaiso ML	-235 @ BetMGM	4.7%	73.2%
BYU vs. Dayton	Dayton +9.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.6%	57%
BYU vs. Dayton	Dayton ML	+400 @ FanDuel	4.0%	23.9%
Minnesota vs. Santa Clara	Santa Clara -4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.2%	55.6%
Norfolk State vs. Arizona	Norfolk State +34.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.1%	55%

List of upcoming men's college basketball games to bet on now

• Drake vs. LSU (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• BYU vs. Dayton (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Minnesota vs. Santa Clara (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Stony Brook vs. Loyola Marymount (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• North Dakota vs. Hawaii (12:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Southeastern Louisiana vs. Navy (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Bethune-Cookman vs. Indiana (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Detroit Mercy vs. Niagara (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Virginia Military vs. UCF (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Boston University vs. Northern Kentucky (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 28, 2025, featuring plays such as Drake ML and Drake +11.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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