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Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets include East Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay play [12/12/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get college basketball picks and best bets for Friday, December 12, 2025.
Today’s men's college basketball picks for December 12, 2025 are here, with East Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay and Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. North Carolina A&T among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s men's college basketball slate.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, searching the latest men's college basketball odds to find real betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of NCAAM picks tonight [12/12, updated 7:32AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Friday, December 12, 2025.
Austin Peay +2.5 (-105)
- Edge: 4.4%
- Probability: 55.6%
- Matchup: East Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay (8:00PM ET, Friday)
Our model has identified value on Austin Peay +2.5 at -105 odds. A 55.6% probability produces an edge of 4.4%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.
North Carolina A&T ML (-300)
- Edge: 3.3%
- Probability: 79.4%
- Matchup: Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. North Carolina A&T (7:00PM ET, Friday)
North Carolina A&T ML carries a 3.3% edge and a probability of 79.4% at -300 odds, according to our model.
Connecticut -16.5 (-105)
- Edge: 2.6%
- Probability: 53.8%
- Matchup: Texas vs. Connecticut (8:00PM ET, Friday)
Connecticut -16.5 vs. Texas at -105 odds shows a 2.6% edge, supported by a 53.8% probability in simulations.
NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 12/12/2025
As of 7:32AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay | Austin Peay +2.5 | -105 @ DraftKings | 4.4% | 55.6% |
| Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. North Carolina A&T | North Carolina A&T ML | -300 @ BetMGM | 3.3% | 79.4% |
| Texas vs. Connecticut | Connecticut -16.5 | -105 @ DraftKings | 2.6% | 53.8% |
List of upcoming men's college basketball games to bet on now
- Army vs. UMBC (6:00PM ET, Friday)
- Missouri State vs. Xavier (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. North Carolina A&T (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- Texas vs. Connecticut (8:00PM ET, Friday)
- East Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay (8:00PM ET, Friday)
- California Baptist vs. Eastern Washington (9:00PM ET, Friday)
Conclusion
Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 12, 2025, featuring plays such as Austin Peay +2.5 and North Carolina A&T ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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