Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets include Washington vs. Seattle play [12/19/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for December 19, 2025 are here, with Washington vs. Seattle and Cal Poly vs. UCLA 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 [12/19, updated 9:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Friday, December 19, 2025.

Seattle +7.5 (-112)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 57.5%
• Matchup: Washington vs. Seattle (11:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Seattle +7.5 at -112 odds. A 57.5% probability produces an edge of 4.7%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Cal Poly vs. UCLA under 161.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Cal Poly vs. UCLA (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Cal Poly vs. UCLA under 161.5 points carries a 4.2% edge and a probability of 56.6% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Seattle ML (+275)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 30.3%
• Matchup: Washington vs. Seattle (11:30PM ET, Friday)

Seattle ML at +275 odds shows a 3.6% edge, supported by a 30.3% probability in simulations.

Houston vs. Arkansas over 143.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Matchup: Houston vs. Arkansas (5:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.3% edge and 58.7% probability make Houston vs. Arkansas over 143.5 points at a value play in the Houston vs. Arkansas matchup, per our model.

Kent State vs. Massachusetts under 168.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Matchup: Kent State vs. Massachusetts (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Kent State vs. Massachusetts under 168.5 points at -105 odds presents a 6.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.4%.

North Carolina Central ML (+180)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 41.3%
• Matchup: Longwood vs. North Carolina Central (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on North Carolina Central to win at +180 odds, supported by an edge of 5.5%.

Buffalo ML (-110)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 57.8%
• Matchup: Buffalo vs. Western Michigan (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Buffalo ML at -110 odds. A 57.8% probability produces a 5.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Denver ML (+460)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 23.1%
• Matchup: Denver vs. Northern Colorado (3:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.3% edge on a 23.1% probability makes Denver to win at +460 odds a solid value play in today's Denver vs. Northern Colorado matchup.

Memphis +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Memphis vs. Mississippi State (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Memphis +3.5 at -102 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making Memphis the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

South Dakota vs. Kansas State under 170.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Matchup: Buffalo vs. Western Michigan (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, South Dakota vs. Kansas State under 170.5 points at -105 odds shows a 56.3% probability and a 5.1% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 12/19/2025

As of 9:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Washington vs. Seattle	Seattle +7.5	-112 @ DraftKings	4.7%	57.5%
Cal Poly vs. UCLA	Under 161.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	4.2%	56.6%
Washington vs. Seattle	Seattle ML	+275 @ FanDuel	3.6%	30.3%
Houston vs. Arkansas	Over 143.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	6.3%	58.7%
Kent State vs. Massachusetts	Under 168.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	6.2%	57.4%
Longwood vs. North Carolina Central	North Carolina Central ML	+180 @ DraftKings	5.5%	41.3%
Buffalo vs. Western Michigan	Buffalo ML	-110 @ BetMGM	5.5%	57.8%
Denver vs. Northern Colorado	Denver ML	+460 @ FanDuel	5.3%	23.1%
Memphis vs. Mississippi State	Memphis +3.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.3%	55.8%
South Dakota vs. Kansas State	Under 170.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.1%	56.3%

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

• Cal Poly vs. UCLA (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• San Diego vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Florida Atlantic vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• North Alabama vs. Loyola Marymount (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Morgan State vs. California (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Washington vs. Seattle (11:30PM ET, Friday)
• Montana vs. Louisville (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Oakland vs. Michigan State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• South Dakota vs. Kansas State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• St. John's vs. Kentucky (12:30PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 19, 2025, featuring plays such as Seattle +7.5 and under 161.5 points in the Cal Poly vs. UCLA matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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