Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include two spread plays [11/3/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for November 3, 2025 are here, with Hofstra vs. UCF and Indiana State vs. Charlotte among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s men's college basketball action.

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List of NCAAM picks today [11/3, updated 8:03AM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, November 3, 2025.

Hofstra vs. UCF over 141.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Matchup: Hofstra vs. UCF (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on over 141.5 points in Hofstra vs. UCF at -106 odds. A 57.2% probability produces an edge of 5.7%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Indiana State +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Indiana State vs. Charlotte (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Indiana State +3.5 carries a 4.9% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -115 odds, according to our model.

Samford +5.5 vs. Tulane(-102)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Samford vs. Tulane (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Samford +5.5 vs. Tulane at -102 odds shows a 4.7% edge, supported by a 55.2% probability in simulations.

Lehigh +35.5 vs. Houston (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Lehigh vs. Houston (8:00PM ET, Monday)

A 4.6% edge and 57% probability make Lehigh +35.5 vs. Houston at a value play in the Lehigh vs. Houston matchup, per our model.

Troy +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Troy vs. Kent State (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Troy +3.5 at -105 odds presents a 4.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.8%.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 11/3/2025

As of 8:03AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

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

• Coppin State vs. Maryland (6:30PM ET, Monday)
• Quinnipiac vs. St. John's (6:30PM ET, Monday)
• Georgia State vs. Eastern Michigan (6:30PM ET, Monday)
• Southern Miss vs. Buffalo (6:30PM ET, Monday)
• Morgan State vs. Georgetown (6:30PM ET, Monday)
• High Point vs. Furman (6:30PM ET, Monday)
• Arizona vs. Florida (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Rider vs. Virginia (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Colgate vs. Michigan State (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Mercer vs. Tennessee (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 3, 2025, featuring plays such as over 141.5 points in the Hofstra vs. UCF matchup and Indiana State +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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