Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include Southern Utah vs. Gonzaga play [11/17/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for November 17, 2025 are here, with Southern Utah vs. Gonzaga and Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s men's college basketball schedule.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [11/17, updated 8:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, November 17, 2025.

Southern Utah +35.5 (-112)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Southern Utah vs. Gonzaga (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Southern Utah +35.5 at -112 odds. A 56% probability produces an edge of 3.2%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Loyola Marymount +3.5 (-114)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Loyola Marymount +3.5 carries a 2.5% edge and a probability of 55.8% at -114 odds, according to our model.

Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara over 145.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara over 145.5 points at -108 odds shows a 2.1% edge, supported by a 54% probability in simulations.

Loyola Marymount +3.5 (-114)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara (9:00PM ET, Monday)

A 2.5% edge and 55.8% probability make Loyola Marymount +3.5 vs. UC Santa Barbara at a value play in the Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara matchup, per our model.

Michigan State ML (+215)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 34%
• Matchup: Michigan State vs. Kentucky (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Michigan State ML at +215 odds presents a 2.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 34%.

Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara over 145.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on over 145.5 points in Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 2.1%.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 11/17/2025

As of 8:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Southern Utah vs. Gonzaga	Southern Utah +35.5	-112 @ DraftKings	3.2%	56%
Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara	Loyola Marymount +3.5	-114 @ FanDuel	2.5%	55.8%
Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara	Over 145.5 Points	-108 @ FanDuel	2.1%	54%
Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara	Loyola Marymount +3.5	-114 @ FanDuel	2.5%	55.8%
Michigan State vs. Kentucky	Michigan State ML	+215 @ FanDuel	2.2%	34%
Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara	Over 145.5 Points	-108 @ FanDuel	2.1%	54%

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

• Georgia State vs. Arizona State (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Alabama State vs. Colorado (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Southern Utah vs. Gonzaga (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• North Alabama vs. Clemson (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Loyola Marymount vs. UC Santa Barbara (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Cal State Bakersfield vs. Portland State (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Oregon State vs. Oregon (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Michigan State vs. Kentucky (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• American University vs. Rutgers (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennessee-Martin vs. Florida State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 17, 2025, featuring plays such as Southern Utah +35.5 and Loyola Marymount +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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