Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include Mississippi Valley State vs. Kansas State play [12/8/2025]

Mississippi Valley State +34.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Mississippi Valley State vs. Kansas State (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Mississippi Valley State +34.5 at -105 odds. A 57% probability produces an edge of 5.8%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Lafayette +5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Lafayette vs. Pennsylvania (6:00PM ET, Monday)

Lafayette +5.5 carries a 4.5% edge and a probability of 55% at -102 odds, according to our model.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 12/8/2025

As of 2:01AM 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

• Lafayette vs. Pennsylvania (6:00PM ET, Monday)
• South Carolina State vs. Charleston Southern (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Grambling State vs. Southern Miss (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Southern University vs. Texas (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Mississippi Valley State vs. Kansas State (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 8, 2025, featuring plays such as Mississippi Valley State +34.5 and Lafayette +5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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