Men's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC play [12/29/2025]

Texas A&M-CC ML (-205)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 76.1%
• Matchup: Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Texas A&M-CC to defeat Nicholls State at -205 odds. A 76.1% probability produces an edge of 8.9%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Jackson State +33.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Jackson State vs. TCU (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Jackson State +33.5 carries a 5.8% edge and a probability of 57% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Texas A&M-CC -5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Texas A&M-CC -5.5 vs. Nicholls State at -110 odds shows a 5.3% edge, supported by a 57.7% probability in simulations.

Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M under 172.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M (8:00PM ET, Monday)

A 5.0% edge and 56.2% probability make Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M under 172.5 points at a value play in the Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M matchup, per our model.

Utah Valley -8.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: California Baptist vs. Utah Valley (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Utah Valley -8.5 at +100 odds presents a 4.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.8%.

Cincinnati -12.5 (-118)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 58.5%
• Matchup: Lipscomb vs. Cincinnati (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on Cincinnati -12.5 at -118 odds, supported by an edge of 4.4%.

Bradley -12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Evansville vs. Bradley (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Bradley -12.5 at -105 odds. A 55.5% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

North Carolina A&T +9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: North Carolina-Wilmington vs. North Carolina A&T (7:00PM ET, Monday)

A 4.2% edge on a 54.7% probability makes North Carolina A&T +9.5 at -102 odds a solid value play in today's North Carolina-Wilmington vs. North Carolina A&T matchup.

St. Peter's +3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: St. Peter's vs. Fairfield (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on St. Peter's +3.5 at -108 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 3.9% edge, making St. Peter's the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Dartmouth +35.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Evansville vs. Bradley (6:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Dartmouth +35.5 at -110 odds shows a 56% probability and a 3.6% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Monday, 12/29/2025

As of 1:32AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC	Texas A&M-CC ML	-205 @ DraftKings	8.9%	76.1%
Jackson State vs. TCU	Jackson State +33.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.8%	57%
Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC	Texas A&M-CC -5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
Prairie View A&M vs. Texas A&M	Under 172.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.0%	56.2%
California Baptist vs. Utah Valley	Utah Valley -8.5	+100 @ DraftKings	4.8%	54.8%
Lipscomb vs. Cincinnati	Cincinnati -12.5	-118 @ BetMGM	4.4%	58.5%
Evansville vs. Bradley	Bradley -12.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%
North Carolina-Wilmington vs. North Carolina A&T	North Carolina A&T +9.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.2%	54.7%
St. Peter's vs. Fairfield	St. Peter's +3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.9%	55.8%
Dartmouth vs. Florida	Dartmouth +35.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.6%	56%

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

• North Carolina Central vs. Penn State (1:00PM ET, Monday)
• Merrimack vs. Sacred Heart (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Missouri State vs. Delaware (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Southern University vs. Illinois (3:00PM ET, Monday)
• Marist vs. Quinnipiac (4:00PM ET, Monday)
• Towson vs. William & Mary (5:00PM ET, Monday)
• Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Iowa (5:00PM ET, Monday)
• Dartmouth vs. Florida (6:00PM ET, Monday)
• UMBC vs. Coppin State (6:00PM ET, Monday)
• Detroit Mercy vs. Youngstown State (6:30PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 29, 2025, featuring plays such as Texas A&M-CC ML and Jackson State +33.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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