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

Today’s men's college basketball picks for December 29, 2025 are here, with Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC and Illinois State vs. Drake among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s men's college basketball action.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [12/29, updated 8:01PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, December 29, 2025.

Texas A&M-CC ML (-250)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 78%
• 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 -250 odds. A 78% probability produces an edge of 6.6%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Illinois State vs. Drake under 146.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Illinois State vs. Drake (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Illinois State vs. Drake under 146.5 points carries a 2.8% edge and a probability of 54% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Texas A&M-CC -5.5 (-112)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Texas A&M-CC -5.5 vs. Nicholls State at -112 odds shows a 2.2% edge, supported by a 55% probability in simulations.

Eastern Michigan ML (-130)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 61.5%
• Matchup: Massachusetts vs. Eastern Michigan (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.0% edge and 61.5% probability make Eastern Michigan at the moneyline at a value play in the Massachusetts vs. Eastern Michigan matchup, per our model.

Duquesne +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Duquesne vs. Davidson (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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

Wyoming -11.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.1%
• Matchup: Wyoming vs. Air Force (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Wyoming -11.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 3.6%.

Central Michigan +5.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Ohio vs. Central Michigan (3:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Central Michigan +5.5 at -108 odds. A 55.2% probability produces a 3.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Seton Hall vs. Marquette over 140.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Seton Hall vs. Marquette (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.9% edge on a 55.2% probability makes over 140.5 points at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Seton Hall vs. Marquette matchup.

Illinois State vs. Drake under 146.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Illinois State vs. Drake (9:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on under 146.5 points at -105 odds. A 54% probability produces a 2.8% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Ohio vs. Central Michigan under 150.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 53.9%
• Matchup: Ohio vs. Central Michigan (3:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Ohio vs. Central Michigan under 150.5 points at -105 odds shows a 53.9% probability and a 2.7% edge.

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

As of 8:01PM 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	-250 @ BetMGM	6.6%	78%
Illinois State vs. Drake	Under 146.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	2.8%	54%
Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC	Texas A&M-CC -5.5	-112 @ DraftKings	2.2%	55%
Massachusetts vs. Eastern Michigan	Eastern Michigan ML	-130 @ DraftKings	5.0%	61.5%
Duquesne vs. Davidson	Duquesne +3.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.6%	55.8%
Wyoming vs. Air Force	Wyoming -11.5	-102 @ FanDuel	3.6%	54.1%
Ohio vs. Central Michigan	Central Michigan +5.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.3%	55.2%
Seton Hall vs. Marquette	Over 140.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	2.9%	55.2%
Illinois State vs. Drake	Under 146.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	2.8%	54%
Ohio vs. Central Michigan	Under 150.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	2.7%	53.9%

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

• Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M-CC (8:30PM ET, Monday)
• South Dakota State vs. Arizona (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Illinois State vs. Drake (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Minnesota (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Utah vs. Washington (11:00PM ET, Monday)
• Ohio vs. Central Michigan (3:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wyoming vs. Air Force (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• East Tennessee State vs. Citadel (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Western Michigan vs. Toledo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Seton Hall vs. Marquette (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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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 under 146.5 points in the Illinois State vs. Drake matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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