Men's college basketball picks today: Saturday's best bets include Cal State Northridge vs. UC Irvine play [12/6/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for December 06, 2025 are here, with Cal State Northridge vs. UC Irvine and Auburn vs. Arizona among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s men's college basketball play.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, going over the latest men's college basketball odds to find top betting edges. The result? Data-backed plays that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of NCAAM picks tonight [12/6, updated 9:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, December 6, 2025.

UC Irvine -8.5 (-112)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Cal State Northridge vs. UC Irvine (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on UC Irvine -8.5 at -112 odds. A 59.5% probability produces an edge of 6.7%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Arizona -10.5 (-114)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Matchup: Auburn vs. Arizona (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Arizona -10.5 carries a 3.6% edge and a probability of 56.8% at -114 odds, according to our model.

Arizona -10.5 (-114)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Matchup: Auburn vs. Arizona (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 3.6% edge and 56.8% probability make Arizona -10.5 vs. Auburn at a value play in the Auburn vs. Arizona matchup, per our model.

Davidson +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Saint Mary's vs. Davidson (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Davidson +8.5 at -105 odds presents a 3.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.8%.

Fairfield +2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Fairfield vs. Merrimack (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Fairfield +2.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 3.2%.

San Francisco vs. Mississippi State over 146.5 points (-115)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: San Francisco vs. Mississippi State (4:00PM ET, Sunday) Our model has uncovered value on San Francisco vs. Mississippi State over 146.5 points at -115 odds. A 56.6% probability produces a 3.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Missouri +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Missouri vs. Kansas (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 3.1% edge on a 55.5% probability makes Missouri +4.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Missouri vs. Kansas matchup.

Marist ML (-325)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 78.3%
• Matchup: Manhattan vs. Marist (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on Marist to win at -325 odds. A 78.3% probability produces a 2.5% edge, making Marist the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

Yale -12.5 (-112)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Illinois-Chicago vs. Yale (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Yale -12.5 at -112 odds shows a 55.2% probability and a 2.4% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Saturday, 12/6/2025

As of 9:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cal State Northridge vs. UC Irvine	UC Irvine -8.5	-112 @ DraftKings	6.7%	59.5%
Auburn vs. Arizona	Arizona -10.5	-114 @ FanDuel	3.6%	56.8%
Auburn vs. Arizona	Arizona -10.5	-114 @ FanDuel	3.6%	56.8%
Saint Mary's vs. Davidson	Davidson +8.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Fairfield vs. Merrimack	Fairfield +2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.2%	55.6%
San Francisco vs. Mississippi State	Over 146.5 Points	-115 @ BetMGM	3.1%	56.6%
Missouri vs. Kansas	Missouri +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.1%	55.5%
Manhattan vs. Marist	Marist ML	-325 @ BetMGM	2.5%	78.3%
Illinois-Chicago vs. Yale	Yale -12.5	-112 @ DraftKings	2.4%	55.2%

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

• Auburn vs. Arizona (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Oklahoma vs. Arizona State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Cal State Northridge vs. UC Irvine (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Cal State Fullerton vs. Hawaii (12:00AM ET, Sunday)
• Air Force vs. Navy (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Missouri vs. Kansas (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Southern Indiana vs. Indiana State (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Fairfield vs. Merrimack (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Central Connecticut State vs. Northeastern (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Utah State vs. Charlotte (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 6, 2025, featuring plays such as UC Irvine -8.5 and Arizona -10.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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