Men's college basketball picks today: Saturday's best bets include Mississippi State vs. Utah play [12/13/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for December 13, 2025 are here, with Mississippi State vs. Utah and UCLA vs. Gonzaga among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s men's college basketball play.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [12/13, updated 9:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Mississippi State ML (-126)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 59.4%
• Matchup: Mississippi State vs. Utah (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Mississippi State to defeat Utah at -126 odds. A 59.4% probability produces an edge of 3.6%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

UCLA vs. Gonzaga over 147.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: UCLA vs. Gonzaga (11:30PM ET, Saturday)

UCLA vs. Gonzaga over 147.5 points carries a 3.6% edge and a probability of 54.8% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Nevada -8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Duquesne vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Nevada -8.5 vs. Duquesne at -105 odds shows a 3.6% edge, supported by a 54.8% probability in simulations.

Tulane +5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Tulane vs. UC San Diego (12:00AM ET, Sunday)

A 4.7% edge and 55.2% probability make Tulane +5.5 vs. UC San Diego at a value play in the Tulane vs. UC San Diego matchup, per our model.

Kent State vs. Portland under 164.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Kent State vs. Portland (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Kent State vs. Portland under 164.5 points at -108 odds presents a 4.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56.2%.

Boise State +1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Saint Mary's vs. Boise State (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Boise State +1.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 4.3%.

Campbell ML (-325)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 80.4%
• Matchup: Ball State vs. Campbell (2:00PM ET, Sunday) Our model has uncovered value on Campbell ML at -325 odds. An 80.4% probability produces a 3.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

UAB -6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Troy vs. UAB (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 3.8% edge on a 55% probability makes UAB -6.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Troy vs. UAB matchup.

Campbell -7.5 (-115)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Ball State vs. Campbell (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on Campbell -7.5 at -115 odds. A 57.3% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making Campbell the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Mississippi State ML (-126)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 59.4%
• Matchup: Ball State vs. Campbell (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Mississippi State to defeat Utah at -126 odds shows a 59.4% probability and a 3.6% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Saturday, 12/13/2025

As of 9:31PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Mississippi State vs. Utah	Mississippi State ML	-126 @ FanDuel	3.6%	59.4%
UCLA vs. Gonzaga	Over 147.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	3.6%	54.8%
Duquesne vs. Nevada	Nevada -8.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Tulane vs. UC San Diego	Tulane +5.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.7%	55.2%
Kent State vs. Portland	Under 164.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.3%	56.2%
Saint Mary's vs. Boise State	Boise State +1.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.3%	54.8%
Ball State vs. Campbell	Campbell ML	-325 @ BetMGM	3.9%	80.4%
Troy vs. UAB	UAB -6.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.8%	55%
Ball State vs. Campbell	Campbell -7.5	-115 @ DraftKings	3.8%	57.3%
Mississippi State vs. Utah	Mississippi State ML	-126 @ FanDuel	3.6%	59.4%

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

• Mississippi State vs. Utah (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Duquesne vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• UCLA vs. Gonzaga (11:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Tulane vs. UC San Diego (12:00AM ET, Sunday)
• UTEP vs. Hawaii (12:00AM ET, Sunday)
• Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. Virginia Tech (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Texas Southern vs. Minnesota (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Eastern Illinois vs. Iowa State (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Buffalo vs. East Carolina (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Bethune-Cookman vs. Missouri (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 13, 2025, featuring plays such as Mississippi State ML and over 147.5 points in the UCLA vs. Gonzaga matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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