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

Kentucky -2.5 (-115)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 61.5%
• Matchup: Indiana vs. Kentucky (7:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Kentucky -2.5 at -115 odds. A 61.5% probability produces an edge of 8.1%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Southern Illinois +5.5 (-115)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Matchup: Southern Illinois vs. Richmond (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Southern Illinois +5.5 carries a 7.2% edge and a probability of 60.7% at -115 odds, according to our model.

Valparaiso +4.5 (-106)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: North Carolina-Wilmington vs. Valparaiso (3:00PM ET, Saturday)

Valparaiso +4.5 vs. North Carolina-Wilmington at -106 odds shows a 7.0% edge, supported by a 58.4% probability in simulations.

Oklahoma -2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Matchup: Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.3% edge and 58.7% probability make Oklahoma -2.5 vs. Oklahoma State at a value play in the Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma matchup, per our model.

Jacksonville State vs. Georgia State over 139.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 58.3%
• Matchup: Jacksonville State vs. Georgia State (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Jacksonville State vs. Georgia State over 139.5 points at -110 odds presents a 5.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.3%.

Oklahoma ML (-142)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 64.3%
• Matchup: Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Oklahoma to win at -142 odds, supported by an edge of 5.6%.

Central Arkansas +36.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Central Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt (6:30PM ET, Saturday) Our model has uncovered value on Central Arkansas +36.5 at -110 odds. A 58% probability produces a 5.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Illinois -11.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Nebraska vs. Illinois (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.4% edge on a 55.9% probability makes Illinois -11.5 at -102 odds a solid value play in today's Nebraska vs. Illinois matchup.

La Salle +2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: La Salle vs. LIU (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on La Salle +2.5 at -110 odds. A 57.7% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making La Salle the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

West Virginia +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Central Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, West Virginia +3.5 at -102 odds shows a 55.8% probability and a 5.3% edge.

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

As of 12:02PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Indiana vs. Kentucky	Kentucky -2.5	-115 @ BetMGM	8.1%	61.5%
Southern Illinois vs. Richmond	Southern Illinois +5.5	-115 @ DraftKings	7.2%	60.7%
North Carolina-Wilmington vs. Valparaiso	Valparaiso +4.5	-106 @ FanDuel	7.0%	58.4%
Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma	Oklahoma -2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.3%	58.7%
Jacksonville State vs. Georgia State	Over 139.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	5.9%	58.3%
Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma	Oklahoma ML	-142 @ DraftKings	5.6%	64.3%
Central Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt	Central Arkansas +36.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.6%	58%
Nebraska vs. Illinois	Illinois -11.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.4%	55.9%
La Salle vs. LIU	La Salle +2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
West Virginia vs. Ohio State	West Virginia +3.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.3%	55.8%

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

• Old Dominion vs. George Mason (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Cal State Northridge vs. Delaware (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Northern Illinois vs. Elon (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Toledo vs. Robert Morris (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Marquette vs. Purdue (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Providence vs. Butler (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Cincinnati vs. Georgia (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Western Illinois vs. North Dakota (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Jackson State vs. Northwestern (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 13, 2025, featuring plays such as Kentucky -2.5 and Southern Illinois +5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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