Men's college basketball picks today: Saturday's best bets include Boise State vs. Nevada play [12/20/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for December 20, 2025 are here, with Boise State vs. Nevada and San Diego State vs. Arizona 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 [12/20, updated 9:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, December 20, 2025.

Nevada +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Boise State vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Nevada +3.5 at -110 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 6.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Arizona -13.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: San Diego State vs. Arizona (10:30PM ET, Saturday)

Arizona -13.5 carries a 2.6% edge and a probability of 55% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Gardner-Webb +40.5 (-104)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Gardner-Webb vs. Tennessee (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 7.0% edge and 58% probability make Gardner-Webb +40.5 vs. Tennessee at a value play in the Gardner-Webb vs. Tennessee matchup, per our model.

Albany +5.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Cornell vs. Albany (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

Albany +5.5 at -105 odds presents a 6.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58%.

La Salle +39.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 59%
• Matchup: La Salle vs. Michigan (4:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on La Salle +39.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 6.6%.

Wake Forest +5.5 (-120)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 61%
• Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Wake Forest (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on Wake Forest +5.5 at -120 odds. A 61% probability produces a 6.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Nevada +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Boise State vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.0% edge on a 58.4% probability makes Nevada +3.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Boise State vs. Nevada matchup.

North Florida +35.5 (-104)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: North Florida vs. Miami (FL) (4:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on North Florida +35.5 at -104 odds. A 57% probability produces a 6.0% edge, making North Florida the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Valparaiso +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Wake Forest (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Valparaiso +5.5 at -110 odds shows a 58% probability and a 5.7% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Saturday, 12/20/2025

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
Boise State vs. Nevada	Nevada +3.5	-110 @ FanDuel	6.0%	58.4%
San Diego State vs. Arizona	Arizona -13.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.6%	55%
Gardner-Webb vs. Tennessee	Gardner-Webb +40.5	-104 @ FanDuel	7.0%	58%
Cornell vs. Albany	Albany +5.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.8%	58%
La Salle vs. Michigan	La Salle +39.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.6%	59%
Vanderbilt vs. Wake Forest	Wake Forest +5.5	-120 @ FanDuel	6.4%	61%
Boise State vs. Nevada	Nevada +3.5	-110 @ FanDuel	6.0%	58.4%
North Florida vs. Miami (FL)	North Florida +35.5	-104 @ FanDuel	6.0%	57%
Murray State vs. Valparaiso	Valparaiso +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%

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

• Boise State vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• San Diego State vs. Arizona (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Charleston vs. Northern Kentucky (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Penn State vs. Pittsburgh (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Colgate vs. Florida (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Boston University (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Ole Miss vs. North Carolina State (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Vanderbilt vs. Wake Forest (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Southern University vs. Baylor (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Quinnipiac vs. Hofstra (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 20, 2025, featuring plays such as Nevada +3.5 and Arizona -13.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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