Men's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets include Eastern Illinois vs. Iowa State play [12/14/2025]

Eastern Illinois +41.5 (-106)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 60%
• Matchup: Eastern Illinois vs. Iowa State (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Eastern Illinois +41.5 at -106 odds. A 60% probability produces an edge of 8.5%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Appalachian State +11.5 (-102)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Matchup: High Point vs. Appalachian State (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Appalachian State +11.5 carries a 7.6% edge and a probability of 58.1% at -102 odds, according to our model.

UAB -6.5 (-120)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Troy vs. UAB (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

UAB -6.5 vs. Troy at -120 odds shows a 5.0% edge, supported by a 59.5% probability in simulations.

North Texas +2.5 (-112)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: North Texas vs. South Alabama (5:30PM ET, Sunday)

A 4.9% edge and 57.7% probability make North Texas +2.5 vs. South Alabama at a value play in the North Texas vs. South Alabama matchup, per our model.

Milwaukee -4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Indiana State vs. Milwaukee (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Milwaukee -4.5 at -105 odds presents a 4.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.5%.

Western Michigan vs. Iowa over 143.5 points (-112)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Western Michigan vs. Iowa (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on over 143.5 points in Western Michigan vs. Iowa at -112 odds, supported by an edge of 4.2%.

Campbell -7.5 (-114)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Ball State vs. Campbell (2:00PM ET, Sunday) Our model has uncovered value on Campbell -7.5 at -114 odds. A 57.3% probability produces a 4.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Campbell ML (-325)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 80.4%
• Matchup: Ball State vs. Campbell (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 4.0% edge on a 80.4% probability makes Campbell to win at -325 odds a solid value play in today's Ball State vs. Campbell matchup.

Charlotte vs. Charleston over 141.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Charlotte vs. Charleston (4:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on over 141.5 points at -110 odds. A 56.2% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Kent State vs. Portland under 163.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Ball State vs. Campbell (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Kent State vs. Portland under 163.5 points at -105 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 3.6% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Sunday, 12/14/2025

As of 5:31AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Eastern Illinois vs. Iowa State	Eastern Illinois +41.5	-106 @ FanDuel	8.5%	60%
High Point vs. Appalachian State	Appalachian State +11.5	-102 @ BetMGM	7.6%	58.1%
Troy vs. UAB	UAB -6.5	-120 @ FanDuel	5.0%	59.5%
North Texas vs. South Alabama	North Texas +2.5	-112 @ DraftKings	4.9%	57.7%
Indiana State vs. Milwaukee	Milwaukee -4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%
Western Michigan vs. Iowa	Over 143.5 Points	-112 @ DraftKings	4.2%	57%
Ball State vs. Campbell	Campbell -7.5	-114 @ FanDuel	4.0%	57.3%
Ball State vs. Campbell	Campbell ML	-325 @ BetMGM	4.0%	80.4%
Charlotte vs. Charleston	Over 141.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.8%	56.2%
Kent State vs. Portland	Under 163.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	3.6%	54.8%

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

• Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. Virginia Tech (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• St. Francis (PA) vs. Temple (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)
• Indiana State vs. Milwaukee (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Ball State vs. Campbell (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Monmouth vs. Fairfield (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Merrimack vs. Vermont (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 14, 2025, featuring plays such as Eastern Illinois +41.5 and Appalachian State +11.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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