Men's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets include Harvard vs. Colgate play [12/28/2025]

Harvard +3.5 (-114)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Harvard vs. Colgate (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Harvard +3.5 at -114 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 5.1%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Louisiana-Monroe +33.5 (-104)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Louisiana-Monroe vs. Kansas State (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Louisiana-Monroe +33.5 carries a 5.0% edge and a probability of 56% at -104 odds, according to our model.

San Diego +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Pacific vs. San Diego (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

San Diego +2.5 vs. Pacific at -105 odds shows a 4.4% edge, supported by a 55.6% probability in simulations.

North Florida ML (+920)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 13.7%
• Matchup: Columbia vs. North Florida (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 3.9% edge and 13.7% probability make North Florida at the moneyline at a value play in the Columbia vs. North Florida matchup, per our model.

Old Dominion +13.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Old Dominion vs. Maryland (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Old Dominion +13.5 at -108 odds presents a 3.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.5%.

Cal State Fullerton vs. SMU under 174.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Cal State Fullerton vs. SMU (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on under 174.5 points in Cal State Fullerton vs. SMU at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 3.2%.

San Francisco +1.5 (+102)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 52.6%
• Matchup: San Francisco vs. Seattle (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on San Francisco +1.5 at +102 odds. A 52.6% probability produces a 3.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Florida International +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Liberty vs. Florida International (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

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

Harvard vs. Colgate over 140.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Harvard vs. Colgate (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on over 140.5 points at -110 odds. A 55.2% probability produces a 2.9% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Louisiana-Monroe vs. Kansas State under 169.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: San Francisco vs. Seattle (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Louisiana-Monroe vs. Kansas State under 169.5 points at -110 odds shows a 55.1% probability and a 2.7% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Sunday, 12/28/2025

As of 3:02AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Harvard vs. Colgate	Harvard +3.5	-114 @ FanDuel	5.1%	58.4%
Louisiana-Monroe vs. Kansas State	Louisiana-Monroe +33.5	-104 @ FanDuel	5.0%	56%
Pacific vs. San Diego	San Diego +2.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.4%	55.6%
Columbia vs. North Florida	North Florida ML	+920 @ FanDuel	3.9%	13.7%
Old Dominion vs. Maryland	Old Dominion +13.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.6%	55.5%
Cal State Fullerton vs. SMU	Under 174.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	3.2%	55.6%
San Francisco vs. Seattle	San Francisco +1.5	+102 @ DraftKings	3.1%	52.6%
Liberty vs. Florida International	Florida International +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.1%	55.5%
Harvard vs. Colgate	Over 140.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.9%	55.2%
Louisiana-Monroe vs. Kansas State	Under 169.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.7%	55.1%

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

• Liberty vs. Florida International (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Louisiana-Monroe vs. Kansas State (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Harvard vs. Colgate (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Winthrop vs. Texas Tech (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Columbia vs. North Florida (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Florida A&M vs. Georgia Tech (2:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Cal State Fullerton vs. SMU (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Northern Colorado vs. Colorado (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Norfolk State vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Charleston Southern vs. Richmond (4:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 28, 2025, featuring plays such as Harvard +3.5 and Louisiana-Monroe +33.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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