Men's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets highlight Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine play [12/28/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for December 28, 2025 are here, with Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s men's college basketball slate.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [12/28, updated 7:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Pepperdine +29.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Pepperdine +29.5 at -110 odds. A 56% probability produces an edge of 3.6%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

LIU vs. Georgia under 172.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Matchup: LIU vs. Georgia (7:00PM ET, Monday)

A 3.9% edge and 55.3% probability make LIU vs. Georgia under 172.5 points at a value play in the LIU vs. Georgia matchup, per our model.

Hofstra -10.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Campbell vs. Hofstra (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Hofstra -10.5 at -102 odds presents a 3.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.3%.

Pepperdine +29.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Pepperdine +29.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 3.6%.

Dartmouth +34.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Dartmouth vs. Florida (6:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Dartmouth +34.5 at -102 odds. A 54% probability produces a 3.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Missouri State +1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Missouri State vs. Delaware (2:00PM ET, Monday)

A 3.4% edge on a 55.8% probability makes Missouri State +1.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Missouri State vs. Delaware matchup.

Jacksonville State +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on Jacksonville State +4.5 at -110 odds. A 55.5% probability produces a 3.1% edge, making Jacksonville State the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Quinnipiac ML (-166)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 65.6%
• Matchup: Dartmouth vs. Florida (4:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Quinnipiac to defeat Marist at -166 odds shows a 65.6% probability and a 3.0% edge.

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

As of 7:32PM ET, here is our top men's college basketball bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine	Pepperdine +29.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.6%	56%
LIU vs. Georgia	Under 172.5 Points	-106 @ FanDuel	3.9%	55.3%
Campbell vs. Hofstra	Hofstra -10.5	-102 @ BetMGM	3.8%	54.3%
Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine	Pepperdine +29.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.6%	56%
Dartmouth vs. Florida	Dartmouth +34.5	-102 @ FanDuel	3.5%	54%
Missouri State vs. Delaware	Missouri State +1.5	-110 @ FanDuel	3.4%	55.8%
Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State	Jacksonville State +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.1%	55.5%
Marist vs. Quinnipiac	Quinnipiac ML	-166 @ DraftKings	3.0%	65.6%

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

• San Francisco vs. Seattle (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Nebraska-Omaha vs. Oregon (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• North Carolina Central vs. Penn State (1:00PM ET, Monday)
• Merrimack vs. Sacred Heart (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Missouri State vs. Delaware (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Southern University vs. Illinois (3:00PM ET, Monday)
• Marist vs. Quinnipiac (4:00PM ET, Monday)
• Towson vs. William & Mary (5:00PM ET, Monday)
• Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Iowa (5:00PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 28, 2025, featuring plays such as Pepperdine +29.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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