Men's college basketball picks today: Thursday's best bets include California vs. Kansas State play [11/13/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for November 13, 2025 are here, with California vs. Kansas State and Florida International vs. LSU among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s men's college basketball slate.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [11/13, updated 7:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, November 13, 2025.

California vs. Kansas State under 163.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 55.4%
• Matchup: California vs. Kansas State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on under 163.5 points in California vs. Kansas State at -105 odds. A 55.4% probability produces an edge of 4.2%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Florida International vs. LSU under 158.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Florida International vs. LSU (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Florida International vs. LSU under 158.5 points carries a 2.7% edge and a probability of 54% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Kansas State -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: California vs. Kansas State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Kansas State -6.5 vs. California at -110 odds shows a 2.7% edge, supported by a 55% probability in simulations.

Florida International vs. LSU under 158.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Florida International vs. LSU (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 2.7% edge and 54% probability make Florida International vs. LSU under 158.5 points at a value play in the Florida International vs. LSU matchup, per our model.

Kansas State -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: California vs. Kansas State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Kansas State -6.5 at -110 odds presents a 2.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55%.

NCAAM best bets summary: Thursday, 11/13/2025

As of 7:31PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
California vs. Kansas State	Under 163.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.2%	55.4%
Florida International vs. LSU	Under 158.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	2.7%	54%
California vs. Kansas State	Kansas State -6.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.7%	55%
Florida International vs. LSU	Under 158.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	2.7%	54%
California vs. Kansas State	Kansas State -6.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.7%	55%

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

• Florida International vs. LSU (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Charleston Southern vs. Alabama A&M (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• California vs. Kansas State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Coppin State vs. Central Michigan (11:00AM ET, Friday)
• Fordham vs. Iona (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Coastal Carolina vs. Jacksonville State (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Furman vs. Northern Iowa (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Indiana State vs. Duke (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Eastern Illinois vs. Kentucky (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Illinois State vs. USC (7:30PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 13, 2025, featuring plays such as under 163.5 points in the California vs. Kansas State matchup and under 158.5 points in the Florida International vs. LSU matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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