Men's college basketball picks today: Black Friday best bets highlight Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern play [11/27/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for Black Friday are here, with Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s men's college basketball play.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [11/27, updated 4:25AM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern under 159.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Matchup: Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on under 159.5 points in Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern at -105 odds. A 56.5% probability produces an edge of 5.2%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern under 159.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Matchup: Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

A 5.2% edge and 56.5% probability make Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern under 159.5 points at a value play in the Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern matchup, per our model.

Texas A&M vs. Florida State under 167.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Matchup: Texas A&M vs. Florida State (5:00PM ET, Friday)

Texas A&M vs. Florida State under 167.5 points at -105 odds presents a 4.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56.1%.

Marquette +1.5 (-125)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 60%
• Matchup: Oklahoma vs. Marquette (2:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Marquette +1.5 at -125 odds, supported by an edge of 4.5%.

Idaho State +1.5 (-125)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 60%
• Matchup: Cal State Northridge vs. Idaho State (6:30PM ET, Friday) Our model has uncovered value on Idaho State +1.5 at -125 odds. A 60% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Arkansas State ML (-120)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 58.9%
• Matchup: North Dakota State vs. Arkansas State (3:00PM ET, Friday)

A 4.4% edge on a 58.9% probability makes Arkansas State to win at -120 odds a solid value play in today's North Dakota State vs. Arkansas State matchup.

Monmouth -4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Ball State vs. Monmouth (2:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on Monmouth -4.5 at -105 odds. A 55.5% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making Monmouth the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Marquette ML (-110)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Oklahoma vs. Marquette (2:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Marquette to defeat Oklahoma at -110 odds shows a 56.4% probability and a 4.1% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Thursday, 11/27/2025

As of 4:25AM ET, here is our top men's college basketball bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern	Under 159.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	5.2%	56.5%
Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern	Under 159.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	5.2%	56.5%
Texas A&M vs. Florida State	Under 167.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.9%	56.1%
Oklahoma vs. Marquette	Marquette +1.5	-125 @ DraftKings	4.5%	60%
Cal State Northridge vs. Idaho State	Idaho State +1.5	-125 @ DraftKings	4.5%	60%
North Dakota State vs. Arkansas State	Arkansas State ML	-120 @ BetMGM	4.4%	58.9%
Ball State vs. Monmouth	Monmouth -4.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.3%	55.5%
Oklahoma vs. Marquette	Marquette ML	-110 @ DraftKings	4.1%	56.4%

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

• Minnesota vs. Stanford (9:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Northeastern vs. Wake Forest (12:00PM ET, Friday)
• Eastern Illinois vs. Purdue (12:00PM ET, Friday)
• Southeastern Louisiana vs. Gardner-Webb (12:00PM ET, Friday)
• Illinois vs. Connecticut (12:30PM ET, Friday)
• Siena vs. Longwood (1:00PM ET, Friday)
• Oklahoma vs. Marquette (2:00PM ET, Friday)
• Wright State vs. Butler (2:00PM ET, Friday)
• Hofstra vs. La Salle (2:00PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 27, 2025, featuring plays such as under 159.5 points in the Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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