Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Presbyterian vs. California play [11/18/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for November 18, 2025 are here, with Presbyterian vs. California and Northwestern State vs. San Francisco among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s men's college basketball play.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [11/18, updated 9:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Presbyterian vs. California over 145.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Presbyterian vs. California (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on over 145.5 points in Presbyterian vs. California at -105 odds. A 55.9% probability produces an edge of 4.7%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

San Francisco -16.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Northwestern State vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

San Francisco -16.5 carries a 4.5% edge and a probability of 55.8% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Nevada -12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: UC Davis vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Nevada -12.5 vs. UC Davis at -105 odds shows a 4.3% edge, supported by a 55.5% probability in simulations.

Jackson State +31.5 (-104)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Jackson State vs. Auburn (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.0% edge and 56% probability make Jackson State +31.5 vs. Auburn at a value play in the Jackson State vs. Auburn matchup, per our model.

Youngstown State +1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Youngstown State vs. Toledo (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Youngstown State +1.5 at +100 odds presents a 4.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.8%.

Presbyterian vs. California over 145.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Presbyterian vs. California (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on over 145.5 points in Presbyterian vs. California at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 4.7%.

South Florida vs. Oklahoma State under 178.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: South Florida vs. Oklahoma State (8:00PM ET, Wednesday) Our model has uncovered value on South Florida vs. Oklahoma State under 178.5 points at -105 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Jacksonville State -2.5 (-118)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Matchup: South Alabama vs. Jacksonville State (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 4.6% edge on a 58.7% probability makes Jacksonville State -2.5 at -118 odds a solid value play in today's South Alabama vs. Jacksonville State matchup.

San Francisco -16.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Northwestern State vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on San Francisco -16.5 at -105 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making San Francisco the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Illinois -3.5 (-106)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Alabama vs. Illinois (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Illinois -3.5 at -106 odds shows a 55.8% probability and a 4.3% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 11/18/2025

As of 9:32PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Presbyterian vs. California	Over 145.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.7%	55.9%
Northwestern State vs. San Francisco	San Francisco -16.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.5%	55.8%
UC Davis vs. Nevada	Nevada -12.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%
Jackson State vs. Auburn	Jackson State +31.5	-104 @ FanDuel	5.0%	56%
Youngstown State vs. Toledo	Youngstown State +1.5	+100 @ DraftKings	4.8%	54.8%
Presbyterian vs. California	Over 145.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.7%	55.9%
South Florida vs. Oklahoma State	Under 178.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	4.6%	55.8%
South Alabama vs. Jacksonville State	Jacksonville State -2.5	-118 @ DraftKings	4.6%	58.7%
Northwestern State vs. San Francisco	San Francisco -16.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.5%	55.8%
Alabama vs. Illinois	Illinois -3.5	-106 @ FanDuel	4.3%	55.8%

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

• Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Stanford (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Troy vs. San Diego State (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• UC Riverside vs. California Baptist (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• UC Davis vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Idaho State vs. Santa Clara (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Presbyterian vs. California (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Northwestern State vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Sacramento State vs. UCLA (10:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Middle Tennessee vs. Michigan (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Harvard vs. Penn State (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 18, 2025, featuring plays such as over 145.5 points in the Presbyterian vs. California matchup and San Francisco -16.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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