Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include UCLA vs. California play [11/25/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for November 25, 2025 are here, with UCLA vs. California among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s men's college basketball action.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [11/25, updated 9:34PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

UCLA vs. California over 143.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: UCLA vs. California (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on over 143.5 points in UCLA vs. California 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.

California +7.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: UCLA vs. California (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

California +7.5 carries a 2.4% edge and a probability of 54.8% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Tennessee Tech +37.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Tennessee Tech vs. Kentucky (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.1% edge and 57% probability make Tennessee Tech +37.5 vs. Kentucky at a value play in the Tennessee Tech vs. Kentucky matchup, per our model.

Robert Morris ML (-115)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 58.5%
• Matchup: Illinois-Chicago vs. Robert Morris (2:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Robert Morris ML at -115 odds presents a 5.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.5%.

Robert Morris -1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Illinois-Chicago vs. Robert Morris (2:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Robert Morris -1.5 at +100 odds, supported by an edge of 4.8%.

Valparaiso -9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Matchup: Southern Indiana vs. Valparaiso (3:00PM ET, Wednesday) Our model has uncovered value on Valparaiso -9.5 at -110 odds. A 56.8% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Idaho State +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Sam Houston State vs. Idaho State (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)

A 4.4% edge on a 55.6% probability makes Idaho State +2.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Sam Houston State vs. Idaho State matchup.

Fairfield +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Columbia vs. Fairfield (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on Fairfield +2.5 at -105 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 4.4% edge, making Fairfield the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Louisiana Tech ML (-135)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 61.8%
• Matchup: Indiana State vs. Louisiana Tech (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Louisiana Tech to defeat Indiana State at -135 odds shows a 61.8% probability and a 4.3% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 11/25/2025

As of 9:34PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
UCLA vs. California	Over 143.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.6%	56%
UCLA vs. California	California +7.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.4%	54.8%
Tennessee Tech vs. Kentucky	Tennessee Tech +37.5	-108 @ DraftKings	5.1%	57%
Illinois-Chicago vs. Robert Morris	Robert Morris ML	-115 @ FanDuel	5.0%	58.5%
Illinois-Chicago vs. Robert Morris	Robert Morris -1.5	+100 @ FanDuel	4.8%	54.8%
Southern Indiana vs. Valparaiso	Valparaiso -9.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.5%	56.8%
Sam Houston State vs. Idaho State	Idaho State +2.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.4%	55.6%
Columbia vs. Fairfield	Fairfield +2.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.4%	55.6%
Indiana State vs. Louisiana Tech	Louisiana Tech ML	-135 @ DraftKings	4.3%	61.8%

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

• UCLA vs. California (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Oregon vs. San Diego State (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Alabama vs. UNLV (12:00AM ET, Wednesday)
• Utah vs. Grand Canyon (12:00AM ET, Wednesday)
• Bowling Green vs. Virginia Military (11:00AM ET, Wednesday)
• Western Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt (12:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• New Orleans vs. Texas Tech (1:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Brown vs. New Hampshire (1:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Buffalo vs. Bucknell (1:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Illinois-Chicago vs. Robert Morris (2:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 25, 2025, featuring plays such as over 143.5 points in the UCLA vs. California matchup and California +7.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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