Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include McNeese State vs. Rhode Island play [12/9/2025]

Rhode Island +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: McNeese State vs. Rhode Island (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Rhode Island +1.5 at -105 odds. A 55.8% probability produces an edge of 4.5%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Stony Brook +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Columbia vs. Stony Brook (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Stony Brook +4.5 carries a 4.3% edge and a probability of 55.5% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Bucknell -1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Bucknell vs. Rider (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Bucknell -1.5 vs. Rider at -102 odds shows a 4.3% edge, supported by a 54.8% probability in simulations.

Bucknell ML (-118)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Matchup: Bucknell vs. Rider (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.1% edge and 58.2% probability make Bucknell at the moneyline at a value play in the Bucknell vs. Rider matchup, per our model.

Wyoming -13.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: South Dakota vs. Wyoming (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Wyoming -13.5 at -105 odds presents a 3.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55%.

Rhode Island ML (+114)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 49.5%
• Matchup: McNeese State vs. Rhode Island (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Rhode Island to win at +114 odds, supported by an edge of 3.5%.

Connecticut ML (-205)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 69.7%
• Matchup: Florida vs. Connecticut (9:00PM ET, Tuesday) Our model has uncovered value on Connecticut ML at -205 odds. A 69.7% probability produces a 2.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Ball State +7.5 (-112)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: South Dakota State vs. Ball State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.7% edge on a 55.5% probability makes Ball State +7.5 at -112 odds a solid value play in today's South Dakota State vs. Ball State matchup.

Northern Arizona vs. Arizona State over 148.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Matchup: Northern Arizona vs. Arizona State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on over 148.5 points at -105 odds. A 53.8% probability produces a 2.6% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Saint Joseph's (PA) -21.5 (-102)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 53%
• Matchup: Coppin State vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Saint Joseph's (PA) -21.5 at -102 odds shows a 53% probability and a 2.5% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 12/9/2025

As of 1:33AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
McNeese State vs. Rhode Island	Rhode Island +1.5	-105 @ FanDuel	4.5%	55.8%
Columbia vs. Stony Brook	Stony Brook +4.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.3%	55.5%
Bucknell vs. Rider	Bucknell -1.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.3%	54.8%
Bucknell vs. Rider	Bucknell ML	-118 @ DraftKings	4.1%	58.2%
South Dakota vs. Wyoming	Wyoming -13.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.8%	55%
McNeese State vs. Rhode Island	Rhode Island ML	+114 @ FanDuel	3.5%	49.5%
Florida vs. Connecticut	Connecticut ML	-205 @ DraftKings	2.8%	69.7%
South Dakota State vs. Ball State	Ball State +7.5	-112 @ DraftKings	2.7%	55.5%
Northern Arizona vs. Arizona State	Over 148.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	2.6%	53.8%
Coppin State vs. Saint Joseph's (PA)	Saint Joseph's (PA) -21.5	-102 @ DraftKings	2.5%	53%

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

• Buffalo vs. UMBC (5:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Loyola (MD) vs. Virginia Military (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Clemson vs. BYU (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Villanova vs. Michigan (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Arkansas-Little Rock vs. West Virginia (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• South Dakota State vs. Ball State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Columbia vs. Stony Brook (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• McNeese State vs. Rhode Island (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Coppin State vs. Saint Joseph's (PA) (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Bucknell vs. Rider (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 9, 2025, featuring plays such as Rhode Island +1.5 and Stony Brook +4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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