Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets highlight Southern University vs. California Baptist play [12/16/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for December 16, 2025 are here, with Southern University vs. California Baptist among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s men's college basketball schedule.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [12/16, updated 9:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Southern University vs. California Baptist under 153.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: Southern University vs. California Baptist (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on under 153.5 points in Southern University vs. California Baptist at -105 odds. A 54.7% probability produces an edge of 3.4%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Campbell +36.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Campbell vs. Gonzaga (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.8% edge and 57% probability make Campbell +36.5 vs. Gonzaga at a value play in the Campbell vs. Gonzaga matchup, per our model.

Vermont ML (-118)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 59.6%
• Matchup: Siena vs. Vermont (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Vermont ML at -118 odds presents a 5.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 59.6%.

Santa Clara ML (-475)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 87.8%
• Matchup: North Texas vs. Santa Clara (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Santa Clara to win at -475 odds, supported by an edge of 5.2%.

Santa Clara -10.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: North Texas vs. Santa Clara (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Santa Clara -10.5 at -105 odds. A 56.4% probability produces a 5.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Vermont -1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Siena vs. Vermont (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 4.8% edge on a 54.8% probability makes Vermont -1.5 at +100 odds a solid value play in today's Siena vs. Vermont matchup.

Maryland-Eastern Shore +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. Wagner (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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

Texas Southern +33.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: North Texas vs. Santa Clara (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Texas Southern +33.5 at -110 odds shows a 56% probability and a 3.6% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 12/16/2025

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

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Southern University vs. California Baptist	Under 153.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	3.4%	54.7%
Campbell vs. Gonzaga	Campbell +36.5	-105 @ DraftKings	5.8%	57%
Siena vs. Vermont	Vermont ML	-118 @ BetMGM	5.5%	59.6%
North Texas vs. Santa Clara	Santa Clara ML	-475 @ BetMGM	5.2%	87.8%
North Texas vs. Santa Clara	Santa Clara -10.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.2%	56.4%
Siena vs. Vermont	Vermont -1.5	+100 @ FanDuel	4.8%	54.8%
Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. Wagner	Maryland-Eastern Shore +4.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.3%	55.5%
Texas Southern vs. North Carolina State	Texas Southern +33.5	-110 @ FanDuel	3.6%	56%

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

• Montana State vs. Cal Poly (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Southern University vs. California Baptist (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• UC San Diego vs. Loyola Marymount (11:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Northern Iowa vs. Illinois-Chicago (5:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Creighton vs. Xavier (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• St. Francis (PA) vs. Florida (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Mercer vs. UCF (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Vanderbilt vs. Memphis (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• UC Santa Barbara vs. Green Bay (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Oakland vs. Northern Kentucky (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 16, 2025, featuring plays such as under 153.5 points in the Southern University vs. California Baptist matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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