Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Idaho vs. Cal State Bakersfield play [12/23/2025]

Cal State Bakersfield +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Idaho vs. Cal State Bakersfield (5:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Cal State Bakersfield +4.5 at -105 odds. A 55.5% probability produces an edge of 4.3%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Campbell ML (-218)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 71.7%
• Matchup: Green Bay vs. Campbell (12:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Campbell ML carries a 3.2% edge and a probability of 71.7% at -218 odds, according to our model.

Campbell -5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Green Bay vs. Campbell (12:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Campbell -5.5 vs. Green Bay at -110 odds shows a 2.8% edge, supported by a 55.2% probability in simulations.

Bellarmine +35.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Bellarmine vs. Kentucky (1:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.6% edge and 55% probability make Bellarmine +35.5 vs. Kentucky at a value play in the Bellarmine vs. Kentucky matchup, per our model.

UC Riverside vs. UCLA under 151.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Matchup: UC Riverside vs. UCLA (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)

UC Riverside vs. UCLA under 151.5 points at -105 odds presents a 2.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 53.8%.

Harvard vs. St. John's over 145.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 53.9%
• Matchup: Harvard vs. St. John's (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on over 145.5 points in Harvard vs. St. John's at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 2.0%.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 12/23/2025

As of 3:34AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Idaho vs. Cal State Bakersfield	Cal State Bakersfield +4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%
Green Bay vs. Campbell	Campbell ML	-218 @ DraftKings	3.2%	71.7%
Green Bay vs. Campbell	Campbell -5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.8%	55.2%
Bellarmine vs. Kentucky	Bellarmine +35.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.6%	55%
UC Riverside vs. UCLA	Under 151.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	2.6%	53.8%
Harvard vs. St. John's	Over 145.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	2.0%	53.9%

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

• Green Bay vs. Campbell (12:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Binghamton vs. Army (12:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Bellarmine vs. Kentucky (1:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Grambling State vs. Ohio State (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Florida Atlantic vs. UCF (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• UC Riverside vs. UCLA (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Idaho vs. Cal State Bakersfield (5:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Harvard vs. St. John's (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Morgan State vs. Loyola Marymount (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Villanova vs. Seton Hall (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 23, 2025, featuring plays such as Cal State Bakersfield +4.5 and Campbell ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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