Men's college basketball picks today: Tuesday's best bets include South Carolina State vs. Tennessee play [12/30/2025]

South Carolina State +45.5 (-105)

• Edge: 10.8%
• Probability: 62%
• Matchup: South Carolina State vs. Tennessee (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on South Carolina State +45.5 at -105 odds. A 62% probability produces an edge of 10.8%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Northern Illinois +6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Buffalo vs. Northern Illinois (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Northern Illinois +6.5 carries a 5.3% edge and a probability of 57.7% at -110 odds, according to our model.

New Hampshire vs. Nebraska over 144.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Matchup: New Hampshire vs. Nebraska (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

New Hampshire vs. Nebraska over 144.5 points at -108 odds shows a 5.0% edge, supported by a 56.9% probability in simulations.

Princeton +3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Vermont vs. Princeton (1:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.5% edge and 56.4% probability make Princeton +3.5 vs. Vermont at a value play in the Vermont vs. Princeton matchup, per our model.

Tennessee State +2.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Tennessee State vs. Tennessee Tech (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Tennessee State +2.5 at -108 odds presents a 3.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.6%.

San Diego +28.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Gonzaga vs. San Diego (9:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on San Diego +28.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 3.6%.

California +7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Louisville vs. California (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on California +7.5 at -105 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Citadel +12.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: East Tennessee State vs. Citadel (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.5% edge on a 55.9% probability makes Citadel +12.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's East Tennessee State vs. Citadel matchup.

Nevada +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Nevada vs. Colorado State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Nevada +3.5 at -110 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 3.4% edge, making Nevada the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Central Michigan +5.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Louisville vs. California (3:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Central Michigan +5.5 at -108 odds shows a 55.2% probability and a 3.3% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Tuesday, 12/30/2025

As of 2:32AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
South Carolina State vs. Tennessee	South Carolina State +45.5	-105 @ DraftKings	10.8%	62%
Buffalo vs. Northern Illinois	Northern Illinois +6.5	-110 @ DraftKings	5.3%	57.7%
New Hampshire vs. Nebraska	Over 144.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	5.0%	56.9%
Vermont vs. Princeton	Princeton +3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	4.5%	56.4%
Tennessee State vs. Tennessee Tech	Tennessee State +2.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.7%	55.6%
Gonzaga vs. San Diego	San Diego +28.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.6%	56%
Louisville vs. California	California +7.5	-105 @ FanDuel	3.6%	54.8%
East Tennessee State vs. Citadel	Citadel +12.5	-110 @ DraftKings	3.5%	55.9%
Nevada vs. Colorado State	Nevada +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.4%	55.8%
Ohio vs. Central Michigan	Central Michigan +5.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.3%	55.2%

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

• Vermont vs. Princeton (1:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Ohio vs. Central Michigan (3:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wyoming vs. Air Force (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Howard vs. Northwestern (5:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• East Tennessee State vs. Citadel (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Albany vs. South Carolina (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Western Michigan vs. Toledo (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Seton Hall vs. Marquette (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Florida State vs. North Carolina (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Pittsburgh vs. Miami (FL) (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 30, 2025, featuring plays such as South Carolina State +45.5 and Northern Illinois +6.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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