Men's college basketball picks today: Wednesday's best bets include Southern Illinois vs. Nevada play [11/12/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for November 12, 2025 are here, with Southern Illinois vs. Nevada among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s men's college basketball action.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [11/12, updated 9:38PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Nevada -10.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Southern Illinois vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Nevada -10.5 at -110 odds. A 55% probability produces an edge of 2.6%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Southern Illinois vs. Nevada under 151.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Matchup: Southern Illinois vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Southern Illinois vs. Nevada under 151.5 points carries a 2.6% edge and a probability of 53.8% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Purdue +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Purdue vs. Alabama (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.6% edge and 55.8% probability make Purdue +3.5 vs. Alabama at a value play in the Purdue vs. Alabama matchup, per our model.

Kansas State -6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: California vs. Kansas State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Kansas State -6.5 at -105 odds presents a 3.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55%.

Cornell vs. Lafayette under 157.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Cornell vs. Lafayette (6:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on under 157.5 points in Cornell vs. Lafayette at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 3.6%.

Central Michigan ML (+184)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 38.4%
• Matchup: Central Michigan vs. South Alabama (11:00AM ET, Thursday) Our model has uncovered value on Central Michigan ML at +184 odds. A 38.4% probability produces a 3.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

West Virginia ML (-220)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 71.9%
• Matchup: Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia (6:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 3.2% edge on a 71.9% probability makes West Virginia to win at -220 odds a solid value play in today's Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia matchup.

San Jose State vs. Michigan State over 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: San Jose State vs. Michigan State (6:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on over 142.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.2% probability produces a 3.0% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Central Michigan vs. South Alabama over 144.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Central Michigan vs. South Alabama (11:00AM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Central Michigan vs. South Alabama over 144.5 points at -105 odds shows a 54% probability and a 2.8% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 11/12/2025

As of 9:38PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Southern Illinois vs. Nevada	Nevada -10.5	-110 @ FanDuel	2.6%	55%
Southern Illinois vs. Nevada	Under 151.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	2.6%	53.8%
Purdue vs. Alabama	Purdue +3.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.6%	55.8%
California vs. Kansas State	Kansas State -6.5	-105 @ FanDuel	3.8%	55%
Cornell vs. Lafayette	Under 157.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	3.6%	54.8%
Central Michigan vs. South Alabama	Central Michigan ML	+184 @ FanDuel	3.2%	38.4%
Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia	West Virginia ML	-220 @ BetMGM	3.2%	71.9%
San Jose State vs. Michigan State	Over 142.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	3.0%	54.2%
Central Michigan vs. South Alabama	Over 144.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	2.8%	54%

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

• Portland State vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Southern Illinois vs. Nevada (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Eastern Washington vs. Seattle (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Long Beach State vs. Pacific (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Montana State vs. Stanford (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Mississippi Valley State vs. Hawaii (12:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Central Michigan vs. South Alabama (11:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Cornell vs. Lafayette (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• San Jose State vs. Michigan State (6:30PM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 12, 2025, featuring plays such as Nevada -10.5 and under 151.5 points also in the Southern Illinois vs. Nevada matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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