Men's college basketball picks today: Thanksgiving best bets include Baylor vs. San Diego State play [11/26/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for Thanksgiving are here, with Baylor vs. San Diego State and Long Beach State vs. Portland among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s men's college basketball schedule.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [11/26, updated 11:41AM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Baylor ML (-132)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 57.8%
• Matchup: Baylor vs. San Diego State (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Baylor to defeat San Diego State at -132 odds. A 57.8% probability produces an edge of 3.0%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Long Beach State +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Long Beach State vs. Portland (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Long Beach State +5.5 carries a 2.8% edge and a probability of 55.2% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Baylor vs. San Diego State over 148.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 53.9%
• Matchup: Baylor vs. San Diego State (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Baylor vs. San Diego State over 148.5 points at -105 odds shows a 2.7% edge, supported by a 53.9% probability in simulations.

Michigan State ML (-145)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 64%
• Matchup: North Carolina vs. Michigan State (4:30PM ET, Thursday)

A 5.0% edge and 64% probability make Michigan State at the moneyline at a value play in the North Carolina vs. Michigan State matchup, per our model.

East Carolina +9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: St. Bonaventure vs. East Carolina (12:00PM ET, Thursday)

East Carolina +9.5 at -110 odds presents a 4.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57%.

Providence vs. Wisconsin under 167.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Providence vs. Wisconsin (5:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on under 167.5 points in Providence vs. Wisconsin at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 4.6%.

Rutgers +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: UNLV vs. Rutgers (4:30PM ET, Thursday) Our model has uncovered value on Rutgers +2.5 at -105 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 4.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

San Francisco -1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Colorado vs. San Francisco (2:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.3% edge on a 54.8% probability makes San Francisco -1.5 at -102 odds a solid value play in today's Colorado vs. San Francisco matchup.

San Francisco ML (-120)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Matchup: Colorado vs. San Francisco (2:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on San Francisco to win at -120 odds. A 58.2% probability produces a 3.7% edge, making San Francisco the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

Oregon vs. Creighton under 154.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Oregon vs. Creighton (2:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Oregon vs. Creighton under 154.5 points at -105 odds shows a 54.5% probability and a 3.3% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 11/26/2025

As of 11:41AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Baylor vs. San Diego State	Baylor ML	-132 @ FanDuel	3.0%	57.8%
Long Beach State vs. Portland	Long Beach State +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.8%	55.2%
Baylor vs. San Diego State	Over 148.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	2.7%	53.9%
North Carolina vs. Michigan State	Michigan State ML	-145 @ BetMGM	5.0%	64%
St. Bonaventure vs. East Carolina	East Carolina +9.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.6%	57%
Providence vs. Wisconsin	Under 167.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	4.6%	57%
UNLV vs. Rutgers	Rutgers +2.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.4%	55.6%
Colorado vs. San Francisco	San Francisco -1.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.3%	54.8%
Colorado vs. San Francisco	San Francisco ML	-120 @ BetMGM	3.7%	58.2%
Oregon vs. Creighton	Under 154.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.3%	54.5%

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

• Long Beach State vs. Portland (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Baylor vs. San Diego State (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Utah vs. Ole Miss (12:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Maryland vs. Alabama (12:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Richmond vs. Furman (11:00AM ET, Thursday)
• St. Bonaventure vs. East Carolina (12:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Charlotte vs. Illinois State (1:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Oregon vs. Creighton (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Colorado vs. San Francisco (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• TCU vs. Florida (3:00PM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for November 26, 2025, featuring plays such as Baylor ML and Long Beach State +5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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