Men's college basketball picks today: Wednesday's best bets include Merrimack vs. Princeton play [12/10/2025]

Merrimack +3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Merrimack vs. Princeton (5:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Merrimack +3.5 at -108 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 6.5%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Jackson State +40.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Jackson State vs. Houston (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Jackson State +40.5 carries a 5.6% edge and a probability of 58% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Utah Valley -10.5 (-120)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 60%
• Matchup: Idaho State vs. Utah Valley (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Utah Valley -10.5 vs. Idaho State at -120 odds shows a 5.5% edge, supported by a 60% probability in simulations.

Idaho State vs. Utah Valley over 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Idaho State vs. Utah Valley (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 3.9% edge and 55.1% probability make Idaho State vs. Utah Valley over 142.5 points at a value play in the Idaho State vs. Utah Valley matchup, per our model.

Minnesota vs. Purdue over 143.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Minnesota vs. Purdue (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Minnesota vs. Purdue over 143.5 points at -105 odds presents a 3.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.1%.

Virginia Commonwealth -9.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: New Mexico vs. Virginia Commonwealth (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Virginia Commonwealth -9.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 3.5%.

St. Bonaventure -11.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Colgate vs. St. Bonaventure (7:00PM ET, Wednesday) Our model has uncovered value on St. Bonaventure -11.5 at -110 odds. A 55.9% probability produces a 3.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Merrimack ML (+150)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 43.5%
• Matchup: Merrimack vs. Princeton (5:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 3.5% edge on a 43.5% probability makes Merrimack to win at +150 odds a solid value play in today's Merrimack vs. Princeton matchup.

Eastern Michigan +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Eastern Michigan vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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

Texas State -2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Colgate vs. St. Bonaventure (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Texas State -2.5 at -110 odds shows a 55.6% probability and a 3.2% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 12/10/2025

As of 4:01AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Merrimack vs. Princeton	Merrimack +3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.5%	58.4%
Jackson State vs. Houston	Jackson State +40.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.6%	58%
Idaho State vs. Utah Valley	Utah Valley -10.5	-120 @ FanDuel	5.5%	60%
Idaho State vs. Utah Valley	Over 142.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	3.9%	55.1%
Minnesota vs. Purdue	Over 143.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.9%	55.1%
New Mexico vs. Virginia Commonwealth	Virginia Commonwealth -9.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.5%	54.7%
Colgate vs. St. Bonaventure	St. Bonaventure -11.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.5%	55.9%
Merrimack vs. Princeton	Merrimack ML	+150 @ FanDuel	3.5%	43.5%
Eastern Michigan vs. Purdue Fort Wayne	Eastern Michigan +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.4%	55.8%
Southern University vs. Texas State	Texas State -2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.2%	55.6%

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

• Norfolk State vs. Baylor (12:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Albany vs. Yale (4:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Merrimack vs. Princeton (5:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Miami (OH) vs. UNC Asheville (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Idaho vs. Notre Dame (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Charleston vs. South Florida (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Minnesota vs. Purdue (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Boston College vs. Massachusetts (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Liberty vs. North Carolina State (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Delaware vs. George Washington (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 10, 2025, featuring plays such as Merrimack +3.5 and Jackson State +40.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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