Men's college basketball picks today: New Year's Eve best bets include New Orleans vs. Texas A&M-CC play [12/31/2025]

Texas A&M-CC ML (-192)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 72.6%
• Matchup: New Orleans vs. Texas A&M-CC (4:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Texas A&M-CC to defeat New Orleans at -192 odds. A 72.6% probability produces an edge of 6.8%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

St. John's vs. Georgetown under 152.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Matchup: St. John's vs. Georgetown (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

St. John's vs. Georgetown under 152.5 points carries a 6.1% edge and a probability of 57.4% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Hampton +5.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Towson vs. Hampton (2:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Hampton +5.5 vs. Towson at -108 odds shows a 6.1% edge, supported by a 58% probability in simulations.

Monmouth ML (-120)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 60.4%
• Matchup: Campbell vs. Monmouth (2:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.8% edge and 60.4% probability make Monmouth at the moneyline at a value play in the Campbell vs. Monmouth matchup, per our model.

American University -8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Loyola (MD) vs. American University (1:00PM ET, Wednesday)

American University -8.5 at -105 odds presents a 5.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57%.

Rhode Island -10.5 (-104)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Loyola Chicago vs. Rhode Island (12:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Rhode Island -10.5 at -104 odds, supported by an edge of 5.4%.

Army +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Army vs. Lehigh (12:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Army +3.5 at -102 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Xavier +11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Connecticut vs. Xavier (5:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.2% edge on a 56.4% probability makes Xavier +11.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Connecticut vs. Xavier matchup.

North Carolina A&T +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Northeastern vs. North Carolina A&T (3:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on North Carolina A&T +3.5 at -115 odds. A 58.4% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making North Carolina A&T the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Georgetown +8.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Army vs. Lehigh (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Georgetown +8.5 at -110 odds shows a 57.3% probability and a 4.9% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Wednesday, 12/31/2025

As of 2:02AM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
New Orleans vs. Texas A&M-CC	Texas A&M-CC ML	-192 @ DraftKings	6.8%	72.6%
St. John's vs. Georgetown	Under 152.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	6.1%	57.4%
Towson vs. Hampton	Hampton +5.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.1%	58%
Campbell vs. Monmouth	Monmouth ML	-120 @ DraftKings	5.8%	60.4%
Loyola (MD) vs. American University	American University -8.5	-105 @ DraftKings	5.8%	57%
Loyola Chicago vs. Rhode Island	Rhode Island -10.5	-104 @ FanDuel	5.4%	56.4%
Army vs. Lehigh	Army +3.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.3%	55.8%
Connecticut vs. Xavier	Xavier +11.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.2%	56.4%
Northeastern vs. North Carolina A&T	North Carolina A&T +3.5	-115 @ BetMGM	4.9%	58.4%
St. John's vs. Georgetown	Georgetown +8.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.9%	57.3%

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

• Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State (12:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Loyola Chicago vs. Rhode Island (12:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Tulane vs. East Carolina (12:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Mercer vs. Furman (12:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Army vs. Lehigh (12:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Buffalo vs. Northern Illinois (1:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• South Alabama vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (1:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• UTSA vs. Florida Atlantic (1:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Wofford vs. Western Carolina (1:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Loyola (MD) vs. American University (1:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 31, 2025, featuring plays such as Texas A&M-CC ML and under 152.5 points in the St. John's vs. Georgetown matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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