Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include San Diego vs. San Jose State men's college basketball play [12/5/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for December 05, 2025 are here, with San Diego vs. San Jose State and San Diego vs. San Jose State in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s play.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, going over the latest odds to unearth real betting edges. The result? Data-backed plays that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of best bets for today [12/5, updated 9:30PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Friday, December 5, 2025.

Men's College Basketball: San Jose State -6.5 (-115)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: San Diego vs. San Jose State (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on San Jose State -6.5 at -115 odds. A 57.3% probability produces an edge of 3.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: San Diego vs. San Jose State over 144.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: San Diego vs. San Jose State (10:00PM ET, Friday)

San Diego vs. San Jose State over 144.5 points carries a 2.5% edge and a probability of 54.9% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: San Jose State ML (-300)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 77.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: San Diego vs. San Jose State (10:00PM ET, Friday)

San Jose State ML at -300 odds shows a 2.2% edge, supported by a 77.2% probability in simulations.

College Football: South Dakota ML (+195)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 40.6%
• College Football Matchup: South Dakota vs. Mercer (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.7% edge and 40.6% probability make South Dakota at the moneyline at a value play in the South Dakota vs. Mercer matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Grand Canyon ML (+140)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 48.1%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Oklahoma State vs. Grand Canyon (7:30PM ET, Saturday)

Grand Canyon ML at +140 odds presents a 6.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 48.1%.

Men's College Basketball: Tulane +7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Akron vs. Tulane (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Tulane +7.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 6.1%.

Men's College Basketball: Tennessee -2.5 (+102)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Illinois vs. Tennessee (8:00PM ET, Saturday) Our model has uncovered value on Tennessee -2.5 at +102 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 6.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Wichita State +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Wichita State vs. Northern Iowa (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.0% edge on a 58.4% probability makes Wichita State +3.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Wichita State vs. Northern Iowa matchup.

Men's College Football: Western Michigan -1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Men's College Football Matchup: Miami Ohio vs. Western Michigan (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Western Michigan -1.5 at -110 odds. A 58.2% probability produces a 5.8% edge, making Western Michigan the favorable side in Saturday’s men's college football matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Buffalo +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: St. Bonaventure vs. Buffalo (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Buffalo +5.5 at -110 odds shows a 58% probability and a 5.7% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 12/5/2025

As of 9:30PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
San Diego vs. San Jose State (Men's College Basketball)	San Jose State -6.5	-115 @ DraftKings	3.8%	57.3%
San Diego vs. San Jose State (Men's College Basketball)	Over 144.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.5%	54.9%
San Diego vs. San Jose State (Men's College Basketball)	San Jose State ML	-300 @ BetMGM	2.2%	77.2%
South Dakota vs. Mercer (College Football)	South Dakota ML	+195 @ DraftKings	6.7%	40.6%
Oklahoma State vs. Grand Canyon (Men's College Basketball)	Grand Canyon ML	+140 @ FanDuel	6.5%	48.1%
Akron vs. Tulane (Men's College Basketball)	Tulane +7.5	-105 @ DraftKings	6.1%	57.3%
Illinois vs. Tennessee (Men's College Basketball)	Tennessee -2.5	+102 @ DraftKings	6.1%	55.6%
Wichita State vs. Northern Iowa (Men's College Basketball)	Wichita State +3.5	-110 @ FanDuel	6.0%	58.4%
Miami Ohio vs. Western Michigan (Men's College Football)	Western Michigan -1.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.8%	58.2%
St. Bonaventure vs. Buffalo (Men's College Basketball)	Buffalo +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [12/5/2025]

• NHL: Capitals vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: San Diego vs. San Jose State (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• EPL: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa (7:30AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Getafe vs. Villareal (8:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Chelsea vs. Bournemouth (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Nottingham Forest vs. Everton (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Sunderland vs. Manchester City (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Burnley vs. Newcastle (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Brentford vs. Tottenham (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Real Sociedad vs. Alaves (10:15AM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 5, 2025, featuring plays such as San Jose State -6.5 and over 144.5 points also in the San Diego vs. San Jose State matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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