Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Cal State Bakersfield vs. Cal State Northridge men's college basketball play [12/4/2025]

Men's College Basketball: Cal State Bakersfield +5.5 (-106)

• Edge: 9.3%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Cal State Bakersfield vs. Cal State Northridge (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Cal State Bakersfield +5.5 at -106 odds. A 60.7% probability produces an edge of 9.3%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Cal Poly vs. Cal State Fullerton under 177.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Cal Poly vs. Cal State Fullerton (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Cal Poly vs. Cal State Fullerton under 177.5 points carries a 5.5% edge and a probability of 56.7% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Cal State Bakersfield ML (+198)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 32.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Cal State Bakersfield vs. Cal State Northridge (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Cal State Bakersfield ML at +198 odds shows a 3.3% edge, supported by a 32.2% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: South Alabama +5.5 (-112)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: South Alabama vs. East Tennessee State (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 7.9% edge and 60.7% probability make South Alabama +5.5 vs. East Tennessee State at a value play in the South Alabama vs. East Tennessee State matchup, per our model.

NBA: Jazz +15.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 58.2%
• NBA Matchup: Jazz vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Jazz +15.5 at -110 odds presents a 5.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.2%.

Men's College Basketball: Cal Poly vs. Cal State Fullerton under 177.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Cal Poly vs. Cal State Fullerton (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on under 177.5 points in Cal Poly vs. Cal State Fullerton at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 5.5%.

NBA: Mavericks +15.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 56.9%
• NBA Matchup: Mavericks vs. Thunder (9:30PM ET, Friday) Our model has uncovered value on Mavericks +15.5 at -110 odds. A 56.9% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Men's College Basketball: Quinnipiac +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Quinnipiac vs. Iona (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 4.4% edge on a 55.6% probability makes Quinnipiac +1.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Quinnipiac vs. Iona matchup.

Men's College Football: Jacksonville State ML (+115)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 50.4%
• Men's College Football Matchup: Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on Jacksonville State to win at +115 odds. A 50.4% probability produces a 3.9% edge, making Jacksonville State the favorable ML play in Saturday’s men's college football matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Marist ML (-455)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 85.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Mount St. Mary's vs. Marist (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Marist to defeat Mount St. Mary's at -455 odds shows an 85.5% probability and a 3.9% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 12/4/2025

As of 9:31PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cal State Bakersfield vs. Cal State Northridge (Men's College Basketball)	Cal State Bakersfield +5.5	-106 @ FanDuel	9.3%	60.7%
Cal Poly vs. Cal State Fullerton (Men's College Basketball)	Under 177.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.5%	56.7%
Cal State Bakersfield vs. Cal State Northridge (Men's College Basketball)	Cal State Bakersfield ML	+198 @ FanDuel	3.3%	32.2%
South Alabama vs. East Tennessee State (Men's College Basketball)	South Alabama +5.5	-112 @ DraftKings	7.9%	60.7%
Jazz vs. Knicks (NBA)	Jazz +15.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.8%	58.2%
Cal Poly vs. Cal State Fullerton (Men's College Basketball)	Under 177.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.5%	56.7%
Mavericks vs. Thunder (NBA)	Mavericks +15.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.5%	56.9%
Quinnipiac vs. Iona (Men's College Basketball)	Quinnipiac +1.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.4%	55.6%
Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State (Men's College Football)	Jacksonville State ML	+115 @ BetMGM	3.9%	50.4%
Mount St. Mary's vs. Marist (Men's College Basketball)	Marist ML	-455 @ DraftKings	3.9%	85.5%

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [12/4/2025]

• NCAAM: Cal State Bakersfield vs. Cal State Northridge (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Cal Poly vs. Cal State Fullerton (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: UC Riverside vs. UC Irvine (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Blackhawks vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: UC Davis vs. Hawaii (12:00AM ET, Friday)
• La Liga: Mallorca vs. Real Oviedo (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• NHL: Golden Knights vs. Devils (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NHL: Sabres vs. Jets (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAF: Troy vs. James Madison (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Niagara vs. Siena (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 4, 2025, featuring plays such as Cal State Bakersfield +5.5 and under 177.5 points in the Cal Poly vs. Cal State Fullerton matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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