Best bets today for all sports: Tuesday's picks include Florida vs. Connecticut men's college basketball play [12/9/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for December 09, 2025 are here, with Florida vs. Connecticut and Florida vs. Connecticut in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [12/9, updated 8:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Men's College Basketball: Connecticut ML (-190)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 70.5%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Florida vs. Connecticut (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Connecticut to defeat Florida at -190 odds. A 70.5% probability produces an edge of 4.5%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Connecticut -4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Florida vs. Connecticut (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Connecticut -4.5 carries a 4.3% edge and a probability of 55.5% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: USC vs. San Diego over 158.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: USC vs. San Diego (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

USC vs. San Diego over 158.5 points at -105 odds shows a 3.6% edge, supported by a 54.8% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Connecticut ML (-190)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 70.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Florida vs. Connecticut (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.5% edge and 70.5% probability make Connecticut at the moneyline at a value play in the Florida vs. Connecticut matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Connecticut -4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Florida vs. Connecticut (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Connecticut -4.5 at -105 odds presents a 4.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.5%.

Men's College Basketball: Merrimack +3.5 (-118)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Merrimack vs. Princeton (5:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Merrimack +3.5 at -118 odds, supported by an edge of 4.3%.

NBA: Suns +14.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 56.3%
• NBA Matchup: Suns vs. Thunder (7:30PM ET, Wednesday) Our model has uncovered value on Suns +14.5 at -110 odds. A 56.3% probability produces a 4.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Men's College Basketball: Fordham -13.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 55%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Fordham (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 3.8% edge on a 55% probability makes Fordham -13.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Fordham matchup.

College Basketball: USC vs. San Diego under 158.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• College Basketball Matchup: USC vs. San Diego (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on under 158.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: St. Bonaventure -11.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Colgate vs. St. Bonaventure (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, St. Bonaventure -11.5 at -110 odds shows a 55.9% probability and a 3.5% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Tuesday, 12/9/2025

As of 8:31PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Florida vs. Connecticut (Men's College Basketball)	Connecticut ML	-190 @ BetMGM	4.5%	70.5%
Florida vs. Connecticut (Men's College Basketball)	Connecticut -4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%
USC vs. San Diego (Men's College Basketball)	Over 158.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Florida vs. Connecticut (Men's College Basketball)	Connecticut ML	-190 @ BetMGM	4.5%	70.5%
Florida vs. Connecticut (Men's College Basketball)	Connecticut -4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%
Merrimack vs. Princeton (Men's College Basketball)	Merrimack +3.5	-118 @ DraftKings	4.3%	58.4%
Suns vs. Thunder (NBA)	Suns +14.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.0%	56.3%
Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Fordham (Men's College Basketball)	Fordham -13.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.8%	55%
USC vs. San Diego (College Basketball)	Under 158.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Colgate vs. St. Bonaventure (Men's College Basketball)	St. Bonaventure -11.5	-110 @ DraftKings	3.5%	55.9%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [12/9/2025]

• NHL: Sabres vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Florida vs. Connecticut (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Northern Arizona vs. Arizona State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Dartmouth vs. Colorado State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: USC vs. San Diego (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Avalanche vs. Predators (9:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Long Beach State vs. San Jose State (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Norfolk State vs. Baylor (12:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Albany vs. Yale (4:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Merrimack vs. Princeton (5:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 9, 2025, featuring plays such as Connecticut ML and Connecticut -4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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