Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets include Cal Poly vs. UCLA play [12/19/2025]

Cal Poly vs. UCLA under 161.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Cal Poly vs. UCLA (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on under 161.5 points in Cal Poly vs. UCLA at -105 odds. A 56.6% probability produces an edge of 5.4%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Seattle +7.5 (-112)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 57.5%
• Matchup: Washington vs. Seattle (11:30PM ET, Friday)

Seattle +7.5 carries a 4.7% edge and a probability of 57.5% at -112 odds, according to our model.

Seattle ML (+275)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 30.3%
• Matchup: Washington vs. Seattle (11:30PM ET, Friday)

Seattle ML at +275 odds shows a 3.6% edge, supported by a 30.3% probability in simulations.

Portland State +3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Portland State vs. Tulane (7:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.5% edge and 58.4% probability make Portland State +3.5 vs. Tulane at a value play in the Portland State vs. Tulane matchup, per our model.

Houston vs. Arkansas over 143.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Matchup: Houston vs. Arkansas (5:30PM ET, Saturday)

Houston vs. Arkansas over 143.5 points at -110 odds presents a 6.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.7%.

Kent State vs. Massachusetts under 168.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Matchup: Kent State vs. Massachusetts (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on under 168.5 points in Kent State vs. Massachusetts at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 6.2%.

Louisiana-Lafayette ML (-113)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 58.9%
• Matchup: Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Louisiana-Monroe (3:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Louisiana-Lafayette ML at -113 odds. A 58.9% probability produces a 5.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

North Carolina Central ML (+180)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 41.3%
• Matchup: Longwood vs. North Carolina Central (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.5% edge on a 41.3% probability makes North Carolina Central to win at +180 odds a solid value play in today's Longwood vs. North Carolina Central matchup.

Buffalo ML (-110)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 57.8%
• Matchup: Buffalo vs. Western Michigan (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Buffalo to win at -110 odds. A 57.8% probability produces a 5.5% edge, making Buffalo the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

Cal Poly vs. UCLA under 161.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Louisiana-Monroe (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Cal Poly vs. UCLA under 161.5 points at -105 odds shows a 56.6% probability and a 5.4% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 12/19/2025

As of 9:04PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cal Poly vs. UCLA	Under 161.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	5.4%	56.6%
Washington vs. Seattle	Seattle +7.5	-112 @ DraftKings	4.7%	57.5%
Washington vs. Seattle	Seattle ML	+275 @ FanDuel	3.6%	30.3%
Portland State vs. Tulane	Portland State +3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.5%	58.4%
Houston vs. Arkansas	Over 143.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	6.3%	58.7%
Kent State vs. Massachusetts	Under 168.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	6.2%	57.4%
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Louisiana-Monroe	Louisiana-Lafayette ML	-113 @ FanDuel	5.8%	58.9%
Longwood vs. North Carolina Central	North Carolina Central ML	+180 @ DraftKings	5.5%	41.3%
Buffalo vs. Western Michigan	Buffalo ML	-110 @ BetMGM	5.5%	57.8%
Cal Poly vs. UCLA	Under 161.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	5.4%	56.6%

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

• Abilene Christian vs. BYU (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Cal Poly vs. UCLA (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• San Diego vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Florida Atlantic vs. Saint Mary's (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• North Alabama vs. Loyola Marymount (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Morgan State vs. California (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Washington vs. Seattle (11:30PM ET, Friday)
• Montana vs. Louisville (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Oakland vs. Michigan State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• South Dakota vs. Kansas State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 19, 2025, featuring plays such as under 161.5 points in the Cal Poly vs. UCLA matchup and Seattle +7.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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