Men's college basketball picks today: New Year's Eve best bets include Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington play [12/31/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for New Year's Eve are here, with Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington and St. John's vs. Georgetown among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s men's college basketball schedule.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [12/31, updated 6:33PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington over 138.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Matchup: Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on over 138.5 points in Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington at -110 odds. A 56.1% probability produces an edge of 3.7%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

Georgetown +7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: St. John's vs. Georgetown (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Georgetown +7.5 carries a 3.6% edge and a probability of 54.8% at -105 odds, according to our model.

North Carolina-Wilmington -12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Matchup: Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

North Carolina-Wilmington -12.5 vs. Drexel at -105 odds shows a 2.6% edge, supported by a 53.8% probability in simulations.

Samford -4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Samford vs. Virginia Military (1:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 3.9% edge and 55.1% probability make Samford -4.5 vs. Virginia Military at a value play in the Samford vs. Virginia Military matchup, per our model.

SIU-Edwardsville -10.5 (-118)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Southern Indiana vs. SIU-Edwardsville (4:30PM ET, Thursday)

SIU-Edwardsville -10.5 at -118 odds presents a 3.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58%.

Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington over 138.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Matchup: Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on over 138.5 points in Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 3.7%.

Georgetown +7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: St. John's vs. Georgetown (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Georgetown +7.5 at -105 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Evansville vs. Illinois State over 145.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Evansville vs. Illinois State (3:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 3.2% edge on a 55.1% probability makes over 145.5 points at -108 odds a solid value play in today's Evansville vs. Illinois State matchup.

California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington over 135.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington (3:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on over 135.5 points at -108 odds. A 54.9% probability produces a 3.0% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield over 140.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: St. John's vs. Georgetown (5:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield over 140.5 points at -110 odds shows a 55.2% probability and a 2.9% edge.

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

As of 6:33PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington	Over 138.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	3.7%	56.1%
St. John's vs. Georgetown	Georgetown +7.5	-105 @ FanDuel	3.6%	54.8%
Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington	North Carolina-Wilmington -12.5	-105 @ BetMGM	2.6%	53.8%
Samford vs. Virginia Military	Samford -4.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.9%	55.1%
Southern Indiana vs. SIU-Edwardsville	SIU-Edwardsville -10.5	-118 @ DraftKings	3.9%	58%
Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington	Over 138.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	3.7%	56.1%
St. John's vs. Georgetown	Georgetown +7.5	-105 @ FanDuel	3.6%	54.8%
Evansville vs. Illinois State	Over 145.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	3.2%	55.1%
California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington	Over 135.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	3.0%	54.9%
UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield	Over 140.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.9%	55.2%

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

• Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• St. John's vs. Georgetown (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Samford vs. Virginia Military (1:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Oakland vs. Youngstown State (1:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina (1:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Oral Roberts vs. North Dakota (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Green Bay vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Milwaukee vs. Wright State (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington (3:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Evansville vs. Illinois State (3:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 31, 2025, featuring plays such as over 138.5 points in the Drexel vs. North Carolina-Wilmington matchup and Georgetown +7.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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