CBB Best Bets & Expert Picks for Today 20th December 2024

Get ready for college basketball on Friday, December 20, with 13 March Madness games that we can bet on today.
Our predictive analytics model has simulated the outcome of each matchup on today's slate and identified the top five betting opportunities, with the best bet of the day coming in the Longwood vs. North Carolina Central matchup at 7:00PM ET.
We're also placing wagers on the Holy Cross vs. Siena and Rider vs. Pennsylvania, promising an exciting Friday for CBB betting.
CBB Best Bets for Today
Friday's CBB action features five bets with a betting edge according to our model. Leading the way is North Carolina Central +3.5, offering an edge of 7.4% at odds of -104.
Matchup | Bet | Odds | Sportsbook |
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Longwood vs. North Carolina Central | North Carolina Central +3.5 | -104 | FanDuel |
Holy Cross vs. Siena | Holy Cross +5.5 | -110 | FanDuel |
Rider vs. Pennsylvania | Rider +5 | -112 | DraftKings |
Appalachian State vs. North Texas | North Texas -12.0 | -108 | DraftKings |
Southern University vs. Loyola Marymount | Loyola Marymount ML | -330 | FanDuel |
Top CBB Picks for 20th December 2024
Prepare for a thrilling day of basketball action with our top picks for 20th December 2024. These plays provide valuable prospects for success, thanks to carefully constructed data analysis and predictive algorithms.
Having analyzed every spread, total and moneyline, each pick is carefully chosen to provide an edge in today's college basketball matchups.
Boost your Friday betting experience with these expertly curated predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
North Carolina Central +3.5 (-104)
- Longwood vs. North Carolina Central (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- 7.4% edge
- 58.4% probability
- Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook
With a calculated edge of 7.4% and a probability of 58.4%, the North Carolina Central +3.5 spread bet at -104 is our top pick for today's basketball. Don't miss this value bet in the Longwood vs. North Carolina Central matchup at 7:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Holy Cross +5.5 (-110)
- Holy Cross vs. Siena (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- 5.7% edge
- 58% probability
- Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook
With a probability of 58% and an edge of 5.7%, the Holy Cross +5.5 spread bet at -110 is another strong option. Place your bet on this +EV pick in the Holy Cross vs. Siena game before it begins at 7:00PM ET, with the best odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Rider +5 (-112)
- Rider vs. Pennsylvania (6:00PM ET, Friday)
- 5.3% edge
- 58.2% probability
- Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook
Featuring an edge of 5.3% and a probability of 58.2%, the Rider +5 spread bet at -112 with DraftKings Sportsbook is our next recommended wager for Friday's CBB. Don't let these odds pass by in the Rider vs. Pennsylvania matchup at 6:00PM ET.
North Texas -12.0 (-108)
- Appalachian State vs. North Texas (8:00PM ET, Friday)
- 4.0% edge
- 55.9% probability
- Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook
Today's next bet is North Texas -12.0 at -108, with a probability of 55.9% and an edge of 4.0%. Make the most of this top betting opportunity in the Appalachian State vs. North Texas matchup at 8:00PM ET, available at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Loyola Marymount ML (-330)
- Southern University vs. Loyola Marymount (10:00PM ET, Friday)
- 3.9% edge
- 80.6% probability
- Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook
Our college basketball analysis highlights the Loyola Marymount ML at -330 as another top bet, backed by an edge of 3.9% and a high 80.6% probability of hitting. Jump on this promising wager in the Southern University vs. Loyola Marymount game at 10:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Best CBB Parlay for Friday
Friday's CBB parlay consists of three legs, offering odds of +388 at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Pick | Odds | Edge |
---|---|---|
North Carolina Central +3.5 | -104 | 7.4% |
Holy Cross +5.5 | -110 | 5.7% |
Loyola Marymount ML | -330 | 3.9% |
Total Odds | +388 | Bet Now |
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, our CBB play of the day is North Carolina Central to cover the +3.5 spread. Additionally, we have four further bets and a +388 parlay, offering value for those seeking data-driven bets on today's basketball matchups.
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