Kansas State and Chicago State Spark Monday's Best Bets After Hot Weekend Run

After a strong 4-1 Sunday, Monday’s slate features several vulnerable defenses and pace mismatches that could offer early December value.
 Kansas State Wildcats head coach Jerome Tang
Kansas State Wildcats head coach Jerome Tang | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Welcome to December. We closed the month strong with a 4-1 Sunday and picked up 3.54 units. The season record now sits at 70-70, down 4.09 units overall.

Let’s start December with some wins.

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Best Bets for Monday December 1, 2025

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Chicago State Cougars

These are two of the weakest teams in college basketball, but Chicago State has shown a bit more stability. The Cougars should finally grab their first win of the season and do it by a few buckets.

Betting Pick: Chicago State Cougars -2.5 over South Carolina State Bulldogs

Final Score Prediction: Chicago State 79-72 over South Carolina State

Iona Gaels vs. Delaware Blue Hens

Iona’s guard play has been far more reliable, while Delaware continues to struggle forcing turnovers. This matchup favors the Gaels in several key areas.

Betting Pick: Iona Gaels -1.5 over Delaware Blue Hens

Final Score Prediction: Iona 80-70 over Delaware

Tarleton State Texans vs. Cincinnati Bearcats

Billy Gillespie has talent, but whether the Texans can stand up to the Cincinnati crowd is the real test. The spread feels inflated, giving value to the underdog.

Betting Pick: Tarleton State Texans +17.5 over Cincinnati Bearcats

Final Score Prediction: Cincinnati 72-62 over Tarleton State

St. Francis PA Red Flash vs. Xavier Musketeers

St. Francis is among the weakest offensive teams nationally. Xavier will score, but the Red Flash are unlikely to keep up, making this total feel too high.

Betting Pick: St. Francis PA Red Flash and Xavier Musketeers UNDER 152.5

Final Score Prediction: Xavier 85-62 over St. Francis PA

Bowling Green Falcons vs. Kansas State Wildcats

Kansas State wants to speed things up, and Bowling Green’s backcourt is unlikely to handle that pressure on the road. Manhattan in early winter is no easy trip either.

Betting Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -123.5 over Bowling Green Falcons

Final Score Prediction: Kansas State 90-70 over Bowling Green

Enjoy the games. Fade or follow, we will have picks every day throughout the college basketball season. Let’s get December started with a profit. Follow all our picks at BetStamp.

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