CBB Best Bets & Expert Picks for Today 18th January 2025

Get ready for college basketball on Saturday, January 18, with 50 regular-season CBB games to 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 Southern Utah vs. Seattle matchup at 8:00PM ET.
We're also placing wagers on the Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M and UNLV vs. San Diego State, making this an exciting Saturday for CBB betting.
CBB Best Bets for Today
Saturday's CBB slate features five bets with a betting edge according to our model. Leading the way is Seattle -9.0, offering an edge of 6.3% at odds of -112.
Matchup | Bet | Odds | Sportsbook |
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Southern Utah vs. Seattle | Seattle -9.0 | -112 | DraftKings |
Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M +4.5 | -110 | BetMGM |
UNLV vs. San Diego State | San Diego State -10.5 | -102 | FanDuel |
Austin Peay vs. Lipscomb | Over 135.5 Points | -106 | FanDuel |
Oregon State vs. San Francisco | San Francisco -3.5 | -102 | FanDuel |
Top CBB Picks for 18th January 2025
Prepare for an exhilarating day of basketball action with our top picks for 18th January 2025. These picks provide valuable opportunities for success, based on rigorous data analysis and predictive algorithms.
Having analyzed every spread, total and moneyline, each pick is carefully chosen to offer an edge in today's college basketball matchups.
Boost your Saturday betting session with these strategically curated predictions, free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Seattle -9.0 (-112)
- Southern Utah vs. Seattle (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
- 6.3% edge
- 59.1% probability
- Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook
With a calculated edge of 6.3% and a probability of 59.1%, the Seattle -9.0 spread bet at -112 is our top pick for today's basketball. Don't miss this value pick in the Southern Utah vs. Seattle matchup at 8:00PM ET, available at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Alabama A&M +4.5 (-110)
- Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M (5:00PM ET, Saturday)
- 6.1% edge
- 58.4% probability
- Best odds available with BetMGM
With a probability of 58.4% and an edge of 6.1%, the Alabama A&M +4.5 spread bet at -110 is another strong option. Place your bet on this high-value pick in the Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M game before it begins at 5:00PM ET, with the best odds available at BetMGM.
San Diego State -10.5 (-102)
- UNLV vs. San Diego State (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
- 5.9% edge
- 56.4% probability
- Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook
Featuring an edge of 5.9% and a probability of 56.4%, the San Diego State -10.5 spread bet at -102 with FanDuel Sportsbook is our next recommended wager for Saturday's CBB. Don't let this chance pass by in the UNLV vs. San Diego State matchup at 8:00PM ET.
Austin Peay vs. Lipscomb Over 135.5 Points (-106)
- Austin Peay vs. Lipscomb (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
- 5.7% edge
- 57.1% probability
- Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook
Today's fourth pick is over 135.5 points at -106, with a probability of 57.1% and an edge of 5.7%. Don't miss out on this prime betting opportunity in the Austin Peay vs. Lipscomb matchup at 7:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.
San Francisco -3.5 (-102)
- Oregon State vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
- 5.3% edge
- 55.8% probability
- Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook
Our college basketball analysis highlights the San Francisco -3.5 spread at -102 as another top bet, backed by an edge of 5.3% and a 55.8% likelihood of cashing. Jump on this favorable wager in the Oregon State vs. San Francisco game at 10:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Best CBB Parlay for Saturday
Saturday's CBB parlay consists of three legs, offering odds of +529 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Pick | Odds | Edge |
---|---|---|
-112 | 6.3% | |
Saint Mary's vs. Pepperdine Over 140 Points | -110 | 4.9% |
Jacksonville State ML | -135 | 4.6% |
Total Odds | +529 | Bet Now |
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, our CBB play of the day is Seattle to cover the 0 spread. Additionally, we have four further bets and a +529 parlay, offering value for those seeking data-driven bets on today's basketball slate.
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