CBB Best Bets & Expert Picks for Today 1st January 2025

Get ready for college basketball on Wednesday, January 1, with 28 regular-season CBB games to bet on today.

Our predictive analytics model has simulated the outcome of each of today's matchups and identified the top five betting opportunities, with the standout bet of the day coming in the Valparaiso vs. Missouri State matchup at 8:00PM ET.

Other games we're wagering on include Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Coastal Carolina and Loyola (MD) vs. Holy Cross, making this an exciting Wednesday for CBB betting.

CBB Best Bets for Today

Wednesday's CBB slate features five bets with a betting edge according to our model. The best value is over 139.5 points in the Valparaiso-Missouri State game, offering an edge of 6.0% at odds of -105.

Top CBB Picks for 1st January 2025

Prepare for an electrifying day of basketball action with our top picks for 1st January 2025. These plays offer valuable prospects for success, thanks to carefully constructed data analysis and predictive algorithms.

Having analyzed every spread, total and moneyline, each pick is methodically chosen to provide an edge in today's college basketball matchups.

Boost your Wednesday betting session with these expertly curated selections that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.

Valparaiso vs. Missouri State Over 139.5 Points (-105)

• Valparaiso vs. Missouri State (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• 6.0% edge
• 57.3% probability
• Best odds available with BetMGM

With a calculated edge of 6.0% and a probability of 57.3%, the over 139.5 points bet at -105 is our top pick for today's basketball. Don't miss this +EV bet in the Valparaiso vs. Missouri State matchup at 8:00PM ET, available at BetMGM.

Louisiana-Lafayette +2 (-110)

• Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Coastal Carolina (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• 5.3% edge
• 57.7% probability
• Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook

With a probability of 57.7% and an edge of 5.3%, the Louisiana-Lafayette +2 spread bet at -110 is another valuable option. Place your bet on this high-value pick in the Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Coastal Carolina game before it begins at 7:00PM ET, with the best odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Loyola (MD) +2.5 (-102)

• Loyola (MD) vs. Holy Cross (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• 5.1% edge
• 55.6% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

With an edge of 5.1% and a probability of 55.6%, the Loyola (MD) +2.5 spread bet at -102 with FanDuel Sportsbook is our next recommended bet for today's CBB. Don't let this chance pass by in the Loyola (MD) vs. Holy Cross matchup at 6:00PM ET.

Texas State ML (-110)

• Texas State vs. Marshall (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• 4.6% edge
• 57% probability
• Best odds available with BetMGM

Today's next pick is the Texas State ML at -110, with a probability of 57% and an edge of 4.6%. Don't miss out on this top betting play in the Texas State vs. Marshall matchup at 7:00PM ET, available at BetMGM.

Florida Atlantic +3.5 (-120)

• Memphis vs. Florida Atlantic (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• 4.0% edge
• 58.5% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

Our college basketball analysis shows the Florida Atlantic +3.5 spread at -120 as another standout wager, backed by an edge of 4.0% and a 58.5% likelihood of coming through. Capitalize on this favorable bet in the Memphis vs. Florida Atlantic game at 7:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Best CBB Parlay for Wednesday

Wednesday's CBB parlay consists of three legs, offering odds of +628 at BetMGM.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, our CBB play of the day is over 139.5 points in the Valparaiso vs. Missouri State game. Additionally, we have four further bets and a +628 parlay, offering value for those seeking data-driven bets on today's basketball slate.

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