CBB Best Bets & Expert Picks for Today 23rd January 2025

It's time for college basketball on Thursday, January 23, with 11 regular-season CBB games that we can 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 Kent State vs. Ohio matchup at 7:00PM ET.

We're also placing wagers on the Toledo vs. Bowling Green and Michigan vs. Purdue, making this an exciting Thursday for CBB betting.

CBB Best Bets for Today

Thursday's CBB slate features five bets with a betting edge according to our model. Leading the way is Ohio ML, offering an edge of 6.3% at odds of -111.

Top CBB Picks for 23rd January 2025

Prepare for an electrifying day of basketball action with our top picks for 23rd January 2025. These plays provide valuable opportunities for success, based on detailed data analysis and predictive algorithms.

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

Add to your Thursday betting session with these expertly curated picks, free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.

Ohio ML (-111)

• Kent State vs. Ohio (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• 6.3% edge
• 58.9% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

With a calculated edge of 6.3% and a probability of 58.9%, the Ohio ML bet at -111 is our top pick for today's basketball. Don't miss this value play in the Kent State vs. Ohio matchup at 7:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Bowling Green +3.5 (-115)

• Toledo vs. Bowling Green (6:00PM ET, Friday)
• 5.0% edge
• 58.5% probability
• Best odds available with BetMGM

With a probability of 58.5% and an edge of 5.0%, the Bowling Green +3.5 spread bet at -115 is another valuable play. Place your bet on this high-value pick in the Toledo vs. Bowling Green game before it begins at 6:00PM ET, with the best odds available at BetMGM.

Michigan +3.5 (-102)

• Michigan vs. Purdue (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• 5.0% edge
• 55.5% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

With an edge of 5.0% and a probability of 55.5%, the Michigan +3.5 spread bet at -102 with FanDuel Sportsbook is our next recommended bet for Thursday. Don't let this chance pass you by in the Michigan vs. Purdue matchup at 8:00PM ET.

LIU ML (-110)

• LIU vs. St. Francis (PA) (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• 4.8% edge
• 57.2% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

Today's fourth pick is the LIU ML at -110, with a probability of 57.2% and an edge of 4.8%. Make the most of this prime betting opportunity in the LIU vs. St. Francis (PA) matchup at 7:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Virginia Commonwealth ML (-625)

• St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Commonwealth (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• 4.4% edge
• 90.6% probability
• Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook

Our college basketball analysis shows the Virginia Commonwealth ML at -625 as another top bet, backed by an edge of 4.4% and a significant 90.6% chance of hitting. Capitalize on this promising betting opportunity in the St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Commonwealth game at 9:00PM ET, available at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Best CBB Parlay for Thursday

Thursday's CBB parlay consists of three legs, offering odds of +619 at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, our CBB play of the day is the Ohio ML. Additionally, we have four further bets and a +619 parlay, offering value for those seeking data-driven action on today's basketball matchups.

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