CBB Best Bets & Expert Picks for Today 24th January 2025

It's time for college basketball on Friday, January 24, featuring 138 regular-season CBB games that we can bet on today.

Our predictive analytics model has simulated the outcome of each of today's gamess and identified the top five betting opportunities, with the best bet of the day coming in the Gonzaga vs. Portland matchup at 8:00PM ET.

We're also placing wagers on the Tennessee vs. Auburn and SMU vs. North Carolina State, making for 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 Portland +25.5, offering an edge of 9.2% at odds of -110.

Top CBB Picks for 24th January 2025

Prepare for a riveting day of basketball action with our top picks for 24th January 2025. These plays provide valuable prospects for success, based on thorough data analysis and predictive algorithms.

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

Enhance your Friday betting session with these scientifically curated picks, free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.

Portland +25.5 (-110)

• Gonzaga vs. Portland (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 9.2% edge
• 61.6% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

With a calculated edge of 9.2% and a strong probability of 61.6%, the Portland +25.5 spread bet at -110 is our best bet for today's basketball. Don't miss this top play in the Gonzaga vs. Portland matchup at 8:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Auburn ML (-225)

• Tennessee vs. Auburn (8:30PM ET, Saturday)
• 8.5% edge
• 77.7% probability
• Best odds available with BetMGM

With a high probability of 77.7% and an edge of 8.5%, the Auburn ML bet at -225 is another strong option. Place your bet on this +EV pick in the Tennessee vs. Auburn game before it begins at 8:30PM ET, with the best odds available at BetMGM.

Auburn -4.5 (-118)

• Tennessee vs. Auburn (8:30PM ET, Saturday)
• 8.4% edge
• 62.5% probability
• Best odds available with BetMGM

With an edge of 8.4% and a solid probability of 62.5%, the Auburn -4.5 spread bet at -118 with BetMGM is our next top bet for Friday's CBB. Don't let this opportunity pass by in the Tennessee vs. Auburn matchup at 8:30PM ET.

North Carolina State +3 (-110)

• SMU vs. North Carolina State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 8.0% edge
• 60.3% probability
• Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook

Today's next bet is North Carolina State +3 at -110, with a strong probability of 60.3% and an edge of 8.0%. Don't miss out on this top betting play in the SMU vs. North Carolina State matchup at 12:00PM ET, available at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Iona ML (-178)

• Siena vs. Iona (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 7.4% edge
• 71.4% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

Our college basketball analysis highlights the Iona ML at -178 as another standout wager, backed by an edge of 7.4% and a solid 71.4% probability of hitting. Jump on this favorable betting opportunity in the Siena vs. Iona game at 1:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Best CBB Parlay for Friday

Friday's CBB parlay consists of three legs, offering odds of +482 at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, our CBB play of the day is Portland to cover the +25.5 spread. Additionally, we have four further bets and a +482 parlay, offering value for those seeking data-driven plays on today's basketball slate.

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