CBB Best Bets & Expert Picks for Today 3rd January 2025

Get ready for college basketball on Friday, January 3, featuring 109 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 UTSA vs. Tulane matchup at 6:00PM ET.

Other games we're wagering on today include Mercer vs. Virginia Military and Louisville vs. Virginia, ensuring 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. The best value is UTSA +5.5, offering an edge of 8.3% at odds of -110.

Top CBB Picks for 3rd January 2025

Prepare for a thrilling day of basketball action with our top picks for 3rd January 2025. These bets provide valuable prospects for success, based on rigorous data analysis and predictive algorithms.

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

Add to your Friday betting session with these strategically curated picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.

UTSA +5.5 (-110)

• UTSA vs. Tulane (6:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 8.3% edge
• 60.7% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

With a calculated edge of 8.3% and a high probability of 60.7%, the UTSA +5.5 spread bet at -110 is our best bet for today's basketball. Don't miss this value pick in the UTSA vs. Tulane matchup at 6:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Virginia Military +7 (-112)

• Mercer vs. Virginia Military (4:30PM ET, Saturday)
• 7.4% edge
• 60.3% probability
• Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook

With a strong probability of 60.3% and an edge of 7.4%, the Virginia Military +7 spread bet at -112 is another valuable opportunity. Place your bet on this +EV pick in the Mercer vs. Virginia Military game before it begins at 4:30PM ET, with the best odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Virginia +3.5 (-105)

• Louisville vs. Virginia (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 7.2% edge
• 58.4% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

With an edge of 7.2% and a probability of 58.4%, the Virginia +3.5 spread bet at -105 with FanDuel Sportsbook is our next top bet for today's CBB. Don't let this chance pass by in the Louisville vs. Virginia matchup at 4:00PM ET.

Louisiana-Monroe +7.5 (-112)

• Louisiana-Monroe vs. Coastal Carolina (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 7.2% edge
• 60% probability
• Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook

Today's fourth bet is Louisiana-Monroe +7.5 at -112, with a significant probability of 60% and an edge of 7.2%. Don't miss out on this prime betting opportunity in the Louisiana-Monroe vs. Coastal Carolina matchup at 2:00PM ET, available at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Purdue Fort Wayne -5.5 (-104)

• Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 6.7% edge
• 57.7% probability
• Best odds available with FanDuel Sportsbook

Our college basketball analysis highlights the Purdue Fort Wayne -5.5 spread at -104 as another top bet, backed by an edge of 6.7% and a 57.7% likelihood of hitting. Jump on this advantageous betting opportunity in the Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne game at 7:00PM ET, available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Best CBB Parlay for Friday

Friday's CBB parlay consists of three legs, offering odds of +631 at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, our CBB play of the day is UTSA to cover the +5.5 spread. Additionally, we have four further bets and a +631 parlay, offering value for those seeking data-driven action on today's basketball matchups.

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