Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Cal State Northridge vs. Cal State Fullerton men's college basketball play [1/9/2026]

Men's College Basketball: Cal State Fullerton ML (-115)

• Edge: 8.8%
• Probability: 62.3%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Cal State Northridge vs. Cal State Fullerton (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Cal State Fullerton to defeat Cal State Northridge at -115 odds. A 62.3% probability produces an edge of 8.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Florida -4.5 (-120)

• Edge: 8.4%
• Probability: 62.9%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Tennessee vs. Florida (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Florida -4.5 carries an 8.4% edge and a probability of 62.9% at -120 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Baylor +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 60.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Houston vs. Baylor (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Baylor +3.5 vs. Houston at -110 odds shows a 8.2% edge, supported by a 60.5% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Baylor ML (+155)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 47.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Houston vs. Baylor (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

An 8.1% edge and 47.3% probability make Baylor at the moneyline at a value play in the Houston vs. Baylor matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Providence vs. Xavier under 166.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 60.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Providence vs. Xavier (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Providence vs. Xavier under 166.5 points at -110 odds presents a 7.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60.2%.

Men's College Basketball: Cal State Northridge vs. Cal State Fullerton under 174.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Cal State Northridge vs. Cal State Fullerton (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on under 174.5 points in Cal State Northridge vs. Cal State Fullerton at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 7.6%.

Men's College Basketball: Buffalo +5.5 (-115)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Buffalo vs. Ohio (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Buffalo +5.5 at -115 odds. A 60.7% probability produces a 7.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Cal State Fullerton -1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Cal State Northridge vs. Cal State Fullerton (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 7.2% edge on a 57.7% probability makes Cal State Fullerton -1.5 at -102 odds a solid value play in today's Cal State Northridge vs. Cal State Fullerton matchup.

College Basketball: Kentucky -10.5 (-120)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 61.7%
• College Basketball Matchup: Mississippi State vs. Kentucky (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Kentucky -10.5 at -120 odds. A 61.7% probability produces a 7.2% edge, making Kentucky the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Denver vs. South Dakota under 172.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 58.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Buffalo vs. Ohio (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Denver vs. South Dakota under 172.5 points at -105 odds shows a 58.3% probability and a 7.1% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 1/9/2026

As of 10:33PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cal State Northridge vs. Cal State Fullerton (Men's College Basketball)	Cal State Fullerton ML	-115 @ BetMGM	8.8%	62.3%
Tennessee vs. Florida (Men's College Basketball)	Florida -4.5	-120 @ FanDuel	8.4%	62.9%
Houston vs. Baylor (Men's College Basketball)	Baylor +3.5	-110 @ FanDuel	8.2%	60.5%
Houston vs. Baylor (Men's College Basketball)	Baylor ML	+155 @ FanDuel	8.1%	47.3%
Providence vs. Xavier (Men's College Basketball)	Under 166.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	7.9%	60.2%
Cal State Northridge vs. Cal State Fullerton (Men's College Basketball)	Under 174.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	7.6%	59.5%
Buffalo vs. Ohio (Men's College Basketball)	Buffalo +5.5	-115 @ BetMGM	7.2%	60.7%
Cal State Northridge vs. Cal State Fullerton (Men's College Basketball)	Cal State Fullerton -1.5	-102 @ BetMGM	7.2%	57.7%
Mississippi State vs. Kentucky (College Basketball)	Kentucky -10.5	-120 @ FanDuel	7.2%	61.7%
Denver vs. South Dakota (Men's College Basketball)	Under 172.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	7.1%	58.3%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [1/9/2026]

• Tennis: Xinyu Wang vs. Alexandra Eala (11:30PM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Marta Kostyuk vs. Jessica Pegula (12:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Iva Jovic vs. Elina Svitolina (12:40AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Andrey Rublev vs. Lorenzo Musetti (2:30AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Alex Michelsen vs. Daniil Medvedev (3:30AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Alexander Bublik vs. Marcos Giron (3:40AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Real Betis vs. Real Oviedo (8:00AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Alaves vs. Villareal (10:15AM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Tennessee vs. Florida (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Boston College vs. Louisville (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 9, 2026, featuring plays such as Cal State Fullerton ML and Florida -4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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