Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Toledo vs. Kent State men's college basketball play [1/16/2026]

Men's College Basketball: Toledo vs. Kent State under 170.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Toledo vs. Kent State (6:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on under 170.5 points in Toledo vs. Kent State at -105 odds. A 56.3% probability produces an edge of 5.1%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Toledo +4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• NBA matchup: Toledo vs. Kent State (6:30PM ET, Friday)

Toledo +4.5 carries a 5.0% edge and a probability of 55.5% at -102 odds, according to our model.

NBA: Cavaliers vs. 76ers over 235.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 56%
• NBA Matchup: Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Cavaliers vs. 76ers over 235.5 points at -108 odds shows a 4.1% edge, supported by a 56% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Colorado State vs. Boise State over 141.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Colorado State vs. Boise State (10:30PM ET, Friday)

A 4.0% edge and 55.3% probability make Colorado State vs. Boise State over 141.5 points at a value play in the Colorado State vs. Boise State matchup, per our model.

La Liga: Girona ML (+340)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 26%
• La Liga Matchup: Girona vs. Espanyol (3:00PM ET, Friday)

Girona ML at +340 odds presents a 3.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 26%.

Men's College Basketball: Ball State +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Ohio vs. Ball State (8:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Ball State +4.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 3.1%.

Men's College Basketball: Creighton vs. Providence under 162.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Creighton vs. Providence (6:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Creighton vs. Providence under 162.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.2% probability produces a 3.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

NBA: Pelicans vs. Pacers under 238.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.9%
• NBA Matchup: Pelicans vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 3.0% edge on a 54.9% probability makes under 238.5 points at -108 odds a solid value play in today's Pelicans vs. Pacers matchup.

NBA: 76ers -2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 53.4%
• NBA Matchup: Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on 76ers -2.5 at -102 odds. A 53.4% probability produces a 2.9% edge, making 76ers the favorable side in Saturday’s NBA matchup.

NBA: Timberwolves +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 54.1%
• NBA Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Timberwolves +3.5 at -105 odds shows a 54.1% probability and a 2.9% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 1/16/2026

As of 1:36AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Toledo vs. Kent State (Men's College Basketball)	Under 170.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.1%	56.3%
Toledo vs. Kent State (Men's College Basketball)	Toledo +4.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.0%	55.5%
Cavaliers vs. 76ers (NBA)	Over 235.5 Points	-108 @ FanDuel	4.1%	56%
Colorado State vs. Boise State (Men's College Basketball)	Over 141.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.0%	55.3%
Girona vs. Espanyol (La Liga)	Girona ML	+340 @ DraftKings	3.2%	26%
Ohio vs. Ball State (Men's College Basketball)	Ball State +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.1%	55.5%
Creighton vs. Providence (Men's College Basketball)	Under 162.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	3.0%	54.2%
Pelicans vs. Pacers (NBA)	Under 238.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	3.0%	54.9%
Cavaliers vs. 76ers (NBA)	76ers -2.5	-102 @ DraftKings	2.9%	53.4%
Timberwolves vs. Rockets (NBA)	Timberwolves +3.5	-105 @ DraftKings	2.9%	54.1%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [1/16/2026]

• Tennis: Ugo Humbert vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (3:00AM ET, Friday)
• La Liga: Girona vs. Espanyol (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Creighton vs. Providence (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Toledo vs. Kent State (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• NBA: Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NHL: Sharks vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NHL: Panthers vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NBA: Pelicans vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NBA: Bulls vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• NBA: Clippers vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 16, 2026, featuring plays such as under 170.5 points in the Toledo vs. Kent State matchup and Toledo +4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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