Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include UC Irvine vs. Cal State Fullerton men's college basketball play [1/3/2026]

Men's College Basketball: Cal State Fullerton +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 9.9%
• Probability: 61.1%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: UC Irvine vs. Cal State Fullerton (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Cal State Fullerton +4.5 at -105 odds. A 61.1% probability produces an edge of 9.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Duquesne +5.5 (-105)

• Edge: 9.8%
• Probability: 61%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Duquesne (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Duquesne +5.5 carries a 9.8% edge and a probability of 61% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Duquesne ML (+220)

• Edge: 9.4%
• Probability: 40.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Duquesne (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Duquesne ML at +220 odds shows a 9.4% edge, supported by a 40.6% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Kansas State +7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 8.8%
• Probability: 60%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: BYU vs. Kansas State (1:30PM ET, Saturday)

An 8.8% edge and 60% probability make Kansas State +7.5 vs. BYU at a value play in the BYU vs. Kansas State matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Cal State Fullerton ML (+176)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 44.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: UC Irvine vs. Cal State Fullerton (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Cal State Fullerton ML at +176 odds presents a 8.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 44.2%.

Men's College Basketball: Lehigh +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Lehigh vs. Bucknell (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Lehigh +3.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 7.9%.

NFL: 49ers +2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 7.7%
• Probability: 58.2%
• NFL Matchup: Seahawks vs. 49ers (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on 49ers +2.5 at -102 odds. A 58.2% probability produces a 7.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's NFL action.

Men's College Basketball: Loyola Chicago +8.5 (-110)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 59.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Dayton vs. Loyola Chicago (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 7.4% edge on a 59.8% probability makes Loyola Chicago +8.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Dayton vs. Loyola Chicago matchup.

College Basketball: Louisiana-Lafayette +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 58.4%
• College Basketball Matchup: Southern Miss vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Louisiana-Lafayette +3.5 at -105 odds. A 58.4% probability produces a 7.2% edge, making Louisiana-Lafayette the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Kansas State ML (+285)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 33%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Seahawks vs. 49ers (1:30PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Kansas State to defeat BYU at +285 odds shows a 33% probability and a 7.0% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 1/3/2026

As of 5:03AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
UC Irvine vs. Cal State Fullerton (Men's College Basketball)	Cal State Fullerton +4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	9.9%	61.1%
Virginia Commonwealth vs. Duquesne (Men's College Basketball)	Duquesne +5.5	-105 @ BetMGM	9.8%	61%
Virginia Commonwealth vs. Duquesne (Men's College Basketball)	Duquesne ML	+220 @ FanDuel	9.4%	40.6%
BYU vs. Kansas State (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas State +7.5	-105 @ BetMGM	8.8%	60%
UC Irvine vs. Cal State Fullerton (Men's College Basketball)	Cal State Fullerton ML	+176 @ FanDuel	8.0%	44.2%
Lehigh vs. Bucknell (Men's College Basketball)	Lehigh +3.5	-102 @ BetMGM	7.9%	58.4%
Seahawks vs. 49ers (NFL)	49ers +2.5	-102 @ DraftKings	7.7%	58.2%
Dayton vs. Loyola Chicago (Men's College Basketball)	Loyola Chicago +8.5	-110 @ BetMGM	7.4%	59.8%
Southern Miss vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (College Basketball)	Louisiana-Lafayette +3.5	-105 @ DraftKings	7.2%	58.4%
BYU vs. Kansas State (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas State ML	+285 @ FanDuel	7.0%	33%

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [1/3/2026]

• EPL: Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa (7:30AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Valencia vs. Celta Vigo (8:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Burnley vs. Brighton (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: West Ham vs. Wolves (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Athletic Bilbao vs. Osasuna (10:15AM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Virginia vs. North Carolina State (11:00AM ET, Saturday)
• NHL: Penguins vs. Red Wings (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Kentucky vs. Alabama (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Clemson vs. Pittsburgh (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Providence vs. St. John's (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 3, 2026, featuring plays such as Cal State Fullerton +4.5 and Duquesne +5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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