Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Jazz vs. Warriors NBA play [1/3/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for January 3, 2026 are here, with Jazz vs. Warriors highlighted by our model across Saturday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [1/3, updated 9:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, January 3, 2026.

NBA: Jazz +11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• NBA matchup: Jazz vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Jazz +11.5 at -105 odds. A 55.8% probability produces an edge of 4.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NBA: Jazz vs. Warriors under 246.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Jazz vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Jazz vs. Warriors under 246.5 points carries a 4.0% edge and a probability of 55.2% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: UC San Diego ML (-145)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 63%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Hawaii vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

UC San Diego ML at -145 odds shows a 3.8% edge, supported by a 63% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: North Texas +4.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Tulsa vs. North Texas (4:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 6.5% edge and 58.4% probability make North Texas +4.5 vs. Tulsa at a value play in the Tulsa vs. North Texas matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Monique Barry +7.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Monique Barry vs. Ella Seidel (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Monique Barry +7.5 at -110 odds presents a 6.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.4%.

NHL: Blackhawks +1.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57.9%
• NHL Matchup: Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Blackhawks +1.5 at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 6.0%.

Tennis: Ella Seidel vs. Monique Barry over 16.5 total games (-120)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 60.3%
• Tennis Matchup: Monique Barry vs. Ella Seidel (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on Monique Barry vs. Ella Seidel over 16.5 total games at -120 odds. A 60.3% probability produces a 5.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's WTA tennis action.

NHL: Blackhawks ML (+230)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 35.2%
• NHL Matchup: Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 4.9% edge on a 35.2% probability makes Blackhawks to win at +230 odds a solid value play in today's Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks matchup.

College Basketball: Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky over 143.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 56%
• College Basketball Matchup: Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on over 143.5 points at -105 odds. A 56% probability produces a 4.8% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Saint Mary's ML (-500)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 87.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Ella Seidel vs. Monique Barry (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Saint Mary's to defeat Seattle at -500 odds shows an 87.9% probability and a 4.6% edge.

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

As of 9:31PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Jazz vs. Warriors (NBA)	Jazz +11.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%
Jazz vs. Warriors (NBA)	Under 246.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.0%	55.2%
Hawaii vs. UC San Diego (Men's College Basketball)	UC San Diego ML	-145 @ BetMGM	3.8%	63%
Tulsa vs. North Texas (Men's College Basketball)	North Texas +4.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.5%	58.4%
Barry vs. Seidel (Tennis)	Monique Barry +7.5 Games	-110 @ FanDuel	6.1%	58.4%
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks (NHL)	Blackhawks +1.5	-108 @ FanDuel	6.0%	57.9%
Barry vs. Seidel (Tennis)	Over 16.5 Total Games	-120 @ FanDuel	5.8%	60.3%
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks (NHL)	Blackhawks ML	+230 @ FanDuel	4.9%	35.2%
Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky (College Basketball)	Over 143.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.8%	56%
Seattle vs. Saint Mary's (Men's College Basketball)	Saint Mary's ML	-500 @ BetMGM	4.6%	87.9%

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

• NHL: Bruins vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Boise State vs. San Diego State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Hawaii vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NBA: Jazz vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs. Sofia Kenin (10:25PM ET, Saturday)
• NBA: Celtics vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Marie Bouzkova vs. Jaqueline Cristian (11:35PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAW: UC San Diego vs. Hawaii (12:00AM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Frances Tiafoe vs. Aleksandar Vukic (1:00AM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Learner Tien vs. Camilo Ugo Carabelli (3:30AM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 3, 2026, featuring plays such as Jazz +11.5 and under 246.5 points also in the Jazz vs. Warriors matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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