Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers NBA play [1/31/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for January 31, 2026 are here, with Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers in the NBA and Alabama vs. Florida in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [1/31, updated 10:36PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

NBA: Cavaliers ML (-118)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 63.7%
• NBA matchup: Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Cavaliers to defeat Trail Blazers at -118 odds. A 63.7% probability produces an edge of 9.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Florida -6.5 (-120)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 62%
• NBA matchup: Alabama vs. Florida (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Florida -6.5 carries a 7.5% edge and a probability of 62% at -120 odds, according to our model.

NBA: Nets +12.5 (-102)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 57.9%
• NBA Matchup: Nets vs. Pistons (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Nets +12.5 vs. Pistons at -102 odds shows a 7.4% edge, supported by a 57.9% probability in simulations.

Premier League: Crystal Palace ML (+290)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 32.9%
• Premier League Matchup: Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest (9:00AM ET, Sunday)

A 7.3% edge and 32.9% probability make Crystal Palace at the moneyline at a value play in the Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Alabama vs. Florida under 173.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Alabama vs. Florida (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Alabama vs. Florida under 173.5 points at -108 odds presents a 5.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.2%.

Men's College Basketball: Kansas State +11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Iowa State vs. Kansas State (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Kansas State +11.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 5.2%.

NBA: Clippers ML (-105)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.9%
• NBA Matchup: Clippers vs. Suns (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on Clippers ML at -105 odds. A 55.9% probability produces a 4.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

NBA: Bucks +13.5 (-106)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 56%
• NBA Matchup: Bucks vs. Celtics (3:30PM ET, Sunday)

A 4.6% edge on a 56% probability makes Bucks +13.5 at -106 odds a solid value play in today's Bucks vs. Celtics matchup.

College Basketball: Oregon +9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 54.7%
• College Basketball Matchup: Iowa vs. Oregon (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on Oregon +9.5 at -102 odds. A 54.7% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making Oregon the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Premier League: Aston Villa ML (+110)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 51.7%
• Premier League Matchup: Brentford vs. Aston Villa (9:00AM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Aston Villa to defeat Brentford at +110 odds shows a 51.7% probability and a 4.1% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 1/31/2026

As of 10:36PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers (NBA)	Cavaliers ML	-118 @ DraftKings	9.6%	63.7%
Alabama vs. Florida (Men's College Basketball)	Florida -6.5	-120 @ FanDuel	7.5%	62%
Nets vs. Pistons (NBA)	Nets +12.5	-102 @ BetMGM	7.4%	57.9%
Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest (Premier League)	Crystal Palace ML	+290 @ FanDuel	7.3%	32.9%
Alabama vs. Florida (Men's College Basketball)	Under 173.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	5.2%	57.2%
Iowa State vs. Kansas State (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas State +11.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.2%	56.4%
Clippers vs. Suns (NBA)	Clippers ML	-105 @ DraftKings	4.7%	55.9%
Bucks vs. Celtics (NBA)	Bucks +13.5	-106 @ FanDuel	4.6%	56%
Iowa vs. Oregon (College Basketball)	Oregon +9.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.2%	54.7%
Brentford vs. Aston Villa (Premier League)	Aston Villa ML	+110 @ DraftKings	4.1%	51.7%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [1/31/2026]

• Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz (3:30AM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Sofia Kenin vs. Liudmila Samsonova (4:00AM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs. McCartney Kessler (5:10AM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Katie Volynets vs. Linda Klimovicova (7:10AM ET, Sunday)
• La Liga: Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid (8:00AM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Leylah Fernandez vs. Ajla Tomljanovic (8:00AM ET, Sunday)
• EPL: Brentford vs. Aston Villa (9:00AM ET, Sunday)
• EPL: Fulham vs. Manchester United (9:00AM ET, Sunday)
• EPL: Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest (9:00AM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Tereza Martincova vs. Dalma Galfi (9:00AM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 31, 2026, featuring plays such as Cavaliers ML and Florida -6.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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