Best bets today for all sports: Sunday's picks include Louisville vs. North Carolina State women's college basketball play [1/18/2026]
Get the best bets for Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Today’s best sports bets for January 18, 2026 are here, with Louisville vs. North Carolina State and North Carolina vs. Florida State in the Women's College Basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s play.
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List of best bets for today [1/18, updated 11:33AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Women's College Basketball: North Carolina State ML (+110)
- Edge: 23.1%
- Probability: 70.7%
- Women's College Basketball matchup: Louisville vs. North Carolina State (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
Our model has identified value on North Carolina State to defeat Louisville at +110 odds. A 70.7% probability produces an edge of 23.1%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
Women's College Basketball: Florida State ML (+800)
- Edge: 17.9%
- Probability: 29.1%
- Women's College Basketball matchup: North Carolina vs. Florida State (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
Florida State ML carries a 17.9% edge and a probability of 29.1% at +800 odds, according to our model.
Women's College Basketball: Ole Miss -7.5 (-110)
- Edge: 14.4%
- Probability: 66.8%
- Women's College Basketball Matchup: Ole Miss vs. Georgia (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
Ole Miss -7.5 vs. Georgia at -110 odds shows a 14.4% edge, supported by a 66.8% probability in simulations.
Women's College Basketball: Duquesne +19.5 (-110)
- Edge: 13.0%
- Probability: 65.4%
- Women's College Basketball Matchup: Duquesne vs. Rhode Island (1:30PM ET, Sunday)
A 13.0% edge and 65.4% probability make Duquesne +19.5 vs. Rhode Island at a value play in the Duquesne vs. Rhode Island matchup, per our model.
Women's College Basketball: North Carolina State +1.5 (-108)
- Edge: 12.3%
- Probability: 64.3%
- Women's College Basketball Matchup: Louisville vs. North Carolina State (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
North Carolina State +1.5 at -108 odds presents a 12.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 64.3%.
Women's College Basketball: Florida State +13.5 (-110)
- Edge: 12.2%
- Probability: 64.5%
- Women's College Basketball Matchup: North Carolina vs. Florida State (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
Our model finds value on Florida State +13.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 12.2%.
Women's College Basketball: Ole Miss ML (-325)
- Edge: 11.3%
- Probability: 87.7%
- Women's College Basketball Matchup: Ole Miss vs. Georgia (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
Our model has uncovered value on Ole Miss ML at -325 odds. An 87.7% probability produces an 11.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's Women's College Basketball action.
Women's College Basketball: Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State under 154.5 points (-105)
- Edge: 9.3%
- Probability: 60.6%
- Women's College Basketball Matchup: Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
A 9.3% edge on a 60.6% probability makes under 154.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State matchup.
Tennis: Valentin Vacherot vs. Martin Damm under 41.5 total games (-118)
- Edge: 9.3%
- Probability: 63.4%
- Tennis Matchup: Martin Damm vs. Valentin Vacherot (10:30PM ET, Sunday)
Our model projects value on under 41.5 total games at -118 odds. A 63.4% probability produces a 9.3% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s 2026 Australian Open tennis matchup.
Tennis: Darja Semenistaja +5.5 (-102)
- Edge: 8.8%
- Probability: 59.3%
- Tennis Matchup: Linda Noskova vs. Darja Semenistaja (9:20PM ET, Sunday)
Rounding out our top 10 bets, Darja Semenistaja +5.5 at -102 odds shows a 59.3% probability and an 8.8% edge.
Best sports bets today summary: Sunday, 1/18/2026
As of 11:33AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville vs. North Carolina State (Women's College Basketball) | North Carolina State ML | +110 @ DraftKings | 23.1% | 70.7% |
| North Carolina vs. Florida State (Women's College Basketball) | Florida State ML | +800 @ DraftKings | 17.9% | 29.1% |
| Ole Miss vs. Georgia (Women's College Basketball) | Ole Miss -7.5 | -110 @ DraftKings | 14.4% | 66.8% |
| Duquesne vs. Rhode Island (Women's College Basketball) | Duquesne +19.5 | -110 @ DraftKings | 13.0% | 65.4% |
| Louisville vs. North Carolina State (Women's College Basketball) | North Carolina State +1.5 | -108 @ DraftKings | 12.3% | 64.3% |
| North Carolina vs. Florida State (Women's College Basketball) | Florida State +13.5 | -110 @ DraftKings | 12.2% | 64.5% |
| Ole Miss vs. Georgia (Women's College Basketball) | Ole Miss ML | -325 @ DraftKings | 11.3% | 87.7% |
| Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State (Women's College Basketball) | Under 154.5 Points | -105 @ DraftKings | 9.3% | 60.6% |
| Damm vs. Vacherot (Tennis) | Under 41.5 Total Games | -118 @ FanDuel | 9.3% | 63.4% |
| Noskova vs. Semenistaja (Tennis) | Darja Semenistaja +5.5 Games | -102 @ FanDuel | 8.8% | 59.3% |
List of upcoming events to bet on right now [1/18/2026]
- NCAAM: Florida Atlantic vs. Temple (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
- NCAAM: Penn State vs. Maryland (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
- NCAAW: South Carolina vs. Coppin State (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
- NCAAW: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Richmond (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
- NCAAW: Ole Miss vs. Georgia (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
- NCAAW: California vs. Boston College (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
- NCAAW: Wake Forest vs. Clemson (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
- NBA: Magic vs. Grizzlies (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
- La Liga: Rayo Vallecano vs. Celta Vigo (12:30PM ET, Sunday)
- Liga MX: Club Leon vs. Pumas UNAM (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
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Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 18, 2026, featuring plays such as North Carolina State ML and Florida State ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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