Best bets today for all sports: New Year's Day picks include Jazz vs. Clippers NBA play [1/1/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for New Year's Day are here, with Jazz vs. Clippers in the NBA and among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [1/1, updated 10:02PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, January 1, 2026.

NBA: Jazz +14 (-110)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 56.3%
• NBA matchup: Jazz vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Jazz +14 at -110 odds. A 56.3% probability produces an edge of 3.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NBA: Kings +11.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 57.1%
• NBA Matchup: Kings vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Friday)

A 6.6% edge and 57.1% probability make Kings +11.5 vs. Suns at a value play in the Kings vs. Suns matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: New Mexico State +1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: New Mexico State vs. Florida International (12:00PM ET, Friday)

New Mexico State +1.5 at -110 odds presents a 5.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58%.

Men's College Basketball: New Mexico State ML (-102)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: New Mexico State vs. Florida International (12:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on New Mexico State to win at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 5.5%.

Men's College Basketball: Stanford +8.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Louisville vs. Stanford (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Stanford +8.5 at -108 odds. A 57.3% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: San Francisco -10.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: San Diego vs. San Francisco (10:00PM ET, Friday)

A 5.2% edge on a 56.4% probability makes San Francisco -10.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's San Diego vs. San Francisco matchup.

College Basketball: Mount St. Mary's +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• College Basketball Matchup: Mount St. Mary's vs. Merrimack (3:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on Mount St. Mary's +3.5 at -102 odds. A 55.5% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making Mount St. Mary's the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: St. Peter's +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Louisville vs. Stanford (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, St. Peter's +3.5 at -115 odds shows a 58.4% probability and a 4.9% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 1/1/2026

As of 10:02PM ET, here is our top bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Jazz vs. Clippers (NBA)	Jazz +14	-110 @ FanDuel	3.9%	56.3%
Kings vs. Suns (NBA)	Kings +11.5	-102 @ BetMGM	6.6%	57.1%
New Mexico State vs. Florida International (Men's College Basketball)	New Mexico State +1.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.6%	58%
New Mexico State vs. Florida International (Men's College Basketball)	New Mexico State ML	-102 @ BetMGM	5.5%	55.9%
Louisville vs. Stanford (Men's College Basketball)	Stanford +8.5	-108 @ DraftKings	5.3%	57.3%
San Diego vs. San Francisco (Men's College Basketball)	San Francisco -10.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.2%	56.4%
Mount St. Mary's vs. Merrimack (College Basketball)	Mount St. Mary's +3.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.0%	55.5%
Marist vs. St. Peter's (Men's College Basketball)	St. Peter's +3.5	-115 @ DraftKings	4.9%	58.4%

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

• NBA: Jazz vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: New Mexico State vs. Florida International (12:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAF: Rice vs. Texas State (1:00PM ET, Friday)
• NHL: Golden Knights vs. Blues (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Mount St. Mary's vs. Merrimack (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• La Liga: Getafe vs. Rayo Vallecano (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Fairfield vs. Canisius (4:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Sacred Heart vs. Niagara (4:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAF: Navy vs. Cincinnati (4:30PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Sam Houston State vs. Western Kentucky (5:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 1, 2026, featuring plays such as Jazz +14. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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