Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Pistons vs. Warriors NBA play [1/29/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for January 29, 2026 are here, with Pistons vs. Warriors in the NBA and Fairfield vs. Iona in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [1/29, updated 10:35PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, January 29, 2026.

NBA: Pistons ML (+100)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.3%
• NBA matchup: Pistons vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Pistons to defeat Warriors at +100 odds. A 55.3% probability produces an edge of 5.3%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Fairfield +3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Fairfield vs. Iona (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Fairfield +3.5 carries a 4.9% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -115 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Detroit Mercy +5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Northern Kentucky vs. Detroit Mercy (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Detroit Mercy +5.5 vs. Northern Kentucky at -102 odds shows a 4.7% edge, supported by a 55.2% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Marist vs. Canisius over 126.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Marist vs. Canisius (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 4.5% edge and 55.7% probability make Marist vs. Canisius over 126.5 points at a value play in the Marist vs. Canisius matchup, per our model.

NBA: Magic ML (-110)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.7%
• NBA Matchup: Raptors vs. Magic (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Magic ML at -110 odds presents a 4.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Columbia -5.5 (-104)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Pennsylvania vs. Columbia (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Columbia -5.5 at -104 odds, supported by an edge of 4.2%.

Men's College Basketball: Columbia ML (-210)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 71.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Pennsylvania vs. Columbia (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Columbia ML at -210 odds. A 71.8% probability produces a 4.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Boise State vs. Grand Canyon over 140.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Boise State vs. Grand Canyon (9:00PM ET, Friday)

A 4.0% edge on a 55.2% probability makes over 140.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Boise State vs. Grand Canyon matchup.

NBA: Raptors -1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 54%
• NBA Matchup: Raptors vs. Magic (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on Raptors -1.5 at +100 odds. A 54% probability produces a 4.0% edge, making Raptors the favorable side in Saturday’s NBA matchup.

NBA: Kings +9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.1%
• NBA Matchup: Kings vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Kings +9.5 at -102 odds shows a 54.1% probability and a 3.6% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 1/29/2026

As of 10:35PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Pistons vs. Warriors (NBA)	Pistons ML	+100 @ BetMGM	5.3%	55.3%
Fairfield vs. Iona (Men's College Basketball)	Fairfield +3.5	-115 @ BetMGM	4.9%	58.4%
Northern Kentucky vs. Detroit Mercy (Men's College Basketball)	Detroit Mercy +5.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.7%	55.2%
Marist vs. Canisius (Men's College Basketball)	Over 126.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.5%	55.7%
Raptors vs. Magic (NBA)	Magic ML	-110 @ BetMGM	4.3%	56.7%
Pennsylvania vs. Columbia (Men's College Basketball)	Columbia -5.5	-104 @ FanDuel	4.2%	55.2%
Pennsylvania vs. Columbia (Men's College Basketball)	Columbia ML	-210 @ BetMGM	4.0%	71.8%
Boise State vs. Grand Canyon (Men's College Basketball)	Over 140.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.0%	55.2%
Raptors vs. Magic (NBA)	Raptors -1.5	+100 @ BetMGM	4.0%	54%
Kings vs. Celtics (NBA)	Kings +9.5	-102 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.1%

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [1/29/2026]

• NCAAM: Hawaii vs. UC Irvine (11:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic (3:30AM ET, Friday)
• La Liga: Alaves vs. Espanyol (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Princeton vs. Cornell (6:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Kent State vs. Akron (6:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Siena vs. Niagara (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• NBA: Lakers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Dartmouth vs. Yale (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Providence vs. Villanova (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Pennsylvania vs. Columbia (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 29, 2026, featuring plays such as Pistons ML and Fairfield +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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