Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Santa Clara vs. Stanford women's college basketball play [11/6/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for November 6, 2025 are here, with Santa Clara vs. Stanford in women's college basketball and Denver vs. Washington in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [11/6, updated 9:30PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Women's College Basketball: Santa Clara vs. Stanford under 142.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 59%
• Women's College Basketball matchup: Santa Clara vs. Stanford (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on under 142.5 points in Santa Clara vs. Stanford at -110 odds. A 59% probability produces an edge of 6.7%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Denver +27.5 (-105)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 54%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Denver vs. Washington (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Denver +27.5 carries a 2.8% edge and a probability of 54% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Denver vs. Washington over 153.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Denver vs. Washington (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Denver vs. Washington over 153.5 points at -108 odds shows a 2.6% edge, supported by a 54.5% probability in simulations.

Women's College Basketball: Santa Clara vs. Stanford under 142.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 59%
• Women's College Basketball Matchup: Santa Clara vs. Stanford (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 6.7% edge and 59% probability make Santa Clara vs. Stanford under 142.5 points at a value play in the Santa Clara vs. Stanford matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Virginia Commonwealth +3.5 (-120)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Utah State vs. Virginia Commonwealth (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Virginia Commonwealth +3.5 at -120 odds presents a 6.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Virginia Commonwealth ML (+142)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 47.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Utah State vs. Virginia Commonwealth (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Virginia Commonwealth to win at +142 odds, supported by an edge of 6.0%.

NBA: Wizards +12.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 56.4%
• NBA Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Friday) Our model has uncovered value on Wizards +12.5 at -102 odds. A 56.4% probability produces a 5.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Tennis: Yannick Hanfmann vs. Novak Djokovic under 22.5 total games (-125)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 61.2%
• Tennis Matchup: Novak Djokovic vs. Yannick Hanfmann (10:00AM ET, Friday)

A 5.7% edge on a 61.2% probability makes under 22.5 total games at -125 odds a solid value play in today's Novak Djokovic vs. Yannick Hanfmann matchup.

College Basketball: North Carolina Central +33.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 58%
• College Basketball Matchup: North Carolina Central vs. Virginia (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on North Carolina Central +33.5 at -110 odds. A 58% probability produces a 5.6% edge, making North Carolina Central the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

College Football: UCF ML (-105)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 56.6%
• College Football Matchup: Houston vs. UCF (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, UCF to defeat Houston at -105 odds shows a 56.6% probability and a 5.4% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 11/6/2025

As of 9:30PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Santa Clara vs. Stanford (Women's College Basketball)	Under 142.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	6.7%	59%
Denver vs. Washington (Men's College Basketball)	Denver +27.5	-105 @ FanDuel	2.8%	54%
Denver vs. Washington (Men's College Basketball)	Over 153.5 Points	-108 @ FanDuel	2.6%	54.5%
Santa Clara vs. Stanford (Women's College Basketball)	Under 142.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	6.7%	59%
Utah State vs. Virginia Commonwealth (Men's College Basketball)	Virginia Commonwealth +3.5	-120 @ FanDuel	6.1%	60.7%
Utah State vs. Virginia Commonwealth (Men's College Basketball)	Virginia Commonwealth ML	+142 @ FanDuel	6.0%	47.3%
Cavaliers vs. Wizards (NBA)	Wizards +12.5	-102 @ DraftKings	5.9%	56.4%
Djokovic vs. Hanfmann (Tennis)	Under 22.5 Total Games	-125 @ DraftKings	5.7%	61.2%
North Carolina Central vs. Virginia (College Basketball)	North Carolina Central +33.5	-110 @ FanDuel	5.6%	58%
Houston vs. UCF (College Football)	UCF ML	-105 @ BetMGM	5.4%	56.6%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on right now [11/6/2025]

• NCAAM: Wright State vs. California (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Denver vs. Washington (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Panthers vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Lightning vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAW: Santa Clara vs. Stanford (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Portland (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Lorenzo Sonego vs. Cameron Norrie (9:30AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Elena Rybakina vs. Jessica Pegula (10:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Yannick Hanfmann vs. Novak Djokovic (10:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Amanda Anisimova vs. Aryna Sabalenka (11:10AM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for November 6, 2025, featuring plays such as under 142.5 points in the Santa Clara vs. Stanford matchup and Denver +27.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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