Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Sabres vs. Avalanche NHL play [11/13/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for November 13, 2025 are here, with Sabres vs. Avalanche in the NHL and North Carolina vs. UCLA in the Women'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 [11/13, updated 8:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, November 13, 2025.

NHL: Sabres +1.5 (+134)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 49.5%
• NHL matchup: Sabres vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Sabres +1.5 at +134 odds. A 49.5% probability produces an edge of 6.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Women's College Basketball: North Carolina vs. UCLA under 132.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.2%
• NHL matchup: North Carolina vs. UCLA (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

North Carolina vs. UCLA under 132.5 points carries a 4.9% edge and a probability of 57.2% at -110 odds, according to our model.

NHL: Sabres ML (+320)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 28.3%
• NHL Matchup: Sabres vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Sabres ML at +320 odds shows a 4.5% edge, supported by a 28.3% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Indiana State +37.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Indiana State vs. Duke (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 5.6% edge and 58% probability make Indiana State +37.5 vs. Duke at a value play in the Indiana State vs. Duke matchup, per our model.

Women's College Basketball: North Carolina vs. UCLA under 132.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Women's College Basketball Matchup: North Carolina vs. UCLA (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

North Carolina vs. UCLA under 132.5 points at -110 odds presents a 4.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.2%.

NHL: Sabres ML (+320)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 28.3%
• NHL Matchup: Sabres vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Sabres to win at +320 odds, supported by an edge of 4.5%.

Men's College Basketball: California vs. Kansas State under 163.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 55.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: California vs. Kansas State (9:00PM ET, Thursday) Our model has uncovered value on California vs. Kansas State under 163.5 points at -105 odds. A 55.4% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

NBA: Trail Blazers +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 55.3%
• NBA Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Friday)

A 4.1% edge on a 55.3% probability makes Trail Blazers +8.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Trail Blazers vs. Rockets matchup.

College Basketball: UCF vs. Texas A&M under 168.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 56.4%
• College Basketball Matchup: UCF vs. Texas A&M (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on under 168.5 points at -110 odds. A 56.4% probability produces a 4.0% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

NHL: Canucks +1.5 (-114)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 56.2%
• NHL Matchup: Canucks vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Canucks +1.5 at -114 odds shows a 56.2% probability and a 3.0% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 11/13/2025

As of 8:31PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Sabres vs. Avalanche (NHL)	Sabres +1.5	+134 @ FanDuel	6.8%	49.5%
North Carolina vs. UCLA (Women's College Basketball)	Under 132.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	4.9%	57.2%
Sabres vs. Avalanche (NHL)	Sabres ML	+320 @ BetMGM	4.5%	28.3%
Indiana State vs. Duke (Men's College Basketball)	Indiana State +37.5	-110 @ FanDuel	5.6%	58%
North Carolina vs. UCLA (Women's College Basketball)	Under 132.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	4.9%	57.2%
Sabres vs. Avalanche (NHL)	Sabres ML	+320 @ BetMGM	4.5%	28.3%
California vs. Kansas State (Men's College Basketball)	Under 163.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.2%	55.4%
Trail Blazers vs. Rockets (NBA)	Trail Blazers +8.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.1%	55.3%
UCF vs. Texas A&M (College Basketball)	Under 168.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	4.0%	56.4%
Canucks vs. Hurricanes (NHL)	Canucks +1.5	-114 @ FanDuel	3.0%	56.2%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [11/13/2025]

• NCAAM: California vs. Kansas State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NBA: Pacers vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NBA: Hawks vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Sabres vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Sharks vs. Flames (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAW: North Carolina vs. UCLA (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAW: Colorado State vs. Gonzaga (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAW: Arizona State vs. San Diego (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAW: Nebraska-Omaha vs. BYU (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Islanders vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for November 13, 2025, featuring plays such as Sabres +1.5 and under 132.5 points in the North Carolina vs. UCLA matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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