Best bets today for all sports: Tuesday's picks include Suns vs. Trail Blazers NBA play [11/18/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for November 18, 2025 are here, with Suns vs. Trail Blazers in the NBA and among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [11/18, updated 10:34PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

NBA: Trail Blazers ML (-120)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 56.7%
• NBA matchup: Suns vs. Trail Blazers (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Trail Blazers to defeat Suns at -120 odds. A 56.7% probability produces an edge of 2.1%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NBA: Wizards +15.5 (-106)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 57.8%
• NBA Matchup: Wizards vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 6.4% edge and 57.8% probability make Wizards +15.5 vs. Timberwolves at a value play in the Wizards vs. Timberwolves matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Valparaiso +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Valparaiso vs. Cleveland State (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Valparaiso +3.5 at -110 odds presents a 6.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.4%.

Men's College Basketball: Utah Valley -2.5 (+100)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: UC Irvine vs. Utah Valley (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Utah Valley -2.5 at +100 odds, supported by an edge of 5.6%.

NBA: Rockets ML (-105)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 56.3%
• NBA Matchup: Rockets vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Wednesday) Our model has uncovered value on Rockets ML at -105 odds. A 56.3% probability produces a 5.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Men's College Basketball: Jackson State +31.5 (-104)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Jackson State vs. Auburn (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.0% edge on a 56% probability makes Jackson State +31.5 at -104 odds a solid value play in today's Jackson State vs. Auburn matchup.

College Basketball: Youngstown State +1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 54.8%
• College Basketball Matchup: Youngstown State vs. Toledo (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on Youngstown State +1.5 at +100 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 4.8% edge, making Youngstown State the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

NBA: Pelicans +13.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• NBA Matchup: Nuggets vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Pelicans +13.5 at -110 odds shows a 57% probability and a 4.6% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Tuesday, 11/18/2025

As of 10:34PM ET, here is our top bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Suns vs. Trail Blazers (NBA)	Trail Blazers ML	-120 @ FanDuel	2.1%	56.7%
Wizards vs. Timberwolves (NBA)	Wizards +15.5	-106 @ FanDuel	6.4%	57.8%
Valparaiso vs. Cleveland State (Men's College Basketball)	Valparaiso +3.5	-110 @ DraftKings	6.0%	58.4%
UC Irvine vs. Utah Valley (Men's College Basketball)	Utah Valley -2.5	+100 @ DraftKings	5.6%	55.6%
Rockets vs. Cavaliers (NBA)	Rockets ML	-105 @ DraftKings	5.1%	56.3%
Jackson State vs. Auburn (Men's College Basketball)	Jackson State +31.5	-104 @ FanDuel	5.0%	56%
Youngstown State vs. Toledo (College Basketball)	Youngstown State +1.5	+100 @ DraftKings	4.8%	54.8%
Nuggets vs. Pelicans (NBA)	Pelicans +13.5	-110 @ DraftKings	4.6%	57%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [11/18/2025]

• NBA: Suns vs. Trail Blazers (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Alabama State vs. Air Force (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Middle Tennessee vs. Michigan (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Harvard vs. Penn State (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAF: Central Michigan vs. Kent State (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAF: Miami Ohio vs. Buffalo (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Arizona vs. Connecticut (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Mount St. Mary's vs. Maryland (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Villanova vs. La Salle (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NBA: Rockets vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for November 18, 2025, featuring plays such as Trail Blazers ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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