Best bets today for all sports: Wednesday's picks include UCF vs. Kansas State men's college basketball play [1/14/2026]

Men's College Basketball: Kansas State -2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: UCF vs. Kansas State (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Kansas State -2.5 at -105 odds. A 58.7% probability produces an edge of 7.5%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Rhode Island +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Rhode Island (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rhode Island +4.5 carries a 6.1% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Texas +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Texas (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Texas +5.5 vs. Vanderbilt at -110 odds shows a 5.7% edge, supported by a 58% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Niagara +2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Niagara vs. Canisius (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.1% edge and 55.6% probability make Niagara +2.5 vs. Canisius at a value play in the Niagara vs. Canisius matchup, per our model.

NBA: Wizards +12.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• NBA Matchup: Wizards vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Wizards +12.5 at -110 odds presents a 4.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.3%.

Men's College Basketball: Washington +12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Michigan vs. Washington (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Washington +12.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 4.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Washington ML (+720)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 16.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Michigan vs. Washington (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Washington ML at +720 odds. A 16.8% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Kansas State ML (-142)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 63.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: UCF vs. Kansas State (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 4.5% edge on a 63.2% probability makes Kansas State to win at -142 odds a solid value play in today's UCF vs. Kansas State matchup.

College Basketball: East Tennessee State -6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55%
• College Basketball Matchup: East Tennessee State vs. Western Carolina (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on East Tennessee State -6.5 at -102 odds. A 55% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making East Tennessee State the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

NBA: 76ers ML (-112)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 57.4%
• NBA Matchup: Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, 76ers to defeat Cavaliers at -112 odds shows a 57.4% probability and a 4.5% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Wednesday, 1/14/2026

As of 2:30AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
UCF vs. Kansas State (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas State -2.5	-105 @ DraftKings	7.5%	58.7%
Virginia Commonwealth vs. Rhode Island (Men's College Basketball)	Rhode Island +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.1%	58.4%
Vanderbilt vs. Texas (Men's College Basketball)	Texas +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Niagara vs. Canisius (Men's College Basketball)	Niagara +2.5	-102 @ BetMGM	5.1%	55.6%
Wizards vs. Clippers (NBA)	Wizards +12.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.9%	57.3%
Michigan vs. Washington (Men's College Basketball)	Washington +12.5	-105 @ FanDuel	4.7%	55.9%
Michigan vs. Washington (Men's College Basketball)	Washington ML	+720 @ FanDuel	4.6%	16.8%
UCF vs. Kansas State (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas State ML	-142 @ DraftKings	4.5%	63.2%
East Tennessee State vs. Western Carolina (College Basketball)	East Tennessee State -6.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.5%	55%
Cavaliers vs. 76ers (NBA)	76ers ML	-112 @ FanDuel	4.5%	57.4%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [1/14/2026]

• Tennis: Valentin Vacherot vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis (3:00AM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Rinky Hijikata vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (3:00AM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Olga Danilovic vs. Peyton Stearns (3:40AM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Ajla Tomljanovic vs. Maya Joint (4:30AM ET, Wednesday)
• Liga MX: Atlas vs. Cruz Azul (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Rhode Island (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Chattanooga vs. Wofford (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: East Tennessee State vs. Western Carolina (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Lehigh vs. Boston University (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Butler vs. Xavier (6:30PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 14, 2026, featuring plays such as Kansas State -2.5 and Rhode Island +4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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