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Women's college basketball picks today: Monday's best bets include Iowa vs. Northwestern play [1/5/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the best bets for Monday, January 5, 2026.
Today’s women's college basketball picks for January 5, 2026 are here, with Iowa vs. Northwestern among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s women's basketball schedule.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest women's basketball odds to uncover genuine betting edges. The result? Data-backed plays that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of NCAAW picks tonight [1/5, updated 6:36PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best women's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, January 5, 2026.
Northwestern +27.5 (-110)
- Edge: 8.1%
- Probability: 60.5%
- Matchup: Iowa vs. Northwestern (8:30PM ET, Monday)
Our model has identified value on Northwestern +27.5 at -110 odds. A 60.5% probability produces an edge of 8.1%, making this the strongest play for today's women's college basketball slate.
Iowa vs. Northwestern under 150.5 points (-110)
- Edge: 4.4%
- Probability: 56.8%
- Matchup: Iowa vs. Northwestern (8:30PM ET, Monday)
Iowa vs. Northwestern under 150.5 points carries a 4.4% edge and a probability of 56.8% at -110 odds, according to our model.
NCAAW best bets summary: Monday, 1/5/2026
As of 6:36PM ET, here are our top women's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa vs. Northwestern | Northwestern +27.5 | -110 @ DraftKings | 8.1% | 60.5% |
| Iowa vs. Northwestern | Under 150.5 Points | -110 @ DraftKings | 4.4% | 56.8% |
List of upcoming women's college basketball games to bet on now
- IUPUI vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (7:00PM ET, Monday)
- Iowa vs. Northwestern (8:30PM ET, Monday)
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Conclusion
Our women's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 5, 2026, featuring plays such as Northwestern +27.5 and under 150.5 points also in the Iowa vs. Northwestern matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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