Women's college basketball picks today: Saturday's best bets include Kansas State vs. Texas Tech play [1/17/2026]

Kansas State ML (+640)

• Edge: 28.7%
• Probability: 42.2%
• Matchup: Kansas State vs. Texas Tech (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Kansas State to defeat Texas Tech at +640 odds. A 42.2% probability produces an edge of 28.7%, making this the strongest play for today's women's college basketball slate.

Kansas State +13.5 (-114)

• Edge: 17.5%
• Probability: 70.8%
• Matchup: Kansas State vs. Texas Tech (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Kansas State +13.5 carries a 17.5% edge and a probability of 70.8% at -114 odds, according to our model.

Baylor ML (-270)

• Edge: 15.2%
• Probability: 88.1%
• Matchup: Baylor vs. BYU (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Baylor ML at -270 odds shows a 15.2% edge, supported by a 88.1% probability in simulations.

Baylor -6.5 (-112)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 60.3%
• Matchup: Baylor vs. BYU (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 7.5% edge and 60.3% probability make Baylor -6.5 vs. BYU at a value play in the Baylor vs. BYU matchup, per our model.

Arizona vs. TCU under 138.5 points (-114)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Arizona vs. TCU (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

Arizona vs. TCU under 138.5 points at -114 odds presents a 4.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.3%.

Dartmouth vs. Princeton under 123.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Matchup: Dartmouth vs. Princeton (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on under 123.5 points in Dartmouth vs. Princeton at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 3.3%.

Kansas State vs. Texas Tech under 132.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Kansas State vs. Texas Tech (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Kansas State vs. Texas Tech under 132.5 points at -110 odds. A 55.1% probability produces a 2.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's Women's College Basketball action.

NCAAW best bets summary: Saturday, 1/17/2026

As of 1:01PM ET, here are our top women's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Kansas State vs. Texas Tech	Kansas State ML	+640 @ FanDuel	28.7%	42.2%
Kansas State vs. Texas Tech	Kansas State +13.5	-114 @ FanDuel	17.5%	70.8%
Baylor vs. BYU	Baylor ML	-270 @ FanDuel	15.2%	88.1%
Baylor vs. BYU	Baylor -6.5	-112 @ FanDuel	7.5%	60.3%
Arizona vs. TCU	Under 138.5 Points	-114 @ FanDuel	4.0%	57.3%
Dartmouth vs. Princeton	Under 123.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	3.3%	55.7%
Kansas State vs. Texas Tech	Under 132.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	2.7%	55.1%

List of upcoming women's college basketball games to bet on now

• Kansas State vs. Texas Tech (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Dartmouth vs. Princeton (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Baylor vs. BYU (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Arizona vs. TCU (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our women's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 17, 2026, featuring plays such as Kansas State ML and Kansas State +13.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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