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Women's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets include Purdue vs. USC play [1/18/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the best bets for Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Today’s women's college basketball picks for January 18, 2026 are here, with Purdue vs. USC and Texas A&M vs. Texas among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s women's basketball slate.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, searching the latest women's basketball odds to uncover genuine betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of NCAAW picks today [1/18, updated 2:07PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best women's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, January 18, 2026.
USC -16.5 (-110)
- Edge: 21.0%
- Probability: 73.4%
- Matchup: Purdue vs. USC (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
Our model has identified value on USC -16.5 at -110 odds. A 73.4% probability produces an edge of 21.0%, making this the strongest play for today's women's college basketball slate.
Texas A&M vs. Texas under 137.5 points (-110)
- Edge: 15.2%
- Probability: 67.6%
- Matchup: Texas A&M vs. Texas (4:00PM ET, Sunday)
Texas A&M vs. Texas under 137.5 points carries a 15.2% edge and a probability of 67.6% at -110 odds, according to our model.
Oklahoma +5.5 (-110)
- Edge: 12.4%
- Probability: 64.8%
- Matchup: LSU vs. Oklahoma (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
Oklahoma +5.5 vs. LSU at -110 odds shows a 12.4% edge, supported by a 64.8% probability in simulations.
Oklahoma ML (+198)
- Edge: 10.1%
- Probability: 43.7%
- Matchup: LSU vs. Oklahoma (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
A 10.1% edge and 43.7% probability make Oklahoma at the moneyline at a value play in the LSU vs. Oklahoma matchup, per our model.
Iowa ML (-178)
- Edge: 8.9%
- Probability: 72.9%
- Matchup: Michigan State vs. Iowa (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
Iowa ML at -178 odds presents a 8.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 72.9%.
Purdue vs. USC over 128.5 points (-110)
- Edge: 8.5%
- Probability: 60.9%
- Matchup: Purdue vs. USC (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
Our model finds value on over 128.5 points in Purdue vs. USC at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 8.5%.
Mississippi State +7.5 (-110)
- Edge: 7.2%
- Probability: 59.6%
- Matchup: Kentucky vs. Mississippi State (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
Our model has uncovered value on Mississippi State +7.5 at -110 odds. A 59.6% probability produces a 7.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's Women's College Basketball action.
Michigan State vs. Iowa under 147.5 points (-110)
- Edge: 4.9%
- Probability: 57.2%
- Matchup: Michigan State vs. Iowa (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
A 4.9% edge on a 57.2% probability makes under 147.5 points at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Michigan State vs. Iowa matchup.
USC ML (-2381)
- Edge: 3.3%
- Probability: 99.3%
- Matchup: Purdue vs. USC (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
Our model projects value on USC to win at -2381 odds. A 99.3% probability produces a 3.3% edge, making USC the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.
NCAAW best bets summary: Sunday, 1/18/2026
As of 2:07PM ET, here are our top women's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue vs. USC | USC -16.5 | -110 @ DraftKings | 21.0% | 73.4% |
| Texas A&M vs. Texas | Under 137.5 Points | -110 @ DraftKings | 15.2% | 67.6% |
| LSU vs. Oklahoma | Oklahoma +5.5 | -110 @ DraftKings | 12.4% | 64.8% |
| LSU vs. Oklahoma | Oklahoma ML | +198 @ FanDuel | 10.1% | 43.7% |
| Michigan State vs. Iowa | Iowa ML | -178 @ FanDuel | 8.9% | 72.9% |
| Purdue vs. USC | Over 128.5 Points | -110 @ DraftKings | 8.5% | 60.9% |
| Kentucky vs. Mississippi State | Mississippi State +7.5 | -110 @ DraftKings | 7.2% | 59.6% |
| Michigan State vs. Iowa | Under 147.5 Points | -110 @ DraftKings | 4.9% | 57.2% |
| Purdue vs. USC | USC ML | -2381 @ DraftKings | 3.3% | 99.3% |
List of upcoming women's college basketball games to bet on now
- Northwestern vs. Illinois (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
- Kentucky vs. Mississippi State (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
- LSU vs. Oklahoma (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
- Texas A&M vs. Texas (4:00PM ET, Sunday)
- Maryland vs. UCLA (4:00PM ET, Sunday)
- Purdue vs. USC (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
- Michigan State vs. Iowa (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
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Conclusion
Our women's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 18, 2026, featuring plays such as USC -16.5 and under 137.5 points in the Texas A&M vs. Texas matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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