Women's college basketball picks today: Sunday's best bets include Michigan State vs. Iowa play [1/18/2026]

Today’s women's college basketball picks for January 18, 2026 are here, with Michigan State vs. Iowa and Minnesota vs. Washington among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s women's basketball action.

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Below, you’ll find today’s best women's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Iowa ML (-154)

• Edge: 12.3%
• Probability: 72.9%
• Matchup: Michigan State vs. Iowa (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Iowa to defeat Michigan State at -154 odds. A 72.9% probability produces an edge of 12.3%, making this the strongest play for today's women's college basketball slate.

Washington ML (+105)

• Edge: 10.4%
• Probability: 59.1%
• Matchup: Minnesota vs. Washington (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Washington ML carries a 10.4% edge and a probability of 59.1% at +105 odds, according to our model.

Georgia Tech vs. Duke over 133.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 9.1%
• Probability: 61.5%
• Matchup: Georgia Tech vs. Duke (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Georgia Tech vs. Duke over 133.5 points at -110 odds shows a 9.1% edge, supported by a 61.5% probability in simulations.

Washington +1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Minnesota vs. Washington (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 5.3% edge and 57.7% probability make Washington +1.5 vs. Minnesota at a value play in the Minnesota vs. Washington matchup, per our model.

Michigan State vs. Iowa under 147.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Matchup: Michigan State vs. Iowa (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Michigan State vs. Iowa under 147.5 points at -110 odds presents a 4.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.2%.

Iowa -2.5 (-114)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Michigan State vs. Iowa (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Iowa -2.5 at -114 odds, supported by an edge of 2.7%.

NCAAW best bets summary: Sunday, 1/18/2026

As of 5:32PM ET, here are our top women's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Michigan State vs. Iowa	Iowa ML	-154 @ FanDuel	12.3%	72.9%
Minnesota vs. Washington	Washington ML	+105 @ DraftKings	10.4%	59.1%
Georgia Tech vs. Duke	Over 133.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	9.1%	61.5%
Minnesota vs. Washington	Washington +1.5	-110 @ DraftKings	5.3%	57.7%
Michigan State vs. Iowa	Under 147.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	4.9%	57.2%
Michigan State vs. Iowa	Iowa -2.5	-114 @ FanDuel	2.7%	56%

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

• Georgia Tech vs. Duke (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Minnesota vs. Washington (6:00PM 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 Iowa ML and Washington ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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