Women's college basketball picks today: New Year's Day best bets include Georgia vs. Ole Miss play [1/1/2026]

Ole Miss ML (-375)

• Edge: 14.8%
• Probability: 93.8%
• Matchup: Georgia vs. Ole Miss (3:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Ole Miss to defeat Georgia at -375 odds. A 93.8% probability produces an edge of 14.8%, making this the strongest play for today's women's college basketball slate.

North Carolina State -9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 12.9%
• Probability: 65.2%
• Matchup: Stanford vs. North Carolina State (2:00PM ET, Thursday)

North Carolina State -9.5 carries a 12.9% edge and a probability of 65.2% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Ole Miss -9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 10.5%
• Probability: 62.9%
• Matchup: Georgia vs. Ole Miss (3:00PM ET, Thursday)

Ole Miss -9.5 vs. Georgia at -110 odds shows a 10.5% edge, supported by a 62.9% probability in simulations.

North Carolina State ML (-535)

• Edge: 9.1%
• Probability: 93.4%
• Matchup: Stanford vs. North Carolina State (2:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 9.1% edge and 93.4% probability make North Carolina State at the moneyline at a value play in the Stanford vs. North Carolina State matchup, per our model.

SMU +32.5 (-110)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 60.6%
• Matchup: SMU vs. Louisville (2:00PM ET, Thursday)

SMU +32.5 at -110 odds presents a 8.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60.6%.

Illinois ML (+320)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 31.8%
• Matchup: Maryland vs. Illinois (4:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Illinois to win at +320 odds, supported by an edge of 8.0%.

Iowa ML (-265)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 80.2%
• Matchup: Nebraska vs. Iowa (2:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Iowa ML at -265 odds. An 80.2% probability produces a 7.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's Women's College Basketball action.

Illinois +9.5 (-114)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 60.5%
• Matchup: Maryland vs. Illinois (4:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 7.3% edge on a 60.5% probability makes Illinois +9.5 at -114 odds a solid value play in today's Maryland vs. Illinois matchup.

SMU vs. Louisville under 141.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 59%
• Matchup: SMU vs. Louisville (2:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on under 141.5 points at -110 odds. A 59% probability produces a 6.6% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Florida vs. Tennessee over 150.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Florida vs. Tennessee (2:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Florida vs. Tennessee over 150.5 points at -110 odds shows a 55.1% probability and a 2.8% edge.

NCAAW best bets summary: Thursday, 1/1/2026

As of 12:02PM ET, here are our top women's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Georgia vs. Ole Miss	Ole Miss ML	-375 @ FanDuel	14.8%	93.8%
Stanford vs. North Carolina State	North Carolina State -9.5	-110 @ DraftKings	12.9%	65.2%
Georgia vs. Ole Miss	Ole Miss -9.5	-110 @ DraftKings	10.5%	62.9%
Stanford vs. North Carolina State	North Carolina State ML	-535 @ DraftKings	9.1%	93.4%
SMU vs. Louisville	SMU +32.5	-110 @ DraftKings	8.3%	60.6%
Maryland vs. Illinois	Illinois ML	+320 @ FanDuel	8.0%	31.8%
Nebraska vs. Iowa	Iowa ML	-265 @ FanDuel	7.6%	80.2%
Maryland vs. Illinois	Illinois +9.5	-114 @ FanDuel	7.3%	60.5%
SMU vs. Louisville	Under 141.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	6.6%	59%
Florida vs. Tennessee	Over 150.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	2.8%	55.1%

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

• West Virginia vs. Kansas (1:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Boston College vs. Duke (1:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• SMU vs. Louisville (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Nebraska vs. Iowa (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Alabama vs. South Carolina (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Stanford vs. North Carolina State (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Florida vs. Tennessee (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Georgia vs. Ole Miss (3:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Maryland vs. Illinois (4:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our women's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 1, 2026, featuring plays such as Ole Miss ML and North Carolina State -9.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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