Women's college basketball picks today: Thursday's best bets include USC vs. Michigan State play [1/22/2026]

Today’s women's college basketball picks for January 22, 2026 are here, with USC vs. Michigan State among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s women's basketball action.

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List of NCAAW picks tonight [1/22, updated 7:37PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 women's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, January 22, 2026.

USC ML (+185)

• Edge: 29.5%
• Probability: 64.6%
• Matchup: USC vs. Michigan State (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on USC to defeat Michigan State at +185 odds. A 64.6% probability produces an edge of 29.5%, making this the strongest play for today's women's college basketball slate.

USC +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 20.5%
• Probability: 72.9%
• Matchup: USC vs. Michigan State (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

USC +5.5 carries a 20.5% edge and a probability of 72.9% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Indiana +17.5 (-114)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 63.9%
• Matchup: Indiana vs. Ohio State (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Indiana +17.5 vs. Ohio State at -114 odds shows a 10.6% edge, supported by a 63.9% probability in simulations.

Indiana ML (+1000)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 17%
• Matchup: Indiana vs. Ohio State (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 7.9% edge and 17% probability make Indiana at the moneyline at a value play in the Indiana vs. Ohio State matchup, per our model.

Indiana vs. Ohio State under 147.5 points (-112)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 60%
• Matchup: Indiana vs. Ohio State (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Indiana vs. Ohio State under 147.5 points at -112 odds presents a 7.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60%.

Georgia Tech +13.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Matchup: North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Georgia Tech +13.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 5.6%.

North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech under 132.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 57.8%
• Matchup: North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech under 132.5 points at -110 odds. A 57.8% probability produces a 5.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's Women's College Basketball action.

LSU vs. Texas A&M under 147.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: LSU vs. Texas A&M (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.3% edge on a 56.7% probability makes under 147.5 points at -110 odds a solid value play in today's LSU vs. Texas A&M matchup.

Georgia Tech ML (+750)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 14.8%
• Matchup: North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on Georgia Tech to win at +750 odds. A 14.8% probability produces a 3.0% edge, making Georgia Tech the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

USC vs. Michigan State over 137.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: USC vs. Michigan State (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, USC vs. Michigan State over 137.5 points at -108 odds shows a 54.7% probability and a 2.8% edge.

NCAAW best bets summary: Thursday, 1/22/2026

As of 7:37PM ET, here are our top women's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
USC vs. Michigan State	USC ML	+185 @ DraftKings	29.5%	64.6%
USC vs. Michigan State	USC +5.5	-110 @ DraftKings	20.5%	72.9%
Indiana vs. Ohio State	Indiana +17.5	-114 @ FanDuel	10.6%	63.9%
Indiana vs. Ohio State	Indiana ML	+1000 @ DraftKings	7.9%	17%
Indiana vs. Ohio State	Under 147.5 Points	-112 @ DraftKings	7.1%	60%
North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech	Georgia Tech +13.5	-105 @ DraftKings	5.6%	56.8%
North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech	Under 132.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	5.5%	57.8%
LSU vs. Texas A&M	Under 147.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	4.3%	56.7%
North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech	Georgia Tech ML	+750 @ DraftKings	3.0%	14.8%
USC vs. Michigan State	Over 137.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	2.8%	54.7%

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

• Indiana vs. Ohio State (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• USC vs. Michigan State (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• LSU vs. Texas A&M (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our women's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 22, 2026, featuring plays such as USC ML and USC +5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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