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Women's college basketball picks today: Thursday's best bets include Iowa vs. USC play [1/29/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the best bets for Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Today’s women's college basketball picks for January 29, 2026 are here, with Iowa vs. USC among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s women's basketball play.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, going over the latest women's basketball odds to discover real betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of NCAAW picks tonight [1/29, updated 8:32PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best women's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, January 29, 2026.
USC ML (+114)
- Edge: 27.3%
- Probability: 74.1%
- Matchup: Iowa vs. USC (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
Our model has identified value on USC to defeat Iowa at +114 odds. A 74.1% probability produces an edge of 27.3%, making this the strongest play for today's women's college basketball slate.
USC +1.5 (-102)
- Edge: 21.6%
- Probability: 72.1%
- Matchup: Iowa vs. USC (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
USC +1.5 carries a 21.6% edge and a probability of 72.1% at -102 odds, according to our model.
Notre Dame -6.5 (-110)
- Edge: 14.5%
- Probability: 66.9%
- Matchup: Notre Dame vs. California (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
Notre Dame -6.5 vs. California at -110 odds shows a 14.5% edge, supported by a 66.9% probability in simulations.
Notre Dame ML (-275)
- Edge: 10.9%
- Probability: 84.3%
- Matchup: Notre Dame vs. California (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
A 10.9% edge and 84.3% probability make Notre Dame at the moneyline at a value play in the Notre Dame vs. California matchup, per our model.
NCAAW best bets summary: Thursday, 1/29/2026
As of 8:32PM ET, here are our top women's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa vs. USC | USC ML | +114 @ DraftKings | 27.3% | 74.1% |
| Iowa vs. USC | USC +1.5 | -102 @ DraftKings | 21.6% | 72.1% |
| Notre Dame vs. California | Notre Dame -6.5 | -110 @ DraftKings | 14.5% | 66.9% |
| Notre Dame vs. California | Notre Dame ML | -275 @ FanDuel | 10.9% | 84.3% |
List of upcoming women's college basketball games to bet on now
- Iowa vs. USC (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
- South Carolina vs. Auburn (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
- Notre Dame vs. California (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
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Conclusion
Our women's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for January 29, 2026, featuring plays such as USC ML and USC +1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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