Women's college basketball picks today: Thursday's best bets highlight Illinois vs. Iowa play [2/26/2026]

Today’s women's college basketball picks for February 26, 2026 are here, with Illinois vs. Iowa among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s women's basketball slate.

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List of NCAAW picks tonight [2/26, updated 8:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best women's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Illinois ML (+500)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 19.1%
• Matchup: Illinois vs. Iowa (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Illinois to defeat Iowa at +500 odds. A 19.1% probability produces an edge of 2.4%, making this the strongest play for today's women's college basketball slate.

NCAAW best bets summary: Thursday, 2/26/2026

As of 8:32PM ET, here is our top women's college basketball bet by edge recommended by our model:

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

• Illinois vs. Iowa (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Providence vs. Creighton (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Georgia vs. Texas (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Clemson vs. California (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• SMU vs. Stanford (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our women's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for February 26, 2026, featuring plays such as Illinois ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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