Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Cavaliers vs. 76ers NBA play [1/15/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for January 15, 2026 are here, with Cavaliers vs. 76ers in the NBA and Toledo vs. Kent State in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [1/15, updated 10:33PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, January 15, 2026.

NBA: Cavaliers vs. 76ers under 237.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.5%
• NBA matchup: Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on under 237.5 points in Cavaliers vs. 76ers at -110 odds. A 58.5% probability produces an edge of 6.1%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Toledo vs. Kent State under 170.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 56.3%
• NBA matchup: Toledo vs. Kent State (6:30PM ET, Friday)

Toledo vs. Kent State under 170.5 points carries a 5.1% edge and a probability of 56.3% at -105 odds, according to our model.

NBA: Bulls ML (-104)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.9%
• NBA Matchup: Bulls vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Bulls ML at -104 odds shows a 5.0% edge, supported by a 55.9% probability in simulations.

NBA: 76ers ML (-118)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 58.4%
• NBA Matchup: Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 4.3% edge and 58.4% probability make 76ers at the moneyline at a value play in the Cavaliers vs. 76ers matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Colorado State vs. Boise State over 141.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Colorado State vs. Boise State (10:30PM ET, Friday)

Colorado State vs. Boise State over 141.5 points at -105 odds presents a 4.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.3%.

La Liga: Girona ML (+340)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 26.4%
• La Liga Matchup: Girona vs. Espanyol (3:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Girona to win at +340 odds, supported by an edge of 3.7%.

NBA: Pacers -2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• NBA Matchup: Pelicans vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Pacers -2.5 at -105 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

NBA: Clippers -2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.6%
• NBA Matchup: Clippers vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Friday)

A 3.3% edge on a 54.6% probability makes Clippers -2.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Clippers vs. Raptors matchup.

NBA: Kings -6.5 (-106)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 54.7%
• NBA Matchup: Wizards vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on Kings -6.5 at -106 odds. A 54.7% probability produces a 3.2% edge, making Kings the favorable side in Saturday’s NBA matchup.

NBA: Pelicans vs. Pacers under 237.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.6%
• NBA Matchup: Pelicans vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Pelicans vs. Pacers under 237.5 points at -110 odds shows a 55.6% probability and a 3.2% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 1/15/2026

As of 10:33PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cavaliers vs. 76ers (NBA)	Under 237.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	6.1%	58.5%
Toledo vs. Kent State (Men's College Basketball)	Under 170.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.1%	56.3%
Bulls vs. Nets (NBA)	Bulls ML	-104 @ FanDuel	5.0%	55.9%
Cavaliers vs. 76ers (NBA)	76ers ML	-118 @ FanDuel	4.3%	58.4%
Colorado State vs. Boise State (Men's College Basketball)	Over 141.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.0%	55.3%
Girona vs. Espanyol (La Liga)	Girona ML	+340 @ FanDuel	3.7%	26.4%
Pelicans vs. Pacers (NBA)	Pacers -2.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.6%	54.8%
Clippers vs. Raptors (NBA)	Clippers -2.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.3%	54.6%
Wizards vs. Kings (NBA)	Kings -6.5	-106 @ FanDuel	3.2%	54.7%
Pelicans vs. Pacers (NBA)	Under 237.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	3.2%	55.6%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on right now [1/15/2026]

• Tennis: Antonia Ruzic vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto (11:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Diana Shnaider vs. Mirra Andreeva (11:30PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAW: Cal Poly vs. Hawaii (12:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Iva Jovic vs. Taylah Preston (12:10AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Ugo Humbert vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (3:00AM ET, Friday)
• La Liga: Girona vs. Espanyol (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Creighton vs. Providence (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Toledo vs. Kent State (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• NBA: Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NHL: Sharks vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 15, 2026, featuring plays such as under 237.5 points in the Cavaliers vs. 76ers matchup and under 170.5 points in the Toledo vs. Kent State matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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