Best bets today for all sports: Tuesday's picks include Virginia Tech vs. SMU men's college basketball play [1/13/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for January 13, 2026 are here, with Virginia Tech vs. SMU in men's college basketball and Jazz vs. Bulls in the NBA among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [1/13, updated 10:34PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Men's College Basketball: Virginia Tech +7.5 (-110)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 59.8%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Virginia Tech vs. SMU (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Virginia Tech +7.5 at -110 odds. A 59.8% probability produces an edge of 7.4%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NBA: Bulls ML (-135)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 64.4%
• NBA matchup: Jazz vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Bulls ML carries a 6.9% edge and a probability of 64.4% at -135 odds, according to our model.

NBA: 76ers ML (-108)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 58.6%
• NBA Matchup: Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

76ers ML at -108 odds shows a 6.7% edge, supported by a 58.6% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Rhode Island +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Rhode Island (6:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 6.1% edge and 58.4% probability make Rhode Island +4.5 vs. Virginia Commonwealth at a value play in the Virginia Commonwealth vs. Rhode Island matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Texas +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Texas (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Texas +5.5 at -110 odds presents a 5.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58%.

Men's College Basketball: Virginia Tech ML (+285)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 31.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Virginia Tech vs. SMU (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Virginia Tech to win at +285 odds, supported by an edge of 5.4%.

Men's College Basketball: UNLV +2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Boise State vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on UNLV +2.5 at -110 odds. A 57.7% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Furman ML (+100)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Furman vs. Samford (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.1% edge on a 55.1% probability makes Furman to win at +100 odds a solid value play in today's Furman vs. Samford matchup.

College Basketball: Texas ML (+210)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 37.2%
• College Basketball Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Texas (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on Texas to win at +210 odds. A 37.2% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making Texas the favorable ML play in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Texas State ML (-450)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 86.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Boise State vs. UNLV (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Texas State to defeat Louisiana-Lafayette at -450 odds shows an 86.8% probability and a 5.0% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Tuesday, 1/13/2026

As of 10:34PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Virginia Tech vs. SMU (Men's College Basketball)	Virginia Tech +7.5	-110 @ FanDuel	7.4%	59.8%
Jazz vs. Bulls (NBA)	Bulls ML	-135 @ DraftKings	6.9%	64.4%
Cavaliers vs. 76ers (NBA)	76ers ML	-108 @ FanDuel	6.7%	58.6%
Virginia Commonwealth vs. Rhode Island (Men's College Basketball)	Rhode Island +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.1%	58.4%
Vanderbilt vs. Texas (Men's College Basketball)	Texas +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Virginia Tech vs. SMU (Men's College Basketball)	Virginia Tech ML	+285 @ FanDuel	5.4%	31.4%
Boise State vs. UNLV (Men's College Basketball)	UNLV +2.5	-110 @ DraftKings	5.3%	57.7%
Furman vs. Samford (Men's College Basketball)	Furman ML	+100 @ BetMGM	5.1%	55.1%
Vanderbilt vs. Texas (College Basketball)	Texas ML	+210 @ FanDuel	5.0%	37.2%
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Texas State (Men's College Basketball)	Texas State ML	-450 @ BetMGM	5.0%	86.8%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [1/13/2026]

• Tennis: Anna Bondar vs. Tatjana Maria (10:40PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Saint Mary's vs. San Francisco (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Boise State vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NBA: Trail Blazers vs. Warriors (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Alexander Shevchenko vs. Marton Fucsovics (11:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Andrea Vavassori vs. Aleksandar Vukic (11:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Katerina Siniakova vs. Diana Shnaider (11:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Casper Ruud vs. Fabian Marozsan (12:00AM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Emma Navarro vs. Yulia Putintseva (12:40AM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Jakub Mensik vs. Hamad Medjedovic (1:10AM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 13, 2026, featuring plays such as Virginia Tech +7.5 and Bulls ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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