Sunday features a light college basketball slate with a few mid-major teams and 4 high-major schools taking the floor on the fourth Sunday of January 2026. Can Washington cover a tough game against Oregon as moderate home favorites? Will a hot Wisconsin team beat USC convincingly in a conference clash on Sunday afternoon? Read on for our Sunday CBB Best Bets Jan. 25 article.
CBB Best Bet: Oregon +9.5 over Washington
CBB Best Bet: Wisconsin -7.5 over USC
I’m backing the Badgers in this one. Wisconsin is poised to validate their status as 7.5-point home favorites against USC by capitalizing on their historical efficiency at the Kohl Center. The Badgers have been a reliable bet in Madison this season, posting a solid 6-4 ATS record as home favorites. Their consistency extends to Big Ten play, where they have maintained a 5-3 ATS mark in conference games, demonstrating an ability to navigate the physical style of league play. Furthermore, Wisconsin has proven they can maintain high energy on short turnarounds, going 6-5 ATS when playing on two or three days of rest this year. Expect the Badgers’ top-flight offense to overwhelm the Trojans’ defense late in the second half. Final score projection: WISCONSIN BADGERS 81, USC TROJANS 71.
Sunday CBB Best Bets Jan. 25
- Oregon Ducks +9.5
- Wisconsin Badgers -7.5
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