As we wait a few more days for the big Football games, there is plenty of Basketball and Hockey to bet. Bobby Babowski and Jay Cooper have been on a roll in the NBA lately, going 5-2 (71%) each over the last week. They both dropped their games on Wednesday, but will look to bounce back tonight with a play in the same game tonight. The Celtics have been struggling, as their lead in the East keeps shrinking, while the Knicks have been a pretty good road choice this season (16-8 ATS). See who we like below.

Bobby split his College Basketball games yesterday and is now on a 5-1 (83%) run entering tonight's action. Bobby has two more winners posted for today's action. Jay is on a 9-5 (+525) run with his NHL Best Bets and has a play in tonight's Sabres vs. Jets game. We also have our AFC and NFC Championship picks posted, as well as our Teasers and Consensus picks.

All of our picks are 100% FREE and available every morning on our website. Below, you will find our Best Bets for Thursday, January 26th, 2023 from our expert handicappers including some future bets at the bottom. Good luck to everyone today!

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2-TEAM, 6-POINT TEASERS FOR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES:

Bobby Babowski
Eagles +3.5/Bengals +4.5

Jay Cooper
Eagles +3.5/Bengals +4.5

Reggie Garrett
49ers +8.5/Bengals +4.5

UltimateCapper CONSENSUS STAFF PLAYS FOR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES:
The following picks are 100% consensus plays from our staff. When all three of us are on the same side, we are 48-49-1 on the season.

Bengals -1.5

Updated NFL Odds and Public Consensus - courtesy of DonBest

NBA Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 5-2 (71%) Run!

Knicks +8 over Celtics

NBA Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 5-2 (71%) Run!

Knicks +8 over Celtics

Thursday's NBA Free Picks [All Games]

Updated NBA Odds and Public Consensus - courtesy of DonBest

College Basketball Best Bets - Jay Cooper

Michigan State -3 over Iowa
Sacramento State -1 over Montana

College Basketball Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 5-1 (83%) Run!

Sam Houston State -6 over Seattle

South Dakota +5.5 over Western Illinois

NHL Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 9-5 (+525) Run!

Jets -1.5 +140 over Sabres

NHL Best Bets - Bobby Babowski

Wild -1.5 +105 over Flyers

Thursday's NHL Free Picks [All Games]

Updated NHL Odds and Public Consensus - courtesy of DonBest

THURSDAY'S FREE HORSE PICKS

Aqueduct - 12:50 ET
Race 1: 1 Caiarossa
Race 2: 3 Hatch
Race 3: 6 Our Rosie Diamonds
Race 4: 3 Enforcer
Race 5: 2 Bingood to Knowya
Race 6: 3 Ragtime Blues
Race 7: 4 Timeless Journey
Race 8: 3 Mason Mania

Fair Grounds - 1:15 CT
Race 1: 2 Gormleys Got Game
Race 2: 7 Cap Rock Miner
Race 3: 1 Check Me Out
Race 4: 6 G'wildcat
Race 5: 1 Mailman Money
Race 6: 3 Minnesota Ready
Race 7: 7 Northernreflection
Race 8: 1/1A Smarty Alex/Everlovinghand

Gulfstream Park - 12:10 ET
Race 1: 2 Side Eye
Race 2: 5 Amore Moon
Race 3: 3 Provacativa
Race 4: 6 Classy Boy
Race 5: 7 High Yield Kitten
Race 6: 3 American Tap
Race 7: 12 Zelda
Race 8: 3 Hoax
Race 9: 1 Apple Lover

Mahoning Valley - 12:45 ET
Race 1: 4 Shanghai Royalty
Race 2: 5 Ol' L B
Race 3: 6 Man's Choice
Race 4: 3 Oaken
Race 5: 3 Whiskey Helps
Race 6: 5 Jack's Advantage
Race 7: 1 Sweet Empire
Race 8: 6 Red Head Kid

Turf Paradise - 12:25 MT
Race 1: 1 Apollitical Royalty
Race 2: 2 Socially Awkward
Race 3: 5 Speeding Style
Race 4: 4 Eldorado Dream
Race 5: 6 Miss Glorious
Race 6: 3 Shaman's Prodigy
Race 7: 3 Star Entry
Race 8: 4 Noble Crusader

Turfway Park - 5:55 ET
Race 1: 9 Thatshowsherolls
Race 2: 3 Beautiful Temple
Race 3: 2 Command Central
Race 4: 10 Winward Flo
Race 5: 2 Woodline
Race 6: 7 Bobbie Sox
Race 7: 8 Quaria Comet
Race 8: 12 Willacy

NFL Futures Jay Cooper

Cincinnati Bengals to win AFC North (+190) 7/11/2022 WIN

Buffalo Bills to win AFC East (-225) 7/11/2022 WIN

Washington Commanders OVER 8 -105 7/18/2022 PUSH

NFL Futures Bobby Babowski - Posted 7/13/2022

Vikings OVER 9.5 (-125) 7/13/2022 WIN 
Bengals OVER 9.5 (-150) 7/13/2022 WIN
Steelers OVER 7.5 (-125) 7/13/2022 WIN
Commanders OVER 7.5 (-145) 7/13/2022 WIN
Texans OVER 4.5 (-130) 7/13/2022 LOSS

LA Chargers to win Super Bowl (+1400) 9/22/2022 LOSS

NHL Futures Jay Cooper

Edmonton Oilers to win Stanley Cup (+1200) 10/15/2022

Vegas Golden Knights to win Stanley Cup (+2200) 10/15/2022

NBA Futures Jay Cooper

Philadelphia 76ers to win NBA Title (+1200) 10/19/2022

Denver Nuggets OVER 51.5 wins 10/19/2022

LA Lakers UNDER 44.5 wins 10/19/2022