The semifinals of the College Football Playoffs are almost set. Texas and Ohio State advanced on Wednesday, but unfortunately, the Sugar Bowl was postponed until later this afternoon, because of the tragic events on New Year's Eve in New Orleans. Bobby and Jay had both winners yesterday and are now a combined 14-8-3 (64%) this Bowl season. We have two more games on tap today, including Notre Dame vs. Georgia. Bobby and Jay have their picks for all Bowl and Playoff games posted right here.

It's a busy day in College Basketball with conference play in full swing for everyone. Bobby and Jay came up short with their plays on Wednesday, but are still on a combined 10-6 (63%) run with their Best Bets. You can find our free picks for 7 games in today's newsletter.

Check out our daily YouTube videos to get Jay Cooper and Bobby Babowski's Best Bets of the day including recaps of last night's picks.
 

Bobby stayed hot in the NBA with a winner on the Knicks and is now on a 7-4 (64%) run with his NBA Best Bets. Jay dropped his Best Bet, but went 6-2 picking all games on the board. We have our free picks in all 6 games on today's schedule, including two Best Bets.

Jay won for the fourth day in a row in the NHL on Wednesday, nailing the lone game with the Kings. Jay is on a 9-6 (+$394) run with his Best Bets, while Bobby is 3-1 (+$273) over the last four days. We have our free picks in all 12 games on today's schedule, including two Best Bets.
 

Remember, all of our picks are 100% FREE and available every morning on our website. Below, you will find our Best Bets for Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 from our expert handicappers including some future bets at the bottom. Good luck to everyone today!
 

NFL Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 28-12 (70%) Run
Week 18 picks coming Friday

NFL Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 20-13-2 (61%)
Week 18 picks coming Friday

NFL Best Bets - Reggie Garrett
Week 18 picks coming Friday

Updated NFL Odds - courtesy of DonBest 

CFB Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 8-4-2 (67%) Run

Notre Dame vs Georgia Free Pick (Thursday)
Minnesota -9 over Virginia Tech (Friday)
Buffalo -2.5 over Liberty (Saturday)

Jay's College Bowl Free Picks [All Games]

CFB Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 4-2-1 (67%) Run

Notre Dame +1 over Georgia (Thursday)
Texas State -13.5 over North Texas (Friday)
Buffalo -2.5 over Liberty (Saturday)

NBA Best Bets - Jay Cooper
Lakers -9 over Blazers

Thursday's NBA Free Picks [All Games]

NBA Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 7-4 (64%) Run
Heat -2 over Pacers

Updated NBA Odds - courtesy of DonBest

CBB Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 6-4 (60%) Run
Illinois State +5.5 over Murray State
Eastern Illinois -3 over Lindenwood
Tennessee Tech -3 over Southern Indiana

CBB Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 4-2 (67%) Run
Coastal Carolina -2 over UL Lafayette
Navy +3 over American
North Alabama -13 over Bellarmine
Eastern Kentucky -5 over Central Akansas

NHL Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 9-6 (+$394) Run
Maple Leafs -120 over Islanders

Thursday's NHL Free Picks [All Games]

NHL Best Bets - Bobby Babowski
Jets -1.5 -108 over Ducks

Updated NHL Odds - courtesy of DonBest

THURSDAY'S FREE HORSE PICKS

Aqueduct - 12:40 ET
Race 1: 6 Real Eleve
Race 2: 6 Smilensaycheese
Race 3: 1/1A Devil's Cay/Giant's Fire
Race 4: 7 Bernt Again
Race 5: 7 Burn Rubber
Race 6: 3 Honorary Degree
Race 7: 1 Rachel's Rock
Race 8: 8 Mr. Swagger

Fair Grounds - 12:45 CT
Race 1: 7 Masonetta
Race 2: 1 Maximum Grace
Race 3: 1 Wabash
Race 4: 4 Tonteria
Race 5: 2 Ervadean
Race 6: 8 Leametatrainer
Race 7: 7 Oh My Mia
Race 8: 3 Dogwood Crossing
Race 9: 1 Shawn's Solving

Gulfstream Park - 12:20 ET
Race 1: 8 Lilys Back
Race 2: 1 Foggy Note
Race 3: 5 Lady Meghan
Race 4: 6 Musthavebeenlove
Race 5: 5 Venezuelan Hope
Race 6: 9 Sevilla
Race 7: 4 El Megeeth
Race 8: 6 Autumn Evening
Race 9: 9 Rozagante

Turf Paradise - 12:40 MT
Race 1: 1 Mr Mo Dacious
Race 2: 5 Relief Factor
Race 3: 4 Lotsa Steel
Race 4: 5 Midnight Approval
Race 5: 2 Yankee Tea Party
Race 6: 6 Purrfect Moon
Race 7: 3 Classic Runner
Race 8: 8 Dazzling Truths

Turfway Park - 5:55 ET
Race 1: 1 Swooped Up Lilly
Race 2: 4 Miss Tappy Tone
Race 3: 5 Temper Tantrum
Race 4: 9 Lead Foot
Race 5: 2 Bracelet
Race 6: 11 Lamorna
Race 7: 10 Garden Leave
Race 8: 2 Progeny
Race 9: 2 Dame Maude Chardin

NFL Futures Jay Cooper

Lions to win Super Bowl (+1600) 5/17/2024
Jets to win AFC (+900) 5/17/2024
Jets to make Playoffs YES (-120) 5/17/2024
Jets to win AFC East (+200) 5/17/2024
Bills UNDER 10.5 wins (-140) 6/26/2024
Steelers UNDER 8.5 wins (-155) 7/7/2024
Ravens to win AFC North (+135) 7/7/2024
Commanders OVER 6.5 wins (-125) 7/23/2024
Eagles to win NFC East (-145) 7/23/2024
Texans to win AFC South (-120) 8/26/2024

NFL Futures Bobby Babowski

Jets OVER 9.5 wins (-175) 9/8/2024

NHL Futures Jay Cooper

Jets to win Western Conference (+1000) 11/6/2024
Kings to win Western Conference (+1700) 11/6/2024