YESTERDAY'S RECAP

We went 5-2 with last night's NBA action, as we head into a busy weekend. Jay came up short with his Best Bet, but is still on a nice 27-17 (61%) run. Bobby nailed his play on the Mavericks to improve to 6-2 over his last eight picks. We have our free picks in all 9 games on tonight's schedule, including the Raptors vs. Magic.

Bobby enters tonight's NHL action on a 7-2 (+$484) run despite a loss on the Predators last night. Jay nailed his pick on the red-hot Sabres and has a play in tonight's Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks game.

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. We are on an 20-11 (65%) run!
 

🔥 ULTIMATECAPPER'S HOT HANDICAPPERS 🔥

Jay split his two College Basketball plays last night, while Bobby dropped both of his. We have a busy weekend of College Hoops and we'll start it off with 5 Best Bets on tonight's card.

Remember, all of our picks are 100% FREE and available every morning on our website. Below, you will find our Best Bets for Friday, January 30th, 2026 from our expert handicappers including some future bets at the bottom. Good luck to everyone today!
 

NFL Best Bets - Bobby Babowski
Patriots +5 over Seahawks

NFL Best Bets - Jay Cooper
Patriots vs Seahawks UNDER 46

NFL Best Bets - Reggie Garrett
Super Bowl picks coming soon

Updated NFL Odds - courtesy of DonBest

NBA Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 27-17 (61%) Run
RAPTORS VS MAGIC BEST BET

Friday's NBA Free Picks [All Games]

NBA Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 5-3 (63%) Run
Pistons +1.5 over Warriors

Updated NBA Odds - courtesy of DonBest

CBB Best Bets - Jay Cooper
Nevada -8 over UNLV
Grand Canyon -1.5 over Boise State

CBB Best Bets - Bobby Babowski
Manhattan -6.5 over Rider
Detroit +5.5 over Northern Kentucky
Cornell -5.5 over Princeton

NHL Best Bets - Jay Cooper
Blackhawks +125 over Blue Jackets

NHL Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 7-2 (+$484) Run
Blackhawks +125 over Blue Jackets

Updated NHL Odds - courtesy of DonBest

FRIDAY'S FREE HORSE PICKS

Fair Grounds - 12:45 CT
Race 1: 5 Hittin My Stride
Race 2: 3 Broadway Star
Race 3: 9 Stress Test
Race 4: 2 Sister Lily
Race 5: 8 Diva Beach
Race 6: 1 Thrill Seeker
Race 7: 7 Hitchcock
Race 8: 8 Closing Agent

Gulfstream Park - 12:20 ET
Race 1: 7 Affirming
Race 2: 6 Transactional Guy
Race 3: 6 Can't Stop Munnings
Race 4: 1 Van Cleef
Race 5: 2 Glancing My Way
Race 6: 4 Smart Jenny
Race 7: 2 Elenique
Race 8: 6 Tshiebwe
Race 9: 1 Tululo
Race 10: 2 Horsing Around

Santa Anita Park - 12:30 PT
Race 1: 4 Long Range Pursuit
Race 2: 1 Shamrockin
Race 3: 1 Can'tdealwithit
Race 4: 5 Keagman
Race 5: 2 Aloha Dreamin
Race 6: 9 Dea Matrona
Race 7: 5 Another Zero
Race 8: 9 Please Focus

Tampa Bay Downs - 12:33 ET
Race 1: 7 Mt. d'Oro
Race 2: 2 Top Pocket Pick
Race 3: 7 Angelas Party Girl
Race 4: 9 Elsie's Smile
Race 5: 4 Mistrial Wind
Race 6: 5 Bati King
Race 7: 6 Six Fortyfive
Race 8: 8 Tortuga Island
Race 9: 4 Up for an Oscar
 

NFL Futures Bobby Babowski
Giants OVER 5.5 Wins (+110) 6/14/2025 LOSS

Steelers OVER 8.5 Wins (-115) 6/14/2025 WIN

Chargers OVER 9.5 Wins (-110) 6/14/2025 WIN

Browns OVER 5.5 Wins (+105) 6/14/2025 LOSS

Cowboys OVER 7.5 Wins (-150) 6/14/2025 LOSS

Falcons OVER 8 Wins (-120) 6/14/2025 PUSH

Seahawks UNDER 8 Wins (-125) 6/14/2025 LOSS
Patriots UNDER 8 Wins (-115) 6/14/2025 LOSS

NFL Futures Jay Cooper
Eagles +1.5 over Chiefs (Week 2) 6/24/2025 WIN
Cowboys +4.5 over Chiefs (Week 13) 6/24/2025 WIN

NHL Futures Jay Cooper
Stars +700 to win the Western Conference 12/26/2025
Wild +900 to win the Western Conference 12/26/2025