Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Alexander Zverev vs. Francisco Cerundolo tennis play [1/23/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for January 23, 2026 are here, with Alexander Zverev vs. Francisco Cerundolo and Stan Wawrinka vs. Taylor Fritz on the ATP Tour among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [1/23, updated 10:38PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Friday, January 23, 2026.

Tennis: Francisco Cerundolo vs. Alexander Zverev under 40.5 total games (-130)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 67.1%
• Tennis matchup: Alexander Zverev vs. Francisco Cerundolo (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on under 40.5 total games in Francisco Cerundolo vs. Alexander Zverev at -130 odds in their matchup at 2026 Australian Open. A 67.1% probability produces an edge of 10.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Taylor Fritz -7.5 (+115)

• Edge: 10.0%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Tennis matchup: Stan Wawrinka vs. Taylor Fritz (1:00AM ET, Saturday)

Also at 2026 Australian Open, Taylor Fritz -7.5 carries a 10.0% edge and a probability of 56.5% at +115 odds, according to our model.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp over 32.5 total games (-118)

• Edge: 9.7%
• Probability: 63.8%
• Tennis Matchup: Botic Van de Zandschulp vs. Novak Djokovic (3:00AM ET, Saturday)

Novak Djokovic vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp over 32.5 total games at -118 odds shows a 9.7% edge, supported by a 63.8% probability in simulations of the 2026 Australian Open match.

Tennis: Alexander Zverev -4.5 (-118)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 62.3%
• Tennis Matchup: Alexander Zverev vs. Francisco Cerundolo (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

An 8.1% edge and 62.3% probability make Alexander Zverev -4.5 vs. Francisco Cerundolo at a value play in the Alexander Zverev vs. Francisco Cerundolo matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz -6.5 (-122)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 62.8%
• Tennis Matchup: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Tommy Paul (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Carlos Alcaraz -6.5 at -122 odds presents a 7.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 62.8%.

Men's College Basketball: Kansas State +4.5 (-106)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Kansas vs. Kansas State (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Kansas State +4.5 at -106 odds, supported by an edge of 7.0%.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic -6.5 (-175)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 70.6%
• Tennis Matchup: Botic Van de Zandschulp vs. Novak Djokovic (3:00AM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Novak Djokovic -6.5 at -175 odds. A 70.6% probability produces a 7.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's tennis action.

Men's College Basketball: Pittsburgh +5.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: North Carolina State vs. Pittsburgh (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.9% edge on a 58.2% probability makes Pittsburgh +5.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's North Carolina State vs. Pittsburgh matchup.

NBA: Wizards ML (+375)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 27.6%
• NBA Matchup: Wizards vs. Hornets (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Wizards to win at +375 odds. A 27.6% probability produces a 6.6% edge, making Wizards the favorable ML play in Saturday’s NBA matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Eastern Illinois +3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Novak Djokovic vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp (12:30PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Eastern Illinois +3.5 at -108 odds shows a 58.4% probability and a 6.5% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 1/23/2026

As of 10:38PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Zverev vs. Cerundolo (Tennis)	Under 40.5 Total Games	-130 @ DraftKings	10.6%	67.1%
Wawrinka vs. Fritz (Tennis)	Taylor Fritz -7.5	+115 @ FanDuel	10.0%	56.5%
Zandschulp vs. Djokovic (Tennis)	Over 32.5 Total Games	-118 @ FanDuel	9.7%	63.8%
Zverev vs. Cerundolo (Tennis)	Alexander Zverev -4.5	-118 @ FanDuel	8.1%	62.3%
Alcaraz vs. Paul (Tennis)	Carlos Alcaraz -6.5	-122 @ FanDuel	7.9%	62.8%
Kansas vs. Kansas State (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas State +4.5	-106 @ FanDuel	7.0%	58.4%
Zandschulp vs. Djokovic (Tennis)	Novak Djokovic -6.5	-175 @ FanDuel	7.0%	70.6%
North Carolina State vs. Pittsburgh (Men's College Basketball)	Pittsburgh +5.5	-105 @ DraftKings	6.9%	58.2%
Wizards vs. Hornets (NBA)	Wizards ML	+375 @ BetMGM	6.6%	27.6%
Eastern Illinois vs. Morehead State (Men's College Basketball)	Eastern Illinois +3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.5%	58.4%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [1/23/2026]

• Tennis: Taylor Fritz vs. Stan Wawrinka (1:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Ethan Quinn vs. Jakub Mensik (2:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Tereza Valentova vs. Elena Rybakina (2:40AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp (3:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Iga Swiatek vs. Anna Kalinskaya (3:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Casper Ruud vs. Marin Cilic (4:10AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Maddison Inglis vs. Naomi Osaka (4:40AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Sunderland vs. West Ham (7:30AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Osasuna vs. Rayo Vallecano (8:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Tottenham vs. Burnley (10:00AM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 23, 2026, featuring plays such as under 40.5 total games in the Alexander Zverev vs. Francisco Cerundolo matchup and Taylor Fritz -7.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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