Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jaqueline Cristian tennis play [4/24/2026]

Tennis: Jaqueline Cristian +7.5 games (-134)

• Edge: 16.6%
• Probability: 73.9%
• Tennis matchup: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jaqueline Cristian (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Jaqueline Cristian +7.5 games at -134 odds in their matchup at WTA Madrid Open. A 73.9% probability produces an edge of 16.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Jaqueline Cristian vs. Aryna Sabalenka over 17.5 total games (+110)

• Edge: 11.9%
• Probability: 59.5%
• MLB matchup: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jaqueline Cristian (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

At WTA Madrid Open, Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jaqueline Cristian over 17.5 total games carries a 11.9% edge and a probability of 59.5% at +110 odds, according to our model.

MLB: Phillies -1.5 (+172)

• Edge: 9.1%
• Probability: 45.8%
• MLB Matchup: Phillies vs. Braves (7:15PM ET, Saturday)

Phillies -1.5 vs. Braves at +172 odds shows a 9.1% edge, supported by a 45.8% probability in simulations.

Tennis: Ugo Humbert ML (+109)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Tennis Matchup: Ugo Humbert vs. Terence Atmane (7:20AM ET, Saturday)

An 8.3% edge and 56.2% probability make Ugo Humbert at the moneyline at a value play in the Ugo Humbert vs. Terence Atmane matchup, per our model.

MLB: Padres vs. Diamondbacks under 15.5 runs (-106)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 59%
• MLB Matchup: Padres vs. Diamondbacks (6:05PM ET, Saturday)

Padres vs. Diamondbacks under 15.5 runs at -106 odds presents a 7.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 59%.

Tennis: Ann Li vs. Iga Swiatek over 17.5 total games (-120)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 61.6%
• Tennis Matchup: Iga Swiatek vs. Ann Li (8:10AM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on over 17.5 total games in Iga Swiatek vs. Ann Li at -120 odds at ATP Brisbane, supported by an edge of 7.1%.

MLS: Orlando ML (+310)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 31.2%
• MLS Matchup: Orlando vs. D.C. United (7:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Orlando ML at +310 odds. A 31.2% probability produces a 6.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's MLS action.

NHL: Penguins vs. Flyers over 5.5 goals (+102)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 56.1%
• NHL Matchup: Penguins vs. Flyers (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.6% edge on a 56.1% probability makes over 5.5 goals at +102 odds a solid value play in today's Penguins vs. Flyers matchup.

Tennis: Pablo Carreno Busta +3.5 (-122)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 60.8%
• Tennis Matchup: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. Pablo Carreno Busta (5:00AM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Pablo Carreno Busta +3.5 at -122 odds. A 60.8% probability produces a 5.8% edge, making Pablo Carreno Busta the favorable side in Saturday’s ATP Madrid Open tennis matchup.

Tennis: Ann Li +6.5 (-104)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Tennis Matchup: Iga Swiatek vs. Ann Li (8:10AM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Ann Li +6.5 at -104 odds shows a 56.8% probability and a 5.8% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 4/24/2026

As of 10:41PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Sabalenka vs. Cristian (Tennis)	Jaqueline Cristian +7.5 Games	-134 @ FanDuel	16.6%	73.9%
Sabalenka vs. Cristian (Tennis)	Over 17.5 Total Games	+110 @ FanDuel	11.9%	59.5%
Phillies vs. Braves (MLB)	Phillies -1.5	+172 @ FanDuel	9.1%	45.8%
Humbert vs. Atmane (Tennis)	Ugo Humbert ML	+109 @ DraftKings	8.3%	56.2%
Padres vs. Diamondbacks (MLB)	Under 15.5 Runs	-106 @ DraftKings	7.6%	59%
Swiatek vs. Li (Tennis)	Over 17.5 Total Games	-120 @ DraftKings	7.1%	61.6%
Orlando vs. D.C. United (MLS)	Orlando ML	+310 @ FanDuel	6.9%	31.2%
Penguins vs. Flyers (NHL)	Over 5.5 Goals	+102 @ DraftKings	6.6%	56.1%
Fokina vs. Busta (Tennis)	Pablo Carreno Busta +3.5 Games	-122 @ FanDuel	5.8%	60.8%
Swiatek vs. Li (Tennis)	Ann Li +6.5 Games	-104 @ FanDuel	5.8%	56.8%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [4/24/2026]

• Liga MX: Queretaro vs. Puebla (11:00PM ET, Friday)
• AFL: Magpies vs. Bombers (1:20AM ET, Saturday)
• NRL: Roosters vs. Dragons (2:00AM ET, Saturday)
• NRL: Dolphins vs. Warriors (4:05AM ET, Saturday)
• AFL: Cats vs. Power (4:35AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Diana Shnaider vs. Belinda Bencic (5:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Yannick Hanfmann vs. Francisco Cerundolo (5:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Pablo Carreno Busta vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (5:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Adam Walton vs. Karen Khachanov (5:00AM ET, Saturday)
• NRL: Rabbitohs vs. Storm (6:10AM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for April 24, 2026, featuring plays such as Jaqueline Cristian +7.5 games and over 17.5 total games also in the Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jaqueline Cristian matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.