Best bets today for all sports: MLK Day picks include Francesco Maestrelli vs. Novak Djokovic tennis play [1/19/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for MLK Day are here, with Francesco Maestrelli vs. Novak Djokovic and Valentin Royer vs. Taylor Fritz on the ATP Tour among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [1/19, updated 10:43PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Monday, January 19, 2026.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs. Francesco Maestrelli under 28.5 total games (-115)

• Edge: 15.1%
• Probability: 68.6%
• Tennis matchup: Francesco Maestrelli vs. Novak Djokovic (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on under 28.5 total games in Novak Djokovic vs. Francesco Maestrelli at -115 odds in their matchup at 2026 Australian Open. A 68.6% probability produces an edge of 15.1%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Taylor Fritz -5.5 (-130)

• Edge: 13.8%
• Probability: 70.3%
• Tennis matchup: Valentin Royer vs. Taylor Fritz (1:00AM ET, Tuesday)

Also at 2026 Australian Open, Taylor Fritz -5.5 carries a 13.8% edge and a probability of 70.3% at -130 odds, according to our model.

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz -8.5 (-140)

• Edge: 13.5%
• Probability: 71.9%
• Tennis Matchup: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Yannick Hanfmann (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Carlos Alcaraz -8.5 vs. Yannick Hanfmann at -140 odds shows a 13.5% edge, supported by a 71.9% probability in simulations of the 2026 Australian Open match.

Tennis: Yannick Hanfmann vs. Carlos Alcaraz under 29.5 total games (-140)

• Edge: 13.2%
• Probability: 71.5%
• Tennis Matchup: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Yannick Hanfmann (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 13.2% edge and 71.5% probability make Yannick Hanfmann vs. Carlos Alcaraz under 29.5 total games at a value play in the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Yannick Hanfmann matchup, per our model.

NBA: Jazz ML (+420)

• Edge: 11.9%
• Probability: 16.8%
• NBA Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Jazz ML at +420 odds presents a 11.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 16.8%.

NBA: Suns ML (+100)

• Edge: 11.5%
• Probability: 57.9%
• NBA Matchup: Suns vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Suns to win at +100 odds, supported by an edge of 11.5%.

Tennis: Taylor Fritz vs. Valentin Royer under 36.5 total games (-118)

• Edge: 11.0%
• Probability: 65.2%
• Tennis Matchup: Valentin Royer vs. Taylor Fritz (1:00AM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Valentin Royer vs. Taylor Fritz under 36.5 total games at -118 odds. A 65.2% probability produces an 11.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's tennis action.

NBA: 76ers -1.5 (-108)

• Edge: 9.8%
• Probability: 61.7%
• NBA Matchup: Suns vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 9.8% edge on a 61.7% probability makes 76ers -1.5 at -108 odds a solid value play in today's Suns vs. 76ers matchup.

NBA: Timberwolves -11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 9.3%
• Probability: 60.5%
• NBA Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Timberwolves -11.5 at -105 odds. A 60.5% probability produces a 9.3% edge, making Timberwolves the favorable side in Saturday’s NBA matchup.

Tennis: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. Reilly Opelka under 42.5 total games (-135)

• Edge: 9.0%
• Probability: 66.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Reilly Opelka vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Reilly Opelka vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina under 42.5 total games at -135 odds shows a 66.4% probability and a 9.0% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 1/19/2026

As of 10:43PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Maestrelli vs. Djokovic (Tennis)	Under 28.5 Total Games	-115 @ DraftKings	15.1%	68.6%
Royer vs. Fritz (Tennis)	Taylor Fritz -5.5	-130 @ FanDuel	13.8%	70.3%
Alcaraz vs. Hanfmann (Tennis)	Carlos Alcaraz -8.5	-140 @ FanDuel	13.5%	71.9%
Alcaraz vs. Hanfmann (Tennis)	Under 29.5 Total Games	-140 @ DraftKings	13.2%	71.5%
Timberwolves vs. Jazz (NBA)	Jazz ML	+420 @ FanDuel	11.9%	16.8%
Suns vs. 76ers (NBA)	Suns ML	+100 @ BetMGM	11.5%	57.9%
Royer vs. Fritz (Tennis)	Under 36.5 Total Games	-118 @ FanDuel	11.0%	65.2%
Suns vs. 76ers (NBA)	76ers -1.5	-108 @ DraftKings	9.8%	61.7%
Timberwolves vs. Jazz (NBA)	Timberwolves -11.5	-105 @ BetMGM	9.3%	60.5%
Opelka vs. Fokina (Tennis)	Under 42.5 Total Games	-135 @ DraftKings	9.0%	66.4%

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [1/19/2026]

• Tennis: Eva Lys vs. Sorana Cirstea (11:25PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Vit Kopriva (11:40PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Jelena Ostapenko vs. Rebecca Sramkova (11:40PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Nikola Bartunkova vs. Daria Kasatkina (12:10AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Liudmila Samsonova vs. Laura Siegemund (12:50AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Taylor Fritz vs. Valentin Royer (1:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Kimberly Birrell vs. Maddison Inglis (2:30AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Belinda Bencic vs. Katie Boulter (3:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Shintaro Mochizuki (4:10AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Antonia Ruzic vs. Naomi Osaka (4:30AM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 19, 2026, featuring plays such as under 28.5 total games in the Francesco Maestrelli vs. Novak Djokovic matchup and Taylor Fritz -5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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