Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner tennis play [1/26/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for January 26, 2026 are here, with Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner highlighted by our model across Monday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [1/26, updated 10:50PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Monday, January 26, 2026.

Tennis: Jannik Sinner -6.5 (-112)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 63.4%
• Tennis matchup: Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Jannik Sinner -6.5 at -112 odds in their matchup at 2026 Australian Open. A 63.4% probability produces an edge of 10.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton under 34.5 total games (-120)

• Edge: 8.7%
• Probability: 63.3%
• NBA matchup: Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Also at 2026 Australian Open, Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner under 34.5 total games carries an 8.7% edge and a probability of 63.3% at -120 odds, according to our model.

NBA: Pelicans +14.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 56.8%
• NBA Matchup: Pelicans vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Pelicans +14.5 vs. Thunder at -102 odds shows a 6.3% edge, supported by a 56.8% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma under 166.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.8% edge and 57.2% probability make Arkansas vs. Oklahoma under 166.5 points at a value play in the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Kansas State +7.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Kansas State vs. West Virginia (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Kansas State +7.5 at +100 odds presents a 4.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.8%.

Men's College Basketball: Illinois-Chicago -6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Indiana State vs. Illinois-Chicago (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Illinois-Chicago -6.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 4.5%.

Men's College Basketball: Oklahoma +2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Oklahoma +2.5 at -105 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 4.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Akron -12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Toledo vs. Akron (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.3% edge on a 55.5% probability makes Akron -12.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Toledo vs. Akron matchup.

College Basketball: Notre Dame +9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 54.7%
• College Basketball Matchup: Virginia vs. Notre Dame (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Notre Dame +9.5 at -102 odds. A 54.7% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making Notre Dame the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Georgia Tech +9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Georgia Tech +9.5 at -102 odds shows a 54.7% probability and a 4.2% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 1/26/2026

As of 10:50PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Shelton vs. Sinner (Tennis)	Jannik Sinner -6.5	-112 @ FanDuel	10.6%	63.4%
Shelton vs. Sinner (Tennis)	Under 34.5 Total Games	-120 @ FanDuel	8.7%	63.3%
Pelicans vs. Thunder (NBA)	Pelicans +14.5	-102 @ DraftKings	6.3%	56.8%
Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (Men's College Basketball)	Under 166.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	4.8%	57.2%
Kansas State vs. West Virginia (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas State +7.5	+100 @ DraftKings	4.8%	54.8%
Indiana State vs. Illinois-Chicago (Men's College Basketball)	Illinois-Chicago -6.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.5%	55%
Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (Men's College Basketball)	Oklahoma +2.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.4%	55.6%
Toledo vs. Akron (Men's College Basketball)	Akron -12.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.3%	55.5%
Virginia vs. Notre Dame (College Basketball)	Notre Dame +9.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.2%	54.7%
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech (Men's College Basketball)	Georgia Tech +9.5	-102 @ BetMGM	4.2%	54.7%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on right now [1/26/2026]

• Tennis: Elina Svitolina vs. Coco Gauff (3:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Alex de Minaur vs. Carlos Alcaraz (4:10AM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Alabama State vs. Texas Southern (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Northwestern State vs. Stephen F. Austin (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: New Orleans vs. Nicholls State (4:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Michigan State vs. Rutgers (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Kings vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Golden Knights vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Mammoth vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 26, 2026, featuring plays such as Jannik Sinner -6.5 and under 34.5 total games also in the Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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