Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Andrey Rublev vs. Valentin Royer tennis play [2/23/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for February 23, 2026 are here, with Andrey Rublev vs. Valentin Royer on the ATP Tour and Minnesota vs. Michigan in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [2/23, updated 10:31PM ET]

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

Tennis: Andrey Rublev -4.5 (+110)

• Edge: 9.8%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Tennis matchup: Andrey Rublev vs. Valentin Royer (11:10AM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Andrey Rublev -4.5 at +110 odds in their matchup at ATP Dubai. A 57.4% probability produces an edge of 9.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Minnesota vs. Michigan over 145.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Minnesota vs. Michigan (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Minnesota vs. Michigan over 145.5 points carries a 7.1% edge and a probability of 59.5% at -110 odds, according to our model.

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

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Cincinnati vs. Texas Tech (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Cincinnati +5.5 vs. Texas Tech at -105 odds shows a 6.8% edge, supported by a 58% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Illinois-Chicago -2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Bradley vs. Illinois-Chicago (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 6.3% edge and 58.7% probability make Illinois-Chicago -2.5 vs. Bradley at a value play in the Bradley vs. Illinois-Chicago matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Tallon Griekspoor vs. Otto Virtanen under 24.5 total points (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.5%
• Tennis Matchup: Otto Virtanen vs. Tallon Griekspoor (7:20AM ET, Tuesday)

Tallon Griekspoor vs. Otto Virtanen under 24.5 total points at -110 odds presents a 6.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.5%.

Men's College Basketball: Illinois-Chicago ML (-154)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 66.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Bradley vs. Illinois-Chicago (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Illinois-Chicago to win at -154 odds, supported by an edge of 6.0%.

Men's College Basketball: West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State over 141.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State over 141.5 points at -105 odds. A 57.2% probability produces a 6.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Tennis: Valentin Royer vs. Andrey Rublev under 22.5 total games (-132)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 62.6%
• Tennis Matchup: Andrey Rublev vs. Valentin Royer (11:10AM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.7% edge on a 62.6% probability makes under 22.5 total games at -132 odds a solid value play in this ATP Dubai matchup.

College Basketball: Xavier vs. Providence under 170.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 56.6%
• College Basketball Matchup: Xavier vs. Providence (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on under 170.5 points at -105 odds. A 56.6% probability produces a 5.4% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Tennis: Hubert Hurkacz vs. Jakub Mensik under 25.5 total games (-122)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 60.3%
• Tennis Matchup: Jakub Mensik vs. Hubert Hurkacz (10:00AM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Jakub Mensik vs. Hubert Hurkacz under 25.5 total games at -122 odds shows a 60.3% probability and a 5.3% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 2/23/2026

As of 10:31PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Rublev vs. Royer (Tennis)	Andrey Rublev -4.5	+110 @ FanDuel	9.8%	57.4%
Minnesota vs. Michigan (Men's College Basketball)	Over 145.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	7.1%	59.5%
Cincinnati vs. Texas Tech (Men's College Basketball)	Cincinnati +5.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.8%	58%
Bradley vs. Illinois-Chicago (Men's College Basketball)	Illinois-Chicago -2.5	-110 @ FanDuel	6.3%	58.7%
Virtanen vs. Griekspoor (Tennis)	Under 24.5 Total Games	-110 @ FanDuel	6.1%	58.5%
Bradley vs. Illinois-Chicago (Men's College Basketball)	Illinois-Chicago ML	-154 @ FanDuel	6.0%	66.6%
West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State (Men's College Basketball)	Over 141.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	6.0%	57.2%
Rublev vs. Royer (Tennis)	Under 22.5 Total Games	-132 @ FanDuel	5.7%	62.6%
Xavier vs. Providence (College Basketball)	Under 170.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	5.4%	56.6%
Mensik vs. Hurkacz (Tennis)	Under 25.5 Total Games	-122 @ FanDuel	5.3%	60.3%

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [2/23/2026]

• Tennis: Jenson Brooksby vs. Zizou Bergs (5:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Denis Shapovalov vs. Pablo Carreno Busta (5:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Arthur Rinderknech vs. Fabian Marozsan (6:10AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Karen Khachanov vs. Alexander Shevchenko (6:10AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Alexander Bublik vs. Jan-Lennard Struff (7:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Jiri Lehecka vs. Arthur Fils (7:20AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Tallon Griekspoor vs. Otto Virtanen (7:20AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Kamil Majchrzak vs. Alexei Popyrin (8:30AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Ugo Humbert (10:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Hubert Hurkacz vs. Jakub Mensik (10:00AM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for February 23, 2026, featuring plays such as Andrey Rublev -4.5 and over 145.5 points in the Minnesota vs. Michigan matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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