Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Alexander Zverev vs. Gabriel Diallo tennis play [1/17/2026]

Tennis: Gabriel Diallo vs. Alexander Zverev under 37.5 total games (-125)

• Edge: 12.3%
• Probability: 67.9%
• Tennis matchup: Alexander Zverev vs. Gabriel Diallo (8:40PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on under 37.5 total games in Gabriel Diallo vs. Alexander Zverev at -125 odds in their matchup at 2026 Australian Open. A 67.9% probability produces an edge of 12.3%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Alexander Zverev -5.5 (-138)

• Edge: 10.7%
• Probability: 68.6%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Alexander Zverev vs. Gabriel Diallo (8:40PM ET, Saturday)

Also at 2026 Australian Open, Alexander Zverev -5.5 carries a 10.7% edge and a probability of 68.6% at -138 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Kansas State +4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Kansas State +4.5 vs. Oklahoma State at -102 odds shows a 8.0% edge, supported by a 58.4% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Georgia State -6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Georgia State vs. Louisiana-Monroe (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 7.2% edge and 57.7% probability make Georgia State -6.5 vs. Louisiana-Monroe at a value play in the Georgia State vs. Louisiana-Monroe matchup, per our model.

Premier League: Arsenal ML (-165)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 68.8%
• Premier League Matchup: Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest (12:30PM ET, Saturday)

Arsenal ML at -165 odds presents a 6.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 68.8%.

Men's College Basketball: Kansas State ML (+202)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 39.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Kansas State to win at +202 odds, supported by an edge of 6.4%.

Tennis: Francisco Comesana vs. Patrick Kypson under 39.5 total games (-112)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 59.2%
• Tennis Matchup: Patrick Kypson vs. Francisco Comesana (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Patrick Kypson vs. Francisco Comesana under 39.5 total games at -112 odds. A 59.2% probability produces a 6.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's tennis action.

Men's College Basketball: USC ML (+420)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 25.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Purdue vs. USC (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.1% edge on a 25.3% probability makes USC to win at +420 odds a solid value play in today's Purdue vs. USC matchup.

College Basketball: BYU +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• College Basketball Matchup: BYU vs. Texas Tech (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on BYU +3.5 at -110 odds. A 58.4% probability produces a 6.0% edge, making BYU the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Texas -4.5 (-120)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 60.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Francisco Comesana vs. Patrick Kypson (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Texas -4.5 at -120 odds shows a 60.4% probability and a 5.9% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 1/17/2026

As of 2:31AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Zverev vs. Diallo (Tennis)	Under 37.5 Total Games	-125 @ DraftKings	12.3%	67.9%
Zverev vs. Diallo (Tennis)	Alexander Zverev -5.5	-138 @ FanDuel	10.7%	68.6%
Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas State +4.5	-102 @ FanDuel	8.0%	58.4%
Georgia State vs. Louisiana-Monroe (Men's College Basketball)	Georgia State -6.5	-102 @ FanDuel	7.2%	57.7%
Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest (Premier League)	Arsenal ML	-165 @ BetMGM	6.6%	68.8%
Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State (Men's College Basketball)	Kansas State ML	+202 @ FanDuel	6.4%	39.6%
Kypson vs. Comesana (Tennis)	Under 39.5 Total Games	-112 @ FanDuel	6.4%	59.2%
Purdue vs. USC (Men's College Basketball)	USC ML	+420 @ FanDuel	6.1%	25.3%
BYU vs. Texas Tech (College Basketball)	BYU +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.0%	58.4%
Texas A&M vs. Texas (Men's College Basketball)	Texas -4.5	-120 @ FanDuel	5.9%	60.4%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [1/17/2026]

• EPL: Manchester City vs. Manchester United (7:30AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Levante vs. Real Madrid (8:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Brentford vs. Chelsea (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Fulham vs. Leeds (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Burnley vs. Liverpool (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Crystal Palace vs. Sunderland (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: West Ham vs. Tottenham (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Athletic Bilbao vs. Mallorca (10:15AM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Virginia vs. SMU (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Kentucky vs. Tennessee (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 17, 2026, featuring plays such as under 37.5 total games in the Alexander Zverev vs. Gabriel Diallo matchup and Alexander Zverev -5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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