Best bets today for all sports: Sunday's picks include Alexei Popyrin vs. Quentin Halys tennis play [1/4/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for January 4, 2026 are here, with Alexei Popyrin vs. Quentin Halys on the ATP Tour and among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [1/4, updated 10:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Tennis: Quentin Halys vs. Alexei Popyrin under 25.5 total games (-125)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Tennis matchup: Alexei Popyrin vs. Quentin Halys (11:10PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on under 25.5 total games in Quentin Halys vs. Alexei Popyrin at -125 odds. A 57.7% probability produces an edge of 2.2%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Brown +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Yale vs. Brown (7:00PM ET, Monday)

A 6.0% edge and 57.3% probability make Brown +8.5 vs. Yale at a value play in the Yale vs. Brown matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Venus Williams +5.5 (-126)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 61.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Magda Linette vs. Venus Williams (5:00PM ET, Monday)

Venus Williams +5.5 at -126 odds presents a 5.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 61.4%.

Men's College Basketball: Alabama A&M vs. Mississippi Valley State under 138.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Alabama A&M vs. Mississippi Valley State (8:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on under 138.5 points in Alabama A&M vs. Mississippi Valley State at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 5.6%.

Tennis: Varvara Gracheva +5.5 (-134)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 62.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Elina Svitolina vs. Varvara Gracheva (5:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Varvara Gracheva +5.5 at -134 odds. A 62.4% probability produces a 5.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's WTA tennis action.

Men's College Basketball: Southern University -6.5 (-120)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Prairie View A&M vs. Southern University (7:00PM ET, Monday)

A 5.0% edge on a 59.5% probability makes Southern University -6.5 at -120 odds a solid value play in today's Prairie View A&M vs. Southern University matchup.

College Basketball: McNeese State -10.5 (-108)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 56.4%
• College Basketball Matchup: Stephen F. Austin vs. McNeese State (7:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on McNeese State -10.5 at -108 odds. A 56.4% probability produces a 4.4% edge, making McNeese State the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

NBA: Nuggets ML (+450)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 22.1%
• NBA Matchup: Nuggets vs. 76ers (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Nuggets to defeat 76ers at +450 odds shows a 22.1% probability and a 3.9% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Sunday, 1/4/2026

As of 10:31PM ET, here is our top bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Popyrin vs. Halys (Tennis)	Under 25.5 Total Games	-125 @ DraftKings	2.2%	57.7%
Yale vs. Brown (Men's College Basketball)	Brown +8.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.0%	57.3%
Linette vs. Williams (Tennis)	Venus Williams +5.5 Games	-126 @ FanDuel	5.7%	61.4%
Alabama A&M vs. Mississippi Valley State (Men's College Basketball)	Under 138.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	5.6%	56.9%
Svitolina vs. Gracheva (Tennis)	Varvara Gracheva +5.5 Games	-134 @ FanDuel	5.1%	62.4%
Prairie View A&M vs. Southern University (Men's College Basketball)	Southern University -6.5	-120 @ FanDuel	5.0%	59.5%
Stephen F. Austin vs. McNeese State (College Basketball)	McNeese State -10.5	-108 @ DraftKings	4.4%	56.4%
Nuggets vs. 76ers (NBA)	Nuggets ML	+450 @ BetMGM	3.9%	22.1%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [1/4/2026]

• Tennis: Hailey Baptiste vs. Karolina Pliskova (10:55PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Anna Blinkova vs. Aliaksandra Sasnovich (11:10PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Julia Grabher vs. Sinja Kraus (11:10PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Quentin Halys vs. Alexei Popyrin (11:10PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Anna Kalinskaya vs. Tereza Valentova (12:20AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Nuno Borges vs. Damir Dzumhur (12:30AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Renata Zarazua vs. Sloane Stephens (1:10AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Magdalena Frech vs. Marketa Vondrousova (1:30AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Adrian Mannarino vs. Marin Cilic (1:40AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Talia Gibson vs. Dayana Yastremska (2:40AM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 4, 2026, featuring plays such as under 25.5 total games in the Alexei Popyrin vs. Quentin Halys matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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