Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Guadalajara vs. Mazatlan Liga MX play [2/5/2026]

Liga MX: Guadalajara vs. Mazatlan under 2.5 goals (+136)

• Edge: 10.9%
• Probability: 53.2%
• Liga MX matchup: Guadalajara vs. Mazatlan (10:06PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on under 2.5 goals in Guadalajara vs. Mazatlan at +136 odds. A 53.2% probability produces an edge of 10.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Illinois-Chicago +3.5 (-114)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Tennis matchup: Belmont vs. Illinois-Chicago (9:00PM ET, Friday)

Illinois-Chicago +3.5 carries a 7.4% edge and a probability of 60.7% at -114 odds, according to our model.

Tennis: Oleksandra Oliynykova +5.5 games (-110)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 59.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Emma Raducanu vs. Oleksandra Oliynykova (10:00AM ET, Friday)

Oleksandra Oliynykova +5.5 games vs. Emma Raducanu at -110 odds shows a 7.0% edge, supported by a 59.4% probability in simulations of the WTA Transylvania Open match.

Men's College Basketball: Illinois-Chicago ML (+150)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 47%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Belmont vs. Illinois-Chicago (9:00PM ET, Friday)

A 7.0% edge and 47% probability make Illinois-Chicago at the moneyline at a value play in the Belmont vs. Illinois-Chicago matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Katie Volynets ML (+171)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 39.8%
• Tennis Matchup: Katie Volynets vs. Katie Boulter (10:00AM ET, Friday)

Katie Volynets ML at +171 odds presents a 6.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 39.8%.

Liga MX: Mazatlan ML (+600)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 19.7%
• Liga MX Matchup: Guadalajara vs. Mazatlan (10:06PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Mazatlan to win at +600 odds, supported by an edge of 5.4%.

Men's College Basketball: St. John's +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Connecticut vs. St. John's (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on St. John's +1.5 at -105 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Connecticut vs. St. John's over 144.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Connecticut vs. St. John's (8:00PM ET, Friday)

A 4.5% edge on a 56.9% probability makes over 144.5 points at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Connecticut vs. St. John's matchup.

Liga MX: San Luis vs. Necaxa over 2.5 goals (-122)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 59.3%
• Liga MX Matchup: San Luis vs. Necaxa (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on over 2.5 goals at -122 odds. A 59.3% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s Liga MX matchup.

Tennis: Katie Volynets +3.5 (-118)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Tennis Matchup: Katie Volynets vs. Katie Boulter (10:00AM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Katie Volynets +3.5 at -118 odds shows a 58.1% probability and a 3.9% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 2/5/2026

As of 10:39PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Guadalajara vs. Mazatlan (Liga MX)	Under 2.5 Goals	+136 @ FanDuel	10.9%	53.2%
Belmont vs. Illinois-Chicago (Men's College Basketball)	Illinois-Chicago +3.5	-114 @ FanDuel	7.4%	60.7%
Raducanu vs. Oliynykova (Tennis)	Oleksandra Oliynykova +5.5 Games	-110 @ FanDuel	7.0%	59.4%
Belmont vs. Illinois-Chicago (Men's College Basketball)	Illinois-Chicago ML	+150 @ FanDuel	7.0%	47%
Volynets vs. Boulter (Tennis)	Katie Volynets ML	+171 @ DraftKings	6.9%	39.8%
Guadalajara vs. Mazatlan (Liga MX)	Mazatlan ML	+600 @ FanDuel	5.4%	19.7%
Connecticut vs. St. John's (Men's College Basketball)	St. John's +1.5	-105 @ FanDuel	4.5%	55.8%
Connecticut vs. St. John's (Men's College Basketball)	Over 144.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	4.5%	56.9%
San Luis vs. Necaxa (Liga MX)	Over 2.5 Goals	-122 @ FanDuel	4.3%	59.3%
Volynets vs. Boulter (Tennis)	Katie Volynets +3.5 Games	-118 @ FanDuel	3.9%	58.1%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [2/5/2026]

• Tennis: Arthur Gea vs. Adrian Mannarino (8:30AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Hailey Baptiste (9:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Luca Nardi vs. Martin Damm (9:40AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Oleksandra Oliynykova vs. Emma Raducanu (10:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Katie Boulter vs. Katie Volynets (10:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Clara Tauson vs. Sara Bejlek (11:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Daria Snigur vs. Sorana Cirstea (11:10AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Tamara Korpatsch vs. Diane Parry (12:00PM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Arthur Fils vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime (12:30PM ET, Friday)
• EPL: Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds (3:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for February 5, 2026, featuring plays such as under 2.5 goals in the Guadalajara vs. Mazatlan matchup and Illinois-Chicago +3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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