Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Taylor Fritz vs. Rafael Jodar tennis play [2/19/2026]

Tennis: Rafael Jodar vs. Taylor Fritz under 22.5 total games (-112)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Tennis matchup: Taylor Fritz vs. Rafael Jodar (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on under 22.5 total games in Rafael Jodar vs. Taylor Fritz at -112 odds in their matchup at ATP Delray Beach Open. A 59.5% probability produces an edge of 6.7%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Taylor Fritz -3.5 (-120)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 61%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Taylor Fritz vs. Rafael Jodar (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

At ATP Delray Beach Open, Taylor Fritz -3.5 carries a 6.5% edge and a probability of 61% at -120 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: William & Mary vs. Campbell over 168.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: William & Mary vs. Campbell (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

William & Mary vs. Campbell over 168.5 points at -108 odds shows a 5.5% edge, supported by a 57.4% probability in simulations.

NBA: Nets +16 (-108)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 57.3%
• NBA Matchup: Nets vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 5.4% edge and 57.3% probability make Nets +16 vs. Cavaliers at a value play in the Nets vs. Cavaliers matchup, per our model.

NBA: Pacers ML (-135)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 62.7%
• NBA Matchup: Pacers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Pacers ML at -135 odds presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 62.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Marshall +2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Marshall vs. Appalachian State (6:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Marshall +2.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 5.1%.

Men's College Basketball: Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State under 161.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State under 161.5 points at -108 odds. A 56.8% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Tennis: Jannik Sinner -5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Tennis Matchup: Jakub Mensik vs. Jannik Sinner (12:40PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.8% edge on a 55.3% probability makes Jannik Sinner -5.5 at -102 odds a solid value play in this ATP Doha matchup.

College Basketball: Tennessee-Martin -2.5 (-104)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.6%
• College Basketball Matchup: Tennessee-Martin vs. Arkansas-Little Rock (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on Tennessee-Martin -2.5 at -104 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 4.6% edge, making Tennessee-Martin the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Cal State Northridge +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Cal State Northridge +3.5 at -105 odds shows a 55.8% probability and a 4.6% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 2/19/2026

As of 7:36AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Fritz vs. Jodar (Tennis)	Under 22.5 Total Games	-112 @ FanDuel	6.7%	59.5%
Fritz vs. Jodar (Tennis)	Taylor Fritz -3.5	-120 @ FanDuel	6.5%	61%
William & Mary vs. Campbell (Men's College Basketball)	Over 168.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	5.5%	57.4%
Nets vs. Cavaliers (NBA)	Nets +16	-108 @ FanDuel	5.4%	57.3%
Pacers vs. Wizards (NBA)	Pacers ML	-135 @ DraftKings	5.3%	62.7%
Marshall vs. Appalachian State (Men's College Basketball)	Marshall +2.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.1%	55.6%
Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State (Men's College Basketball)	Under 161.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	4.9%	56.8%
Mensik vs. Sinner (Tennis)	Jannik Sinner -5.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.8%	55.3%
Tennessee-Martin vs. Arkansas-Little Rock (College Basketball)	Tennessee-Martin -2.5	-104 @ FanDuel	4.6%	55.6%
Cal State Northridge vs. UC Santa Barbara (Men's College Basketball)	Cal State Northridge +3.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.6%	55.8%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [2/19/2026]

• Tennis: Arthur Fils vs. Jiri Lehecka (8:10AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Alexandra Eala vs. Coco Gauff (10:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Elina Svitolina vs. Antonia Ruzic (11:10AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Karen Khachanov vs. Carlos Alcaraz (11:30AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs. Jakub Mensik (12:40PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Miomir Kecmanovic vs. Learner Tien (1:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Frances Tiafoe vs. Zachary Svajda (2:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Jaime Faria vs. Damir Dzumhur (2:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Vilius Gaubas vs. Tomas Etcheverry (2:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Ignacio Buse vs. Joao Fonseca (5:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for February 19, 2026, featuring plays such as under 22.5 total games in the Taylor Fritz vs. Rafael Jodar matchup and Taylor Fritz -3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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