Best bets today for all sports: Tuesday's picks include Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner tennis play [1/27/2026]

Tennis: Jannik Sinner -6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 61.3%
• Tennis matchup: Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner (3:00AM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Jannik Sinner -6.5 at -110 odds in their matchup at 2026 Australian Open. A 61.3% probability produces an edge of 8.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs. Lorenzo Musetti under 39.5 total games (-125)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 61.8%
• Women's College Basketball matchup: Lorenzo Musetti vs. Novak Djokovic (10:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Also at 2026 Australian Open, Lorenzo Musetti vs. Novak Djokovic under 39.5 total games carries a 6.2% edge and a probability of 61.8% at -125 odds, according to our model.

Women's College Basketball: Providence vs. Villanova over 126.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Women's College Basketball Matchup: Providence vs. Villanova (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Providence vs. Villanova over 126.5 points at -105 odds shows a 6.2% edge, supported by a 57.4% probability in simulations.

Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton under 34.5 total games (-120)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 60.3%
• Tennis Matchup: Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner (3:00AM ET, Wednesday)

A 5.8% edge and 60.3% probability make Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton under 34.5 total games at a value play in the Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: UNLV +4.5 (-112)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: New Mexico vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

UNLV +4.5 at -112 odds presents a 5.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.4%.

Men's College Basketball: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma under 166.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on under 166.5 points in Arkansas vs. Oklahoma at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 4.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Illinois-Chicago -6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Indiana State vs. Illinois-Chicago (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Illinois-Chicago -6.5 at -102 odds. A 55% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: UNLV ML (+168)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 41.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: New Mexico vs. UNLV (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.3% edge on a 41.6% probability makes UNLV to win at +168 odds a solid value play in today's New Mexico vs. UNLV matchup.

NBA: Pelicans +14.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 56.6%
• NBA Matchup: Pelicans vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on Pelicans +14.5 at -110 odds. A 56.6% probability produces a 4.2% edge, making Pelicans the favorable side in Saturday’s NBA matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Alabama -10.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Indiana State vs. Illinois-Chicago (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Alabama -10.5 at -110 odds shows a 56.4% probability and a 4.0% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Tuesday, 1/27/2026

As of 4:56PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Shelton vs. Sinner (Tennis)	Jannik Sinner -6.5	-110 @ FanDuel	8.9%	61.3%
Musetti vs. Djokovic (Tennis)	Under 39.5 Total Games	-125 @ DraftKings	6.2%	61.8%
Providence vs. Villanova (Women's College Basketball)	Over 126.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	6.2%	57.4%
Shelton vs. Sinner (Tennis)	Under 34.5 Total Games	-120 @ FanDuel	5.8%	60.3%
New Mexico vs. UNLV (Men's College Basketball)	UNLV +4.5	-112 @ DraftKings	5.6%	58.4%
Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (Men's College Basketball)	Under 166.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.7%	55.9%
Indiana State vs. Illinois-Chicago (Men's College Basketball)	Illinois-Chicago -6.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.5%	55%
New Mexico vs. UNLV (Men's College Basketball)	UNLV ML	+168 @ FanDuel	4.3%	41.6%
Pelicans vs. Thunder (NBA)	Pelicans +14.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.2%	56.6%
Missouri vs. Alabama (Men's College Basketball)	Alabama -10.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.0%	56.4%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [1/27/2026]

• NCAAW: Florida Atlantic vs. Tulsa (5:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Michigan State vs. Rutgers (6:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Kings vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Golden Knights vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Mammoth vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Sabres vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Predators vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Jets vs. Devils (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Nebraska vs. Michigan (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 27, 2026, featuring plays such as Jannik Sinner -6.5 and under 39.5 total games in the Lorenzo Musetti vs. Novak Djokovic matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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