Best bets today for all sports: Wednesday's picks include Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev tennis play [1/28/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for January 28, 2026 are here, with Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev highlighted by our model across Wednesday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [1/28, updated 10:33PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz -5.5 (-120)

• Edge: 10.3%
• Probability: 64.9%
• Tennis matchup: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Carlos Alcaraz -5.5 at -120 odds in their matchup at 2026 Australian Open. A 64.9% probability produces an edge of 10.3%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Alexander Zverev vs. Carlos Alcaraz under 36.5 total games (-112)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 61.7%
• Tennis matchup: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

At 2026 Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev under 36.5 total games carries an 8.9% edge and a probability of 61.7% at -112 odds, according to our model.

Tennis: Jannik Sinner -7.5 (-112)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 61.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

Jannik Sinner -7.5 vs. Novak Djokovic at -112 odds shows a 8.6% edge, supported by a 61.4% probability in simulations of the 2026 Australian Open match.

Men's College Basketball: Coastal Carolina +5.5 (-112)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 61%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

An 8.2% edge and 61% probability make Coastal Carolina +5.5 vs. South Alabama at a value play in the Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic under 32.5 total points (-120)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 60.9%
• Tennis Matchup: Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic under 32.5 total points at -120 odds presents a 6.4% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60.9%.

Men's College Basketball: UC San Diego -4.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: UC Santa Barbara vs. UC San Diego (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on UC San Diego -4.5 at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 6.0%.

Men's College Basketball: Oral Roberts +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Oral Roberts vs. South Dakota (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Oral Roberts +5.5 at -110 odds. A 58% probability produces a 5.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: UC Riverside ML (+102)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Long Beach State vs. UC Riverside (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 5.4% edge on a 54.9% probability makes UC Riverside to win at +102 odds a solid value play in today's Long Beach State vs. UC Riverside matchup.

College Basketball: Jacksonville +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• College Basketball Matchup: Lipscomb vs. Jacksonville (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on Jacksonville +3.5 at -102 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making Jacksonville the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

NBA: Bucks ML (-126)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 60.3%
• NBA Matchup: Bucks vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Bucks to defeat Wizards at -126 odds shows a 60.3% probability and a 4.5% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Wednesday, 1/28/2026

As of 10:33PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Alcaraz vs. Zverev (Tennis)	Carlos Alcaraz -5.5	-120 @ FanDuel	10.3%	64.9%
Alcaraz vs. Zverev (Tennis)	Under 36.5 Total Games	-112 @ FanDuel	8.9%	61.7%
Djokovic vs. Sinner (Tennis)	Jannik Sinner -7.5	-112 @ FanDuel	8.6%	61.4%
Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama (Men's College Basketball)	Coastal Carolina +5.5	-112 @ DraftKings	8.2%	61%
Djokovic vs. Sinner (Tennis)	Under 32.5 Total Games	-120 @ FanDuel	6.4%	60.9%
UC Santa Barbara vs. UC San Diego (Men's College Basketball)	UC San Diego -4.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.0%	57.9%
Oral Roberts vs. South Dakota (Men's College Basketball)	Oral Roberts +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Long Beach State vs. UC Riverside (Men's College Basketball)	UC Riverside ML	+102 @ FanDuel	5.4%	54.9%
Lipscomb vs. Jacksonville (College Basketball)	Jacksonville +3.5	-102 @ DraftKings	5.3%	55.8%
Bucks vs. Wizards (NBA)	Bucks ML	-126 @ FanDuel	4.5%	60.3%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [1/28/2026]

• NCAAM: UCLA vs. Oregon (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: San Francisco vs. Santa Clara (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Elina Svitolina vs. Aryna Sabalenka (3:30AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Elena Rybakina vs. Jessica Pegula (4:40AM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Samford vs. Furman (5:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Wofford vs. Chattanooga (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Massachusetts-Lowell vs. New Hampshire (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Bryant University vs. Binghamton (6:07PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: N.J.I.T. vs. Albany (6:30PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville (6:30PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 28, 2026, featuring plays such as Carlos Alcaraz -5.5 and under 36.5 total games also in the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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