Best bets today for all sports: Wednesday's picks include Jennifer Brady vs. Sloane Stephens tennis play [3/18/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for March 18, 2026 are here, with Jennifer Brady vs. Sloane Stephens and Reilly Opelka vs. Nuno Borges on the ATP Tour among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [3/18, updated 10:39PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Tennis: Sloane Stephens vs. Jennifer Brady over 19.5 total games (-120)

• Edge: 9.5%
• Probability: 64%
• Tennis matchup: Jennifer Brady vs. Sloane Stephens (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on over 19.5 total games in Sloane Stephens vs. Jennifer Brady at -120 odds in their matchup at WTA Miami Open. A 64% probability produces an edge of 9.5%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Nuno Borges vs. Reilly Opelka under 25.5 total games (+104)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 57.5%
• Tennis matchup: Reilly Opelka vs. Nuno Borges (12:20PM ET, Thursday)

At ATP Miami Open, Reilly Opelka vs. Nuno Borges under 25.5 total games carries an 8.5% edge and a probability of 57.5% at +104 odds, according to our model.

Tennis: Camilo Ugo Carabelli vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard over 25.5 total games (-120)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 62.2%
• Tennis Matchup: Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs. Camilo Ugo Carabelli (12:20PM ET, Thursday)

Camilo Ugo Carabelli vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard over 25.5 total games at -120 odds shows a 7.6% edge, supported by a 62.2% probability in simulations of the ATP Miami Open match.

NBA: Wizards +15.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 58.3%
• NBA Matchup: Pistons vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 7.1% edge and 58.3% probability make Wizards +15.5 vs. Pistons at a value play in the Pistons vs. Wizards matchup, per our model.

NRL: Bulldogs vs. Raiders under 48.5 points (-115)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 59.3%
• NRL Matchup: Bulldogs vs. Raiders (5:00AM ET, Thursday)

Bulldogs vs. Raiders under 48.5 points at -115 odds presents a 6.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 59.3%.

Men's College Basketball: BYU -2.5 (+100)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Texas vs. BYU (7:25PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on BYU -2.5 at +100 odds, supported by an edge of 5.6%.

Men's College Basketball: TCU +2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: TCU vs. Ohio State (12:15PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on TCU +2.5 at -110 odds. A 57.7% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Women's College Basketball: Samford ML (+136)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 47.6%
• Women's College Basketball Matchup: Samford vs. Southern University (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 5.2% edge on a 47.6% probability makes Samford to win at +136 odds a solid value play in today's Samford vs. Southern University matchup.

Tennis: Venus Williams vs. Francesca Jones over 20.5 total games (-110)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Tennis Matchup: Francesca Jones vs. Venus Williams (12:10PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on over 20.5 total games at -110 odds. A 57.3% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s WTA Miami Open tennis matchup.

Tennis: Anna Bondar vs. Anastasia Zakharova over 20.5 total games (-112)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Tennis Matchup: Anastasia Zakharova vs. Anna Bondar (11:10AM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Anastasia Zakharova vs. Anna Bondar over 20.5 total games at -112 odds shows a 57.7% probability and a 4.9% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Wednesday, 3/18/2026

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

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Brady vs. Stephens (Tennis)	Over 19.5 Total Games	-120 @ DraftKings	9.5%	64%
Opelka vs. Borges (Tennis)	Under 25.5 Total Games	+104 @ FanDuel	8.5%	57.5%
Perricard vs. Carabelli (Tennis)	Over 25.5 Total Games	-120 @ DraftKings	7.6%	62.2%
Pistons vs. Wizards (NBA)	Wizards +15.5	-105 @ DraftKings	7.1%	58.3%
Bulldogs vs. Raiders (NRL)	Under 48.5 Points	-115 @ DraftKings	6.9%	59.3%
Texas vs. BYU (Men's College Basketball)	BYU -2.5	+100 @ FanDuel	5.6%	55.6%
TCU vs. Ohio State (Men's College Basketball)	TCU +2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%
Samford vs. Southern University (Women's College Basketball)	Samford ML	+136 @ DraftKings	5.2%	47.6%
Jones vs. Williams (Tennis)	Over 20.5 Total Games	-110 @ DraftKings	4.9%	57.3%
Zakharova vs. Bondar (Tennis)	Over 20.5 Total Games	-112 @ FanDuel	4.9%	57.7%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [3/18/2026]

• NCAAM: Illinois-Chicago vs. California (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• NCAAM: Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. Colorado State (11:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• AFL: Swans vs. Hawks (4:30AM ET, Thursday)
• NRL: Bulldogs vs. Raiders (5:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Roberto Bautista Agut vs. James Duckworth (10:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Talia Gibson vs. Sara Bejlek (10:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Aliaksandra Sasnovich vs. Paula Badosa (10:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Mariano Navone vs. Nikoloz Basilashvili (10:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Yannick Hanfmann vs. Rafael Jodar (10:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Jenson Brooksby vs. Zizou Bergs (11:00AM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for March 18, 2026, featuring plays such as over 19.5 total games in the Jennifer Brady vs. Sloane Stephens matchup and under 25.5 total games in the Reilly Opelka vs. Nuno Borges matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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