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Tennis parlay today: Our best parlay for Day 2 of the Australian Open 2026 (+880)
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Reviewed by Dave Garofolo
Here's our data-lead +880 odds tennis parlay ahead of Day 2 of the Australian Open 2026.
The first tennis Grand Slam of the year is underway, with Day 2 of the Australian Open 2026 offering a massive slate of matches, and for tennis bettors, this type of volume creates great parlay opportunities.
While the public scrambles to find an edge, we have isolated four specific tennis bets where the numbers point to significant value.
For our best parlay on Day 2, we are targeting four spread plays—three from the Men's draw and one from the Ladies' draw. By combining these edges, we have constructed a tennis parlay that turns high-confidence data into a +880 play.
Here is the breakdown of the tennis best bets we've used to craft a parlay today, with picks in order of highest probability.
Tennis parlay - Australian Open 2026
Leg 1: T. Paul -5.5 Games (-125)
Matchup: T. Paul vs. A. Kovacevic
Time: Jan 18, 8:10pm (ET)
We open our Day 2 tennis parlay with an all-American clash. Tommy Paul enters this match as the superior ball-striker, and the markets are asking him to cover a 5.5-game spread against Aleksandar Kovacevic. While Kovacevic has a big serve, Paul’s return game and athleticism are elite.
Our model sees tremendous value here, assigning a 64.3% probability to Paul covering the number. This generates a massive 8.7% edge over the sportsbook odds.
The Reasoning: Paul is efficient in the early rounds of Slams, often suffocating opponents who lack his consistency. The data suggests Paul will break serve frequently enough to widen the gap, making this one of the strongest tennis bets on the Day 2 slate.
Leg 2: A. Davidovich Fokina -7.5 Games (-140)
Matchup: F. Misolic vs. A. Davidovich Fokina
Time: Jan 18, 9:20pm (ET)
For the second leg of our best parlay, we turn to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Known for his flair and aggression, he faces Filip Misolic in a matchup where the talent disparity is stark. The spread is set at -7.5, a number that demands dominance, but our metrics indicate "Foki" is up to the task.
We calculate a 64.2% probability of Davidovich Fokina covering, revealing a 5.8% edge.
The Reasoning: Misolic lacks the weapons to hurt Davidovich Fokina on a hard court. If the Spaniard keeps his unforced errors in check, this match should be one-way traffic. We are backing the favorite to cruise, adding a high-probability leg to your parlay today.
Leg 3: N. Djokovic -8.5 Games (-125)
Matchup: P. Martinez vs. N. Djokovic
Time: Jan 19, 4:10am (ET)
No tennis parlay is complete without looking at the King of Melbourne. Novak Djokovic faces Pedro Martinez in a match that feels like a formality. The spread is a hefty -8.5 games, but against a clay-court specialist like Martinez on these courts, Djokovic can cover this in his sleep.
Our model gives Djokovic a 62.7% probability of covering, offering a robust 7.2% edge.
The Reasoning: Martinez simply doesn't have the firepower to hold serve consistently against the greatest returner of all time. We expect Djokovic to dismantle him with multiple breaks per set, making this one of the safest tennis bets to anchor your parlay ticket.
Leg 4: S. Hunter +4.5 Games (-130)
Matchup: S. Hunter vs. J. Bouzas Maneiro
Time: Jan 18, 8:00pm (ET)
We close out the parlay today with a value play on one of the Aussie home favorites, Storm Hunter. Facing Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, Hunter is getting 4.5 games—a line that disrespects her experience and ability to grind on home soil.
Our projections show Hunter staying within the number (or winning outright) 61.7% of the time, creating a 5.2% edge.
The Reasoning: The crowd support and Hunter’s lefty game will be tricky for Bouzas Maneiro. In a match that could easily go the distance, catching 4.5 games is a luxury. This underdog play adds excellent stability to our best parlay for Day 2.
Australian Open 2026 Parlay Today - Day 2
Leg 1: T. Paul -5.5 (-125)
Leg 2: Davidovich Fokina -7.5 (-140)
Leg 3: Djokovic -8.5 (-125)
Leg 4: S. Hunter +4.5 (-130)
Parlay odds: +880
To give you the most accurate and helpful information, this article has been reviewed and edited by Dave Garofolo through our fact-checking process.
Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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