Tennis bets today: Two picks for Sunday ft. Shelton vs. Faria [8/16/2026]

Today’s tennis picks for August 16, 2026 are here, with Ben Shelton vs. Jaime Faria and Coco Gauff vs. Liudmila Samsonova among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s tennis schedule.

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List of tennis picks tonight [8/16, updated 6:22PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s tennis best bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, August 16, 2026.

ATP Cincinnati Open: Jaime Faria vs. Ben Shelton Under 22.5 total games (-115)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 58.5%
• Matchup: Ben Shelton vs. Jaime Faria (7:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Under 22.5 total games in Jaime Faria vs. Ben Shelton at -115 odds in their matchup at ATP Cincinnati Open. A 58.5% probability produces an edge of 5.0%, making this the strongest play for today's tennis slate.

WTA Cincinnati Open: Liudmila Samsonova vs. Coco Gauff Over 20.5 total games (-110)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: Coco Gauff vs. Liudmila Samsonova (7:00PM ET)

At WTA Cincinnati Open, Coco Gauff vs. Liudmila Samsonova over 20.5 total games carries a 2.3% edge and a probability of 54.7% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Tennis best bets summary: Sunday, 8/16/2026

As of 6:22PM ET, here are our top tennis bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming tennis matches to bet on now

• WTA Cincinnati: Liudmila Samsonova vs. Coco Gauff (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• ATP Cincinnati: Jaime Faria vs. Ben Shelton (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• ATP Cincinnati: Frances Tiafoe vs. Lorenzo Sonego (8:10PM ET, Sunday)
• WTA Cincinnati: Elina Svitolina vs. Tereza Valentova (8:30PM ET, Sunday)
• ATP Cincinnati: Martin Landaluce vs. Thiago Tirante (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• ATP Cincinnati: Flavio Cobolli vs. Alexander Blockx (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• WTA Cincinnati: Lois Boisson vs. Diane Parry (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• WTA Cincinnati: Anna Kalinskaya vs. Sorana Cirstea (12:10PM ET, Monday)
• ATP Cincinnati: Alex de Minaur vs. Arthur Fery (12:10PM ET, Monday)
• WTA Cincinnati: Maja Chwalinska vs. Diana Shnaider (12:10PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our tennis best bets are locked and loaded for August 16, 2026, featuring plays such as under 22.5 total games in the Ben Shelton vs. Coco Gauff matchup and over 20.5 total games in the Coco Gauff vs. Liudmila Samsonova matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.