Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Alexander Zverev vs. Terence Atmane tennis play [8/17/2026]
Get the best bets for Monday, August 17, 2026.
Today’s best sports bets for August 17, 2026 are here, with Alexander Zverev vs. Terence Atmane highlighted by our model across Monday’s play.
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List of best bets for today [8/17, updated 7:14AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 best bets, ranked by edge for Monday, August 17, 2026.
Tennis: Alexander Zverev -3.5 (-136)
- Edge: 10.0%
- Probability: 67.6%
- Tennis matchup: Alexander Zverev vs. Terence Atmane (7:00PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Alexander Zverev -3.5 at -136 odds in their matchup at ATP Cincinnati Open. A 67.6% probability produces an edge of 10.0%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
Tennis: Terence Atmane vs. Alexander Zverev Under 22.5 total games (-120)
- Edge: 8.9%
- Probability: 63.5%
- Tennis matchup: Alexander Zverev vs. Terence Atmane (7:00PM ET)
At ATP Cincinnati Open, Alexander Zverev vs. Terence Atmane under 22.5 total games carries an 8.9% edge and a probability of 63.5% at -120 odds, according to our model.
Tennis: Maria Sakkari vs. Iga Swiatek Over 18.5 total games (-122)
- Edge: 8.4%
- Probability: 63.3%
- Tennis Matchup: Iga Swiatek vs. Maria Sakkari (11:00AM ET)
Maria Sakkari vs. Iga Swiatek Over 18.5 total games at -122 odds shows a 8.4% edge, supported by a 63.3% probability in simulations of the WTA Cincinnati Open match.
Tennis: Maria Sakkari +5.5 (+105)
- Edge: 6.8%
- Probability: 55.6%
- Tennis Matchup: Iga Swiatek vs. Maria Sakkari (11:00AM ET)
A 6.8% edge and 55.6% probability makes Maria Sakkari +5.5 vs. Iga Swiatek a value play in the Iga Swiatek vs. Maria Sakkari matchup, per our model.
MLB: Dodgers vs. Rockies Over 10.5 runs (-111)
- Edge: 5.9%
- Probability: 58.5%
- MLB Matchup: Dodgers vs. Rockies (8:40PM ET)
Dodgers vs. Rockies Over 10.5 runs at -111 odds presents a 5.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.5%.
MLB: Braves vs. Twins Over 9.5 runs (+113)
- Edge: 5.7%
- Probability: 52.6%
- MLB Matchup: Braves vs. Twins (7:40PM ET)
Our model finds value on Over 9.5 runs in Braves vs. Twins at +113 odds, supported by an edge of 5.7%.
WNBA: Wings vs. Valkyries Over 162.5 points (-104)
- Edge: 5.3%
- Probability: 56.3%
- WNBA Matchup: Wings vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET)
Our model has uncovered value on Wings vs. Valkyries Over 162.5 points at -104 odds. A 56.3% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.
WNBA: Wings +6.5 (+100)
- Edge: 5.3%
- Probability: 55.3%
- WNBA Matchup: Wings vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET)
A 5.3% edge on a 55.3% probability makes Wings +6.5 at +100 odds a solid value play in today's Wings vs. Valkyries matchup.
Tennis: Arthur Fery +4.5 (-110)
- Edge: 4.9%
- Probability: 57.3%
- Tennis Matchup: Arthur Fery vs. Alex de Minaur (12:10PM ET)
Our model projects value on Arthur Fery +4.5 at -110 odds. A 57.3% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making Arthur Fery the favorable side in today's ATP Cincinnati Open tennis matchup.
La Liga: Elche ML (+270)
- Edge: 4.8%
- Probability: 31.8%
- La Liga Matchup: Elche vs. Deportivo La Coruna (3:00PM ET)
Rounding out our top 10 bets, Elche to defeat Deportivo La Coruna at +270 odds shows a 31.8% probability and a 4.8% edge.
Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 8/17/2026
As of 7:14AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zverev vs. Atmane (Tennis) | Alexander Zverev -3.5 | -136 @ FanDuel | 10.0% | 67.6% |
| Zverev vs. Atmane (Tennis) | Under 22.5 total games | -120 @ FanDuel | 8.9% | 63.5% |
| Swiatek vs. Sakkari (Tennis) | Over 18.5 Total Games | -122 @ FanDuel | 8.4% | 63.3% |
| Swiatek vs. Sakkari (Tennis) | Maria Sakkari +5.5 vs. Iga Swiatek | +105 @ FanDuel | 6.8% | 55.6% |
| Dodgers vs. Rockies (MLB) | Over 10.5 Runs | -111 @ Novig | 5.9% | 58.5% |
| Braves vs. Twins (MLB) | Over 9.5 Runs | +113 @ Polymarket | 5.7% | 52.6% |
| Wings vs. Valkyries (WNBA) | Over 162.5 Points | -104 @ Novig | 5.3% | 56.3% |
| Wings vs. Valkyries (WNBA) | Wings +6.5 | +100 @ Polymarket | 5.3% | 55.3% |
| Fery vs. Minaur (Tennis) | Arthur Fery +4.5 Games | -110 @ FanDuel | 4.9% | 57.3% |
| Elche vs. Deportivo La Coruna (La Liga) | Elche ML | +270 @ FanDuel | 4.8% | 31.8% |
List of upcoming sports to bet on now [8/17/2026]
- Tennis: Martin Landaluce vs. Thiago Tirante (11:00AM ET, Monday)
- Tennis: Flavio Cobolli vs. Alexander Blockx (11:00AM ET, Monday)
- Tennis: Lois Boisson vs. Diane Parry (11:00AM ET, Monday)
- Tennis: Maria Sakkari vs. Iga Swiatek (11:00AM ET, Monday)
- Tennis: Anna Kalinskaya vs. Sorana Cirstea (12:10PM ET, Monday)
- Tennis: Alex de Minaur vs. Arthur Fery (12:10PM ET, Monday)
- Tennis: Maja Chwalinska vs. Diana Shnaider (12:10PM ET, Monday)
- Tennis: Elena Rybakina vs. Magdalena Frech (12:30PM ET, Monday)
- Tennis: Jakub Mensik vs. Rinky Hijikata (1:20PM ET, Monday)
- Tennis: Clara Tauson vs. Linda Noskova (1:20PM ET, Monday)
Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 17, 2026, featuring plays such as Alexander Zverev -3.5 vs. Terence Atmane and under 22.5 total games also in the Alexander Zverev vs. Terence Atmane 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.
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