Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Reilly Opelka vs. Tommy Paul tennis play [1/12/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for January 12, 2026 are here, with Reilly Opelka vs. Tommy Paul on the ATP Tour and Georgetown vs. Creighton in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [1/12, updated 10:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Monday, January 12, 2026.

Tennis: Tommy Paul vs. Reilly Opelka under 25.5 total games (-105)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Tennis matchup: Reilly Opelka vs. Tommy Paul (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on under 25.5 total games in Tommy Paul vs. Reilly Opelka at -105 odds in their matchup at ATP Adelaide. A 58.7% probability produces an edge of 7.5%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Creighton -9.5 (+100)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 56.8%
• NBA matchup: Georgetown vs. Creighton (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Creighton -9.5 carries a 6.8% edge and a probability of 56.8% at +100 odds, according to our model.

NBA: Bulls +12.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 58.5%
• NBA Matchup: Bulls vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Bulls +12.5 vs. Rockets at -108 odds shows a 6.6% edge, supported by a 58.5% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Duquesne +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Dayton vs. Duquesne (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 6.1% edge and 58.4% probability make Duquesne +4.5 vs. Dayton at a value play in the Dayton vs. Duquesne matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Mississippi State +5.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Alabama vs. Mississippi State (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Mississippi State +5.5 at -108 odds presents a 5.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.7%.

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

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Florida vs. Oklahoma (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Oklahoma +5.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 5.7%.

Liga MX: Club Leon ML (+410)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 24.9%
• Liga MX Matchup: Club Leon vs. Pachuca (8:06PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Club Leon ML at +410 odds. A 24.9% probability produces a 5.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's Liga MX action.

Tennis: Gabriel Diallo vs. Andrea Vavassori under 22.5 total games (-110)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Andrea Vavassori vs. Gabriel Diallo (11:00PM ET, Monday)

A 5.0% edge on a 57.4% probability makes under 22.5 total games at -110 odds a solid value play in this ATP Adelaide matchup.

College Basketball: USC -8.5 (-120)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 59.5%
• College Basketball Matchup: Maryland vs. USC (10:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on USC -8.5 at -120 odds. A 59.5% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making USC the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: New Mexico ML (-285)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 78.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Club Leon vs. Pachuca (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, New Mexico to defeat Grand Canyon at -285 odds shows a 78.9% probability and a 4.8% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 1/12/2026

As of 10:31PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Opelka vs. Paul (Tennis)	Under 25.5 Total Games	-105 @ DraftKings	7.5%	58.7%
Georgetown vs. Creighton (Men's College Basketball)	Creighton -9.5	+100 @ DraftKings	6.8%	56.8%
Bulls vs. Rockets (NBA)	Bulls +12.5	-108 @ FanDuel	6.6%	58.5%
Dayton vs. Duquesne (Men's College Basketball)	Duquesne +4.5	-110 @ FanDuel	6.1%	58.4%
Alabama vs. Mississippi State (Men's College Basketball)	Mississippi State +5.5	-108 @ DraftKings	5.8%	57.7%
Florida vs. Oklahoma (Men's College Basketball)	Oklahoma +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Club Leon vs. Pachuca (Liga MX)	Club Leon ML	+410 @ FanDuel	5.3%	24.9%
Vavassori vs. Diallo (Tennis)	Under 22.5 Total Games	-110 @ FanDuel	5.0%	57.4%
Maryland vs. USC (College Basketball)	USC -8.5	-120 @ FanDuel	4.9%	59.5%
Grand Canyon vs. New Mexico (Men's College Basketball)	New Mexico ML	-285 @ BetMGM	4.8%	78.9%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [1/12/2026]

• Tennis: Tereza Valentova vs. Jelena Ostapenko (10:35PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Alexander Shevchenko vs. Damir Dzumhur (10:50PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Sofia Kenin vs. Maya Joint (11:00PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Gabriel Diallo vs. Andrea Vavassori (11:00PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Talia Gibson vs. Xinyu Wang (11:30PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Dalma Galfi vs. Yulia Putintseva (11:45PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Gael Monfils vs. Fabian Marozsan (12:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Marton Fucsovics vs. Ethan Quinn (12:10AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Dayana Yastremska vs. Sorana Cirstea (12:10AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Dayana Yastremska vs. Katerina Siniakova (12:55AM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 12, 2026, featuring plays such as under 25.5 total games in the Reilly Opelka vs. Tommy Paul matchup and Creighton -9.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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