Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Pacers vs. Knicks NBA play [3/16/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for March 16, 2026 are here, with Pacers vs. Knicks in the NBA and Zeynep Sonmez vs. Beatriz Haddad Maia on the WTA Tour among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [3/16, updated 10:35PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Monday, March 16, 2026.

NBA: Pacers +16.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 57.7%
• NBA matchup: Pacers vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Pacers +16.5 at -105 odds. A 57.7% probability produces an edge of 6.4%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Beatriz Haddad Maia vs. Zeynep Sonmez over 20.5 total games (+100)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 56.4%
• NBA matchup: Zeynep Sonmez vs. Beatriz Haddad Maia (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

At WTA Miami Open, Zeynep Sonmez vs. Beatriz Haddad Maia over 20.5 total games carries a 6.4% edge and a probability of 56.4% at +100 odds, according to our model.

NBA: 76ers +15.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 56.9%
• NBA Matchup: 76ers vs. Nuggets (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

76ers +15.5 vs. Nuggets at -110 odds shows a 4.5% edge, supported by a 56.9% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Tulsa ML (-275)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 77.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Stephen F. Austin vs. Tulsa (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.1% edge and 77.4% probability make Tulsa at the moneyline at a value play in the Stephen F. Austin vs. Tulsa matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Wichita State ML (-230)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 73.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Wyoming vs. Wichita State (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Wichita State ML at -230 odds presents a 3.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 73.6%.

Men's College Basketball: Davidson +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Davidson vs. Oklahoma State (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Davidson +8.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 3.6%.

Men's College Basketball: Tulsa -7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Stephen F. Austin vs. Tulsa (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Tulsa -7.5 at -105 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

NBA: Magic +9.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 54.6%
• NBA Matchup: Thunder vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.4% edge on a 54.6% probability makes Magic +9.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Thunder vs. Magic matchup.

College Basketball: UMBC vs. Howard over 140.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.2%
• College Basketball Matchup: UMBC vs. Howard (6:40PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on over 140.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.2% probability produces a 3.0% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

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

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Stephen F. Austin vs. Tulsa (6:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Liberty +5.5 at -110 odds shows a 55.2% probability and a 2.8% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 3/16/2026

As of 10:35PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Pacers vs. Knicks (NBA)	Pacers +16.5	-105 @ DraftKings	6.4%	57.7%
Sonmez vs. Maia (Tennis)	Over 20.5 Total Games	+100 @ DraftKings	6.4%	56.4%
76ers vs. Nuggets (NBA)	76ers +15.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.5%	56.9%
Stephen F. Austin vs. Tulsa (Men's College Basketball)	Tulsa ML	-275 @ FanDuel	4.1%	77.4%
Wyoming vs. Wichita State (Men's College Basketball)	Wichita State ML	-230 @ FanDuel	3.9%	73.6%
Davidson vs. Oklahoma State (Men's College Basketball)	Davidson +8.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Stephen F. Austin vs. Tulsa (Men's College Basketball)	Tulsa -7.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Thunder vs. Magic (NBA)	Magic +9.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.4%	54.6%
UMBC vs. Howard (College Basketball)	Over 140.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.0%	54.2%
Liberty vs. George Mason (Men's College Basketball)	Liberty +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.8%	55.2%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [3/16/2026]

• Tennis: Jaqueline Cristian vs. Solana Sierra (11:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Maria Sakkari vs. Julia Grabher (11:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Peyton Stearns vs. Sonay Kartal (11:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Elsa Jacquemot vs. Darja Vidmanova (12:10PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Ajla Tomljanovic vs. Simona Waltert (12:10PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Varvara Gracheva vs. Magda Linette (12:10PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Magdalena Frech vs. McCartney Kessler (1:20PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Petra Marcinko vs. Laura Siegemund (1:20PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Jessica Bouzas Maneiro vs. Katie Boulter (1:20PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Anna Blinkova vs. Sofia Kenin (2:30PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for March 16, 2026, featuring plays such as Pacers +16.5 and over 20.5 total games in the Zeynep Sonmez vs. Beatriz Haddad Maia matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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