Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Francesca Jones vs. Yelyzaveta Kotliar tennis play [5/18/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for May 18, 2026 are here, with Francesca Jones vs. Yelyzaveta Kotliar and Yuliia Starodubtseva vs. Angela Fita Boluda 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 [5/18, updated 10:35PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Monday, May 18, 2026.

Tennis: Yelyzaveta Kotliar +6.5 games (+102)

• Edge: 11.2%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Tennis matchup: Francesca Jones vs. Yelyzaveta Kotliar (6:00AM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Yelyzaveta Kotliar +6.5 games at +102 odds in their matchup at WTA Morocco Open. A 60.7% probability produces an edge of 11.2%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Angela Fita Boluda +5.5 games (-120)

• Edge: 10.2%
• Probability: 64.8%
• Tennis matchup: Yuliia Starodubtseva vs. Angela Fita Boluda (8:20AM ET, Tuesday)

At WTA Morocco Open, Angela Fita Boluda +5.5 games carries a 10.2% edge and a probability of 64.8% at -120 odds, according to our model.

Tennis: Yelyzaveta Kotliar vs. Francesca Jones over 18.5 total games (+100)

• Edge: 9.7%
• Probability: 59.7%
• Tennis Matchup: Francesca Jones vs. Yelyzaveta Kotliar (6:00AM ET, Tuesday)

Yelyzaveta Kotliar vs. Francesca Jones over 18.5 total games at +100 odds shows a 9.7% edge, supported by a 59.7% probability in simulations of the WTA Morocco Open match.

Tennis: Casper Ruud vs. Jenson Brooksby over 19.5 total games (+104)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Tennis Matchup: Jenson Brooksby vs. Casper Ruud (6:50AM ET, Tuesday)

A 7.2% edge and 56.2% probability make Casper Ruud vs. Jenson Brooksby over 19.5 total games at a value play in the Jenson Brooksby vs. Casper Ruud matchup, per our model.

MLB: Astros vs. Twins over 8.5 runs (+100)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 56%
• MLB Matchup: Astros vs. Twins (7:40PM ET, Tuesday)

Astros vs. Twins over 8.5 runs at +100 odds presents a 6.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56%.

Tennis: Jenson Brooksby +5.5 (+100)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Tennis Matchup: Jenson Brooksby vs. Casper Ruud (6:50AM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Jenson Brooksby +5.5 at +100 odds at ATP Brisbane, supported by an edge of 5.7%.

Tennis: Hugo Gaston +4.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Tennis Matchup: Hugo Gaston vs. Karen Khachanov (7:20AM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Hugo Gaston +4.5 at -108 odds. A 57.2% probability produces a 5.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's tennis action.

MLB: Brewers vs. Cubs over 8.5 runs (+113)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 52.1%
• MLB Matchup: Brewers vs. Cubs (7:40PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.1% edge on a 52.1% probability makes over 8.5 runs at +113 odds a solid value play in today's Brewers vs. Cubs matchup.

MLB: Giants vs. Diamondbacks over 8.5 runs (-113)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 57.8%
• MLB Matchup: Giants vs. Diamondbacks (9:40PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on over 8.5 runs at -113 odds. A 57.8% probability produces a 4.8% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s MLB matchup.

Tennis: Nishesh Basavareddy ML (+190)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 39.3%
• Tennis Matchup: Nishesh Basavareddy vs. Jaume Munar (5:40AM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Nishesh Basavareddy to defeat Jaume Munar at +190 odds shows a 39.3% probability and a 4.8% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 5/18/2026

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

List of upcoming matchups to bet on right now [5/18/2026]

• Tennis: Cristina Bucsa vs. Madison Keys (4:30AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Clement Tabur vs. Alexei Popyrin (4:30AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Emma Raducanu vs. Diane Parry (4:30AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Jaume Munar vs. Nishesh Basavareddy (5:40AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Ann Li (5:40AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Daria Kasatkina vs. Peyton Stearns (5:40AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Yelyzaveta Kotliar vs. Francesca Jones (6:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Ajla Tomljanovic vs. Sada Nahimana (6:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Ignacio Buse vs. Flavio Cobolli (6:00AM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Arthur Gea vs. Zizou Bergs (6:00AM ET, Tuesday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for May 18, 2026, featuring plays such as Yelyzaveta Kotliar +6.5 games and Angela Fita Boluda +5.5 games. 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.