Best bets today for all sports: Sunday's picks include Pedro Martinez vs. Novak Djokovic tennis play [1/18/2026]

Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs. Pedro Martinez under 30.5 total games (-130)

• Edge: 10.4%
• Probability: 67%
• Tennis matchup: Pedro Martinez vs. Novak Djokovic (4:10AM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on under 30.5 total games in Novak Djokovic vs. Pedro Martinez at -130 odds in their matchup at 2026 Australian Open. A 67% probability produces an edge of 10.4%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Valentin Vacherot vs. Martin Damm under 41.5 total games (-110)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 62%
• NBA matchup: Martin Damm vs. Valentin Vacherot (12:10AM ET, Monday)

Also at 2026 Australian Open, Martin Damm vs. Valentin Vacherot under 41.5 total games carries a 9.6% edge and a probability of 62% at -110 odds, according to our model.

NBA: Mavericks +10 (-110)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 60.7%
• NBA Matchup: Mavericks vs. Knicks (5:00PM ET, Monday)

Mavericks +10 vs. Knicks at -110 odds shows a 8.3% edge, supported by a 60.7% probability in simulations.

College Football: Miami Florida vs. Indiana under 47.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 60.2%
• College Football Matchup: Miami Florida vs. Indiana (7:30PM ET, Monday)

An 8.3% edge and 60.2% probability make Miami Florida vs. Indiana under 47.5 points at a value play in the Miami Florida vs. Indiana matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Sebastian Baez vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard under 42.5 total points (-125)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 63.7%
• Tennis Matchup: Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs. Sebastian Baez (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Sebastian Baez vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard under 42.5 total points at -125 odds presents a 8.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 63.7%.

Tennis: Darja Semenistaja +5.5 (-104)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 59%
• Tennis Matchup: Linda Noskova vs. Darja Semenistaja (11:20PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Darja Semenistaja +5.5 at -104 odds at ATP Brisbane, supported by an edge of 8.1%.

Tennis: Raphael Collignon vs. Lorenzo Musetti under 37.5 total games (-125)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 63.5%
• Tennis Matchup: Lorenzo Musetti vs. Raphael Collignon (7:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Lorenzo Musetti vs. Raphael Collignon under 37.5 total games at -125 odds. A 63.5% probability produces a 7.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's tennis action.

NBA: Pacers +7.5 (+100)

• Edge: 7.8%
• Probability: 57.8%
• NBA Matchup: Pacers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Monday)

A 7.8% edge on a 57.8% probability makes Pacers +7.5 at +100 odds a solid value play in today's Pacers vs. 76ers matchup.

NBA: Jazz +16.5 (-110)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 60%
• NBA Matchup: Jazz vs. Spurs (5:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on Jazz +16.5 at -110 odds. A 60% probability produces a 7.6% edge, making Jazz the favorable side in Saturday’s NBA matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Iona vs. St. Peter's under 142.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Raphael Collignon vs. Lorenzo Musetti (2:00PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Iona vs. St. Peter's under 142.5 points at -105 odds shows a 58.4% probability and a 7.2% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Sunday, 1/18/2026

As of 10:43PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Martinez vs. Djokovic (Tennis)	Under 30.5 Total Games	-130 @ DraftKings	10.4%	67%
Damm vs. Vacherot (Tennis)	Under 41.5 Total Games	-110 @ FanDuel	9.6%	62%
Mavericks vs. Knicks (NBA)	Mavericks +10	-110 @ FanDuel	8.3%	60.7%
Miami Florida vs. Indiana (College Football)	Under 47.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	8.3%	60.2%
Perricard vs. Baez (Tennis)	Under 42.5 Total Games	-125 @ DraftKings	8.2%	63.7%
Noskova vs. Semenistaja (Tennis)	Darja Semenistaja +5.5 Games	-104 @ FanDuel	8.1%	59%
Musetti vs. Collignon (Tennis)	Under 37.5 Total Games	-125 @ DraftKings	7.9%	63.5%
Pacers vs. 76ers (NBA)	Pacers +7.5	+100 @ DraftKings	7.8%	57.8%
Jazz vs. Spurs (NBA)	Jazz +16.5	-110 @ BetMGM	7.6%	60%
Iona vs. St. Peter's (Men's College Basketball)	Under 142.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	7.2%	58.4%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on right now [1/18/2026]

• Tennis: Paula Badosa vs. Zarina Diyas (11:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Katie Volynets vs. Iva Jovic (11:20PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Francesco Maestrelli vs. Terence Atmane (11:20PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Yunchaokete Bu vs. Denis Shapovalov (11:20PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Darja Semenistaja vs. Linda Noskova (11:20PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Moyuka Uchijima vs. Solana Sierra (11:20PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Marie Bouzkova vs. Renata Zarazua (11:20PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Botic Van de Zandschulp vs. Brandon Nakashima (11:20PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Diana Shnaider vs. Barbora Krejcikova (11:35PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Dalibor Svrcina vs. Jaume Munar (11:35PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 18, 2026, featuring plays such as under 30.5 total games in the Pedro Martinez vs. Novak Djokovic matchup and under 41.5 total games in the Martin Damm vs. Valentin Vacherot matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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