Best bets today for all sports: Tuesday's picks include Francesco Maestrelli vs. Novak Djokovic tennis play [1/20/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for January 20, 2026 are here, with Francesco Maestrelli vs. Novak Djokovic on the ATP Tour and Holy Cross vs. Navy in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [1/20, updated 10:34PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs. Francesco Maestrelli under 28.5 total games (-115)

• Edge: 14.6%
• Probability: 68%
• Tennis matchup: Francesco Maestrelli vs. Novak Djokovic (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on under 28.5 total games in Novak Djokovic vs. Francesco Maestrelli at -115 odds in their matchup at 2026 Australian Open. A 68% probability produces an edge of 14.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Holy Cross +9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 12.3%
• Probability: 64.7%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Holy Cross vs. Navy (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Holy Cross +9.5 carries a 12.3% edge and a probability of 64.7% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Holy Cross ML (+333)

• Edge: 10.9%
• Probability: 23.2%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Holy Cross vs. Navy (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Holy Cross ML at +333 odds shows a 10.9% edge, supported by a 23.2% probability in simulations.

Tennis: Priscilla Hon +5.5 (-108)

• Edge: 10.5%
• Probability: 62.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Iva Jovic vs. Priscilla Hon (4:40AM ET, Wednesday)

A 10.5% edge and 62.4% probability make Priscilla Hon +5.5 vs. Iva Jovic at a value play in the Iva Jovic vs. Priscilla Hon matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Alexandre Muller vs. Alexander Zverev under 31.5 total points (-110)

• Edge: 9.2%
• Probability: 61.6%
• Tennis Matchup: Alexander Zverev vs. Alexandre Muller (2:30AM ET, Wednesday)

Alexandre Muller vs. Alexander Zverev under 31.5 total points at -110 odds presents a 9.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 61.6%.

Tennis: Francisco Comesana vs. Frances Tiafoe under 39.5 total games (-116)

• Edge: 9.0%
• Probability: 62.7%
• Tennis Matchup: Frances Tiafoe vs. Francisco Comesana (4:10AM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on under 39.5 total games in Frances Tiafoe vs. Francisco Comesana at -116 odds at ATP Brisbane, supported by an edge of 9.0%.

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

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 61%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: East Tennessee State vs. Chattanooga (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Chattanooga +5.5 at -110 odds. A 61% probability produces an 8.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Creighton -6.5 (-118)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 62%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Xavier vs. Creighton (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 7.9% edge on a 62% probability makes Creighton -6.5 at -118 odds a solid value play in today's Xavier vs. Creighton matchup.

College Basketball: Drake +5.5 (-115)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 61%
• College Basketball Matchup: Murray State vs. Drake (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model projects value on Drake +5.5 at -115 odds. A 61% probability produces a 7.5% edge, making Drake the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Tennis: Karen Khachanov ML (-235)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 76.9%
• Tennis Matchup: Karen Khachanov vs. Nishesh Basavareddy (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Karen Khachanov to defeat Nishesh Basavareddy at -235 odds shows a 76.9% probability and a 6.7% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Tuesday, 1/20/2026

As of 10:34PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Maestrelli vs. Djokovic (Tennis)	Under 28.5 Total Games	-115 @ DraftKings	14.6%	68%
Holy Cross vs. Navy (Men's College Basketball)	Holy Cross +9.5	-110 @ BetMGM	12.3%	64.7%
Holy Cross vs. Navy (Men's College Basketball)	Holy Cross ML	+333 @ BetMGM	10.9%	23.2%
Jovic vs. Hon (Tennis)	Priscilla Hon +5.5 Games	-108 @ FanDuel	10.5%	62.4%
Zverev vs. Muller (Tennis)	Under 31.5 Total Games	-110 @ FanDuel	9.2%	61.6%
Tiafoe vs. Comesana (Tennis)	Under 39.5 Total Games	-116 @ FanDuel	9.0%	62.7%
East Tennessee State vs. Chattanooga (Men's College Basketball)	Chattanooga +5.5	-110 @ FanDuel	8.6%	61%
Xavier vs. Creighton (Men's College Basketball)	Creighton -6.5	-118 @ DraftKings	7.9%	62%
Murray State vs. Drake (College Basketball)	Drake +5.5	-115 @ BetMGM	7.5%	61%
Khachanov vs. Basavareddy (Tennis)	Karen Khachanov ML	-235 @ BetMGM	6.7%	76.9%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [1/20/2026]

• Tennis: Nuno Borges vs. Jordan Thompson (10:40PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Kansas vs. Colorado (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: UNLV vs. Utah State (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Cameron Norrie vs. Emilio Nava (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Marton Fucsovics vs. Alexander Bublik (11:20PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Alexander Shevchenko vs. Learner Tien (11:25PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Alycia Parks vs. Karolina Muchova (12:20AM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Magda Linette vs. Ann Li (12:30AM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Jasmine Paolini vs. Magdalena Frech (1:00AM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Ajla Tomljanovic vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse (1:00AM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for January 20, 2026, featuring plays such as under 28.5 total games in the Francesco Maestrelli vs. Novak Djokovic matchup and Holy Cross +9.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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