Prediction results for January 2026
In January 2026, BetFTW settled 8,847 picks across football, basketball, tennis and ice hockey, with 3,768 won and 5,079 lost: a 42.6% hit rate and a +5.7% Kelly-weighted yield (+9,594.2 units of profit at the recommended stakes).
Results by sport
Picks settled between 1 January and 31 January 2026, at the best recorded odds and the recommended Kelly-derived stakes.
| Sport | Settled | Won / lost / void | Hit rate | Yield | Profit (units) | Average best odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Football | 3,024 | 1317 / 1707 / 0 | 43.6% | +3.8% | +2,033.6 | 2.85 |
| Basketball | 3,182 | 1437 / 1745 / 0 | 45.2% | +8.0% | +6,139.0 | 3.11 |
| Tennis | 477 | 182 / 295 / 0 | 38.2% | +4.9% | +489.0 | 3.35 |
| Ice Hockey | 2,164 | 832 / 1332 / 0 | 38.4% | +3.5% | +932.6 | 3.14 |
| All sports | 8,847 | 3768 / 5079 / 0 | 42.6% | +5.7% | +9,594.2 |
Best and worst markets
Ranked by yield among markets with at least 20 settled picks in the month.
Best markets
| Market | Settled | Hit rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis: Total sets | 229 | 37.1% | +13.0% |
| Basketball: Moneyline | 1,952 | 41.6% | +12.1% |
| Ice Hockey: Over/Under 5.5 goals | 577 | 47.7% | +5.9% |
Worst markets
| Market | Settled | Hit rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis: Match winner | 248 | 39.1% | -0.1% |
| Basketball: Over/Under | 602 | 51.3% | +0.8% |
| Ice Hockey: Match result (1X2) | 1,587 | 35.1% | +2.7% |
Most-picked competitions
| Competition | Sport | Settled | Hit rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA NCAA | Basketball | 1,215 | 45.1% | +3.4% |
| USA NHL | Ice Hockey | 369 | 35.5% | -5.6% |
| USA NBA | Basketball | 332 | 44.3% | +10.8% |
| Russia KHL | Ice Hockey | 170 | 32.9% | -16.2% |
| Australia ATP Australian Open | Tennis | 162 | 34.6% | -7.8% |
| Australia WTA Australian Open | Tennis | 152 | 34.9% | -3.9% |
| Canada OHL | Ice Hockey | 148 | 37.8% | +32.6% |
| Russia VHL | Ice Hockey | 143 | 42.7% | +4.4% |
| Finland Liiga | Ice Hockey | 125 | 40.8% | +13.1% |
| USA AHL | Ice Hockey | 121 | 40.5% | -7.5% |
Accumulators
97 accumulators were settled in January 2026: 19 won, 78 lost and 0 void, for a +42.4% yield.