Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Dream vs. Mercury WNBA play [8/22/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for August 22, 2026 are here, with Dream vs. Mercury highlighted by our model across Saturday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [8/22, updated 9:42PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, August 22, 2026.

WNBA: Dream ML (-300)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 79.6%
• WNBA matchup: Dream vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Dream to defeat Mercury at -300 odds. A 79.6% probability produces an edge of 4.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Dream vs. Mercury Under 176.5 points (+104)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 52.2%
• AFL matchup: Dream vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Dream vs. Mercury under 176.5 points carries a 3.2% edge and a probability of 52.2% at +104 odds, according to our model.

AFL: Power ML (-120)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 57.7%
• AFL Matchup: Power vs. Bombers (10:20PM ET)

Power ML at -120 odds shows a 3.0% edge, supported by a 57.7% probability in simulations.

MLS: San Jose ML (+135)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 44.8%
• MLS Matchup: Minnesota vs. San Jose (10:30PM ET)

A 2.2% edge and 44.8% probability makes San Jose at the moneyline a value play in the Minnesota vs. San Jose matchup, per our model.

Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 8/22/2026

As of 9:42PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [8/22/2026]

• WNBA: Dream vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• AFL: Power vs. Bombers (10:20PM ET, Saturday)
• MLS: Colorado vs. San Diego FC (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• MLS: Portland vs. LAFC (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• MLS: Minnesota vs. San Jose (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Liga MX: Atlas vs. Cruz Azul (11:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NRL: Sharks vs. Titans (12:00AM ET, Sunday)
• AFL: Kangaroos vs. Swans (1:20AM ET, Sunday)
• NRL: Tigers vs. Roosters (2:05AM ET, Sunday)
• AFL: Hawks vs. Eagles (5:20AM ET, Sunday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 22, 2026, featuring plays such as Dream ML vs. Mercury and under 176.5 points also in the Dream vs. Mercury matchup. 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.