Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Valkyries vs. Liberty WNBA play [8/27/2026]

WNBA: Valkyries vs. Liberty Over 161.5 points (-104)

• Edge: 11.3%
• Probability: 62.3%
• WNBA matchup: Valkyries vs. Liberty (8:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Over 161.5 points in Valkyries vs. Liberty at -104 odds. A 62.3% probability produces an edge of 11.3%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

MLB: Dodgers vs. Braves Over 6.5 runs (+105)

• Edge: 9.7%
• Probability: 58.5%
• WNBA matchup: Dodgers vs. Braves (7:15PM ET)

Dodgers vs. Braves over 6.5 runs carries a 9.7% edge and a probability of 58.5% at +105 odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Mystics ML (-166)

• Edge: 8.7%
• Probability: 71.1%
• WNBA Matchup: Mystics vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Mystics ML at -166 odds shows a 8.7% edge, supported by a 71.1% probability in simulations.

MLB: Mets ML (+182)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 44%
• MLB Matchup: Brewers vs. Mets (7:10PM ET)

An 8.6% edge and 44% probability makes Mets at the moneyline a value play in the Brewers vs. Mets matchup, per our model.

WNBA: Mystics vs. Mercury Over 166.5 points (+100)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 58%
• WNBA Matchup: Mystics vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Mystics vs. Mercury Over 166.5 points at +100 odds presents a 8.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58%.

MLB: Royals vs. Blue Jays Over 8.5 runs (+108)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 54.9%
• MLB Matchup: Royals vs. Blue Jays (7:07PM ET)

Our model finds value on Over 8.5 runs in Royals vs. Blue Jays at +108 odds, supported by an edge of 6.9%.

College Football: Gardner-Webb vs. Austin Peay Under 59.5 points (-112)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 59.2%
• College Football Matchup: Gardner-Webb vs. Austin Peay (7:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Gardner-Webb vs. Austin Peay Under 59.5 points at -112 odds. A 59.2% probability produces a 6.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's college football action.

MLB: Mets +1.5 (-104)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 57.2%
• MLB Matchup: Brewers vs. Mets (7:10PM ET)

A 6.2% edge on a 57.2% probability makes Mets +1.5 at -104 odds a solid value play in today's Brewers vs. Mets matchup.

MLB: Astros vs. YankeesOver 8.5 runs (+113)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 53.1%
• MLB Matchup: Astros vs. Yankees (7:05PM ET)

Our model projects value on Over 8.5 runs at +113 odds. A 53.1% probability produces a 6.2% edge, making the Over the favorable side in today's MLB matchup.

College Football: West Georgia +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.5%
• College Football Matchup: Gardner-Webb vs. Austin Peay (7:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, West Georgia +3.5 at -110 odds shows a 58.5% probability and a 6.1% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 8/27/2026

As of 4:07PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [8/27/2026]

• Tennis: Ann Li vs. Alycia Parks (5:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: Maine vs. Towson (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: Stony Brook vs. Delaware State (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Nikola Bartunkova vs. Darja Vidmanova (6:10PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Aleksandar Kovacevic vs. Arthur Fery (6:30PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: Southern Illinois vs. West Florida (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: Lafayette vs. Georgetown (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: Mississippi Valley State vs. Nicholls State (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: Gardner-Webb vs. Austin Peay (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: Charleston Southern vs. Lindenwood (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 27, 2026, featuring plays such as over 161.5 points in the Valkyries vs. Liberty matchup and over 6.5 runs in the Dodgers vs. Braves 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.