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

Today’s best sports bets for August 27, 2026 are here, with Mystics vs. Mercury highlighted by our model across Thursday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [8/27, updated 9:40PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, August 27, 2026.

WNBA: Mystics ML (-194)

• Edge: 12.7%
• Probability: 78.6%
• WNBA matchup: Mystics vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Mystics to defeat Mercury at -194 odds. A 78.6% probability produces an edge of 12.7%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Mystics -5.5 (+102)

• Edge: 10.4%
• Probability: 59.9%
• WNBA matchup: Mystics vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Mystics -5.5 carries a 10.4% edge and a probability of 59.9% at +102 odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Mystics vs. Mercury Over 165.5 points (+104)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 57.1%
• WNBA Matchup: Mystics vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Mystics vs. Mercury Over 165.5 points at +104 odds shows a 8.1% edge, supported by a 57.1% probability in simulations.

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

As of 9:40PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

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

• MLB: D-Backs vs. Giants (9:45PM ET, Thursday)
• WNBA: Mystics vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Elise Mertens vs. Yuliia Starodubtseva (10:40PM ET, Thursday)
• NRL: Dragons vs. Sea Eagles (4:00AM ET, Friday)
• AFL: Magpies vs. Bulldogs (5:40AM ET, Friday)
• NRL: Bulldogs vs. Panthers (6:00AM ET, Friday)
• La Liga: Elche vs. Racing Santander (1:00PM ET, Friday)
• MLB: Reds vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET, Friday)
• EPL: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• La Liga: Villareal vs. Alaves (3:30PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 27, 2026, featuring plays such as Mystics ML vs. Mercury and Mystics -5.5. 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.