Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Memphis vs. UNLV college football play [8/29/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for August 29, 2026 are here, with Memphis vs. UNLV in college football and Tempo vs. Mercury in the WNBA among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [8/29, updated 9:35PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 best bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, August 29, 2026.

College Football: Memphis +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 58.9%
• College Football matchup: Memphis vs. UNLV (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Memphis +4.5 at -105 odds. A 58.9% probability produces an edge of 7.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Tempo +8.5 (+104)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 55.3%
• WNBA matchup: Tempo vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Tempo +8.5 carries a 6.3% edge and a probability of 55.3% at +104 odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Tempo vs. Mercury Over 172.5 points (+106)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 54.7%
• WNBA Matchup: Tempo vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Tempo vs. Mercury Over 172.5 points at +106 odds shows a 6.1% edge, supported by a 54.7% probability in simulations.

MLB: Athletics ML (+133)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 48.5%
• MLB Matchup: Orioles vs. Athletics (10:05PM ET)

A 5.6% edge and 48.5% probability makes Athletics at the moneyline a value play in the Orioles vs. Athletics matchup, per our model.

MLS: LA Galaxy vs. San Diego FC Under 2.5 goals (+212)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 37.3%
• MLS Matchup: LA Galaxy vs. San Diego FC (10:30PM ET)

LA Galaxy vs. San Diego FC Under 2.5 goals at +212 odds presents a 5.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 37.3%.

College Football: Memphis ML (+165)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 42.6%
• College Football Matchup: Memphis vs. UNLV (10:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Memphis to win at +165 odds, supported by an edge of 4.9%.

MLB: Athletics +1.5 (-120)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 59%
• MLB Matchup: Orioles vs. Athletics (10:05PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Athletics +1.5 at -120 odds. A 59% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's MLB action.

MLB: Phillies vs. Angels Over 8.5 runs (+104)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 53.3%
• MLB Matchup: Phillies vs. Angels (10:07PM ET)

A 4.3% edge on a 53.3% probability makes Over 8.5 runs at +104 odds a solid value play in today's Phillies vs. Angels matchup.

Liga MX: Tigres UANL ML (-130)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 59.9%
• Liga MX Matchup: Tigres UANL vs. Santos Laguna (11:10PM ET)

Our model projects value on Tigres UANL to win at -130 odds. A 59.9% probability produces a 3.4% edge, making Tigres UANL the favorable ML play in today's Liga MX matchup.

MLS: Portland ML (-156)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 63.6%
• MLS Matchup: Austin vs. Portland (10:30PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Portland to defeat Austin at -156 odds shows a 63.6% probability and a 2.8% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 8/29/2026

As of 9:35PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [8/29/2026]

• NCAAF: Memphis vs. UNLV (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAF: Montana State vs. Utah Tech (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• WNBA: Tempo vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• MLB: Orioles vs. Athletics (10:05PM ET, Saturday)
• MLB: Phillies vs. Angels (10:07PM ET, Saturday)
• MLS: Austin vs. Portland (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• MLS: LA Galaxy vs. San Diego FC (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Liga MX: Tigres UANL vs. Santos Laguna (11:10PM ET, Saturday)
• NRL: Knights vs. Warriors (12:00AM ET, Sunday)
• NRL: Sharks vs. Eels (2:05AM ET, Sunday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 29, 2026, featuring plays such as Memphis +4.5 vs. UNLV and Tempo +8.5. 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.