Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Matteo Berrettini vs. Stan Wawrinka tennis play [8/31/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for August 31, 2026 are here, with Matteo Berrettini vs. Stan Wawrinka highlighted by our model across Monday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [8/31, updated 6:19AM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 best bets, ranked by edge for Monday, August 31, 2026.

Tennis: Stan Wawrinka vs. Matteo Berrettini Under 40.5 total games (-125)

• Edge: 11.4%
• Probability: 66.9%
• Tennis matchup: Matteo Berrettini vs. Stan Wawrinka (2:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Under 40.5 total games in Stan Wawrinka vs. Matteo Berrettini at -125 odds in their matchup at US Open Men Singles 2026. A 66.9% probability produces an edge of 11.4%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Matteo Berrettini -4.5 (-135)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 68%
• Tennis matchup: Matteo Berrettini vs. Stan Wawrinka (2:00PM ET)

At US Open Men Singles 2026, Matteo Berrettini -4.5 carries a 10.6% edge and a probability of 68% at -135 odds, according to our model.

Tennis: Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs. Jurij Rodionov Under 43.5 total games (-135)

• Edge: 10.3%
• Probability: 67.8%
• Tennis Matchup: Jurij Rodionov vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (12:45PM ET)

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs. Jurij Rodionov Under 43.5 total games at -135 odds shows a 10.3% edge, supported by a 67.8% probability in simulations of the US Open Men Singles 2026 match.

MLB: Athletics vs. Rangers over 7.5 runs (+111)

• Edge: 9.4%
• Probability: 56.8%
• MLB Matchup: Athletics vs. Rangers (8:05PM ET)

A 9.4% edge and 56.8% probability make Athletics vs. Rangers over 7.5 runs a value play in the Athletics vs. Rangers matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Frances Tiafoe vs. Martin Damm Under 40.5 total games (-130)

• Edge: 8.7%
• Probability: 65.3%
• Tennis Matchup: Martin Damm vs. Frances Tiafoe (8:10PM ET)

Frances Tiafoe vs. Martin Damm Under 40.5 total games at -130 odds presents a 8.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 65.3%.

Tennis: Aleksandar Kovacevic vs. Valentin Vacherot Under 41.5 total games (-115)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 61.5%
• Tennis Matchup: Valentin Vacherot vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic (11:00AM ET)

Our model finds value on Under 41.5 total games in Valentin Vacherot vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic at -115 odds at ATP Brisbane, supported by an edge of 8.0%.

MLB: Phillies vs. Diamondbacks Over 8.5 runs (+108)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 55.3%
• MLB Matchup: Phillies vs. Diamondbacks (9:40PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Phillies vs. Diamondbacks Over 8.5 runs at +108 odds. A 55.3% probability produces a 7.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's MLB action.

La Liga: Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona Under 2.5 goals (+317)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 31%
• La Liga Matchup: Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona (3:30PM ET)

A 7.0% edge on a 31% probability makes Under 2.5 goals at +317 odds a solid value play in today's Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona matchup.

Tennis: Hubert Hurkacz -7.5 (+105)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Tennis Matchup: Damir Dzumhur vs. Hubert Hurkacz (1:50PM ET)

Our model projects value on Hubert Hurkacz -7.5 at +105 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 6.8% edge, making Hubert Hurkacz the favorable side in today's US Open Men Singles 2026 tennis matchup.

Tennis: Andrey Rublev vs. Marin Cilic Under 40.5 total games (-140)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 64.7%
• Tennis Matchup: Marin Cilic vs. Andrey Rublev (11:00AM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Marin Cilic vs. Andrey Rublev Under 40.5 total games at -140 odds shows a 64.7% probability and a 6.3% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 8/31/2026

As of 6:19AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [8/31/2026]

• Tennis: Arthur Fils vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Andrey Rublev vs. Marin Cilic (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Marie Bouzkova vs. Elsa Jacquemot (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Cristina Bucsa vs. Sara Bejlek (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Tamara Korpatsch vs. Lilli Tagger (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Karolina Muchova vs. Sinja Kraus (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Panna Udvardy vs. Mananchaya Sawangkaew (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Aleksandar Kovacevic vs. Valentin Vacherot (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Himeno Sakatsume vs. Anhelina Kalinina (11:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Peyton Stearns vs. Harriet Dart (11:00AM ET, Monday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 31, 2026, featuring plays such as under 40.5 total games in the Matteo Berrettini vs. Matteo Berrettini matchup and Matteo Berrettini -4.5. 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.