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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the best bets for Friday, October 2, 2026.
Today’s best sports bets for October 2, 2026 are here, with Carlos Alcaraz vs. Matteo Arnaldi on the ATP Tour and Montana State vs. Idaho in college football among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s action.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, searching the latest odds to uncover top betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of best bets for today [10/2, updated 9:32PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best bets, ranked by edge for Friday, October 2, 2026.
Tennis: Matteo Arnaldi vs. Carlos Alcaraz Over 18.5 total games (-120)
- Edge: 4.2%
- Probability: 58.7%
- Tennis matchup: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Matteo Arnaldi (11:30PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Over 18.5 total games in Matteo Arnaldi vs. Carlos Alcaraz at -120 odds in their matchup at ATP Japan Open. A 58.7% probability produces an edge of 4.2%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
College Football: Idaho +14.5 (-109)
- Edge: 3.4%
- Probability: 55.5%
- Tennis matchup: Montana State vs. Idaho (10:30PM ET)
Idaho +14.5 carries a 3.4% edge and a probability of 55.5% at -109 odds, according to our model.
Tennis: Camila Osorio vs. Coco Gauff Over 18.5 total games (-120)
- Edge: 3.2%
- Probability: 57.8%
- Tennis Matchup: Coco Gauff vs. Camila Osorio (11:00PM ET)
Camila Osorio vs. Coco Gauff Over 18.5 total games at -120 odds shows a 3.2% edge, supported by a 57.8% probability in simulations of the WTA China Open match.
Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 10/2/2026
As of 9:32PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcaraz vs. Arnaldi (Tennis) | Over 18.5 total games | -120 @ DraftKings | 4.2% | 58.7% |
| Montana State vs. Idaho (College Football) | Idaho +14.5 | -109 @ Caesars | 3.4% | 55.5% |
| Gauff vs. Osorio (Tennis) | Over 18.5 Total Games | -120 @ DraftKings | 3.2% | 57.8% |
List of upcoming matchups to bet on right now [10/2/2026]
- NHL: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Alejandro Tabilo vs. Denis Shapovalov (10:00PM ET, Friday)
- NCAAF: Montana State vs. Idaho (10:30PM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Elise Mertens vs. Katie Volynets (11:00PM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Quentin Halys vs. Alex de Minaur (11:00PM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Camila Osorio vs. Coco Gauff (11:00PM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Lin Zhu vs. Donna Vekic (11:00PM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Matteo Arnaldi vs. Carlos Alcaraz (11:30PM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Storm Hunter vs. Maria Sakkari (12:10AM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Paula Badosa vs. Jelena Ostapenko (12:10AM ET, Saturday)
Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for October 2, 2026, featuring plays such as over 18.5 total games in the Matteo Arnaldi vs. Carlos Alcaraz matchup and Idaho +14.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
Our predictions are drawn from current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our Responsible Gambling hub.
All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.
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