Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Blues vs. Avalanche NHL play [10/3/2026]

NHL: Blues +1.5 (+105)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 55.2%
• NHL matchup: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Blues +1.5 at +105 odds. A 55.2% probability produces an edge of 6.5%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

MLB: Padres vs. Brewers Over 7.5 runs (+122)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 50.9%
• MLB matchup: Padres vs. Brewers (8:30PM ET)

Padres vs. Brewers over 7.5 runs carries a 5.9% edge and a probability of 50.9% at 45¢ odds, according to our model.

MLB: White Sox vs. Guardians Over 7 runs (+102)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 55.1%
• MLB Matchup: White Sox vs. Guardians (1:00PM ET)

White Sox vs. Guardians Over 7 runs at +102 odds shows a 5.6% edge, supported by a 55.1% probability in simulations.

College Football: Boise State ML (-1400)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 98.9%
• College Football Matchup: Utah State vs. Boise State (7:30PM ET)

A 5.5% edge and 98.9% probability makes Boise State at the moneyline a value play in the Utah State vs. Boise State matchup, per our model.

College Football: Pennsylvania vs. Dartmouth Over 39.5 points (-113)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 58.2%
• College Football Matchup: Pennsylvania vs. Dartmouth (1:30PM ET)

Pennsylvania vs. Dartmouth Over 39.5 points at -113 presents a 5.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.2%.

NHL: Blues ML (+250)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 33.5%
• NHL Matchup: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Blues to win at +250, supported by an edge of 4.9%.

College Football: Colgate vs. Harvard Over 36.5 points (-113)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 57.9%
• College Football Matchup: Colgate vs. Harvard (7:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Colgate vs. Harvard Over 36.5 points at -113. A 57.9% probability produces a 4.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's college football action.

College Football: Rice +12.5 (-112)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 57.3%
• College Football Matchup: UTSA vs. Rice (7:00PM ET)

A 4.5% edge on a 57.3% probability makes Rice +12.5 at -112a solid value play in today's UTSA vs. Rice matchup.

MLB: Yankees vs. RaysOver 7 runs (-103)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.1%
• MLB Matchup: Yankees vs. Rays (6:30PM ET)

Our model projects value on Over 7 runs at -103. A 55.1% probability produces a 4.4% edge, making the Over the favorable side in today's MLB matchup.

College Football: Connecticut +6.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 54.1%
• College Football Matchup: Colgate vs. Harvard (12:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Connecticut +6.5 at +100 shows a 54.1% probability and a 4.1% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 10/3/2026

As of 2:02AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [10/3/2026]

• Tennis: Anna Kalinskaya vs. Qinwen Zheng (2:10AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Anastasia Zakharova vs. Belinda Bencic (2:10AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Kimberly Birrell vs. Marie Bouzkova (2:30AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Adolfo Vallejo vs. Matteo Berrettini (3:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Jiri Lehecka vs. Ugo Humbert (4:10AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Jakub Mensik vs. Francisco Cerundolo (5:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Daniil Medvedev (5:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Xinyu Wang vs. Sonay Kartal (7:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Alina Charaeva vs. Elena Rybakina (8:30AM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAF: Memphis vs. Charlotte (11:00AM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for October 3, 2026, featuring plays such as Blues +1.5 vs. Avalanche and over 7.5 runs in the Padres vs. Brewers 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.