Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include South Alabama vs. Arkansas State college football play [10/8/2026]

College Football: Arkansas State ML (-139)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 62.5%
• College Football matchup: South Alabama vs. Arkansas State (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Arkansas State to defeat South Alabama at -139 odds. A 62.5% probability produces an edge of 4.4%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

MLB: Guardians vs. White Sox Over 7.5 runs (+113)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 51.1%
• College Football matchup: Guardians vs. White Sox (8:00PM ET)

Guardians vs. White Sox over 7.5 runs carries a 4.1% edge and a probability of 51.1% at 47¢ odds, according to our model.

College Football: South Alabama vs. Arkansas State Under 60.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 53.6%
• College Football Matchup: South Alabama vs. Arkansas State (7:30PM ET)

South Alabama vs. Arkansas State Under 60.5 points at -105 odds shows a 2.4% edge, supported by a 53.6% probability in simulations.

NHL: Canucks ML (+295)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 27.5%
• NHL Matchup: Canucks vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

A 2.3% edge and 27.5% probability makes Canucks at the moneyline a value play in the Canucks vs. Hurricanes matchup, per our model.

NHL: Canucks +1.5 (+115)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 48.7%
• NHL Matchup: Canucks vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

Canucks +1.5 at +115 presents a 2.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 48.7%.

College Football: Arkansas State -2.5 (-114)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 55.4%
• College Football Matchup: South Alabama vs. Arkansas State (7:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Arkansas State -2.5 at -114, supported by an edge of 2.1%.

NHL: Flames +1.5 (-118)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 56.2%
• NHL Matchup: Avalanche vs. Flames (9:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Flames +1.5 at -118. A 56.2% probability produces a 2.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's NHL action.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 10/8/2026

As of 12:01PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming matchups to bet on right now [10/8/2026]

• NHL: Flyers vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Predators vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Canucks vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Stars vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Mammoth vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Wild vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: Sam Houston State vs. Liberty (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: Missouri State vs. Western Kentucky (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Blackhawks vs. Islanders (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: South Florida vs. UTSA (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for October 8, 2026, featuring plays such as Arkansas State ML vs. South Alabama and over 7.5 runs in the Guardians vs. White Sox 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.