Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Valkyries vs. Aces WNBA play [10/9/2026]

WNBA: Valkyries vs. Aces Over 156.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 13.3%
• Probability: 65.3%
• WNBA matchup: Valkyries vs. Aces (9:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Over 156.5 points in Valkyries vs. Aces at 52¢ odds. A 65.3% probability produces an edge of 13.3%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Valkyries +4.5 (-108)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 60.2%
• WNBA matchup: Valkyries vs. Aces (9:30PM ET)

Valkyries +4.5 carries an 8.3% edge and a probability of 60.2% at 52¢ odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Dream vs. Liberty Over 172.5 points (48¢)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 56.3%
• WNBA Matchup: Dream vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET)

Dream vs. Liberty Over 172.5 points at 48¢ odds shows a 8.2% edge, supported by a 56.3% probability in simulations.

WNBA: Valkyries ML (+163)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 45.3%
• WNBA Matchup: Valkyries vs. Aces (9:30PM ET)

A 7.3% edge and 45.3% probability makes Valkyries at the moneyline a value play in the Valkyries vs. Aces matchup, per our model.

WNBA: Liberty ML (-133)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 63.9%
• WNBA Matchup: Dream vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET)

Liberty ML at 57¢ presents a 6.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 63.9%.

Liga MX: Tigres UANL ML (+190)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 40.5%
• Liga MX Matchup: Toluca vs. Tigres UANL (11:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Tigres UANL to win at +190, supported by an edge of 6.0%.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic -2.5 (+100)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55%
• Tennis Matchup: Novak Djokovic vs. Hubert Hurkacz (6:00AM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Novak Djokovic -2.5 at +100. A 55% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's tennis action.

Tennis: Hubert Hurkacz vs. Novak Djokovic Under 25.5 total games (-130)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 61.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Novak Djokovic vs. Hubert Hurkacz (6:00AM ET)

A 4.9% edge on a 61.4% probability makes Under 25.5 total games at -130a solid value play in this ATP Shanghai Masters matchup.

Tennis: Jakub Mensik vs. Miomir KecmanovicUnder 22.5 total games (-111)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Miomir Kecmanovic vs. Jakub Mensik (5:05AM ET)

Our model projects value on Under 22.5 total games at -111. A 57.4% probability produces a 4.7% edge, making the Under the favorable side in today's ATP Shanghai Masters tennis matchup.

College Football: Iowa vs. Washington Over 41.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55.7%
• College Football Matchup: Hubert Hurkacz vs. Novak Djokovic (9:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Iowa vs. Washington Over 41.5 points at -105 shows a 55.7% probability and a 4.5% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 10/9/2026

As of 4:31AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [10/9/2026]

• Tennis: Roman Safiullin vs. Francisco Cerundolo (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Jakub Mensik vs. Miomir Kecmanovic (5:05AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Hubert Hurkacz vs. Novak Djokovic (6:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Iga Swiatek vs. Elise Mertens (7:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Lorenzo Musetti vs. Yi Zhou (7:10AM ET, Friday)
• NCAAF: Florida A&M vs. Alabama State (12:00PM ET, Friday)
• La Liga: Espanyol vs. Malaga (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAF: Florida State vs. Louisville (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAF: Columbia vs. Marist (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NHL: Rangers vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for October 9, 2026, featuring plays such as over 156.5 points in the Valkyries vs. Aces matchup and Valkyries +4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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