Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Bulldogs vs. Lions AFL play [3/6/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for March 6, 2026 are here, with Bulldogs vs. Lions highlighted by our model across Friday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [3/6, updated 10:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Friday, March 6, 2026.

AFL: Bulldogs +18.5 (-115)

• Edge: 9.9%
• Probability: 63.3%
• AFL matchup: Bulldogs vs. Lions (3:35AM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Bulldogs +18.5 at -115 odds. A 63.3% probability produces an edge of 9.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

AFL: Bulldogs ML (+225)

• Edge: 8.4%
• Probability: 39.2%
• NRL matchup: Bulldogs vs. Lions (3:35AM ET, Saturday)

Bulldogs ML carries an 8.4% edge and a probability of 39.2% at +225 odds, according to our model.

NRL: Sea Eagles +0.5 (-125)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 63.5%
• NRL Matchup: Raiders vs. Sea Eagles (3:35AM ET, Saturday)

Sea Eagles +0.5 vs. Raiders at -125 odds shows a 8.0% edge, supported by a 63.5% probability in simulations.

MLS: Columbus ML (-105)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 59.1%
• MLS Matchup: Chicago vs. Columbus (7:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 7.9% edge and 59.1% probability make Columbus at the moneyline at a value play in the Chicago vs. Columbus matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Tennessee ML (-170)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 69.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Tennessee ML at -170 odds presents a 6.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 69.8%.

Men's College Basketball: USC +6.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: UCLA vs. USC (9:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on USC +6.5 at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 6.1%.

Men's College Basketball: Mississippi State +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Georgia vs. Mississippi State (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Mississippi State +5.5 at -110 odds. A 58% probability produces a 5.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Men's College Basketball: Dartmouth +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Cornell vs. Dartmouth (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.7% edge on a 58% probability makes Dartmouth +5.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Cornell vs. Dartmouth matchup.

College Basketball: Marist vs. Quinnipiac over 130.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 57.6%
• College Basketball Matchup: Marist vs. Quinnipiac (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on over 130.5 points at -108 odds. A 57.6% probability produces a 5.6% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Albany +2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Georgia vs. Mississippi State (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Albany +2.5 at -110 odds shows a 57.7% probability and a 5.3% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 3/6/2026

As of 10:32PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Bulldogs vs. Lions (AFL)	Bulldogs +18.5	-115 @ DraftKings	9.9%	63.3%
Bulldogs vs. Lions (AFL)	Bulldogs ML	+225 @ DraftKings	8.4%	39.2%
Raiders vs. Sea Eagles (NRL)	Sea Eagles +0.5	-125 @ DraftKings	8.0%	63.5%
Chicago vs. Columbus (MLS)	Columbus ML	-105 @ BetMGM	7.9%	59.1%
Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee (Men's College Basketball)	Tennessee ML	-170 @ FanDuel	6.8%	69.8%
UCLA vs. USC (Men's College Basketball)	USC +6.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.1%	58%
Georgia vs. Mississippi State (Men's College Basketball)	Mississippi State +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Cornell vs. Dartmouth (Men's College Basketball)	Dartmouth +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Marist vs. Quinnipiac (College Basketball)	Over 130.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	5.6%	57.6%
Albany vs. Massachusetts-Lowell (Men's College Basketball)	Albany +2.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.3%	57.7%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [3/6/2026]

• Tennis: Amanda Anisimova vs. Anna Blinkova (11:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: San Diego vs. Seattle (11:30PM ET, Friday)
• AFL: Hawks vs. Giants (12:15AM ET, Saturday)
• NRL: Titans vs. Sharks (1:30AM ET, Saturday)
• NRL: Raiders vs. Sea Eagles (3:35AM ET, Saturday)
• AFL: Bulldogs vs. Lions (3:35AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Mallorca vs. Osasuna (8:00AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Girona vs. Levante (10:15AM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Arkansas vs. Missouri (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Houston vs. Oklahoma State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for March 6, 2026, featuring plays such as Bulldogs +18.5 and Bulldogs ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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