Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Syracuse vs. SMU men's college basketball play [3/9/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for March 9, 2026 are here, with Syracuse vs. SMU in men's college basketball and Wizards vs. Heat in the NBA among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [3/9, updated 10:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Monday, March 9, 2026.

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

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 61%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Syracuse vs. SMU (4:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Syracuse +5.5 at -110 odds. A 61% probability produces an edge of 8.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NBA: Wizards +15.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Men's College Basketball matchup: Wizards vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Wizards +15.5 carries a 6.8% edge and a probability of 58.1% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Men's College Basketball: Siena +3.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Siena vs. Merrimack (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Siena +3.5 vs. Merrimack at -108 odds shows a 6.5% edge, supported by a 58.4% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Vermont ML (-550)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 89.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: N.J.I.T. vs. Vermont (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.8% edge and 89.4% probability make Vermont at the moneyline at a value play in the N.J.I.T. vs. Vermont matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Naomi Osaka +5.5 (-120)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 59.8%
• Tennis Matchup: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Naomi Osaka +5.5 at -120 odds presents a 5.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 59.8%.

Men's College Basketball: Siena vs. Merrimack over 127.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 57%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Siena vs. Merrimack (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on over 127.5 points in Siena vs. Merrimack at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 5.1%.

NBA: Nets +14.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.7%
• NBA Matchup: Pistons vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Nets +14.5 at -110 odds. A 56.7% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Men's College Basketball: Santa Clara +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary's (11:30PM ET, Monday)

A 4.3% edge on a 55.5% probability makes Santa Clara +4.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary's matchup.

Tennis: Alexander Zverev vs. Frances Tiafoe under 22.5 total games (-110)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Tennis Matchup: Frances Tiafoe vs. Alexander Zverev (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on under 22.5 total games at -110 odds. A 56.2% probability produces a 3.9% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s ATP Indian Wells Open tennis matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Wake Forest +2.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Pistons vs. Nets (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Wake Forest +2.5 at -108 odds shows a 55.6% probability and a 3.7% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 3/9/2026

As of 10:31PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Syracuse vs. SMU (Men's College Basketball)	Syracuse +5.5	-110 @ BetMGM	8.6%	61%
Wizards vs. Heat (NBA)	Wizards +15.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.8%	58.1%
Siena vs. Merrimack (Men's College Basketball)	Siena +3.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.5%	58.4%
N.J.I.T. vs. Vermont (Men's College Basketball)	Vermont ML	-550 @ DraftKings	5.8%	89.4%
Sabalenka vs. Osaka (Tennis)	Naomi Osaka +5.5 Games	-120 @ FanDuel	5.2%	59.8%
Siena vs. Merrimack (Men's College Basketball)	Over 127.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	5.1%	57%
Pistons vs. Nets (NBA)	Nets +14.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.3%	56.7%
Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary's (Men's College Basketball)	Santa Clara +4.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.3%	55.5%
Tiafoe vs. Zverev (Tennis)	Under 22.5 Total Games	-110 @ FanDuel	3.9%	56.2%
Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech (Men's College Basketball)	Wake Forest +2.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.7%	55.6%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [3/9/2026]

• Tennis: Elena Rybakina vs. Marta Kostyuk (11:00PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary's (11:30PM ET, Monday)
• NCAAM: Baylor vs. Arizona State (12:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Pittsburgh vs. Stanford (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Alcorn State vs. Prairie View A&M (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Naomi Osaka vs. Aryna Sabalenka (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Arthur Fils (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• NCAAM: Utah vs. Cincinnati (3:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Alexander Zverev vs. Frances Tiafoe (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Jasmine Paolini vs. Talia Gibson (4:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for March 9, 2026, featuring plays such as Syracuse +5.5 and Wizards +15.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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