Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Aces vs. Sky WNBA play [8/1/2026]

WNBA: Aces vs. Sky Under 183.5 points (+100)

• Edge: 22.0%
• Probability: 72%
• WNBA matchup: Aces vs. Sky (1:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Under 183.5 points in Aces vs. Sky at +100 odds. A 72% probability produces an edge of 22.0%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Liberty vs. Mercury Under 177 points (-105)

• Edge: 12.6%
• Probability: 63.8%
• WNBA matchup: Liberty vs. Mercury (3:00PM ET)

Liberty vs. Mercury under 177 points carries a 12.6% edge and a probability of 63.8% at -105 odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Liberty ML (-138)

• Edge: 10.1%
• Probability: 68.1%
• WNBA Matchup: Liberty vs. Mercury (3:00PM ET)

Liberty ML at -138 odds shows a 10.1% edge, supported by a 68.1% probability in simulations.

NRL: Panthers ML (-278)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 81.8%
• NRL Matchup: Raiders vs. Panthers (3:30AM ET)

An 8.3% edge and 81.8% probability makes Panthers at the moneyline a value play in the Raiders vs. Panthers matchup, per our model.

Liga MX: Club Leon ML (+200)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 41.4%
• Liga MX Matchup: Pachuca vs. Club Leon (9:00PM ET)

Club Leon ML at +200 odds presents a 8.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 41.4%.

NRL: Panthers -9.5 (-115)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 60.4%
• NRL Matchup: Raiders vs. Panthers (3:30AM ET)

Our model finds value on Panthers -9.5 at -115 odds, supported by an edge of 6.9%.

WNBA: Liberty -2.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 58.4%
• WNBA Matchup: Liberty vs. Mercury (3:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Liberty -2.5 at -108 odds. A 58.4% probability produces a 6.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.

MLB: Yankees vs. Cubs Over 6.5 runs (+102)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 55.7%
• MLB Matchup: Yankees vs. Cubs (7:15PM ET)

A 6.2% edge on a 55.7% probability makes Over 6.5 runs at +102 odds a solid value play in today's Yankees vs. Cubs matchup.

AFL: Blues +22.5 (-115)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 59.1%
• AFL Matchup: Lions vs. Blues (5:40AM ET)

Our model projects value on Blues +22.5 at -115 odds. A 59.1% probability produces a 5.6% edge, making Blues the favorable side in today's AFL matchup.

MLB: Diamondbacks vs. Guardians Over 8.5 runs (+104)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 54.2%
• MLB Matchup: Diamondbacks vs. Guardians (7:15PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Diamondbacks vs. Guardians Over 8.5 runs at +104 odds shows a 54.2% probability and a 5.1% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 8/1/2026

As of 2:09AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [8/1/2026]

• NRL: Raiders vs. Panthers (3:30AM ET, Saturday)
• AFL: Giants vs. Power (4:35AM ET, Saturday)
• NRL: Knights vs. Broncos (5:35AM ET, Saturday)
• AFL: Lions vs. Blues (5:40AM ET, Saturday)
• WNBA: Aces vs. Sky (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• WNBA: Liberty vs. Mercury (3:00PM ET, Saturday)
• MLB: Cardinals vs. Blue Jays (3:07PM ET, Saturday)
• MLB: Twins vs. Mariners (4:10PM ET, Saturday)
• MLB: White Sox vs. Rays (4:10PM ET, Saturday)
• MLB: Marlins vs. Mets (4:10PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 1, 2026, featuring plays such as under 183.5 points in the Aces vs. Sky matchup and under 177 points in the Liberty vs. Mercury 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.