Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Raiders vs. Warriors NRL play [3/12/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for March 12, 2026 are here, with Raiders vs. Warriors in the NRL and Grizzlies vs. Pistons in the NBA among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [3/12, updated 10:36PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, March 12, 2026.

NRL: Warriors -1.5 (-115)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 60.7%
• NRL matchup: Raiders vs. Warriors (3:00AM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Warriors -1.5 at -115 odds. A 60.7% probability produces an edge of 7.3%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NBA: Grizzlies +15.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 58.1%
• NBA matchup: Grizzlies vs. Pistons (7:30PM ET, Friday)

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

NBA: Pacers +11.5 (-106)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 58.1%
• NBA Matchup: Knicks vs. Pacers (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Pacers +11.5 vs. Knicks at -106 odds shows a 6.6% edge, supported by a 58.1% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Saint Louis -6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: George Washington vs. Saint Louis (11:30AM ET, Friday)

A 6.1% edge and 57.3% probability make Saint Louis -6.5 vs. George Washington at a value play in the George Washington vs. Saint Louis matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Iowa State vs. Arizona over 143.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Iowa State vs. Arizona (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Iowa State vs. Arizona over 143.5 points at -105 odds presents a 5.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57%.

NBA: Jazz +12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 56.9%
• NBA Matchup: Jazz vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Jazz +12.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 5.7%.

NRL: Roosters -3.5 (-115)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 58.9%
• NRL Matchup: Rabbitohs vs. Roosters (5:00AM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Roosters -3.5 at -115 odds. A 58.9% probability produces a 5.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's NRL action.

Men's College Basketball: Virginia ML (-184)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 69.5%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Miami (FL) vs. Virginia (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 4.7% edge on a 69.5% probability makes Virginia to win at -184 odds a solid value play in today's Miami (FL) vs. Virginia matchup.

College Basketball: Illinois ML (-310)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 80.3%
• College Basketball Matchup: Wisconsin vs. Illinois (2:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on Illinois to win at -310 odds. A 80.3% probability produces a 4.7% edge, making Illinois the favorable ML play in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Saint Louis ML (-265)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 76.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Rabbitohs vs. Roosters (11:30AM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Saint Louis to defeat George Washington at -265 odds shows a 76.8% probability and a 4.3% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 3/12/2026

As of 10:36PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Raiders vs. Warriors (NRL)	Warriors -1.5	-115 @ DraftKings	7.3%	60.7%
Grizzlies vs. Pistons (NBA)	Grizzlies +15.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.8%	58.1%
Knicks vs. Pacers (NBA)	Pacers +11.5	-106 @ FanDuel	6.6%	58.1%
George Washington vs. Saint Louis (Men's College Basketball)	Saint Louis -6.5	-105 @ DraftKings	6.1%	57.3%
Iowa State vs. Arizona (Men's College Basketball)	Over 143.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	5.8%	57%
Jazz vs. Trail Blazers (NBA)	Jazz +12.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.7%	56.9%
Rabbitohs vs. Roosters (NRL)	Roosters -3.5	-115 @ DraftKings	5.4%	58.9%
Miami (FL) vs. Virginia (Men's College Basketball)	Virginia ML	-184 @ FanDuel	4.7%	69.5%
Wisconsin vs. Illinois (College Basketball)	Illinois ML	-310 @ DraftKings	4.7%	80.3%
George Washington vs. Saint Louis (Men's College Basketball)	Saint Louis ML	-265 @ DraftKings	4.3%	76.8%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [3/12/2026]

• NCAAM: UC Davis vs. Cal State Fullerton (11:30PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAM: San Jose State vs. New Mexico (11:30PM ET, Thursday)
• NRL: Raiders vs. Warriors (3:00AM ET, Friday)
• AFL: Hawks vs. Bombers (4:40AM ET, Friday)
• NRL: Rabbitohs vs. Roosters (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: George Washington vs. Saint Louis (11:30AM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Ohio State vs. Michigan (12:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Kentucky vs. Florida (1:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: St. Bonaventure vs. Dayton (2:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAM: Prairie View A&M vs. Alabama A&M (2:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for March 12, 2026, featuring plays such as Warriors -1.5 and Grizzlies +15.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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