Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include South Carolina vs. Connecticut women's college basketball play [4/2/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for April 02, 2026 are here, with South Carolina vs. Connecticut in women's college basketball and Bulldogs vs. Rabbitohs in the NRL among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [4/2, updated 10:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Women's College Basketball: South Carolina ML (+245)

• Edge: 14.8%
• Probability: 43.8%
• Women's College Basketball matchup: South Carolina vs. Connecticut (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on South Carolina to defeat Connecticut at +245 odds. A 43.8% probability produces an edge of 14.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NRL: Bulldogs +0.5 (-115)

• Edge: 13.1%
• Probability: 66.6%
• Tennis matchup: Bulldogs vs. Rabbitohs (1:05AM ET, Friday)

Bulldogs +0.5 carries a 13.1% edge and a probability of 66.6% at -115 odds, according to our model.

Tennis: Darja Semenistaja vs. Marie Bouzkova over 19.5 total games (-105)

• Edge: 9.0%
• Probability: 60.2%
• Tennis Matchup: Marie Bouzkova vs. Darja Semenistaja (1:10PM ET, Friday)

Darja Semenistaja vs. Marie Bouzkova over 19.5 total games at -105 odds shows a 9.0% edge, supported by a 60.2% probability in simulations of the Copa Colsanitas (WTA Bogota) match.

Tennis: Darja Semenistaja +5.5 (-145)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 66.5%
• Tennis Matchup: Marie Bouzkova vs. Darja Semenistaja (1:10PM ET, Friday)

A 7.3% edge and 66.5% probability make Darja Semenistaja +5.5 vs. Marie Bouzkova at a value play in the Marie Bouzkova vs. Darja Semenistaja matchup, per our model.

Women's College Basketball: South Carolina +6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Women's College Basketball Matchup: South Carolina vs. Connecticut (7:00PM ET, Friday)

South Carolina +6.5 at -102 odds presents a 6.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.3%.

NBA: Nets +15.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 56.8%
• NBA Matchup: Hawks vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Nets +15.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 6.3%.

NBA: Bulls +15.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 58.2%
• NBA Matchup: Bulls vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Bulls +15.5 at -110 odds. A 58.2% probability produces a 5.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

NBA: Jazz +17.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 58.2%
• NBA Matchup: Jazz vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Friday)

A 5.8% edge on a 58.2% probability makes Jazz +17.5 at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Jazz vs. Rockets matchup.

MLB: Phillies vs. Rockies over 10 runs (-112)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58.6%
• MLB Matchup: Phillies vs. Rockies (4:10PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on over 10 runs at -112 odds. A 58.6% probability produces a 5.7% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s MLB matchup.

MLB: Braves vs. Diamondbacks over 9 runs (-110)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 57.2%
• MLB Matchup: Braves vs. Diamondbacks (9:45PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Braves vs. Diamondbacks over 9 runs at -110 odds shows a 57.2% probability and a 4.8% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 4/2/2026

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

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
South Carolina vs. Connecticut (Women's College Basketball)	South Carolina ML	+245 @ DraftKings	14.8%	43.8%
Bulldogs vs. Rabbitohs (NRL)	Bulldogs +0.5	-115 @ DraftKings	13.1%	66.6%
Bouzkova vs. Semenistaja (Tennis)	Over 19.5 Total Games	-105 @ DraftKings	9.0%	60.2%
Bouzkova vs. Semenistaja (Tennis)	Darja Semenistaja +5.5 Games	-145 @ FanDuel	7.3%	66.5%
South Carolina vs. Connecticut (Women's College Basketball)	South Carolina +6.5	-102 @ DraftKings	6.8%	57.3%
Hawks vs. Nets (NBA)	Nets +15.5	-102 @ BetMGM	6.3%	56.8%
Bulls vs. Knicks (NBA)	Bulls +15.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.8%	58.2%
Jazz vs. Rockets (NBA)	Jazz +17.5	-110 @ FanDuel	5.8%	58.2%
Phillies vs. Rockies (MLB)	Over 10 Runs	-112 @ DraftKings	5.7%	58.6%
Braves vs. Diamondbacks (MLB)	Over 9 Runs	-110 @ BetMGM	4.8%	57.2%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [4/2/2026]

• AFL: Blues vs. Kangaroos (12:15AM ET, Friday)
• NRL: Bulldogs vs. Rabbitohs (1:05AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Adrian Mannarino vs. Daniel Merida (3:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Titouan Droguet vs. Sebastian Baez (3:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Dino Prizmic vs. Daniel Altmaier (4:10AM ET, Friday)
• AFL: Dockers vs. Crows (4:15AM ET, Friday)
• NRL: Storm vs. Panthers (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Botic Van de Zandschulp vs. Damir Dzumhur (5:15AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Marco Trungelliti vs. Corentin Moutet (6:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Mariano Navone vs. Alex Molcan (6:25AM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for April 2, 2026, featuring plays such as South Carolina ML and Bulldogs +0.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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