Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Oilers vs. Ducks NHL play [4/23/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for April 23, 2026 are here, with Oilers vs. Ducks in the NHL and Sharks vs. Cowboys in the NRL among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s action.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, going over the latest odds to unearth real betting edges. The result? Data-backed plays that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of best bets for today [4/23, updated 10:34PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, April 23, 2026.

NHL: Oilers vs. Ducks over 6.5 goals (+130)

• Edge: 10.2%
• Probability: 53.7%
• NHL matchup: Oilers vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on over 6.5 goals in Oilers vs. Ducks at +130 odds. A 53.7% probability produces an edge of 10.2%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NRL: Sharks -0.5 (-115)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 62.3%
• NHL matchup: Sharks vs. Cowboys (4:00AM ET, Friday)

Sharks -0.5 carries an 8.9% edge and a probability of 62.3% at -115 odds, according to our model.

NHL: Lightning vs. Canadiens over 5.5 goals (+114)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 55.3%
• NHL Matchup: Lightning vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Lightning vs. Canadiens over 5.5 goals at +114 odds shows a 8.5% edge, supported by a 55.3% probability in simulations.

Tennis: Katie Boulter +5.5 (+104)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Tennis Matchup: Jessica Pegula vs. Katie Boulter (3:10PM ET, Friday)

An 8.5% edge and 57.6% probability make Katie Boulter +5.5 vs. Jessica Pegula at a value play in the Jessica Pegula vs. Katie Boulter matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Arthur Fils -4.5 (-104)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 58.9%
• Tennis Matchup: Arthur Fils vs. Ignacio Buse (7:20AM ET, Friday)

Arthur Fils -4.5 at -104 odds presents a 8.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.9%.

Tennis: Emilio Nava ML (+255)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 34.6%
• Tennis Matchup: Emilio Nava vs. Valentin Vacherot (5:00AM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Emilio Nava to win at +255 odds at ATP Brisbane, supported by an edge of 6.4%.

NRL: Sharks vs. Cowboys under 53.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• NRL Matchup: Sharks vs. Cowboys (4:00AM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Sharks vs. Cowboys under 53.5 points at -110 odds. A 58% probability produces a 5.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's NRL action.

MLB: Red Sox vs. Orioles over 8.5 runs (+102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• MLB Matchup: Red Sox vs. Orioles (7:05PM ET, Friday)

A 5.3% edge on a 54.8% probability makes over 8.5 runs at +102 odds a solid value play in today's Red Sox vs. Orioles matchup.

Premier League: Sunderland ML (+175)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 41.2%
• Premier League Matchup: Nottingham Forest vs. Sunderland (3:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on Sunderland to win at +175 odds. A 41.2% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making Sunderland the favorable ML play in Saturday’s Premier League matchup.

NBA: Lakers +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• NBA Matchup: Lakers vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Lakers +8.5 at -105 odds shows a 55.6% probability and a 4.4% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 4/23/2026

As of 10:34PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [4/23/2026]

• NRL: Sharks vs. Cowboys (4:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Shuai Zhang vs. Madison Keys (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Valentin Vacherot vs. Emilio Nava (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Lorenzo Musetti vs. Hubert Hurkacz (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Damir Dzumhur vs. Tallon Griekspoor (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Alex Michelsen vs. Jan-Lennard Struff (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Sofia Kenin vs. Qinwen Zheng (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Solana Sierra vs. Magdalena Frech (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Maria Sakkari vs. Karolina Pliskova (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• AFL: Demons vs. Tigers (5:40AM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for April 23, 2026, featuring plays such as over 6.5 goals in the Oilers vs. Ducks matchup and Sharks -0.5. 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.