Best bets today for all sports: Wednesday's picks include Sparks vs. Mercury WNBA play [5/20/2026]

WNBA: Sparks vs. Mercury under 176 points (-105)

• Edge: 18.2%
• Probability: 69.4%
• WNBA matchup: Sparks vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on under 176 points in Sparks vs. Mercury at -105 odds. A 69.4% probability produces an edge of 18.2%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Sparks +2.5 (+108)

• Edge: 9.4%
• Probability: 57.4%
• WNBA matchup: Sparks vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Sparks +2.5 carries a 9.4% edge and a probability of 57.4% at +108 odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Valkyries vs. Liberty over 169.5 points (+108)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 54%
• WNBA Matchup: Valkyries vs. Liberty (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Valkyries vs. Liberty over 169.5 points at +108 odds shows a 6.0% edge, supported by a 54% probability in simulations.

MLB: Rockies vs. Diamondbacks over 9 runs (-108)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 57.5%
• MLB Matchup: Rockies vs. Diamondbacks (9:40PM ET, Thursday)

A 5.6% edge and 57.5% probability make Rockies vs. Diamondbacks over 9 runs at a value play in the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Yasmine Kabbaj +5.5 (-125)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 61%
• Tennis Matchup: Jil Teichmann vs. Yasmine Kabbaj (9:30AM ET, Thursday)

Yasmine Kabbaj +5.5 at -125 odds presents a 5.4% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 61%.

Tennis: Arthur Rinderknech ML (+164)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 42.9%
• Tennis Matchup: Arthur Rinderknech vs. Alexander Bublik (1:10PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Arthur Rinderknech to win at +164 odds at ATP Brisbane, supported by an edge of 5.1%.

WNBA: Sparks ML (+135)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 46.9%
• WNBA Matchup: Sparks vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Sparks ML at +135 odds. A 46.9% probability produces a 4.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.

MLB: Guardians vs. Tigers over 7.5 runs (+104)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 53.4%
• MLB Matchup: Guardians vs. Tigers (1:10PM ET, Thursday)

A 4.4% edge on a 53.4% probability makes over 7.5 runs at +104 odds a solid value play in today's Guardians vs. Tigers matchup.

MLB: Athletics vs. Angels over 8.5 runs (+108)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 52.3%
• MLB Matchup: Athletics vs. Angels (9:38PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on over 8.5 runs at +108 odds. A 52.3% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s MLB matchup.

NHL: Canadiens ML (+182)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 39.7%
• NHL Matchup: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Canadiens to defeat Hurricanes at +182 odds shows a 39.7% probability and a 4.2% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Wednesday, 5/20/2026

As of 10:35PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [5/20/2026]

• Tennis: Ann Li vs. Marie Bouzkova (4:30AM ET, Thursday)
• AFL: Crows vs. Hawks (5:30AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Daria Kasatkina vs. Jaqueline Cristian (5:40AM ET, Thursday)
• NRL: Dolphins vs. Raiders (5:50AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Ugo Humbert vs. Ignacio Buse (6:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Panna Udvardy vs. Camila Osorio (6:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Jaume Munar vs. Mariano Navone (7:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Daniel Altmaier vs. Tommy Paul (7:10AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Jessica Bouzas Maneiro vs. Petra Marcinko (7:10AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Casper Ruud vs. Alexei Popyrin (8:10AM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for May 20, 2026, featuring plays such as under 176 points in the Sparks vs. Mercury matchup and Sparks +2.5. 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.