Best bets today for all sports: Wednesday's picks include Valkyries vs. Mercury WNBA play [7/29/2026]

WNBA: Valkyries vs. Mercury Over 156.5 points (-104)

• Edge: 14.1%
• Probability: 65.1%
• WNBA matchup: Valkyries vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Over 156.5 points in Valkyries vs. Mercury at -104 odds. A 65.1% probability produces an edge of 14.1%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Mercury +3.5 (+100)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 55.2%
• MLB matchup: Valkyries vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Mercury +3.5 carries a 5.2% edge and a probability of 55.2% at +100 odds, according to our model.

MLB: Athletics ML (+141)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 46%
• MLB Matchup: Red Sox vs. Athletics (9:40PM ET)

Athletics ML at +141 odds shows a 4.5% edge, supported by a 46% probability in simulations.

MLB: Athletics +1.5 (-111)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 56.5%
• MLB Matchup: Red Sox vs. Athletics (9:40PM ET)

A 3.9% edge and 56.5% probability makes Athletics +1.5 vs. Red Sox a value play in the Red Sox vs. Athletics matchup, per our model.

WNBA: Mercury ML (+144)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 44.1%
• WNBA Matchup: Valkyries vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Mercury ML at +144 odds presents a 3.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 44.1%.

MLB: Astros vs. Angels Over 9.5 runs (+108)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 51%
• MLB Matchup: Astros vs. Angels (9:38PM ET)

Our model finds value on Over 9.5 runs in Astros vs. Angels at +108 odds, supported by an edge of 2.9%.

Tennis: Cameron Norrie -3.5 (+100)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 52.3%
• Tennis Matchup: Cameron Norrie vs. James Duckworth (11:20PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Cameron Norrie -3.5 at +100 odds. A 52.3% probability produces a 2.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's tennis action.

MLB: Mariners ML (+163)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 40.2%
• MLB Matchup: Mariners vs. Dodgers (10:10PM ET)

A 2.2% edge on a 40.2% probability makes Mariners to win at +163 odds a solid value play in today's Mariners vs. Dodgers matchup.

MLB: Red Sox vs. AthleticsOver 10.5 runs (-111)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 54.6%
• MLB Matchup: Red Sox vs. Athletics (9:40PM ET)

Our model projects value on Over 10.5 runs at -111 odds. A 54.6% probability produces a 2.0% edge, making the Over the favorable side in today's MLB matchup.

Best sports bets today summary: Wednesday, 7/29/2026

As of 9:15PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming matchups to bet on right now [7/29/2026]

• MLB: Astros vs. Angels (9:38PM ET, Wednesday)
• MLB: Red Sox vs. Athletics (9:40PM ET, Wednesday)
• WNBA: Valkyries vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Karen Khachanov vs. Bernard Tomic (10:10PM ET, Wednesday)
• MLB: Mariners vs. Dodgers (10:10PM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez vs. Denis Shapovalov (10:10PM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Michael Zheng vs. Arthur Gea (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: James Duckworth vs. Cameron Norrie (11:20PM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Luciano Darderi vs. Dalibor Svrcina (12:00AM ET, Thursday)
• AFL: Cats vs. Magpies (5:30AM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for July 29, 2026, featuring plays such as over 156.5 points in the Valkyries vs. Mercury matchup and Mercury +3.5. 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.