Best WNBA bets today: Thursday's picks include Valkyries vs. Liberty play [8/27/2026]
Get WNBA picks today and best bets for Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Today’s best WNBA bets for August 27, 2026 are here, with Valkyries vs. Liberty and Mystics vs. Mercury among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s WNBA action.
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List of WNBA best bets tonight [8/27, updated 7:34PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s WNBA best bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Valkyries vs. Liberty Over 162.5 points (+100)
- Edge: 10.6%
- Probability: 60.6%
- Matchup: Valkyries vs. Liberty (8:00PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Over 162.5 points in Valkyries vs. Liberty at +100 odds. A 60.6% probability produces an edge of 10.6%, making this the strongest play for today's WNBA slate.
Mystics ML (-170)
- Edge: 8.2%
- Probability: 71.1%
- Matchup: Mystics vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)
Mystics ML carries an 8.2% edge and a probability of 71.1% at -170 odds, according to our model.
Mystics vs. Mercury Over 165.5 points (-104)
- Edge: 7.6%
- Probability: 58.6%
- Matchup: Mystics vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)
Mystics vs. Mercury Over 165.5 points at -104 odds shows a 7.6% edge, supported by a 58.6% probability in simulations.
Mystics -4.5 (+100)
- Edge: 4.6%
- Probability: 54.6%
- Matchup: Mystics vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)
A 4.6% edge and 54.6% probability makes Mystics -4.5 vs. Mercury a value play in the Mystics vs. Mercury matchup, per our model.
Valkyries +3.5 (-113)
- Edge: 2.1%
- Probability: 55.1%
- Matchup: Valkyries vs. Liberty (8:00PM ET)
Valkyries +3.5 at -113 odds presents a 2.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.1%.
WNBA best bets summary: Thursday, 8/27/2026
As of 7:34PM ET, here are our top WNBA bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyries vs. Liberty | Over 162.5 points | +100 @ Polymarket | 10.6% | 60.6% |
| Mystics vs. Mercury | Mystics ML | -170 @ Polymarket | 8.2% | 71.1% |
| Mystics vs. Mercury | Over 165.5 Points | -104 @ Polymarket | 7.6% | 58.6% |
| Mystics vs. Mercury | Mystics -4.5 vs. Mercury | +100 @ Novig | 4.6% | 54.6% |
| Valkyries vs. Liberty | Valkyries +3.5 | -113 @ Polymarket | 2.1% | 55.1% |
List of upcoming WNBA games to bet on [8/27/2026]
- Valkyries vs. Liberty (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
- Mystics vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
- Fire vs. Dream (7:30PM ET, Friday)
- Sun vs. Fever (7:30PM ET, Friday)
Conclusion
Our WNBA best bets are locked and loaded for August 27, 2026, featuring plays such as over 162.5 points in the Valkyries vs. Liberty matchup and Mystics ML. 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.



