Best WNBA bets today: Friday's picks include Fever vs. Tempo play [9/18/2026]

Tempo +13.5 (+104)

• Edge: 14.7%
• Probability: 63.7%
• Matchup: Fever vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Tempo +13.5 at 49¢ odds. A 63.7% probability produces an edge of 14.7%, making this the strongest play for today's WNBA slate.

Fire vs. Valkyries Over 160.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 9.7%
• Probability: 61.1%
• Matchup: Fire vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET)

Fire vs. Valkyries over 160.5 points carries a 9.7% edge and a probability of 61.1% at 51¢ odds, according to our model.

Liberty +7.5 (-104)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Liberty vs. Lynx (7:30PM ET)

Liberty +7.5 vs. Lynx at 51¢ odds shows a 8.5% edge, supported by a 59.5% probability in simulations.

Fire +12.5 (+100)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Matchup: Fire vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET)

An 8.1% edge and 58.1% probability makes Fire +12.5 vs. Valkyries a value play in the Fire vs. Valkyries matchup, per our model.

Tempo ML (+750)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 17.1%
• Matchup: Fever vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Tempo ML at +750 presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 17.1%.

Fever vs. Tempo Under 188.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Matchup: Fever vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Under 188.5 points in Fever vs. Tempo at -105, supported by an edge of 5.3%.

Liberty ML (+245)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 31.8%
• Matchup: Liberty vs. Lynx (7:30PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Liberty-Lynx to finish as a tie after 90 minutes at 29¢. A 31.8% probability produces a 2.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.

Fire ML (+625)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 15.8%
• Matchup: Fire vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET)

A 2.0% edge on a 15.8% probability makes Fire to win at 14¢a solid value play in today's Fire vs. Valkyries matchup.

WNBA best bets summary: Friday, 9/18/2026

As of 4:15AM ET, here are our top WNBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming WNBA games to bet on [9/18/2026]

• Fever vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Liberty vs. Lynx (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Fire vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our WNBA best bets are locked and loaded for September 18, 2026, featuring plays such as Tempo +13.5 vs. Fever and over 160.5 points in the Fire vs. Valkyries matchup. 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.