Best bets today for all sports: Wednesday's picks include Padres vs. Diamondbacks MLB play [8/5/2026]
Get the best bets for Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Today’s best sports bets for August 5, 2026 are here, with Padres vs. Diamondbacks and Tigers vs. Mariners in the MLB among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s schedule.
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List of best bets for today [8/5, updated 9:16PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
MLB: Padres vs. Diamondbacks Over 8.5 runs (-105)
- Edge: 8.9%
- Probability: 60.1%
- MLB matchup: Padres vs. Diamondbacks (9:40PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Over 8.5 runs in Padres vs. Diamondbacks at -105 odds. A 60.1% probability produces an edge of 8.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
MLB: Tigers vs. Mariners Over 7.5 runs (-106)
- Edge: 3.9%
- Probability: 55.3%
- MLB matchup: Tigers vs. Mariners (9:40PM ET)
Tigers vs. Mariners over 7.5 runs carries a 3.9% edge and a probability of 55.3% at -106 odds, according to our model.
MLB: Diamondbacks ML (+127)
- Edge: 3.1%
- Probability: 47.1%
- MLB Matchup: Padres vs. Diamondbacks (9:40PM ET)
Diamondbacks ML at +127 odds shows a 3.1% edge, supported by a 47.1% probability in simulations.
Best sports bets today summary: Wednesday, 8/5/2026
As of 9:16PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres vs. Diamondbacks (MLB) | Over 8.5 runs | -105 @ Caesars | 8.9% | 60.1% |
| Tigers vs. Mariners (MLB) | Over 7.5 runs | -106 @ Novig | 3.9% | 55.3% |
| Padres vs. Diamondbacks (MLB) | Diamondbacks ML | +127 @ Novig | 3.1% | 47.1% |
List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [8/5/2026]
- MLB: Tigers vs. Mariners (9:40PM ET, Wednesday)
- MLB: Padres vs. D-Backs (9:40PM ET, Wednesday)
- AFL: Kangaroos vs. Bulldogs (5:30AM ET, Thursday)
- NRL: Cowboys vs. Titans (5:50AM ET, Thursday)
- Tennis: Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Talia Gibson (11:00AM ET, Thursday)
- Tennis: Diana Shnaider vs. Anna Kalinskaya (12:10PM ET, Thursday)
- Tennis: Iga Swiatek vs. Viktorija Golubic (12:30PM ET, Thursday)
- MLB: Angels vs. Orioles (12:35PM ET, Thursday)
- MLB: Athletics vs. Reds (12:40PM ET, Thursday)
- MLB: Mets vs. Guardians (1:10PM ET, Thursday)
Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 5, 2026, featuring plays such as over 8.5 runs in the Padres vs. Diamondbacks matchup and over 7.5 runs in the Tigers vs. Mariners 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.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
