Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Tigers vs. Crows AFL play [8/8/2026]
Get the best bets for Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Today’s best sports bets for August 8, 2026 are here, with Tigers vs. Crows in the AFL and Fever vs. Sky in the WNBA among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s play.
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List of best bets for today [8/8, updated 3:57AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 best bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, August 8, 2026.
AFL: Crows -57.5 (-115)
- Edge: 12.7%
- Probability: 66.2%
- AFL matchup: Tigers vs. Crows (5:35AM ET)
Our model has identified value on Crows -57.5 at -115 odds. A 66.2% probability produces an edge of 12.7%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
WNBA: Sky +6.5 (+100)
- Edge: 10.3%
- Probability: 60.3%
- WNBA matchup: Fever vs. Sky (3:30PM ET)
Sky +6.5 carries a 10.3% edge and a probability of 60.3% at +100 odds, according to our model.
WNBA: Fever vs. Sky Under 192.5 points (-115)
- Edge: 9.2%
- Probability: 62.7%
- WNBA Matchup: Fever vs. Sky (3:30PM ET)
Fever vs. Sky Under 192.5 points at -115 odds shows a 9.2% edge, supported by a 62.7% probability in simulations.
MLB: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks over 8.5 runs (+108)
- Edge: 8.4%
- Probability: 56.5%
- MLB Matchup: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks (8:10PM ET)
An 8.4% edge and 56.5% probability make Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks over 8.5 runs a value play in the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks matchup, per our model.
MLB: Orioles vs. Rangers Over 7.5 runs (+104)
- Edge: 7.3%
- Probability: 56.4%
- MLB Matchup: Orioles vs. Rangers (7:15PM ET)
Orioles vs. Rangers Over 7.5 runs at +104 odds presents a 7.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56.4%.
WNBA: Lynx ML (-194)
- Edge: 6.8%
- Probability: 72.8%
- WNBA Matchup: Aces vs. Lynx (1:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Lynx to win at -194 odds, supported by an edge of 6.8%.
MLB: Twins vs. Brewers Over 8.5 runs (+113)
- Edge: 6.4%
- Probability: 53.4%
- MLB Matchup: Twins vs. Brewers (7:10PM ET)
Our model has uncovered value on Twins vs. Brewers Over 8.5 runs at +113 odds. A 53.4% probability produces a 6.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's MLB action.
MLB: Athletics ML (+233)
- Edge: 6.4%
- Probability: 36.4%
- MLB Matchup: Athletics vs. Red Sox (4:10PM ET)
A 6.4% edge on a 36.4% probability makes Athletics to win at +233 odds a solid value play in today's Athletics vs. Red Sox matchup.
WNBA: Sky ML (+217)
- Edge: 6.4%
- Probability: 37.9%
- WNBA Matchup: Fever vs. Sky (3:30PM ET)
Our model projects value on Sky to win at +217 odds. A 37.9% probability produces a 6.4% edge, making Sky the favorable ML play in today's WNBA matchup.
MLB: Athletics vs. Red Sox Over 9.5 runs (+122)
- Edge: 5.6%
- Probability: 50.7%
- MLB Matchup: Athletics vs. Red Sox (4:10PM ET)
Rounding out our top 10 bets, Athletics vs. Red Sox Over 9.5 runs at +122 odds shows a 50.7% probability and a 5.6% edge.
Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 8/8/2026
As of 3:57AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers vs. Crows (AFL) | Crows -57.5 | -115 @ DraftKings | 12.7% | 66.2% |
| Fever vs. Sky (WNBA) | Sky +6.5 | +100 @ Polymarket | 10.3% | 60.3% |
| Fever vs. Sky (WNBA) | Under 192.5 Points | -115 @ DraftKings | 9.2% | 62.7% |
| Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks (MLB) | Over 8.5 runs | +108 @ Polymarket | 8.4% | 56.5% |
| Orioles vs. Rangers (MLB) | Over 7.5 Runs | +104 @ Polymarket | 7.3% | 56.4% |
| Aces vs. Lynx (WNBA) | Lynx ML | -194 @ Polymarket | 6.8% | 72.8% |
| Twins vs. Brewers (MLB) | Over 8.5 Runs | +113 @ Novig | 6.4% | 53.4% |
| Athletics vs. Red Sox (MLB) | Athletics ML | +233 @ Polymarket | 6.4% | 36.4% |
| Fever vs. Sky (WNBA) | Sky ML | +217 @ Novig | 6.4% | 37.9% |
| Athletics vs. Red Sox (MLB) | Over 9.5 Runs | +122 @ Polymarket | 5.6% | 50.7% |
List of upcoming events to bet on now [8/8/2026]
- NRL: Eels vs. Rabbitohs (5:35AM ET, Saturday)
- AFL: Tigers vs. Crows (5:35AM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Luciano Darderi vs. Nuno Borges (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Iga Swiatek vs. Marta Kostyuk (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
- WNBA: Aces vs. Lynx (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Brandon Nakashima vs. Arthur Rinderknech (1:40PM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Diana Shnaider vs. Jessica Pegula (1:40PM ET, Saturday)
- MLB: Braves vs. Yankees (3:05PM ET, Saturday)
- WNBA: Fever vs. Sky (3:30PM ET, Saturday)
- MLB: Angels vs. Marlins (4:10PM ET, Saturday)
Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 8, 2026, featuring plays such as Crows -57.5 vs. Tigers and Sky +6.5. 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.
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