Best bets today for all sports: Sunday's picks include Mercury vs. Mystics WNBA play [8/9/2026]

WNBA: Mystics ML (-117)

• Edge: 9.9%
• Probability: 63.8%
• WNBA matchup: Mercury vs. Mystics (3:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Mystics to defeat Mercury at -117 odds. A 63.8% probability produces an edge of 9.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

MLB: Orioles vs. Rangers Over 8.5 runs (+111)

• Edge: 9.8%
• Probability: 57.2%
• MLB matchup: Orioles vs. Rangers (2:35PM ET)

Orioles vs. Rangers over 8.5 runs carries a 9.8% edge and a probability of 57.2% at +111 odds, according to our model.

MLB: Twins ML (+234)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 38.8%
• MLB Matchup: Twins vs. Brewers (2:10PM ET)

Twins ML at +234 odds shows a 8.9% edge, supported by a 38.8% probability in simulations.

MLB: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks over 8.5 runs (-115)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 62.3%
• MLB Matchup: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks (4:10PM ET)

An 8.9% edge and 62.3% probability make Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks over 8.5 runs a value play in the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks matchup, per our model.

WNBA: Mercury vs. Mystics Over 167.5 points (-104)

• Edge: 8.8%
• Probability: 59.8%
• WNBA Matchup: Mercury vs. Mystics (3:00PM ET)

Mercury vs. Mystics Over 167.5 points at -104 odds presents a 8.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 59.8%.

WNBA: Valkyries vs. Sparks Over 169.5 points (+102)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 58.1%
• WNBA Matchup: Valkyries vs. Sparks (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Over 169.5 points in Valkyries vs. Sparks at +102 odds, supported by an edge of 8.6%.

MLB: Twins vs. Brewers Over 7.5 runs (+120)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 53.4%
• MLB Matchup: Twins vs. Brewers (2:10PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Twins vs. Brewers Over 7.5 runs at +120 odds. A 53.4% probability produces a 7.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's MLB action.

MLB: Braves vs. Yankees Over 8.5 runs (+100)

• Edge: 7.8%
• Probability: 57.8%
• MLB Matchup: Braves vs. Yankees (1:35PM ET)

A 7.8% edge on a 57.8% probability makes Over 8.5 runs at +100 odds a solid value play in today's Braves vs. Yankees matchup.

MLB: Twins +1.5 (+106)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 56.1%
• MLB Matchup: Twins vs. Brewers (2:10PM ET)

Our model projects value on Twins +1.5 at +106 odds. A 56.1% probability produces a 7.5% edge, making Twins the favorable side in today's MLB matchup.

WNBA: Mystics -1.5 (-106)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 58.1%
• WNBA Matchup: Mercury vs. Mystics (3:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Mystics -1.5 at -106 odds shows a 58.1% probability and a 6.6% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Sunday, 8/9/2026

As of 10:05AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [8/9/2026]

• MLB: Reds vs. Nationals (12:15PM ET, Sunday)
• WNBA: Aces vs. Liberty (12:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Elena Rybakina vs. Liudmila Samsonova (12:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Daniel Merida vs. Tallon Griekspoor (12:30PM ET, Sunday)
• MLB: Mets vs. Pirates (1:35PM ET, Sunday)
• MLB: Braves vs. Yankees (1:35PM ET, Sunday)
• MLB: Blue Jays vs. Phillies (1:35PM ET, Sunday)
• MLB: Athletics vs. Red Sox (1:35PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Coco Gauff vs. Alina Korneeva (1:40PM ET, Sunday)
• MLB: Angels vs. Marlins (1:40PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 9, 2026, featuring plays such as Mystics ML vs. Mercury and over 8.5 runs in the Orioles vs. Rangers 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.