Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Mystics vs. Aces WNBA play [8/13/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for August 13, 2026 are here, with Mystics vs. Aces in the WNBA and Brewers vs. Dodgers in the MLB among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s play.

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List of best bets for today [8/13, updated 9:12PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, August 13, 2026.

WNBA: Mystics +5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 57.4%
• WNBA matchup: Mystics vs. Aces (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Mystics +5.5 at -102 odds. A 57.4% probability produces an edge of 6.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

MLB: Brewers vs. Dodgers Over 8.5 runs (+115)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 53.4%
• MLB matchup: Brewers vs. Dodgers (10:10PM ET)

Brewers vs. Dodgers over 8.5 runs carries a 6.9% edge and a probability of 53.4% at +115 odds, according to our model.

MLB: Rangers vs. Angels Over 7.5 runs (+113)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 53.7%
• MLB Matchup: Rangers vs. Angels (10:07PM ET)

Rangers vs. Angels Over 7.5 runs at +113 odds shows a 6.8% edge, supported by a 53.7% probability in simulations.

WNBA: Mystics vs. Aces over 170.5 points (+104)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 55.1%
• WNBA Matchup: Mystics vs. Aces (10:00PM ET)

A 6.1% edge and 55.1% probability make Mystics vs. Aces over 170.5 points a value play in the Mystics vs. Aces matchup, per our model.

MLB: Dodgers -1.5 (+163)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 43.8%
• MLB Matchup: Brewers vs. Dodgers (10:10PM ET)

Dodgers -1.5 at +163 odds presents a 5.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 43.8%.

MLB: Dodgers ML (-133)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 61.7%
• MLB Matchup: Brewers vs. Dodgers (10:10PM ET)

Our model finds value on Dodgers to win at -133 odds, supported by an edge of 4.6%.

WNBA: Mystics ML (+203)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 36.1%
• WNBA Matchup: Mystics vs. Aces (10:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Mystics-Aces to finish as a tie after 90 minutes at +203 odds. A 36.1% probability produces a 3.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.

MLB: Rangers -1.5 (+130)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 45.6%
• MLB Matchup: Rangers vs. Angels (10:07PM ET)

A 2.1% edge on a 45.6% probability makes Rangers -1.5 at +130 odds a solid value play in today's Rangers vs. Angels matchup.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 8/13/2026

As of 9:12PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming events to bet on now [8/13/2026]

• WNBA: Mystics vs. Aces (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• MLB: Rangers vs. Angels (10:07PM ET, Thursday)
• MLB: Brewers vs. Dodgers (10:10PM ET, Thursday)
• NRL: Dolphins vs. Sea Eagles (4:00AM ET, Friday)
• NRL: Rabbitohs vs. Bulldogs (6:00AM ET, Friday)
• AFL: Crows vs. Dockers (6:10AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Anna Bondar vs. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (11:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Yuliia Starodubtseva vs. Daria Snigur (11:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Valentin Royer (11:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Karolina Pliskova vs. Sara Bejlek (11:00AM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 13, 2026, featuring plays such as Mystics +5.5 vs. Aces and over 8.5 runs in the Brewers vs. Dodgers 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.