Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Red Sox vs. Blue Jays MLB play [8/13/2026]

MLB: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Over 7.5 runs (-108)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 59%
• MLB matchup: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays (3:07PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Over 7.5 runs in Red Sox vs. Blue Jays at -108 odds. A 59% probability produces an edge of 7.1%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Sparks vs. Liberty Under 187.5 points (+100)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 56.8%
• MLB matchup: Sparks vs. Liberty (8:00PM ET)

Sparks vs. Liberty under 187.5 points carries a 6.8% edge and a probability of 56.8% at +100 odds, according to our model.

MLB: Rangers vs. Angels Over 7.5 runs (+106)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 55.1%
• MLB Matchup: Rangers vs. Angels (10:07PM ET)

Rangers vs. Angels Over 7.5 runs at +106 odds shows a 6.5% edge, supported by a 55.1% probability in simulations.

WNBA: Mystics +6.5 (-112)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 59.3%
• WNBA Matchup: Mystics vs. Aces (10:00PM ET)

A 6.4% edge and 59.3% probability makes Mystics +6.5 vs. Aces a value play in the Mystics vs. Aces matchup, per our model.

MLB: Brewers vs. Dodgers Over 8.5 runs (+108)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 54.2%
• MLB Matchup: Brewers vs. Dodgers (10:10PM ET)

Brewers vs. Dodgers Over 8.5 runs at +108 odds presents a 6.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.2%.

MLB: Cubs vs. Nationals Over 8.5 runs (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• MLB Matchup: Cubs vs. Nationals (4:05PM ET)

Our model finds value on Over 8.5 runs in Cubs vs. Nationals at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 5.3%.

MLB: Dodgers -1.5 (+156)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 44.3%
• MLB Matchup: Brewers vs. Dodgers (10:10PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Dodgers -1.5 at +156 odds. A 44.3% probability produces a 5.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's MLB action.

WNBA: Mystics vs. Aces Over 169.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 56.9%
• WNBA Matchup: Mystics vs. Aces (10:00PM ET)

A 4.5% edge on a 56.9% probability makes Over 169.5 points at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Mystics vs. Aces matchup.

MLB: Dodgers ML (-133)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 61.4%
• MLB Matchup: Brewers vs. Dodgers (10:10PM ET)

Our model projects value on Dodgers to win at -133 odds. A 61.4% probability produces a 4.4% edge, making Dodgers the favorable ML play in today's MLB matchup.

Tennis: Rinky Hijikata ML (+124)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 48.8%
• Tennis Matchup: Rinky Hijikata vs. Gael Monfils (7:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Rinky Hijikata to defeat Gael Monfils at +124 odds shows a 48.8% probability and a 4.0% edge.

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

As of 1:22PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

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

• MLB: Mariners vs. Yankees (1:35PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Roman Burruchaga (1:50PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Adrian Mannarino vs. Denis Shapovalov (2:20PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Miomir Kecmanovic vs. Camilo Ugo Carabelli (2:20PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Caroline Dolehide vs. Diane Parry (2:20PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Jan Choinski vs. Thiago Tirante (2:20PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Panna Udvardy vs. Cristina Bucsa (2:20PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Dayana Yastremska vs. Tatjana Maria (2:30PM ET, Thursday)
• MLB: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays (3:07PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Terence Atmane vs. Marton Fucsovics (3:30PM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 13, 2026, featuring plays such as over 7.5 runs in the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays matchup and under 187.5 points in the Sparks vs. Liberty 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.