Best bets today for all sports: Monday's picks include Valkyries vs. Lynx WNBA play [8/24/2026]

WNBA: Valkyries vs. Lynx Over 160.5 points (+100)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 57.2%
• WNBA matchup: Valkyries vs. Lynx (8:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Over 160.5 points in Valkyries vs. Lynx at +100 odds. A 57.2% probability produces an edge of 7.2%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Valkyries +5.5 (-104)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 57.2%
• MLB matchup: Valkyries vs. Lynx (8:00PM ET)

Valkyries +5.5 carries a 6.2% edge and a probability of 57.2% at -104 odds, according to our model.

MLB: Rockies vs. Nationals Over 8.5 runs (+106)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 54.2%
• MLB Matchup: Rockies vs. Nationals (6:45PM ET)

Rockies vs. Nationals Over 8.5 runs at +106 odds shows a 5.7% edge, supported by a 54.2% probability in simulations.

MLB: Tigers ML (+130)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 48.5%
• MLB Matchup: Rays vs. Tigers (6:40PM ET)

A 5.0% edge and 48.5% probability makes Tigers at the moneyline a value play in the Rays vs. Tigers matchup, per our model.

MLB: Red Sox vs. Marlins Over 7.5 runs (+102)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 54.3%
• MLB Matchup: Red Sox vs. Marlins (6:40PM ET)

Red Sox vs. Marlins Over 7.5 runs at +102 odds presents a 4.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.3%.

MLB: Reds vs. Giants Over 7.5 runs (+108)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 52.5%
• MLB Matchup: Reds vs. Giants (9:45PM ET)

Our model finds value on Over 7.5 runs in Reds vs. Giants at +108 odds, supported by an edge of 4.5%.

MLB: Phillies vs. Mariners Over 6.5 runs (-108)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.3%
• MLB Matchup: Phillies vs. Mariners (9:40PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Phillies vs. Mariners Over 6.5 runs at -108 odds. A 56.3% probability produces a 4.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's MLB action.

WNBA: Sparks +9.5 (+100)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 54.1%
• WNBA Matchup: Dream vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET)

A 4.1% edge on a 54.1% probability makes Sparks +9.5 at +100 odds a solid value play in today's Dream vs. Sparks matchup.

MLB: Angels ML (+153)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 43.4%
• MLB Matchup: Guardians vs. Angels (9:38PM ET)

Our model projects value on Angels to win at +153 odds. A 43.4% probability produces a 3.9% edge, making Angels the favorable ML play in today's MLB matchup.

MLB: Guardians vs. Angels Over 7.5 runs (-117)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 57.6%
• MLB Matchup: Guardians vs. Angels (9:38PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Guardians vs. Angels Over 7.5 runs at -117 odds shows a 57.6% probability and a 3.7% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Monday, 8/24/2026

As of 2:34AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming events to bet on now [8/24/2026]

• La Liga: Levante vs. Osasuna (1:30PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Vit Kopriva vs. Lorenzo Sonego (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Marcos Giron vs. Valentin Royer (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Benjamin Bonzi vs. Kamil Majchrzak (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• EPL: Chelsea vs. Fulham (3:00PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Jesper De Jong vs. Adam Walton (3:10PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Abdullah Shelbayh vs. Martin Damm (3:10PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Mees Rottgering vs. Jan Choinski (3:10PM ET, Monday)
• La Liga: Deportivo La Coruna vs. Malaga (3:30PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Marton Fucsovics vs. Roman Safiullin (4:20PM ET, Monday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for August 24, 2026, featuring plays such as over 160.5 points in the Valkyries vs. Lynx matchup and Valkyries +5.5. 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.