Best bets today for all sports: Wednesday's picks include Dodgers vs. Reds MLB play [9/16/2026]

MLB: Dodgers vs. Reds Over 8.5 runs (+104)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 55.6%
• MLB matchup: Dodgers vs. Reds (6:40PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Over 8.5 runs in Dodgers vs. Reds at 49¢ odds. A 55.6% probability produces an edge of 6.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

MLB: Braves vs. Cubs Over 7.5 runs (-113)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 59.3%
• MLB matchup: Braves vs. Cubs (7:40PM ET)

Braves vs. Cubs over 7.5 runs carries a 6.2% edge and a probability of 59.3% at 53¢ odds, according to our model.

MLB: Yankees vs. Twins Over 8.5 runs (+115)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 52.4%
• MLB Matchup: Yankees vs. Twins (1:40PM ET)

Yankees vs. Twins Over 8.5 runs at 47¢ odds shows a 5.9% edge, supported by a 52.4% probability in simulations.

Tennis: Laura Pigossi +5.5 (-140)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 64%
• Tennis Matchup: Vendula Valdmannova vs. Laura Pigossi (1:40PM ET)

A 5.7% edge and 64% probability makes Laura Pigossi +5.5 vs. Vendula Valdmannova a value play in the Vendula Valdmannova vs. Laura Pigossi matchup, per our model.

La Liga: Osasuna ML (+900)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 15.3%
• La Liga Matchup: Osasuna vs. Atletico Madrid (1:00PM ET)

Osasuna ML at 10¢ presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 15.3%.

MLB: Twins +1.5 (-125)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 60.8%
• MLB Matchup: Yankees vs. Twins (1:40PM ET)

Our model finds value on Twins +1.5 at 56¢, supported by an edge of 5.2%.

MLB: Marlins vs. Diamondbacks Over 9 runs (-102)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 55.7%
• MLB Matchup: Marlins vs. Diamondbacks (9:40PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Marlins vs. Diamondbacks Over 9 runs at -102. A 55.7% probability produces a 5.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's MLB action.

MLB: Athletics vs. Rays Over 7.5 runs (-113)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 58.2%
• MLB Matchup: Athletics vs. Rays (6:40PM ET)

A 5.2% edge on a 58.2% probability makes Over 7.5 runs at 53¢a solid value play in today's Athletics vs. Rays matchup.

Tennis: Carolina Alves +5.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Suzan Lamens vs. Carolina Alves (10:00AM ET)

Our model projects value on Carolina Alves +5.5 at -110. A 57.4% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making Carolina Alves the favorable side in today's WTA Sao Paulo tennis matchup.

MLB: Twins ML (+133)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 47.8%
• MLB Matchup: Yankees vs. Twins (1:40PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Twins to defeat Yankees at 43¢ shows a 47.8% probability and a 4.9% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Wednesday, 9/16/2026

As of 4:02AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [9/16/2026]

• Tennis: Dominika Salkova vs. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (10:00AM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Carolina Alves vs. Suzan Lamens (10:00AM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Kaitlin Quevedo vs. Whitney Osuigwe (10:00AM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Claire Liu vs. Mary Stoiana (11:10AM ET, Wednesday)
• La Liga: Osasuna vs. Atletico Madrid (1:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• La Liga: Sevilla vs. Deportivo La Coruna (1:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• MLB: White Sox vs. Guardians (1:10PM ET, Wednesday)
• MLB: Giants vs. Cardinals (1:15PM ET, Wednesday)
• MLB: Yankees vs. Twins (1:40PM ET, Wednesday)
• Tennis: Laura Pigossi vs. Vendula Valdmannova (1:40PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for September 16, 2026, featuring plays such as over 8.5 runs in the Dodgers vs. Reds matchup and over 7.5 runs in the Braves vs. Cubs 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.