Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Aces vs. Storm WNBA play [9/17/2026]

WNBA: Storm +9.5 (+105)

• Edge: 12.8%
• Probability: 61.5%
• WNBA matchup: Aces vs. Storm (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Storm +9.5 at 49¢ odds. A 61.5% probability produces an edge of 12.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Mystics vs. Sky Over 165.5 points (+113)

• Edge: 11.5%
• Probability: 58.5%
• WNBA matchup: Mystics vs. Sky (8:00PM ET)

Mystics vs. Sky over 165.5 points carries a 11.5% edge and a probability of 58.5% at 47¢ odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Sun vs. Dream Over 168.5 points (+104)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 56.3%
• WNBA Matchup: Sun vs. Dream (7:30PM ET)

Sun vs. Dream Over 168.5 points at 49¢ odds shows a 7.3% edge, supported by a 56.3% probability in simulations.

Tennis: Mary Stoiana vs. Dominika Salkova over 19.5 total games (-120)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 61.5%
• Tennis Matchup: Dominika Salkova vs. Mary Stoiana (1:30PM ET)

A 7.0% edge and 61.5% probability make Mary Stoiana vs. Dominika Salkova over 19.5 total games a value play in the Dominika Salkova vs. Mary Stoiana matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Vendula Valdmannova vs. Anna Blinkova Over 20.5 total games (-105)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Tennis Matchup: Anna Blinkova vs. Vendula Valdmannova (1:30PM ET)

Vendula Valdmannova vs. Anna Blinkova Over 20.5 total games at -105 presents a 6.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.9%.

WNBA: Sun +15.5 (+104)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 55.2%
• WNBA Matchup: Sun vs. Dream (7:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Sun +15.5 at 49¢, supported by an edge of 6.2%.

WNBA: Sky +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.5%
• WNBA Matchup: Mystics vs. Sky (8:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Sky +3.5 at -110. A 58.5% probability produces a 6.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.

WNBA: Sparks +8.5 (-104)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 57%
• WNBA Matchup: Sparks vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)

A 6.0% edge on a 57% probability makes Sparks +8.5 at 51¢a solid value play in today's Sparks vs. Wings matchup.

WNBA: Storm ML (+426)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 24.9%
• WNBA Matchup: Aces vs. Storm (10:00PM ET)

Our model projects value on Storm to win at 19¢. A 24.9% probability produces a 5.9% edge, making Storm the favorable ML play in today's WNBA matchup.

MLB: Athletics ML (+253)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 34.1%
• MLB Matchup: Athletics vs. Rays (1:10PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Athletics to defeat Rays at 28¢ shows a 34.1% probability and a 5.8% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 9/17/2026

As of 4:07AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [9/17/2026]

• Tennis: Alina Charaeva vs. Elina Avanesyan (11:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Solana Sierra vs. Suzan Lamens (11:10AM ET, Thursday)
• MLB: Brewers vs. Pirates (12:35PM ET, Thursday)
• MLB: Dodgers vs. Reds (12:40PM ET, Thursday)
• La Liga: Getafe vs. Real Betis (1:00PM ET, Thursday)
• MLB: Athletics vs. Rays (1:10PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Mary Stoiana vs. Dominika Salkova (1:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Vendula Valdmannova vs. Anna Blinkova (1:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Paula Badosa vs. Jazmin Ortenzi (1:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Sara Bejlek vs. Cristina Bucsa (3:00PM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for September 17, 2026, featuring plays such as Storm +9.5 vs. Aces and over 165.5 points in the Mystics vs. Sky 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.