Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Iva Jovic vs. Harriet Dart tennis play [10/3/2026]
Get the best bets for Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Today’s best sports bets for October 3, 2026 are here, with Iva Jovic vs. Harriet Dart highlighted by our model across Saturday’s play.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, searching the latest odds to unearth genuine betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of best bets for today [10/3, updated 3:01AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 best bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Tennis: Harriet Dart vs. Iva Jovic Over 18.5 total games (-115)
- Edge: 9.7%
- Probability: 63.2%
- Tennis matchup: Iva Jovic vs. Harriet Dart (3:20AM ET)
Our model has identified value on Over 18.5 total games in Harriet Dart vs. Iva Jovic at -115 odds in their matchup at WTA China Open. A 63.2% probability produces an edge of 9.7%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
Tennis: Harriet Dart +6.5 games (-130)
- Edge: 8.2%
- Probability: 64.7%
- NHL matchup: Iva Jovic vs. Harriet Dart (3:20AM ET)
At WTA China Open, Harriet Dart +6.5 games carries an 8.2% edge and a probability of 64.7% at -130 odds, according to our model.
NHL: Blues +1.5 (+105)
- Edge: 6.5%
- Probability: 55.2%
- NHL Matchup: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)
Blues +1.5 vs. Avalanche at +105 odds shows a 6.5% edge, supported by a 55.2% probability in simulations.
MLB: Padres vs. Brewers over 7.5 runs (+125)
- Edge: 6.5%
- Probability: 50.9%
- MLB Matchup: Padres vs. Brewers (8:30PM ET)
A 6.5% edge and 50.9% probability make Padres vs. Brewers over 7.5 runs a value play in the Padres vs. Brewers matchup, per our model.
MLB: White Sox vs. Guardians Over 7 runs (+102)
- Edge: 5.6%
- Probability: 55.1%
- MLB Matchup: White Sox vs. Guardians (1:00PM ET)
White Sox vs. Guardians Over 7 runs at +102 presents a 5.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.1%.
College Football: Pennsylvania vs. Dartmouth Over 39.5 points (-113)
- Edge: 5.2%
- Probability: 58.2%
- College Football Matchup: Pennsylvania vs. Dartmouth (1:30PM ET)
Our model finds value on Over 39.5 points in Pennsylvania vs. Dartmouth at -113, supported by an edge of 5.2%.
NHL: Blues ML (+250)
- Edge: 4.9%
- Probability: 33.5%
- NHL Matchup: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)
Our model has uncovered value on Blues-Avalanche to finish as a tie after 90 minutes at +250. A 33.5% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's NHL action.
College Football: Colgate vs. Harvard Over 36.5 points (-113)
- Edge: 4.8%
- Probability: 57.9%
- College Football Matchup: Colgate vs. Harvard (7:00PM ET)
A 4.8% edge on a 57.9% probability makes Over 36.5 points at -113a solid value play in today's Colgate vs. Harvard matchup.
MLB: Yankees vs. RaysOver 7 runs (-103)
- Edge: 4.5%
- Probability: 55.3%
- MLB Matchup: Yankees vs. Rays (6:30PM ET)
Our model projects value on Over 7 runs at -103. A 55.3% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making the Over the favorable side in today's MLB matchup.
College Football: Rice +12.5 (-112)
- Edge: 4.5%
- Probability: 57.3%
- College Football Matchup: Blues vs. Avalanche (7:00PM ET)
Rounding out our top 10 bets, Rice +12.5 at -112 shows a 57.3% probability and a 4.5% edge.
Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 10/3/2026
As of 3:01AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jovic vs. Dart (Tennis) | Over 18.5 total games | -115 @ DraftKings | 9.7% | 63.2% |
| Jovic vs. Dart (Tennis) | Harriet Dart +6.5 games | -130 @ Caesars | 8.2% | 64.7% |
| Blues vs. Avalanche (NHL) | Blues +1.5 | +105 @ ESPN BET | 6.5% | 55.2% |
| Padres vs. Brewers (MLB) | Over 7.5 runs | 44¢ @ Novig | 6.5% | 50.9% |
| White Sox vs. Guardians (MLB) | Over 7 Runs | +102 @ DraftKings | 5.6% | 55.1% |
| Pennsylvania vs. Dartmouth (College Football) | Over 39.5 Points | -113 @ DraftKings | 5.2% | 58.2% |
| Blues vs. Avalanche (NHL) | Blues ML | +250 @ BetRivers | 4.9% | 33.5% |
| Colgate vs. Harvard (College Football) | Over 36.5 Points | -113 @ DraftKings | 4.8% | 57.9% |
| Yankees vs. Rays (MLB) | Over 7 Runs | -103 @ Caesars | 4.5% | 55.3% |
| UTSA vs. Rice (College Football) | Rice +12.5 | -112 @ DraftKings | 4.5% | 57.3% |
List of upcoming sports to bet on now [10/3/2026]
- Tennis: Anna Kalinskaya vs. Qinwen Zheng (3:20AM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Harriet Dart vs. Iva Jovic (3:20AM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Jiri Lehecka vs. Ugo Humbert (4:10AM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Kimberly Birrell vs. Marie Bouzkova (4:30AM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Daniil Medvedev (5:00AM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Jakub Mensik vs. Francisco Cerundolo (5:20AM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Xinyu Wang vs. Sonay Kartal (7:00AM ET, Saturday)
- Tennis: Alina Charaeva vs. Elena Rybakina (8:30AM ET, Saturday)
- NCAAF: Memphis vs. Charlotte (11:00AM ET, Saturday)
- NCAAF: Michigan vs. Minnesota (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for October 3, 2026, featuring plays such as over 18.5 total games in the Iva Jovic vs. Iva Jovic matchup and Harriet Dart +6.5 games. 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.

