Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include South Alabama vs. Arkansas State college football play [10/8/2026]

College Football: Arkansas State -2.5 (-115)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 58.8%
• College Football matchup: South Alabama vs. Arkansas State (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Arkansas State -2.5 at -115 odds. A 58.8% probability produces an edge of 5.3%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

MLB: Guardians vs. White Sox Over 7.5 runs (+111)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 52.4%
• College Football matchup: Guardians vs. White Sox (8:00PM ET)

Guardians vs. White Sox over 7.5 runs carries a 5.1% edge and a probability of 52.4% at 47¢ odds, according to our model.

College Football: Arkansas State ML (-141)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 62.2%
• College Football Matchup: South Alabama vs. Arkansas State (7:30PM ET)

Arkansas State ML at -141 odds shows a 3.7% edge, supported by a 62.2% probability in simulations.

NHL: Canucks +1.5 (+115)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 49.4%
• NHL Matchup: Canucks vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

A 2.9% edge and 49.4% probability makes Canucks +1.5 vs. Hurricanes a value play in the Canucks vs. Hurricanes matchup, per our model.

NFL: Cowboys -7.5 (-108)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 54.5%
• NFL Matchup: Buccaneers vs. Cowboys (8:15PM ET)

Cowboys -7.5 at 52¢ presents a 2.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.5%.

College Football: South Florida +7 (-107)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 54.2%
• College Football Matchup: South Florida vs. UTSA (7:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on South Florida +7 at -107, supported by an edge of 2.5%.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 10/8/2026

As of 7:32AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming events to bet on right now [10/8/2026]

• NHL: Flyers vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Predators vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Canucks vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Stars vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Mammoth vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Wild vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: Sam Houston State vs. Liberty (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: Missouri State vs. Western Kentucky (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• NHL: Blackhawks vs. Islanders (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
• NCAAF: South Florida vs. UTSA (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for October 8, 2026, featuring plays such as Arkansas State -2.5 vs. South Alabama and over 7.5 runs in the Guardians vs. White Sox 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.