Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Montreal vs. Seattle MLS play [10/17/2026]

MLS: Montreal vs. Seattle Under 2.5 goals (+203)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 39.4%
• MLS matchup: Montreal vs. Seattle (10:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Under 2.5 goals in Montreal vs. Seattle at 33¢ odds. A 39.4% probability produces an edge of 6.4%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

MLS: Nashville vs. San Jose Under 2.5 goals (+170)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 41.2%
• NHL matchup: Nashville vs. San Jose (10:30PM ET)

Nashville vs. San Jose under 2.5 goals carries a 4.2% edge and a probability of 41.2% at +170 odds, according to our model.

NHL: Penguins vs. Golden Knights Under 6.5 goals (46¢)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 50.4%
• NHL Matchup: Penguins vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET)

Penguins vs. Golden Knights Under 6.5 goals at 46¢ odds shows a 3.9% edge, supported by a 50.4% probability in simulations.

MLS: LA Galaxy ML (+133)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 46.2%
• MLS Matchup: San Diego FC vs. LA Galaxy (10:30PM ET)

A 3.2% edge and 46.2% probability makes LA Galaxy at the moneyline a value play in the San Diego FC vs. LA Galaxy matchup, per our model.

NHL: Penguins +1.5 (-125)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 58.6%
• NHL Matchup: Penguins vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET)

Penguins +1.5 at 56¢ presents a 3.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.6%.

College Football: Fresno State vs. San Diego State Over 44.5 points (-127)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 58.9%
• College Football Matchup: Fresno State vs. San Diego State (10:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Over 44.5 points in Fresno State vs. San Diego State at 56¢, supported by an edge of 2.9%.

College Football: San Diego State ML (+255)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 30.9%
• College Football Matchup: Fresno State vs. San Diego State (10:30PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Fresno State-San Diego State to finish as a tie after 90 minutes at +255. A 30.9% probability produces a 2.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's college football action.

NHL: Penguins ML (+186)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 37.5%
• NHL Matchup: Penguins vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET)

A 2.6% edge on a 37.5% probability makes Penguins to win at 35¢a solid value play in today's Penguins vs. Golden Knights matchup.

Men's College Football: San Diego State +8.5 (-130)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 58.9%
• Men's College Football Matchup: Fresno State vs. San Diego State (10:30PM ET)

Our model projects value on San Diego State +8.5 at 57¢. A 58.9% probability produces a 2.4% edge, making San Diego State the favorable side in today's men's college football matchup.

College Football: Ohio vs. Sacramento State Over 49.5 points (+138)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 44.4%
• College Football Matchup: Fresno State vs. San Diego State (10:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Ohio vs. Sacramento State Over 49.5 points at 42¢ shows a 44.4% probability and a 2.4% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 10/17/2026

As of 9:31PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [10/17/2026]

• NCAAF: Ohio vs. Sacramento State (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NHL: Penguins vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NHL: Oilers vs. Mammoth (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAF: Utah vs. Colorado (10:15PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAF: Fresno State vs. San Diego State (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAF: Wake Forest vs. California (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAF: New Mexico vs. Hawaii (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• MLS: San Diego FC vs. LA Galaxy (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• MLS: Montreal vs. Seattle (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• MLS: Colorado vs. Portland (10:30PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for October 17, 2026, featuring plays such as under 2.5 goals in the Montreal vs. Seattle matchup and under 2.5 goals in the Nashville vs. San Jose 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.