Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Pelicans vs. Jazz NBA play [10/23/2026]

NBA: Pelicans -1.5 (+106)

• Edge: 9.0%
• Probability: 57.5%
• NBA matchup: Pelicans vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Pelicans -1.5 at 49¢ odds. A 57.5% probability produces an edge of 9.0%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NBA: Timberwolves ML (+104)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Liga MX matchup: Timberwolves vs. Magic (7:00PM ET)

Timberwolves ML carries an 8.6% edge and a probability of 57.6% at 49¢ odds, according to our model.

Liga MX: San Luis vs. Atlante Over 2.5 goals (-120)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 61.6%
• Liga MX Matchup: San Luis vs. Atlante (11:00PM ET)

San Luis vs. Atlante Over 2.5 goals at -120 odds shows a 7.1% edge, supported by a 61.6% probability in simulations.

Tennis: Brandon Nakashima vs. Flavio Cobolli under 25.5 total games (-120)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 60.8%
• Tennis Matchup: Flavio Cobolli vs. Brandon Nakashima (1:00PM ET)

A 6.2% edge and 60.8% probability make Brandon Nakashima vs. Flavio Cobolli under 25.5 total games a value play in the Flavio Cobolli vs. Brandon Nakashima matchup, per our model.

NBA: Clippers +8.5 (+104)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 55.2%
• NBA Matchup: Clippers vs. Lakers (10:00PM ET)

Clippers +8.5 at 49¢ presents a 6.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.2%.

MLB: Rays vs. Brewers Over 6.5 runs (-104)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 56.9%
• MLB Matchup: Rays vs. Brewers (8:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Over 6.5 runs in Rays vs. Brewers at 51¢, supported by an edge of 5.9%.

College Football: North Carolina State -6.5 (-115)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 59.3%
• College Football Matchup: North Carolina State vs. Stanford (10:30PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on North Carolina State -6.5 at 53¢. A 59.3% probability produces a 5.8% edge, making this a strong play for today's college football action.

NBA: Warriors -4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 56.2%
• NBA Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET)

A 5.7% edge on a 56.2% probability makes Warriors -4.5 at -102a solid value play in today's Grizzlies vs. Warriors matchup.

NBA: Spurs ML (-178)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 69.4%
• NBA Matchup: Rockets vs. Spurs (9:30PM ET)

Our model projects value on Spurs to win at 64¢. A 69.4% probability produces a 5.4% edge, making Spurs the favorable ML play in today's NBA matchup.

La Liga: Malaga ML (+567)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 20.4%
• La Liga Matchup: Malaga vs. Alaves (3:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Malaga to defeat Alaves at 15¢ shows a 20.4% probability and a 5.4% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 10/23/2026

As of 12:01PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [10/23/2026]

• Tennis: Alex Michelsen vs. Arthur Fils (12:30PM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Brandon Nakashima vs. Flavio Cobolli (1:00PM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Zizou Bergs vs. Jan-Lennard Struff (1:40PM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Lorenzo Musetti vs. Luca Van Assche (2:10PM ET, Friday)
• EPL: Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Town (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• La Liga: Malaga vs. Alaves (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• NBA: Bulls vs. Bucks (4:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAF: North Carolina Central vs. Delaware State (5:00PM ET, Friday)
• NCAAF: Duke vs. Virginia (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NBA: Knicks vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for October 23, 2026, featuring plays such as Pelicans -1.5 vs. Jazz and Timberwolves ML. 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.