Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Valkyries vs. Dream WNBA play [10/29/2026]

WNBA: Valkyries vs. Dream Over 147.5 points (+100)

• Edge: 17.5%
• Probability: 67.5%
• WNBA matchup: Valkyries vs. Dream (12:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Over 147.5 points in Valkyries vs. Dream at 50¢ odds. A 67.5% probability produces an edge of 17.5%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Jerome Kym vs. Ben Shelton Under 24.5 total games (-115)

• Edge: 9.8%
• Probability: 63.2%
• Tennis matchup: Ben Shelton vs. Jerome Kym (2:10PM ET)

At ATP Swiss Indoors, Ben Shelton vs. Jerome Kym under 24.5 total games carries a 9.8% edge and a probability of 63.2% at -115 odds, according to our model.

Tennis: Alexander Zverev -3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 59.8%
• Tennis Matchup: Alexander Zverev vs. Tallon Griekspoor (12:30PM ET)

Alexander Zverev -3.5 vs. Tallon Griekspoor at -105 odds shows a 8.5% edge, supported by a 59.8% probability in simulations of the ATP Vienna Open match.

Tennis: Ben Shelton -2.5 (-145)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 67.7%
• Tennis Matchup: Ben Shelton vs. Jerome Kym (2:10PM ET)

An 8.5% edge and 67.7% probability makes Ben Shelton -2.5 vs. Jerome Kym a value play in the Ben Shelton vs. Jerome Kym matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Novak Djokovic Under 23.5 total games (-130)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 63.6%
• Tennis Matchup: Novak Djokovic vs. Jan-Lennard Struff (1:00PM ET)

Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Novak Djokovic Under 23.5 total games at -130 presents a 7.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 63.6%.

Tennis: Tallon Griekspoor vs. Alexander Zverev Under 22.5 total games (-105)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Alexander Zverev vs. Tallon Griekspoor (12:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Under 22.5 total games in Alexander Zverev vs. Tallon Griekspoor at -105 at ATP Brisbane, supported by an edge of 7.1%.

WNBA: Dream ML (-182)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 71.2%
• WNBA Matchup: Valkyries vs. Dream (12:30PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Valkyries-Dream to finish as a tie after 90 minutes at 65¢. A 71.2% probability produces a 6.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.

College Football: Florida Atlantic vs. North Texas Under 65.5 points (+270)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 33.4%
• College Football Matchup: Florida Atlantic vs. North Texas (7:30PM ET)

A 6.4% edge on a 33.4% probability makes Under 65.5 points at 27¢a solid value play in today's Florida Atlantic vs. North Texas matchup.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic -3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Tennis Matchup: Novak Djokovic vs. Jan-Lennard Struff (1:00PM ET)

Our model projects value on Novak Djokovic -3.5 at -110. A 58.7% probability produces a 6.4% edge, making Novak Djokovic the favorable side in today's ATP Swiss Indoors tennis matchup.

Tennis: Nikoloz Basilashvili ML (+710)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 15.6%
• Tennis Matchup: Nikoloz Basilashvili vs. Carlos Alcaraz (10:00AM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Nikoloz Basilashvili to defeat Carlos Alcaraz at +710 shows a 15.6% probability and a 5.4% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 10/29/2026

As of 1:03AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming events to bet on now [10/29/2026]

• Tennis: Mia Pohankova vs. Naomi Osaka (1:30AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Kaitlin Quevedo vs. Anna Bondar (3:20AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Yulia Putintseva vs. Elena Rybakina (4:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Magda Linette vs. Lilli Tagger (7:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Rafael Jodar vs. Valentin Vacherot (7:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Luciano Darderi vs. Tommy Paul (8:30AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Daniil Medvedev vs. Cameron Norrie (8:30AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Arthur Fils vs. Alex Michelsen (9:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Nikoloz Basilashvili (10:00AM ET, Thursday)
• Tennis: Denis Shapovalov vs. Taylor Fritz (10:10AM ET, Thursday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for October 29, 2026, featuring plays such as over 147.5 points in the Dream vs. Ben Shelton matchup and under 24.5 total games in the Ben Shelton vs. Jerome Kym 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.