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Best bets today for all sports: Good Friday picks include South Carolina vs. Connecticut women's college basketball play [4/3/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the best bets for Friday, April 3, 2026.
Today’s best sports bets for Good Friday are here, with South Carolina vs. Connecticut in women's college basketball and Broncos vs. Titans in the NRL among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s schedule.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, searching the latest odds to find genuine betting edges. The result? Data-backed plays that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of best bets for today [4/3, updated 9:31AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Friday, April 3, 2026.
Women's College Basketball: South Carolina ML (+265)
- Edge: 16.4%
- Probability: 42.2%
- Women's College Basketball matchup: South Carolina vs. Connecticut (7:00PM ET, Friday)
Our model has identified value on South Carolina to defeat Connecticut at +265 odds. A 42.2% probability produces an edge of 16.4%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
NRL: Broncos vs. Titans under 52.5 points (-110)
- Edge: 11.8%
- Probability: 64.2%
- Women's College Basketball matchup: Broncos vs. Titans (4:35AM ET, Saturday)
Broncos vs. Titans under 52.5 points carries a 11.8% edge and a probability of 64.2% at -110 odds, according to our model.
Women's College Basketball: South Carolina +7.5 (-114)
- Edge: 8.1%
- Probability: 61.3%
- Women's College Basketball Matchup: South Carolina vs. Connecticut (7:00PM ET, Friday)
South Carolina +7.5 vs. Connecticut at -114 odds shows a 8.1% edge, supported by a 61.3% probability in simulations.
NBA: Bulls +15.5 (-105)
- Edge: 7.0%
- Probability: 58.2%
- NBA Matchup: Bulls vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Friday)
A 7.0% edge and 58.2% probability make Bulls +15.5 vs. Knicks at a value play in the Bulls vs. Knicks matchup, per our model.
NBA: Jazz +16.5 (-105)
- Edge: 6.9%
- Probability: 58.1%
- NBA Matchup: Jazz vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Friday)
Jazz +16.5 at -105 odds presents a 6.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.1%.
NBA: Nets +16.5 (-106)
- Edge: 6.0%
- Probability: 57.4%
- NBA Matchup: Hawks vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Friday)
Our model finds value on Nets +16.5 at -106 odds, supported by an edge of 6.0%.
MLB: Braves vs. Diamondbacks over 9 runs (-110)
- Edge: 5.9%
- Probability: 58.3%
- MLB Matchup: Braves vs. Diamondbacks (9:45PM ET, Friday)
Our model has uncovered value on Braves vs. Diamondbacks over 9 runs at -110 odds. A 58.3% probability produces a 5.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's MLB action.
Tennis: Varvara Lepchenko vs. Emiliana Arango over 20.5 total games (-105)
- Edge: 5.5%
- Probability: 56.7%
- Tennis Matchup: Emiliana Arango vs. Varvara Lepchenko (2:20PM ET, Friday)
A 5.5% edge on a 56.7% probability makes over 20.5 total games at -105 odds a solid value play in this Copa Colsanitas (WTA Bogota) matchup.
NBA: Pacers +15.5 (-105)
- Edge: 5.5%
- Probability: 56.7%
- NBA Matchup: Pacers vs. Hornets (7:00PM ET, Friday)
Our model projects value on Pacers +15.5 at -105 odds. A 56.7% probability produces a 5.5% edge, making Pacers the favorable side in Saturday’s NBA matchup.
MLB: Cubs vs. Guardians over 7.5 runs (-105)
- Edge: 5.1%
- Probability: 56.3%
- MLB Matchup: Cubs vs. Guardians (4:10PM ET, Friday)
Rounding out our top 10 bets, Cubs vs. Guardians over 7.5 runs at -105 odds shows a 56.3% probability and a 5.1% edge.
Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 4/3/2026
As of 9:31AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina vs. Connecticut (Women's College Basketball) | South Carolina ML | +265 @ FanDuel | 16.4% | 42.2% |
| Broncos vs. Titans (NRL) | Under 52.5 Points | -110 @ DraftKings | 11.8% | 64.2% |
| South Carolina vs. Connecticut (Women's College Basketball) | South Carolina +7.5 | -114 @ FanDuel | 8.1% | 61.3% |
| Bulls vs. Knicks (NBA) | Bulls +15.5 | -105 @ BetMGM | 7.0% | 58.2% |
| Jazz vs. Rockets (NBA) | Jazz +16.5 | -105 @ BetMGM | 6.9% | 58.1% |
| Hawks vs. Nets (NBA) | Nets +16.5 | -106 @ FanDuel | 6.0% | 57.4% |
| Braves vs. Diamondbacks (MLB) | Over 9 Runs | -110 @ FanDuel | 5.9% | 58.3% |
| Arango vs. Lepchenko (Tennis) | Over 20.5 Total Games | -105 @ DraftKings | 5.5% | 56.7% |
| Pacers vs. Hornets (NBA) | Pacers +15.5 | -105 @ BetMGM | 5.5% | 56.7% |
| Cubs vs. Guardians (MLB) | Over 7.5 Runs | -105 @ BetMGM | 5.1% | 56.3% |
List of upcoming sports to bet on now [4/3/2026]
- Tennis: Luca Van Assche vs. Camilo Ugo Carabelli (10:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Diana Shnaider vs. Jessica Pegula (11:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Julia Riera vs. Jazmin Ortenzi (12:00PM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Belinda Bencic vs. Madison Keys (12:30PM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Roman Burruchaga vs. Learner Tien (1:00PM ET, Friday)
- MLB: Dodgers vs. Nationals (1:05PM ET, Friday)
- MLB: Cardinals vs. Tigers (1:10PM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Darja Semenistaja vs. Marie Bouzkova (1:10PM ET, Friday)
- MLB: Marlins vs. Yankees (1:35PM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Anna Kalinskaya vs. Iva Jovic (1:40PM ET, Friday)
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Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for April 3, 2026, featuring plays such as South Carolina ML and under 52.5 points in the Broncos vs. Titans matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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