Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Mystics vs. Tempo WNBA play [5/8/2026]

WNBA: Tempo ML (-104)

• Edge: 18.6%
• Probability: 69.6%
• WNBA matchup: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Tempo to defeat Mystics at -104 odds. A 69.6% probability produces an edge of 18.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Tempo -1.5 (+105)

• Edge: 15.1%
• Probability: 63.8%
• WNBA matchup: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Tempo -1.5 carries a 15.1% edge and a probability of 63.8% at +105 odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Mystics vs. Tempo over 160.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 12.0%
• Probability: 63.2%
• WNBA Matchup: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Mystics vs. Tempo over 160.5 points at -105 odds shows a 12.0% edge, supported by a 63.2% probability in simulations.

WNBA: Valkyries vs. Storm over 156.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 11.3%
• Probability: 62.5%
• WNBA Matchup: Valkyries vs. Storm (10:00PM ET, Friday)

An 11.3% edge and 62.5% probability make Valkyries vs. Storm over 156.5 points at a value play in the Valkyries vs. Storm matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Solana Sierra vs. Coco Gauff over 18.5 total points (-105)

• Edge: 10.9%
• Probability: 62.1%
• Tennis Matchup: Coco Gauff vs. Solana Sierra (5:00AM ET, Saturday)

Solana Sierra vs. Coco Gauff over 18.5 total points at -105 odds presents a 10.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 62.1%.

WNBA: Sun vs. Liberty over 159.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 8.7%
• Probability: 60.6%
• WNBA Matchup: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on over 159.5 points in Sun vs. Liberty at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 8.7%.

NRL: Knights vs. Dragons under 52.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 60.3%
• NRL Matchup: Knights vs. Dragons (1:00AM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Knights vs. Dragons under 52.5 points at -110 odds. A 60.3% probability produces an 8.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's NRL action.

MLB: Mets vs. Diamondbacks over 8 runs (-110)

• Edge: 7.8%
• Probability: 60.2%
• MLB Matchup: Mets vs. Diamondbacks (9:40PM ET, Friday)

A 7.8% edge on a 60.2% probability makes over 8 runs at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Mets vs. Diamondbacks matchup.

Tennis: Solana Sierra +6.5 (-132)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 64.3%
• Tennis Matchup: Coco Gauff vs. Solana Sierra (5:00AM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Solana Sierra +6.5 at -132 odds. A 64.3% probability produces a 7.4% edge, making Solana Sierra the favorable side in Saturday’s WTA Italian Open tennis matchup.

NRL: Sharks vs. Rabbitohs under 52.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 59.4%
• NRL Matchup: Sharks vs. Rabbitohs (3:30AM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Sharks vs. Rabbitohs under 52.5 points at -110 odds shows a 59.4% probability and a 7.1% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 5/8/2026

As of 12:57PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Mystics vs. Tempo (WNBA)	Tempo ML	-104 @ FanDuel	18.6%	69.6%
Mystics vs. Tempo (WNBA)	Tempo -1.5	+105 @ DraftKings	15.1%	63.8%
Mystics vs. Tempo (WNBA)	Over 160.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	12.0%	63.2%
Valkyries vs. Storm (WNBA)	Over 156.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	11.3%	62.5%
Gauff vs. Sierra (Tennis)	Over 18.5 Total Games	-105 @ DraftKings	10.9%	62.1%
Sun vs. Liberty (WNBA)	Over 159.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	8.7%	60.6%
Knights vs. Dragons (NRL)	Under 52.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	8.0%	60.3%
Mets vs. Diamondbacks (MLB)	Over 8 Runs	-110 @ BetMGM	7.8%	60.2%
Gauff vs. Sierra (Tennis)	Solana Sierra +6.5 Games	-132 @ FanDuel	7.4%	64.3%
Sharks vs. Rabbitohs (NRL)	Under 52.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	7.1%	59.4%

List of upcoming matchups to bet on now [5/8/2026]

• Tennis: Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs. Emma Navarro (1:00PM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Elena Rybakina vs. Maria Sakkari (1:20PM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Luciano Darderi vs. Yannick Hanfmann (2:30PM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs. Lorenzo Musetti (2:30PM ET, Friday)
• La Liga: Osasuna vs. Levante (3:00PM ET, Friday)
• MLB: Astros vs. Reds (6:10PM ET, Friday)
• MLB: Rockies vs. Phillies (6:40PM ET, Friday)
• NHL: Canadiens vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• NBA: Knicks vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• MLB: Athletics vs. Orioles (7:05PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for May 8, 2026, featuring plays such as Tempo ML and Tempo -1.5. 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.