Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Sparks vs. Sky WNBA play [7/17/2026]

WNBA: Sparks vs. Sky Under 186.5 points (-114)

• Edge: 24.6%
• Probability: 77.8%
• WNBA matchup: Sparks vs. Sky (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Under 186.5 points in Sparks vs. Sky at -114 odds. A 77.8% probability produces an edge of 24.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Dream vs. Tempo Under 183.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 19.7%
• Probability: 72.1%
• WNBA matchup: Dream vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Dream vs. Tempo under 183.5 points carries a 19.7% edge and a probability of 72.1% at -110 odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Storm vs. Fever Under 175.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 9.8%
• Probability: 61%
• WNBA Matchup: Storm vs. Fever (7:30PM ET)

Storm vs. Fever Under 175.5 points at -105 odds shows a 9.8% edge, supported by a 61% probability in simulations.

NRL: Knights vs. Sharks over 42.5 points (-114)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 60.4%
• NRL Matchup: Knights vs. Sharks (4:00AM ET)

An 8.0% edge and 60.4% probability make Knights vs. Sharks over 42.5 points a value play in the Knights vs. Sharks matchup, per our model.

NRL: Sharks ML (-278)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 81%
• NRL Matchup: Knights vs. Sharks (4:00AM ET)

Sharks ML at -278 odds presents a 7.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 81%.

WNBA: Sky ML (-108)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 59.2%
• WNBA Matchup: Sparks vs. Sky (7:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Sky to win at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 7.2%.

MLB: Giants vs. Mariners Over 7.5 runs (+138)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 48.9%
• MLB Matchup: Giants vs. Mariners (10:10PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Giants vs. Mariners Over 7.5 runs at +138 odds. A 48.9% probability produces a 6.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's MLB action.

NRL: Sharks -8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 56.8%
• NRL Matchup: Knights vs. Sharks (4:00AM ET)

A 5.5% edge on a 56.8% probability makes Sharks -8.5 at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Knights vs. Sharks matchup.

MLB: Pirates vs. GuardiansOver 7.5 runs (+100)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 55.4%
• MLB Matchup: Pirates vs. Guardians (7:10PM ET)

Our model projects value on Over 7.5 runs at +100 odds. A 55.4% probability produces a 5.4% edge, making the Over the favorable side in today's MLB matchup.

MLB: Rangers vs. Braves Over 8.5 runs (+108)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 53.2%
• MLB Matchup: Rangers vs. Braves (7:15PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Rangers vs. Braves Over 8.5 runs at +108 odds shows a 53.2% probability and a 5.1% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 7/17/2026

As of 3:38AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [7/17/2026]

• NRL: Knights vs. Sharks (4:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Valentin Vacherot vs. Raphael Collignon (4:30AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Stefano Travaglia vs. Adolfo Vallejo (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• AFL: Crows vs. Swans (5:40AM ET, Friday)
• NRL: Storm vs. Roosters (6:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Maiar Sherif Ahmed Abdelaziz vs. Yulia Putintseva (6:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Luciano Darderi vs. Nuno Borges (6:10AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Casper Ruud vs. Juan Cerundolo (6:15AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Sebastian Baez vs. Andrey Rublev (8:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Thiago Tirante vs. Alejandro Tabilo (9:10AM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for July 17, 2026, featuring plays such as under 186.5 points in the Sparks vs. Sky matchup and under 183.5 points in the Dream vs. Tempo 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.