Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest Premier League play [2/21/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for February 21, 2026 are here, with Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State in men's college basketball among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [2/21, updated 10:37PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Premier League: Liverpool ML (-120)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 62.2%
• Premier League matchup: Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest (9:00AM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Liverpool to defeat Nottingham Forest at -120 odds. A 62.2% probability produces an edge of 7.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Men's College Basketball: Youngstown State -3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Liga MX matchup: Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Youngstown State -3.5 carries a 5.3% edge and a probability of 55.8% at -102 odds, according to our model.

Liga MX: Mazatlan vs. Club Tijuana over 2.5 goals (+128)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 48.8%
• Liga MX Matchup: Mazatlan vs. Club Tijuana (12:10AM ET, Sunday)

Mazatlan vs. Club Tijuana over 2.5 goals at +128 odds shows a 4.9% edge, supported by a 48.8% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Youngstown State ML (-162)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 65.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 3.9% edge and 65.7% probability make Youngstown State at the moneyline at a value play in the Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Michigan State -10.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Ohio State vs. Michigan State (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Michigan State -10.5 at -102 odds presents a 3.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.3%.

Liga MX: Mazatlan ML (+600)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 18%
• Liga MX Matchup: Mazatlan vs. Club Tijuana (12:10AM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Mazatlan to win at +600 odds, supported by an edge of 3.7%.

Men's College Basketball: Cleveland State +2.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Cleveland State (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on Cleveland State +2.5 at -108 odds. A 55.6% probability produces a 3.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Liga MX: Pumas UNAM ML (+185)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 38.7%
• Liga MX Matchup: Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 3.6% edge on a 38.7% probability makes Pumas UNAM to win at +185 odds a solid value play in today's Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM matchup.

College Basketball: Rice vs. Tulane over 146.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• College Basketball Matchup: Rice vs. Tulane (2:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on over 146.5 points at -105 odds. A 54.8% probability produces a 3.6% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

NBA: Wizards +11.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 55.9%
• NBA Matchup: Hornets vs. Wizards (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Wizards +11.5 at -110 odds shows a 55.9% probability and a 3.6% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 2/21/2026

As of 10:37PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest (Premier League)	Liverpool ML	-120 @ BetMGM	7.6%	62.2%
Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State (Men's College Basketball)	Youngstown State -3.5	-102 @ DraftKings	5.3%	55.8%
Mazatlan vs. Club Tijuana (Liga MX)	Over 2.5 Goals	+128 @ FanDuel	4.9%	48.8%
Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State (Men's College Basketball)	Youngstown State ML	-162 @ DraftKings	3.9%	65.7%
Ohio State vs. Michigan State (Men's College Basketball)	Michigan State -10.5	-102 @ BetMGM	3.8%	54.3%
Mazatlan vs. Club Tijuana (Liga MX)	Mazatlan ML	+600 @ DraftKings	3.7%	18%
Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Cleveland State (Men's College Basketball)	Cleveland State +2.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.7%	55.6%
Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM (Liga MX)	Pumas UNAM ML	+185 @ FanDuel	3.6%	38.7%
Rice vs. Tulane (College Basketball)	Over 146.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Hornets vs. Wizards (NBA)	Wizards +11.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.6%	55.9%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [2/21/2026]

• Liga MX: Mazatlan vs. Club Tijuana (12:10AM ET, Sunday)
• La Liga: Sevilla vs. Getafe (8:00AM ET, Sunday)
• EPL: Wolves vs. Crystal Palace (9:00AM ET, Sunday)
• EPL: Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest (9:00AM ET, Sunday)
• EPL: Fulham vs. Sunderland (9:00AM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Ignacio Buse vs. Alejandro Tabilo (9:00AM ET, Sunday)
• La Liga: Levante vs. Barcelona (10:15AM ET, Sunday)
• EPL: Arsenal vs. Tottenham (11:30AM ET, Sunday)
• NCAAM: Boston University vs. Lehigh (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• NCAAM: Niagara vs. Rider (12:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for February 21, 2026, featuring plays such as Liverpool ML and Youngstown State -3.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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