Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Cowboys vs. Knights NRL play [2/28/2026]

NRL: Cowboys vs. Knights over 41.5 points (-115)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 62.9%
• NRL matchup: Cowboys vs. Knights (9:15PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on over 41.5 points in Cowboys vs. Knights at -115 odds. A 62.9% probability produces an edge of 10.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

NRL: Dragons vs. Bulldogs over 39.5 points (-120)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 59.7%
• MLS matchup: Dragons vs. Bulldogs (11:30PM ET, Saturday)

Dragons vs. Bulldogs over 39.5 points carries a 7.4% edge and a probability of 59.7% at -120 odds, according to our model.

MLS: Atlanta vs. San Jose over 2.5 goals (-154)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 67.5%
• MLS Matchup: Atlanta vs. San Jose (7:30PM ET, Saturday)

Atlanta vs. San Jose over 2.5 goals at -154 odds shows a 6.9% edge, supported by a 67.5% probability in simulations.

Men's College Basketball: Boise State -7.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Boise State vs. Fresno State (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.8% edge and 57.3% probability make Boise State -7.5 vs. Fresno State at a value play in the Boise State vs. Fresno State matchup, per our model.

Women's College Basketball: Gonzaga ML (-285)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 80.6%
• Women's College Basketball Matchup: Gonzaga vs. Portland (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Gonzaga ML at -285 odds presents a 6.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 80.6%.

MLS: Austin ML (-105)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 57.6%
• MLS Matchup: D.C. United vs. Austin (2:30PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Austin to win at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 6.4%.

Men's College Basketball: Jackson State +4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Jackson State vs. Texas Southern (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Jackson State +4.5 at -110 odds. A 58.4% probability produces a 6.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

NRL: Cowboys -4.5 (+105)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 54.5%
• NRL Matchup: Cowboys vs. Knights (9:15PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.7% edge on a 54.5% probability makes Cowboys -4.5 at +105 odds a solid value play in today's Cowboys vs. Knights matchup.

College Basketball: Tennessee -4.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58%
• College Basketball Matchup: Alabama vs. Tennessee (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Tennessee -4.5 at -110 odds. A 58% probability produces a 5.7% edge, making Tennessee the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.

Men's College Basketball: Columbia +6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Jackson State vs. Texas Southern (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Columbia +6.5 at -110 odds shows a 57.7% probability and a 5.3% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 2/28/2026

As of 4:12PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cowboys vs. Knights (NRL)	Over 41.5 Points	-115 @ DraftKings	10.6%	62.9%
Dragons vs. Bulldogs (NRL)	Over 39.5 Points	-120 @ DraftKings	7.4%	59.7%
Atlanta vs. San Jose (MLS)	Over 2.5 Goals	-154 @ FanDuel	6.9%	67.5%
Boise State vs. Fresno State (Men's College Basketball)	Boise State -7.5	-102 @ FanDuel	6.8%	57.3%
Gonzaga vs. Portland (Women's College Basketball)	Gonzaga ML	-285 @ DraftKings	6.6%	80.6%
D.C. United vs. Austin (MLS)	Austin ML	-105 @ FanDuel	6.4%	57.6%
Jackson State vs. Texas Southern (Men's College Basketball)	Jackson State +4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	6.1%	58.4%
Cowboys vs. Knights (NRL)	Cowboys -4.5	+105 @ DraftKings	5.7%	54.5%
Alabama vs. Tennessee (College Basketball)	Tennessee -4.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58%
Yale vs. Columbia (Men's College Basketball)	Columbia +6.5	-110 @ DraftKings	5.3%	57.7%

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [2/28/2026]

• MLS: Cincinnati vs. Minnesota (4:30PM ET, Saturday)
• MLS: Portland vs. Colorado (4:30PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Eastern Illinois vs. SIU-Edwardsville (4:30PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: East Tennessee State vs. Mercer (4:30PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: South Carolina State vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore (4:30PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Norfolk State vs. Coppin State (4:30PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Tennessee Tech vs. Southeast Missouri State (4:45PM ET, Saturday)
• NHL: Devils vs. Blues (5:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: Colorado State vs. San Jose State (5:00PM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAM: North Dakota vs. North Dakota State (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for February 28, 2026, featuring plays such as over 41.5 points in the Cowboys vs. Knights matchup and over 39.5 points in the Dragons vs. Bulldogs matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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