Best bets today for all sports: Saturday's picks include Dream vs. Lynx WNBA play [5/9/2026]

WNBA: Dream vs. Lynx over 157.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 11.8%
• Probability: 64.2%
• WNBA matchup: Dream vs. Lynx (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on over 157.5 points in Dream vs. Lynx at -110 odds. A 64.2% probability produces an edge of 11.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Mercury +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 11.3%
• Probability: 62.5%
• WNBA matchup: Mercury vs. Aces (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

Mercury +8.5 carries a 11.3% edge and a probability of 62.5% at -105 odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Dream ML (-170)

• Edge: 10.3%
• Probability: 73.3%
• WNBA Matchup: Dream vs. Lynx (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Dream ML at -170 odds shows a 10.3% edge, supported by a 73.3% probability in simulations.

WNBA: Mercury ML (+320)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 33.4%
• WNBA Matchup: Mercury vs. Aces (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 9.6% edge and 33.4% probability make Mercury at the moneyline at a value play in the Mercury vs. Aces matchup, per our model.

WNBA: Wings vs. Fever under 177.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 9.1%
• Probability: 61.5%
• WNBA Matchup: Wings vs. Fever (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Wings vs. Fever under 177.5 points at -110 odds presents a 9.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 61.5%.

MLS: Colorado ML (+105)

• Edge: 9.0%
• Probability: 57.8%
• MLS Matchup: St Louis City vs. Colorado (9:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Colorado to win at +105 odds, supported by an edge of 9.0%.

WNBA: Dream -4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 8.4%
• Probability: 59.6%
• WNBA Matchup: Dream vs. Lynx (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Dream -4.5 at -105 odds. A 59.6% probability produces an 8.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.

Tennis: Rebeka Masarova +5.5 (-118)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 61.6%
• Tennis Matchup: Jessica Pegula vs. Rebeka Masarova (4:00AM ET, Sunday)

A 7.4% edge on a 61.6% probability makes Rebeka Masarova +5.5 at -118 odds a solid value play in this WTA Italian Open matchup.

MLS: Nashville ML (-160)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 68.7%
• MLS Matchup: D.C. United vs. Nashville (9:15PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Nashville to win at -160 odds. A 68.7% probability produces a 7.2% edge, making Nashville the favorable ML play in Saturday’s MLS matchup.

MLS: Charlotte ML (+110)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 53.9%
• MLS Matchup: Cincinnati vs. Charlotte (7:30PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Charlotte to defeat Cincinnati at +110 odds shows a 53.9% probability and a 6.3% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Saturday, 5/9/2026

As of 9:02AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Dream vs. Lynx (WNBA)	Over 157.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	11.8%	64.2%
Mercury vs. Aces (WNBA)	Mercury +8.5	-105 @ BetMGM	11.3%	62.5%
Dream vs. Lynx (WNBA)	Dream ML	-170 @ DraftKings	10.3%	73.3%
Mercury vs. Aces (WNBA)	Mercury ML	+320 @ DraftKings	9.6%	33.4%
Wings vs. Fever (WNBA)	Under 177.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	9.1%	61.5%
St Louis City vs. Colorado (MLS)	Colorado ML	+105 @ FanDuel	9.0%	57.8%
Dream vs. Lynx (WNBA)	Dream -4.5	-105 @ DraftKings	8.4%	59.6%
Pegula vs. Masarova (Tennis)	Rebeka Masarova +5.5 Games	-118 @ FanDuel	7.4%	61.6%
D.C. United vs. Nashville (MLS)	Nashville ML	-160 @ BetMGM	7.2%	68.7%
Cincinnati vs. Charlotte (MLS)	Charlotte ML	+110 @ BetMGM	6.3%	53.9%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [5/9/2026]

• Tennis: Roberto Bautista Agut vs. Brandon Nakashima (9:10AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Ben Shelton vs. Nikoloz Basilashvili (9:30AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Wolves vs. Brighton (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Bournemouth vs. Fulham (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Manchester United vs. Sunderland (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Ignacio Buse vs. Frances Tiafoe (10:10AM ET, Saturday)
• La Liga: Espanyol vs. Sevilla (10:15AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Joao Fonseca vs. Hamad Medjedovic (10:40AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Mirra Andreeva vs. Viktorija Golubic (11:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Tennis: Iva Jovic vs. Taylor Townsend (11:20AM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for May 9, 2026, featuring plays such as over 157.5 points in the Dream vs. Lynx matchup and Mercury +8.5. 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.