Best bets today for all sports: Sunday's picks include Novak Djokovic vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic tennis play [3/8/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for March 8, 2026 are here, with Novak Djokovic vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic highlighted by our model across Sunday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [3/8, updated 10:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic -4.5 (-120)

• Edge: 12.4%
• Probability: 67%
• Tennis matchup: Novak Djokovic vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic (2:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Novak Djokovic -4.5 at -120 odds in their matchup at ATP Indian Wells Open. A 67% probability produces an edge of 12.4%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Aleksandar Kovacevic vs. Novak Djokovic under 21.5 total games (-110)

• Edge: 11.0%
• Probability: 63.4%
• Tennis matchup: Novak Djokovic vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic (2:00PM ET, Monday)

At ATP Indian Wells Open, Novak Djokovic vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic under 21.5 total games carries a 11.0% edge and a probability of 63.4% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Tennis: Francisco Cerundolo ML (+202)

• Edge: 10.2%
• Probability: 43.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Francisco Cerundolo vs. Jack Draper (3:10PM ET, Monday)

Francisco Cerundolo ML at +202 odds shows a 10.2% edge, supported by a 43.4% probability in simulations of the ATP Indian Wells Open match.

Men's College Basketball: Montana +4.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Northern Colorado vs. Montana (7:30PM ET, Monday)

A 6.5% edge and 58.4% probability make Montana +4.5 vs. Northern Colorado at a value play in the Northern Colorado vs. Montana matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Sebastian Baez +5.5 (-132)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 63.4%
• Tennis Matchup: Daniil Medvedev vs. Sebastian Baez (10:10PM ET, Monday)

Sebastian Baez +5.5 at -132 odds presents a 6.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 63.4%.

Men's College Basketball: Alabama State ML (-250)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 76.7%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Alcorn State vs. Alabama State (2:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on Alabama State to win at -250 odds, supported by an edge of 5.2%.

Men's College Basketball: Weber State +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Weber State vs. Eastern Washington (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Weber State +3.5 at -110 odds. A 55.8% probability produces a 3.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Tennis: Casper Ruud vs. Valentin Vacherot under 24.5 total games (-125)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 58.9%
• Tennis Matchup: Valentin Vacherot vs. Casper Ruud (4:20PM ET, Monday)

A 3.4% edge on a 58.9% probability makes under 24.5 total games at -125 odds a solid value play in this ATP Indian Wells Open matchup.

NBA: 76ers +11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.2%
• NBA Matchup: 76ers vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on 76ers +11.5 at -105 odds. A 54.2% probability produces a 3.0% edge, making 76ers the favorable side in Saturday’s NBA matchup.

Tennis: Maria Sakkari ML (+450)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 21.1%
• Tennis Matchup: Maria Sakkari vs. Iga Swiatek (5:10PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Maria Sakkari to defeat Iga Swiatek at +450 odds shows a 21.1% probability and a 2.9% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Sunday, 3/8/2026

As of 10:32PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Djokovic vs. Kovacevic (Tennis)	Novak Djokovic -4.5	-120 @ FanDuel	12.4%	67%
Djokovic vs. Kovacevic (Tennis)	Under 21.5 Total Games	-110 @ DraftKings	11.0%	63.4%
Cerundolo vs. Draper (Tennis)	Francisco Cerundolo ML	+202 @ FanDuel	10.2%	43.4%
Northern Colorado vs. Montana (Men's College Basketball)	Montana +4.5	-108 @ DraftKings	6.5%	58.4%
Medvedev vs. Baez (Tennis)	Sebastian Baez +5.5 Games	-132 @ FanDuel	6.5%	63.4%
Alcorn State vs. Alabama State (Men's College Basketball)	Alabama State ML	-250 @ FanDuel	5.2%	76.7%
Weber State vs. Eastern Washington (Men's College Basketball)	Weber State +3.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.4%	55.8%
Vacherot vs. Ruud (Tennis)	Under 24.5 Total Games	-125 @ DraftKings	3.4%	58.9%
76ers vs. Cavaliers (NBA)	76ers +11.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.0%	54.2%
Sakkari vs. Swiatek (Tennis)	Maria Sakkari ML	+450 @ FanDuel	2.9%	21.1%

List of upcoming sports to bet on right now [3/8/2026]

• NCAAM: Pacific vs. Santa Clara (11:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Tennis: Anna Kalinskaya vs. Victoria Mboko (11:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Liga MX: Santos Laguna vs. Club Tijuana (11:06PM ET, Sunday)
• NCAAM: Alcorn State vs. Alabama State (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Aleksandar Kovacevic vs. Novak Djokovic (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Antonia Ruzic vs. Karolina Muchova (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Jelena Ostapenko vs. Jessica Pegula (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Alex de Minaur vs. Cameron Norrie (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Jack Draper vs. Francisco Cerundolo (3:10PM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Rinky Hijikata vs. Alexander Bublik (3:10PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for March 8, 2026, featuring plays such as Novak Djokovic -4.5 and under 21.5 total games also in the Novak Djokovic vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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