Best bets today for all sports: Easter Sunday picks include Tigers vs. Eels NRL play [4/5/2026]

Today’s best sports bets for Easter Sunday are here, with Tigers vs. Eels in the NRL and Royals vs. Guardians in the MLB among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s schedule.

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List of best bets for today [4/5, updated 10:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, April 5, 2026.

NRL: Eels -0.5 (-115)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 59.2%
• NRL matchup: Tigers vs. Eels (2:05AM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Eels -0.5 at -115 odds. A 59.2% probability produces an edge of 5.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

MLB: Royals vs. Guardians over 7.5 runs (+102)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 55.2%
• MLB matchup: Royals vs. Guardians (6:10PM ET, Monday)

Royals vs. Guardians over 7.5 runs carries a 5.7% edge and a probability of 55.2% at +102 odds, according to our model.

MLB: Phillies vs. Giants over 8 runs (-105)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 56.1%
• MLB Matchup: Phillies vs. Giants (9:45PM ET, Monday)

Phillies vs. Giants over 8 runs at -105 odds shows a 4.9% edge, supported by a 56.1% probability in simulations.

Tennis: Tatjana Maria vs. Sloane Stephens over 20.5 total games (-110)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Tennis Matchup: Sloane Stephens vs. Tatjana Maria (9:10AM ET, Monday)

A 4.8% edge and 57.2% probability make Tatjana Maria vs. Sloane Stephens over 20.5 total games at a value play in the Sloane Stephens vs. Tatjana Maria matchup, per our model.

Men's College Basketball: Connecticut vs. Michigan over 144.5 points (-102)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Men's College Basketball Matchup: Connecticut vs. Michigan (8:50PM ET, Monday)

Connecticut vs. Michigan over 144.5 points at -102 odds presents a 4.4% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.9%.

MLB: Brewers vs. Red Sox over 8 runs (-110)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 56.5%
• MLB Matchup: Brewers vs. Red Sox (6:45PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on over 8 runs in Brewers vs. Red Sox at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 4.1%.

NBA: Hawks ML (-110)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 56.5%
• NBA Matchup: Knicks vs. Hawks (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Hawks ML at -110 odds. A 56.5% probability produces a 4.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

MLB: Tigers vs. Twins over 7.5 runs (+100)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 54.1%
• MLB Matchup: Tigers vs. Twins (7:40PM ET, Monday)

A 4.1% edge on a 54.1% probability makes over 7.5 runs at +100 odds a solid value play in today's Tigers vs. Twins matchup.

MLB: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays over 8.5 runs (-115)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 57.1%
• MLB Matchup: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays (7:07PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on over 8.5 runs at -115 odds. A 57.1% probability produces a 3.7% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s MLB matchup.

MLB: Braves vs. Angels over 7.5 runs (-108)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 55.5%
• MLB Matchup: Braves vs. Angels (9:38PM ET, Monday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Braves vs. Angels over 7.5 runs at -108 odds shows a 55.5% probability and a 3.6% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Sunday, 4/5/2026

As of 10:31PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming matchups to bet on right now [4/5/2026]

• AFL: Cats vs. Hawks (1:15AM ET, Monday)
• NRL: Tigers vs. Eels (2:05AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Nuno Borges vs. Andrey Rublev (5:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Karen Khachanov vs. Arthur Rinderknech (5:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Frances Tiafoe vs. Terence Atmane (5:00AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Stan Wawrinka vs. Sebastian Baez (6:10AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Adrian Mannarino vs. Zizou Bergs (6:10AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Emilio Nava vs. Jiri Lehecka (6:10AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Francisco Cerundolo (7:20AM ET, Monday)
• Tennis: Gabriel Diallo vs. Joao Fonseca (7:20AM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for April 5, 2026, featuring plays such as Eels -0.5 and over 7.5 runs in the Royals vs. Guardians matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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