Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include South Dakota State vs. Washington women's college basketball play [3/19/2026]
Get the best bets for Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Today’s best sports bets for March 19, 2026 are here, with South Dakota State vs. Washington in women's college basketball and Bulldogs vs. Crows in the AFL among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s action.
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List of best bets for today [3/19, updated 10:34PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Women's College Basketball: South Dakota State ML (+215)
- Edge: 12.9%
- Probability: 44.7%
- Women's College Basketball matchup: South Dakota State vs. Washington (2:30PM ET, Friday)
Our model has identified value on South Dakota State to defeat Washington at +215 odds. A 44.7% probability produces an edge of 12.9%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
AFL: Bulldogs ML (-115)
- Edge: 9.1%
- Probability: 62.6%
- NRL matchup: Bulldogs vs. Crows (4:40AM ET, Friday)
Bulldogs ML carries a 9.1% edge and a probability of 62.6% at -115 odds, according to our model.
NRL: Broncos vs. Storm over 55.5 points (-110)
- Edge: 7.1%
- Probability: 59.5%
- NRL Matchup: Broncos vs. Storm (5:00AM ET, Friday)
Broncos vs. Storm over 55.5 points at -110 odds shows a 7.1% edge, supported by a 59.5% probability in simulations.
NBA: Nets +17.5 (-105)
- Edge: 6.6%
- Probability: 57.8%
- NBA Matchup: Knicks vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Friday)
A 6.6% edge and 57.8% probability make Nets +17.5 vs. Knicks at a value play in the Knicks vs. Nets matchup, per our model.
Tennis: Ajla Tomljanovic +5.5 (-118)
- Edge: 6.1%
- Probability: 60.2%
- Tennis Matchup: Amanda Anisimova vs. Ajla Tomljanovic (11:00AM ET, Friday)
Ajla Tomljanovic +5.5 at -118 odds presents a 6.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60.2%.
Women's College Basketball: South Dakota State +5.5 (-102)
- Edge: 5.8%
- Probability: 56.3%
- Women's College Basketball Matchup: South Dakota State vs. Washington (2:30PM ET, Friday)
Our model finds value on South Dakota State +5.5 at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 5.8%.
Women's College Basketball: Virginia Tech ML (+142)
- Edge: 5.6%
- Probability: 47%
- Women's College Basketball Matchup: Virginia Tech vs. Oregon (1:30PM ET, Friday)
Our model has uncovered value on Virginia Tech ML at +142 odds. A 47% probability produces a 5.6% edge, making this a strong play for today's Women's College Basketball action.
AFL: Bulldogs -1.5 (-115)
- Edge: 5.6%
- Probability: 59.1%
- AFL Matchup: Bulldogs vs. Crows (4:40AM ET, Friday)
A 5.6% edge on a 59.1% probability makes Bulldogs -1.5 at -115 odds a solid value play in today's Bulldogs vs. Crows matchup.
College Basketball: California Baptist vs. Kansas over 138.5 points (-105)
- Edge: 5.0%
- Probability: 56.2%
- College Basketball Matchup: California Baptist vs. Kansas (9:45PM ET, Friday)
Our model projects value on over 138.5 points at -105 odds. A 56.2% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s college basketball matchup.
Men's College Basketball: Tennessee -11.5 (-105)
- Edge: 4.7%
- Probability: 55.9%
- Men's College Basketball Matchup: Virginia Tech vs. Oregon (4:25PM ET, Friday)
Rounding out our top 10 bets, Tennessee -11.5 at -105 odds shows a 55.9% probability and a 4.7% edge.
Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 3/19/2026
As of 10:34PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State vs. Washington (Women's College Basketball) | South Dakota State ML | +215 @ DraftKings | 12.9% | 44.7% |
| Bulldogs vs. Crows (AFL) | Bulldogs ML | -115 @ DraftKings | 9.1% | 62.6% |
| Broncos vs. Storm (NRL) | Over 55.5 Points | -110 @ DraftKings | 7.1% | 59.5% |
| Knicks vs. Nets (NBA) | Nets +17.5 | -105 @ BetMGM | 6.6% | 57.8% |
| Anisimova vs. Tomljanovic (Tennis) | Ajla Tomljanovic +5.5 Games | -118 @ FanDuel | 6.1% | 60.2% |
| South Dakota State vs. Washington (Women's College Basketball) | South Dakota State +5.5 | -102 @ DraftKings | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| Virginia Tech vs. Oregon (Women's College Basketball) | Virginia Tech ML | +142 @ DraftKings | 5.6% | 47% |
| Bulldogs vs. Crows (AFL) | Bulldogs -1.5 | -115 @ DraftKings | 5.6% | 59.1% |
| California Baptist vs. Kansas (College Basketball) | Over 138.5 Points | -105 @ BetMGM | 5.0% | 56.2% |
| Miami (OH) vs. Tennessee (Men's College Basketball) | Tennessee -11.5 | -105 @ BetMGM | 4.7% | 55.9% |
List of upcoming events to bet on right now [3/19/2026]
- NRL: Panthers vs. Roosters (3:00AM ET, Friday)
- AFL: Bulldogs vs. Crows (4:40AM ET, Friday)
- NRL: Broncos vs. Storm (5:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Daniel Altmaier vs. Terence Atmane (10:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Thiago Tirante vs. Valentin Royer (10:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Sorana Cirstea vs. Linda Noskova (10:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Victoria Mboko vs. Anna Blinkova (10:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Belinda Bencic vs. Zeynep Sonmez (10:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Rei Sakamoto vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic (11:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Ajla Tomljanovic vs. Amanda Anisimova (11:00AM ET, Friday)
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Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for March 19, 2026, featuring plays such as South Dakota State ML and Bulldogs ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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