Best bets today for all sports: Thursday's picks include Mystics vs. Tempo WNBA play [5/7/2026]

WNBA: Tempo ML (+100)

• Edge: 19.6%
• Probability: 69.6%
• WNBA matchup: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Tempo to defeat Mystics at +100 odds. A 69.6% probability produces an edge of 19.6%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

Tennis: Noemi Basiletti +7.5 games (-134)

• Edge: 18.2%
• Probability: 75.5%
• WNBA matchup: Elina Svitolina vs. Noemi Basiletti (9:40AM ET, Friday)

At WTA Italian Open, Noemi Basiletti +7.5 games carries an 18.2% edge and a probability of 75.5% at -134 odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Tempo -1.5 (+105)

• Edge: 15.1%
• Probability: 63.8%
• WNBA Matchup: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Tempo -1.5 vs. Mystics at +105 odds shows a 15.1% edge, supported by a 63.8% probability in simulations.

Tennis: Noemi Basiletti vs. Elina Svitolina over 17.5 total games (+100)

• Edge: 11.0%
• Probability: 61%
• Tennis Matchup: Elina Svitolina vs. Noemi Basiletti (9:40AM ET, Friday)

An 11.0% edge and 61% probability make Noemi Basiletti vs. Elina Svitolina over 17.5 total games at a value play in the Elina Svitolina vs. Noemi Basiletti matchup, per our model.

WNBA: Mystics vs. Tempo over 160.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 10.9%
• Probability: 63.2%
• WNBA Matchup: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Mystics vs. Tempo over 160.5 points at -110 odds presents a 10.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 63.2%.

WNBA: Valkyries vs. Storm over 156.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 10.1%
• Probability: 62.5%
• WNBA Matchup: Valkyries vs. Storm (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on over 156.5 points in Valkyries vs. Storm at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 10.1%.

Tennis: Aleksandar Vukic +5.5 (-126)

• Edge: 9.4%
• Probability: 65.2%
• Tennis Matchup: Tommy Paul vs. Aleksandar Vukic (8:30AM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on Aleksandar Vukic +5.5 at -126 odds. A 65.2% probability produces a 9.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's tennis action.

WNBA: Sun vs. Liberty over 159.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 60.6%
• WNBA Matchup: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET, Friday)

A 8.2% edge on a 60.6% probability makes over 159.5 points at -110 odds a solid value play in today's Sun vs. Liberty matchup.

NRL: Eels vs. Cowboys under 54.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 59.8%
• NRL Matchup: Eels vs. Cowboys (6:00AM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on under 54.5 points at -110 odds. A 59.8% probability produces a 7.4% edge, making the under the favorable side in Saturday’s NRL matchup.

NRL: Titans vs. Roosters under 55.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 59.2%
• NRL Matchup: Titans vs. Roosters (4:00AM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Titans vs. Roosters under 55.5 points at -110 odds shows a 59.2% probability and a 6.8% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 5/7/2026

As of 10:11PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Mystics vs. Tempo (WNBA)	Tempo ML	+100 @ BetMGM	19.6%	69.6%
Svitolina vs. Basiletti (Tennis)	Noemi Basiletti +7.5 Games	-134 @ FanDuel	18.2%	75.5%
Mystics vs. Tempo (WNBA)	Tempo -1.5	+105 @ DraftKings	15.1%	63.8%
Svitolina vs. Basiletti (Tennis)	Over 17.5 Total Games	+100 @ FanDuel	11.0%	61%
Mystics vs. Tempo (WNBA)	Over 160.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	10.9%	63.2%
Valkyries vs. Storm (WNBA)	Over 156.5 Points	-110 @ FanDuel	10.1%	62.5%
Paul vs. Vukic (Tennis)	Aleksandar Vukic +5.5 Games	-126 @ FanDuel	9.4%	65.2%
Sun vs. Liberty (WNBA)	Over 159.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	8.2%	60.6%
Eels vs. Cowboys (NRL)	Under 54.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	7.4%	59.8%
Titans vs. Roosters (NRL)	Under 55.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	6.8%	59.2%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [5/7/2026]

• NRL: Titans vs. Roosters (4:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Ann Li vs. Liudmila Samsonova (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Diana Shnaider vs. Talia Gibson (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Alexander Shevchenko vs. Karen Khachanov (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Alexandra Eala vs. Xinyu Wang (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Matteo Arnaldi vs. Alex de Minaur (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Rafael Jodar vs. Nuno Borges (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Iga Swiatek vs. Caty McNally (5:00AM ET, Friday)
• AFL: Blues vs. Lions (5:30AM ET, Friday)
• NRL: Eels vs. Cowboys (6:00AM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for May 7, 2026, featuring plays such as Tempo ML and Noemi Basiletti +7.5 games. 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.