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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the best bets for Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Today’s best sports bets for May 28, 2026 are here, with Lynx vs. Sky and Sparks vs. Mystics in the WNBA among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s play.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest odds to unearth real betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of best bets for today [5/28, updated 10:34PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, May 28, 2026.
WNBA: Lynx vs. Sky under 170.5 points (+106)
- Edge: 12.8%
- Probability: 61.3%
- WNBA matchup: Lynx vs. Sky (7:30PM ET, Friday)
Our model has identified value on under 170.5 points in Lynx vs. Sky at +106 odds. A 61.3% probability produces an edge of 12.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.
WNBA: Sparks vs. Mystics under 168.5 points (-102)
- Edge: 8.5%
- Probability: 59%
- WNBA matchup: Sparks vs. Mystics (7:30PM ET, Friday)
Sparks vs. Mystics under 168.5 points carries an 8.5% edge and a probability of 59% at -102 odds, according to our model.
WNBA: Dream ML (-337)
- Edge: 7.9%
- Probability: 85%
- WNBA Matchup: Dream vs. Fire (10:00PM ET, Friday)
Dream ML at -337 odds shows a 7.9% edge, supported by a 85% probability in simulations.
WNBA: Liberty ML (-203)
- Edge: 7.7%
- Probability: 74.7%
- WNBA Matchup: Mercury vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET, Friday)
A 7.7% edge and 74.7% probability make Liberty at the moneyline at a value play in the Mercury vs. Liberty matchup, per our model.
WNBA: Sky +4.5 (+100)
- Edge: 7.3%
- Probability: 57.3%
- WNBA Matchup: Lynx vs. Sky (7:30PM ET, Friday)
Sky +4.5 at +100 odds presents a 7.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.3%.
NHL: Canadiens +1.5 (-111)
- Edge: 7.3%
- Probability: 59.8%
- NHL Matchup: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET, Friday)
Our model finds value on Canadiens +1.5 at -111 odds, supported by an edge of 7.3%.
NRL: Sea Eagles vs. Sharks under 47.5 points (-112)
- Edge: 6.7%
- Probability: 59.1%
- NRL Matchup: Sea Eagles vs. Sharks (6:00AM ET, Friday)
Our model has uncovered value on Sea Eagles vs. Sharks under 47.5 points at -112 odds. A 59.1% probability produces a 6.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's NRL action.
MLB: Royals vs. Rangers over 7.5 runs (-106)
- Edge: 6.6%
- Probability: 58.1%
- MLB Matchup: Royals vs. Rangers (8:05PM ET, Friday)
A 6.6% edge on a 58.1% probability makes over 7.5 runs at -106 odds a solid value play in today's Royals vs. Rangers matchup.
NHL: Canadiens ML (+228)
- Edge: 6.5%
- Probability: 37%
- NHL Matchup: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET, Friday)
Our model projects value on Canadiens to win at +228 odds. A 37% probability produces a 6.5% edge, making Canadiens the favorable ML play in Saturday’s NHL matchup.
MLB: Red Sox vs. Guardians over 7.5 runs (-111)
- Edge: 6.2%
- Probability: 58.7%
- MLB Matchup: Red Sox vs. Guardians (7:10PM ET, Friday)
Rounding out our top 10 bets, Red Sox vs. Guardians over 7.5 runs at -111 odds shows a 58.7% probability and a 6.2% edge.
Best sports bets today summary: Thursday, 5/28/2026
As of 10:34PM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynx vs. Sky (WNBA) | Under 170.5 Points | +106 @ Polymarket | 12.8% | 61.3% |
| Sparks vs. Mystics (WNBA) | Under 168.5 Points | -102 @ Polymarket | 8.5% | 59% |
| Dream vs. Fire (WNBA) | Dream ML | -337 @ Novig | 7.9% | 85% |
| Mercury vs. Liberty (WNBA) | Liberty ML | -203 @ Polymarket | 7.7% | 74.7% |
| Lynx vs. Sky (WNBA) | Sky +4.5 | +100 @ Polymarket | 7.3% | 57.3% |
| Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (NHL) | Canadiens +1.5 | -111 @ Polymarket | 7.3% | 59.8% |
| Sea Eagles vs. Sharks (NRL) | Under 47.5 Points | -112 @ BetRivers | 6.7% | 59.1% |
| Royals vs. Rangers (MLB) | Over 7.5 Runs | -106 @ Kalshi | 6.6% | 58.1% |
| Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (NHL) | Canadiens ML | +228 @ Polymarket | 6.5% | 37% |
| Red Sox vs. Guardians (MLB) | Over 7.5 Runs | -111 @ Kalshi | 6.2% | 58.7% |
List of upcoming events to bet on right now [5/28/2026]
- Tennis: Andrey Rublev vs. Nuno Borges (5:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Viktorija Golubic vs. Marta Kostyuk (5:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Pablo Carreno Busta vs. Thiago Tirante (5:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Yuliia Starodubtseva vs. Xiyu Wang (5:00AM ET, Friday)
- AFL: Cats vs. Blues (5:40AM ET, Friday)
- NRL: Sea Eagles vs. Sharks (6:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Iga Swiatek vs. Magda Linette (6:00AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Rafael Jodar vs. Alex Michelsen (6:10AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Sorana Cirstea vs. Solana Sierra (6:40AM ET, Friday)
- Tennis: Karolina Muchova vs. Jil Teichmann (7:00AM ET, Friday)
Conclusion
Our best bets are locked and loaded for May 28, 2026, featuring plays such as under 170.5 points in the Lynx vs. Sky matchup and under 168.5 points in the Sparks vs. Mystics matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
Our predictions are drawn from current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our Responsible Gambling hub.
All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.
Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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