Best bets today for all sports: Tuesday's picks include Dream vs. Wings WNBA play [5/12/2026]

WNBA: Dream ML (-130)

• Edge: 20.8%
• Probability: 77.3%
• WNBA matchup: Dream vs. Wings (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Dream to defeat Wings at -130 odds. A 77.3% probability produces an edge of 20.8%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

WNBA: Dream -2.5 (+104)

• Edge: 20.5%
• Probability: 69.5%
• WNBA matchup: Dream vs. Wings (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Dream -2.5 carries a 20.5% edge and a probability of 69.5% at +104 odds, according to our model.

WNBA: Dream vs. Wings over 180.5 points (+102)

• Edge: 16.6%
• Probability: 66.2%
• WNBA Matchup: Dream vs. Wings (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Dream vs. Wings over 180.5 points at +102 odds shows a 16.6% edge, supported by a 66.2% probability in simulations.

WNBA: Liberty vs. Fire under 173.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 9.1%
• Probability: 61%
• WNBA Matchup: Liberty vs. Fire (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 9.1% edge and 61% probability make Liberty vs. Fire under 173.5 points at a value play in the Liberty vs. Fire matchup, per our model.

Tennis: Jessica Pegula ML (+220)

• Edge: 7.7%
• Probability: 38.7%
• Tennis Matchup: Jessica Pegula vs. Iga Swiatek (7:00AM ET, Wednesday)

Jessica Pegula ML at +220 odds presents a 7.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 38.7%.

MLB: Diamondbacks vs. Rangers over 7.5 runs (-117)

• Edge: 7.7%
• Probability: 61.7%
• MLB Matchup: Diamondbacks vs. Rangers (8:05PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on over 7.5 runs in Diamondbacks vs. Rangers at -117 odds, supported by an edge of 7.7%.

WNBA: Fire +12.5 (+100)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 57.5%
• WNBA Matchup: Liberty vs. Fire (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Fire +12.5 at +100 odds. A 57.5% probability produces a 7.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.

WNBA: Mercury ML (-174)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 68.6%
• WNBA Matchup: Lynx vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 5.1% edge on a 68.6% probability makes Mercury to win at -174 odds a solid value play in today's Lynx vs. Mercury matchup.

MLB: Cubs vs. Braves over 9.5 runs (+135)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 47.3%
• MLB Matchup: Cubs vs. Braves (7:15PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model projects value on over 9.5 runs at +135 odds. A 47.3% probability produces a 4.8% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s MLB matchup.

MLB: Rockies vs. Pirates over 7.5 runs (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• MLB Matchup: Rockies vs. Pirates (6:40PM ET, Tuesday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Rockies vs. Pirates over 7.5 runs at -102 odds shows a 54.8% probability and a 4.3% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Tuesday, 5/12/2026

As of 11:04AM ET, here are our top bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Dream vs. Wings (WNBA)	Dream ML	-130 @ novig	20.8%	77.3%
Dream vs. Wings (WNBA)	Dream -2.5	+104 @ polymarket	20.5%	69.5%
Dream vs. Wings (WNBA)	Over 180.5 Points	+102 @ novig	16.6%	66.2%
Liberty vs. Fire (WNBA)	Under 173.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	9.1%	61%
Pegula vs. Swiatek (Tennis)	Jessica Pegula ML	+220 @ BetMGM	7.7%	38.7%
Diamondbacks vs. Rangers (MLB)	Over 7.5 Runs	-117 @ kalshi	7.7%	61.7%
Liberty vs. Fire (WNBA)	Fire +12.5	+100 @ novig	7.5%	57.5%
Lynx vs. Mercury (WNBA)	Mercury ML	-174 @ polymarket	5.1%	68.6%
Cubs vs. Braves (MLB)	Over 9.5 Runs	+135 @ polymarket	4.8%	47.3%
Rockies vs. Pirates (MLB)	Over 7.5 Runs	-102 @ polymarket	4.3%	54.8%

List of upcoming sports to bet on now [5/12/2026]

• Tennis: Martin Landaluce vs. Hamad Medjedovic (11:50AM ET, Tuesday)
• La Liga: Levante vs. Celta Vigo (1:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Mirra Andreeva vs. Coco Gauff (1:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• La Liga: Elche vs. Real Betis (2:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tennis: Daniil Medvedev vs. Thiago Tirante (2:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• La Liga: Atletico Madrid vs. Osasuna (3:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• MLB: Angels vs. Guardians (6:10PM ET, Tuesday)
• MLB: Nationals vs. Reds (6:40PM ET, Tuesday)
• MLB: Rockies vs. Pirates (6:40PM ET, Tuesday)
• NHL: Sabres vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for May 12, 2026, featuring plays such as Dream ML and Dream -2.5. 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.