Best WNBA bets today: Friday's Opening Night picks include Mystics vs. Tempo play [5/8/2026]

Today’s best WNBA bets for May 08, 2026 are here, with Mystics vs. Tempo among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s WNBA action.

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List of WNBA best bets tonight [5/8, updated 7:05PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 WNBA bets, ranked by edge for Friday, May 8, 2026.

Tempo ML (-115)

• Edge: 16.1%
• Probability: 69.6%
• Matchup: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Tempo to defeat Mystics at -115 odds. A 69.6% probability produces an edge of 16.1%, making this the strongest play for today's WNBA slate.

Tempo -1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 13.8%
• Probability: 63.8%
• Matchup: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Tempo -1.5 carries a 13.8% edge and a probability of 63.8% at +100 odds, according to our model.

Mystics vs. Tempo over 160.5 points (-110)

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

Mystics vs. Tempo over 160.5 points at -110 odds shows a 10.9% edge, supported by a 63.2% probability in simulations.

Valkyries vs. Storm over 156.5 points (-110)

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

A 10.1% edge and 62.5% probability make Valkyries vs. Storm over 156.5 points at a value play in the Valkyries vs. Storm matchup, per our model.

Sun vs. Liberty over 159.5 points (-104)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 60.6%
• Matchup: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Sun vs. Liberty over 159.5 points at -104 odds presents a 9.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60.6%.

Wings vs. Fever under 177.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 9.1%
• Probability: 61.5%
• Matchup: Wings vs. Fever (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on under 177.5 points in Wings vs. Fever at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 9.1%.

Mercury +8.5 (-115)

• Edge: 9.0%
• Probability: 62.5%
• Matchup: Mercury vs. Aces (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Mercury +8.5 at -115 odds. A 62.5% probability produces a 9.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.

Mercury ML (+285)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 33.4%
• Matchup: Mercury vs. Aces (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 7.5% edge on a 33.4% probability makes Mercury to win at +285 odds a solid value play in today's Mercury vs. Aces matchup.

Fever ML (-245)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 75.9%
• Matchup: Wings vs. Fever (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Fever to win at -245 odds. A 75.9% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making Fever the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

Liberty ML (-600)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 89.4%
• Matchup: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Liberty to defeat Sun at -600 odds shows an 89.4% probability and a 3.7% edge.

WNBA best bets summary: Friday, 5/8/2026

As of 7:05PM ET, here are our top WNBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming WNBA games to bet on [5/8/2026]

• Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Valkyries vs. Storm (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Wings vs. Fever (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Mercury vs. Aces (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our WNBA best bets are locked and loaded for May 8, 2026, featuring plays such as Tempo ML and Tempo -1.5. 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.