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

Tempo ML (-112)

• Edge: 16.8%
• Probability: 69.6%
• Matchup: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Tempo to defeat Mystics at -112 odds. A 69.6% probability produces an edge of 16.8%, making this the strongest play for today's WNBA slate.

Tempo -1.5 (+105)

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

Tempo -1.5 carries a 15.1% edge and a probability of 63.8% at +105 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 (-115)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 60.6%
• Matchup: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Sun vs. Liberty over 159.5 points at -115 odds presents a 7.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60.6%.

Liberty ML (-650)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 89.4%
• Matchup: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Liberty to win at -650 odds, supported by an edge of 2.8%.

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

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

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Mystics vs. Tempo	Tempo ML	-112 @ FanDuel	16.8%	69.6%
Mystics vs. Tempo	Tempo -1.5	+105 @ DraftKings	15.1%	63.8%
Mystics vs. Tempo	Over 160.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	10.9%	63.2%
Valkyries vs. Storm	Over 156.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	10.1%	62.5%
Sun vs. Liberty	Over 159.5 Points	-115 @ BetMGM	7.1%	60.6%
Sun vs. Liberty	Liberty ML	-650 @ BetMGM	2.8%	89.4%

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)

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.