Best WNBA bets today: Friday's picks include Fever vs. Tempo play [9/18/2026]

Tempo +12.5 (+113)

• Edge: 15.4%
• Probability: 62.3%
• Matchup: Fever vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Tempo +12.5 at 47¢ odds. A 62.3% probability produces an edge of 15.4%, making this the strongest play for today's WNBA slate.

Fire vs. Valkyries Over 160.5 points (-102)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 61.1%
• Matchup: Fire vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET)

Fire vs. Valkyries over 160.5 points carries a 10.6% edge and a probability of 61.1% at 50¢ odds, according to our model.

Fire +12.5 (-104)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Fire vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET)

Fire +12.5 vs. Valkyries at 51¢ odds shows a 8.5% edge, supported by a 59.5% probability in simulations.

Liberty +7.5 (-104)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Liberty vs. Lynx (7:30PM ET)

An 8.5% edge and 59.5% probability makes Liberty +7.5 vs. Lynx a value play in the Liberty vs. Lynx matchup, per our model.

Fever vs. Tempo Under 188.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Fever vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Fever vs. Tempo Under 188.5 points at -105 presents a 5.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57%.

Tempo ML (+641)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 17.6%
• Matchup: Fever vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Tempo to win at 13¢, supported by an edge of 4.2%.

Fire ML (+614)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 17.4%
• Matchup: Fire vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Fire-Valkyries to finish as a tie after 90 minutes at 14¢. A 17.4% probability produces a 3.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.

Liberty ML (+245)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 31.8%
• Matchup: Liberty vs. Lynx (7:30PM ET)

A 2.8% edge on a 31.8% probability makes Liberty to win at 29¢a solid value play in today's Liberty vs. Lynx matchup.

WNBA best bets summary: Friday, 9/18/2026

As of 1:32AM ET, here are our top WNBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming WNBA games to bet on [9/18/2026]

• Fever vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Liberty vs. Lynx (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Fire vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our WNBA best bets are locked and loaded for September 18, 2026, featuring plays such as Tempo +12.5 vs. Fever and over 160.5 points in the Fire vs. Valkyries matchup. 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.