Today's Best Bets, Parlays, Teasers & More
Thursday brings a packed sports betting card, with MLB, NFL, WNBA, NHL preseason and college football all offering opportunities for bettors.
At ProCappers, we break down the day's action to identify betting opportunities across the sports we cover. Whether you're looking for a straight bet, moneyline, spread, total, parlay, teaser or exotic wager, today's card has plenty of ways to build your betting slate.
And remember: the free picks are just a sample of what ProCappers offers. Our annual subscriptions give you access to a much larger selection of expert handicapping, premium picks and betting analysis throughout the year.
MLB FREE PICKS
Major League Baseball provides the biggest daytime and evening slate, with 12 games on Thursday's schedule. With the regular season approaching its conclusion, every game carries additional importance as teams position themselves for the postseason.
Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies
FREE PICK: Brewers +1.5
This is an interesting matchup between two teams heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Philadelphia enters the game as the home favorite, but Milwaukee offers an attractive opportunity with the extra run and a competitive matchup.
Bet: Brewers +1.5
Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees
FREE PICK: OVER 6.5 RUNS
The Yankees and Rays meet in New York in a game with a relatively modest total. Current market numbers have the Yankees favored, while other betting models have identified the game total as an attractive spot for the OVER.
Bet: OVER 6.5
This is particularly interesting for bettors looking for a total to include in a larger parlay.
Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies
FREE PICK: OVER 10.5 RUNS
Coors Field remains one of the most recognizable environments in baseball for run production, and today's matchup gives bettors another opportunity to look toward the total.
Several current betting models are also pointing toward the OVER in this matchup.
Bet: OVER 10.5 RUNS
San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
FREE PICK: Dodgers Moneyline
The Dodgers host San Diego in the late-night MLB game, with first pitch scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is the clear market favorite in the current lines, with Tyler Glasnow scheduled to start for the Dodgers against Nick Pivetta for San Diego.
Bet: Dodgers Moneyline
For bettors looking for a late addition to a parlay, this is one of the more straightforward options on the evening board.
NFL THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers
FREE PICK: Packers -5
Thursday Night Football gets Week 3 underway as the Atlanta Falcons travel to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers.
Atlanta enters the game at 0-2, while Green Bay is 1-1 following an overtime victory over the New York Jets. Michael Penix Jr. is expected to make his first NFL start since suffering a season-ending ACL injury last November.
Current market numbers have Green Bay around a five-point favorite, with the total in the low-to-mid 40s depending on the sportsbook and timing of the wager.
Bet: Green Bay Packers -5
NFL Total
LEAN: UNDER
Atlanta has struggled offensively to begin the season, and Penix stepping back into the starting role adds another variable to Thursday night's matchup.
Alternative Bet: UNDER 44
Always check the current number before placing the wager, as NFL totals can move throughout the day.
WNBA FREE PICKS
Thursday is the final day of the WNBA regular season, with the postseason beginning Sunday. Five games are on today's schedule.
Chicago Sky at Washington Mystics
FREE PICK: Sky +13.5
The large spread makes Chicago an interesting side for bettors looking for points.
Bet: Chicago Sky +13.5
Golden State Valkyries at Los Angeles Sparks
FREE PICK: OVER
The late West Coast matchup provides an interesting total opportunity, particularly for bettors building an evening WNBA parlay.
Bet: OVER
Check your sportsbook's current number before betting the total.
Las Vegas Aces at Phoenix Mercury
FREE PICK: Aces Moneyline
Las Vegas and Phoenix close out the WNBA schedule with a 10:00 p.m. ET start.
Bet: Las Vegas Aces Moneyline
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Liberty Flames at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
FREE PICK: Liberty
Thursday night's college football schedule includes Liberty traveling to Coastal Carolina for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff.
Bet: Liberty
For bettors playing college football, this is an interesting standalone option or potential addition to a smaller parlay.
NHL PRESEASON
The NHL preseason is also underway, with 11 games scheduled Thursday night, including Boston at Philadelphia, Florida at Tampa Bay, New Jersey at the Rangers, Edmonton at Vancouver and Utah at Vegas.
Because preseason lineups can change substantially and many teams are evaluating younger players, we recommend keeping preseason NHL wagers smaller than regular-season positions.
NHL FREE BETTING ANGLE
Look toward totals rather than laying heavy prices on preseason favorites.
Preseason hockey can produce unusual line movement as lineups are announced, so confirm starting goaltenders and projected lineups before placing a wager.
TODAY'S FREE PARLAY
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PRO CAPPERS 3-TEAM PARLAY
Green Bay Packers Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline
Las Vegas Aces Moneyline
A three-team moneyline parlay provides a relatively simple way to combine three favorites from different sports.
Parlay: Packers ML + Dodgers ML + Aces ML
Remember that parlays require every selection to win.
TODAY'S VALUE PARLAY
For bettors willing to take a little more risk:
Brewers +1.5
Sky +13.5
Diamondbacks/Rockies OVER 10.5
This combination mixes baseball and WNBA sides with a high-scoring MLB total.
TEASER IDEA
NFL bettors looking for a teaser approach can consider moving the Packers from their standard spread to a more favorable number.
TWO-TEAM NFL TEASER
Packers +1
Falcons/Packers UNDER
The exact teaser price and available numbers vary by sportsbook, so compare the current market before placing the wager.
EXOTIC BET OF THE DAY
First-Half / Full-Game Combination
Thursday Night Football offers several ways to move beyond traditional sides and totals.
One interesting approach is combining:
Packers First Half — Moneyline
Packers Full Game — Moneyline
This type of wager requires the Packers to lead after the first half and win the game.
Another option is to look at team totals, first-half totals, alternate spreads and player props as the markets become available.
LATE-NIGHT MLB ANGLE
For bettors who like to keep something going into the late evening, the Padres-Dodgers matchup begins at 10:10 p.m. ET, followed by Houston at the Athletics and the Angels at Seattle at 9:40 p.m. ET.
Late MLB Picks
Dodgers Moneyline
Astros Moneyline
Angels/Mariners — OVER
The Astros are currently listed as the favorite against the Athletics, while the Dodgers are also substantial favorites against San Diego.
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FINAL CARD — THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
MLB
- Brewers +1.5
- Rays/Yankees OVER 6.5
- Diamondbacks/Rockies OVER 10.5
- Dodgers Moneyline
NFL
- Packers -5
- Falcons/Packers UNDER
WNBA
- Sky +13.5
- Aces Moneyline
- Valkyries/Sparks OVER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
- Liberty
PARLAY
- Packers ML + Dodgers ML + Aces ML
VALUE PARLAY
- Brewers +1.5 + Sky +13.5 + Diamondbacks/Rockies OVER 10.5
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