Odd$mith Morning Card: Today's Best Bets for October 23, 2026

Here’s the morning Odd$mith card — a curated read on the board built from a smaller set of major-league best bets, with the strongest spots surfaced early instead of dumping every pick on the slate.

Featured Best Bets

MLB: Over 6.5 (-112)

Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers · Start: Oct 23, 8:00 PM EDT

Two teams batting like they’re trying to set a world record for hits per game are the exact recipe for a total blowout.

NHL: Colorado Avalanche ML (-125)

Matchup: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche · Start: Oct 23, 9:10 PM EDT

Tampa Bay's 7-2 record is a beautiful lie told by a team that cannot stop bleeding goals on the road, and Colorado's 5-4 grit is the only honest number on the board.

NBA: New Orleans Pelicans ML (110)

Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz · Start: Oct 23, 9:40 PM EDT

New Orleans is taking a 20-point glass advantage into a game where Utah's entire identity is being buried in the paint.

La Liga: Villarreal ML (120)

Matchup: Villarreal vs. Valencia · Start: Oct 24, 12:30 PM EDT

Villarreal's home fortress is about the only place in La Liga where Valencia’s recent defensive fragility goes to die.

Final Word

This morning card is meant to surface the strongest spots early, not dump every available pick. Check the latest board before posting or betting because prices can move throughout the day.