From May to September, the 2025 WNBA season brought elite talent, nonstop entertainment, and storylines fans couldn’t ignore. The Las Vegas Aces ripped off a 16-game winning streak that not only locked up the No. 2 seed, but reshaped the futures market, while a crowded standings race kept playoff odds shifting week to week.

With the bracket finalized and postseason games tipping off Sunday, September 14, we’ll break down the playoff picture, WNBA odds, and futures available on DraftKings Sportsbook.

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WNBA Playoff Picture

The No. 1 seed in the 2025 playoffs belongs to the Minnesota Lynx, and it’s no surprise. After finishing 34-10 and locking up the top spot on August 30, they roll into the postseason with elite defense, depth, and 5x All-Star Napheesa Collier leading the charge. Minnesota has held firm as the DraftKings Sportsbook favorite since overtaking the defending champion Liberty in mid-August, and they haven’t looked back. Still, plenty of movement has shaken up the WNBA Finals odds. More on that below.

The No. 2 seed belongs to (and I say this with full enthusiasm) the Las Vegas Aces. Closing the regular season on a 16-game tear, the two-time champs have surged into second place behind the unstoppable play of reigning MVP and current -550 favorite A’ja Wilson. At 29, Wilson is leading the league in points (23.4), rebounds (10.2), and blocks (2.3) per game, and over her last 10 she’s been even more dominant, averaging 26.9 points, 10.7 boards, and 2.9 blocks. That’s elite status, plain and simple.

The No. 3 seed goes to the Atlanta Dream, who wrapped the regular season at 30-14. Built on tough, defense-first basketball, they thrive on turning stops into transition buckets and have the weapons to pressure any top seed. Rhyne Howard paces the scoring while Allisha Gray adds two-way versatility, and with Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones holding it down inside, this squad’s athleticism and depth give them real sleeper value in the 2025 playoff field.

The rest of the seeding is as follows:

No. 4: Phoenix Mercury — 27-17

No. 5: New York Liberty — 27-17

No. 6: Indiana Fever — 24-20

No. 7: Seattle Storm — 23-21

No. 8: Golden State Valkyries — 23-21

Playoff Schedule — Round 1: Sunday, September 14^th

Golden State Valkyries at Minnesota Lynx, 1:00 PM ET — Line: MIN -12.5

Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream, 3:00 PM ET — Line: ATL -7.5

New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury, 5:00 PM ET — Line: NY -1.5

Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces, 10:00 PM ET — Line: LV -6

Championship Odds on DraftKings Sportsbook

Let it be noted — the odds to win the WNBA Championship on DraftKings Sportsbook kept shifting right up until Thursday night. The reason? The Las Vegas Aces.

The Favorite: Minnesota Lynx (+110) — The Lynx have held the top spot for weeks, backed by the league’s best offensive and defensive ratings. They lead the WNBA in scoring and assists while shooting efficiently from both the field and beyond the arc. Napheesa Collier is a force on both ends, and with Courtney Williams orchestrating as a playmaker and Kayla McBride stretching defenses as a lethal shooter, Minnesota has the depth and star power to fuel a championship run.

Next in Line: Las Vegas Aces (+300) — A 16-game winning streak isn’t just about padding the win column — it’s about building toughness, confidence, and belief. A’ja Wilson has surged into serious MVP-favorite territory while proving she can take over against anyone, even the top-seeded Lynx. Add in steady production from Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd, and this veteran-loaded roster looks every bit like a team built to make another Finals run.

In the Mix: New York Liberty (+340) — The reigning champs may have finished as the 5-seed at 27-17, but playoff experience matters. With Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu still leading the charge, plus Natasha Cloud adding grit and defensive versatility, New York’s core knows how to win on the biggest stage. Even through injuries and a late-season slump, their depth has kept them afloat, and you can’t discount a team that already knows what it takes to raise the trophy.

Longer Odds: Atlanta Dream (+1100) — The Dream closed the season strong to secure their playoff spot and enter the postseason with momentum on their side. First-year head coach Karl Smesko has them playing faster with better spacing, creating a perimeter-heavy attack that keeps defenses guessing. With Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard lighting it up on the wing and Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones anchoring the paint, Atlanta has the balance to surprise and make a deep run.

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All odds and lines provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and are subject to change.

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