We’re officially a third of the way through the 2025 WNBA season, and the intensity is only ramping up. As stars hit their stride and rookies start to find their footing in the big leagues, there’s no shortage of storylines and action to track. Caitlin Clark is back—whether other players like it or not—Paige Bueckers is settling in, the Storm just dethroned the Lynx, and the Commissioner’s Cup Final is officially set. And yes, it’s only mid-June.

Tonight, six teams are in action: the Washington Mystics take on the Atlanta Dream, the Dallas Wings face the Connecticut Sun, and the Seattle Storm go up against the Las Vegas Aces. Saturday’s lighter slate still brings plenty of star power, with the Chicago Sky meeting the Phoenix Mercury and the Los Angeles Sparks battling the red-hot Minnesota Lynx.

Let’s dive into the top matchups of the weekend, break down my best bets, and look at the latest MVP odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. You can find also more WNBA previews, picks, and daily content on DraftKings Network.

DAL Wings at CONN Sun, Friday 7:30 p.m. ET

The Dallas Wings snapped a seven-game losing streak behind a 20-point outing from Paige Bueckers, while the Connecticut Sun enter tonight’s matchup riding a four-game skid of their own. Though both teams have combined for just four wins through the first third of the 2025 season, this game sets the stage for another signature performance from Bueckers.
The rookie has found her rhythm after missing time with a concussion and illness, averaging 21.4 PPG over her last five games, including a 35-point outburst in the Commissioner’s Cup. She’s also leading the league in midrange scoring (6.8 PPG)—a key stat heading into a matchup with a Sun team that ranks last in defensive rating (111.9) and defensive rebounding percentage (65.7%).

Lean: Wings ML (-205)
With Bueckers heating up and Connecticut bleeding points and boards, I’m siding with Dallas to edge out a win behind P. Buckets. Also, DraftKings Sportsbook is offering Cross-Fixture Player Specials today, and I’m eyeing this one for my best bet:

Bueckers Points + Assists (6/20) v S. Diggins Points + Assists (6/20)

PICK: P. Bueckers Points & Assists (-120)

SEA Storm at LV Aces, Friday 10:00 p.m. ET

Before we dive in, it’s important to note that reigning MVP A’ja Wilson is questionable for tonight’s matchup against the Storm after suffering a head injury. Her potential absence is huge—Wilson not only leads the Aces in points (20.9 PPG) and rebounds (9.6 RPG), but also in assists, steals, and blocks per game. Yes, you read that right—she leads in everything.

Since Wilson went down, the Aces have dropped three of their last four games, shifting the offensive burden onto Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, and Jewell Lloyd. Young has been a bright spot amid the slump, averaging 21.5 points over her last four games, including two 28+ point performances.

Vegas will need to regroup quickly, as they’re up against a hot Seattle squad fresh off a dominant 98–67 win over the Sparks. Nneka Ogwumike led the charge with 26 points, five rebounds, and two steals, while Skylar Diggins-Smith added 15 points, shooting 3-for-4 from beyond the arc.

Turnovers have plagued the Aces lately—they gave up 21 turnovers leading to 27 Lynx points on Tuesday, a direct reflection of Wilson’s absence. Meanwhile, the Storm come into this game looking sharp, leading the league in field goal percentage (.473) and three-point percentage (.333), while ranking 5th in offensive rating (103.6).

Lean: Storm ML (-135)

PICK: Storm -2 (-110)

LA Sparks at MIN Lynx, Saturday 8:00 p.m. ET

The Minnesota Lynx come into this one with just a single loss on the season and the Commissioner’s Cup Final bid out of the West already locked up. These teams just saw each other last Saturday, and it wasn’t exactly close—Napheesa Collier dropped 26 of her 32 points in the first half, and the Lynx cruised to a 101–78 win. Courtney Williams added 17, and Minnesota reminded everyone why they’re sitting at the top of the W—or at least next to the Liberty, depending on who you ask.

The Sparks, meanwhile, are trying to turn the page. Rickea Jackson went off for a career-high 30 points in that loss, and Kelsey Plum is still doing Kelsey Plum things, averaging 20.9 PPG this season. That said, she’s currently day-to-day with a leg injury, which is less than ideal for a team that’s already dropped four of its last five and ranks 10th in net rating (-5.5), per WNBA advanced stats. In short: it’s been a grind.

Let’s just call it what it is—Minnesota is a wagon. They’re sitting second in both offensive rating (108.4) and defensive rating (95.3), and the Sparks are giving up the third-most points per game (86.9). Unless something major shifts, I’m not stepping in front of Napheesa Collier and this Lynx team anytime soon. Ride the wave.

Strong Lean: Lynx ML

MVP Odds Tracker

The 2025 WNBA MVP race has already seen serious movement over the past few weeks—thanks in large part to (you guessed it) Caitlin Clark’s injury. Before going down with a left quadriceps strain, Clark was the favorite at –105 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Once the Fever announced she’d miss two weeks, her odds ballooned to +240, and Napheesa Collier stepped in as the new favorite at +240. As of May 27, reigning MVP A’ja Wilson was the only other player with better than +1000 odds.

Clark’s odds drifted as high as +475 before she dropped 32 points on the Liberty on 6/14, reminding the market she’s still very much in the race. Now? Clark sits at +200, and if she stays healthy and the Fever trend upward, there’s value in locking that number in before it shortens again. But the stronger case—at least right now—is Collier.

The Lynx forward, last year’s MVP runner-up and Defensive Player of the Year, has been dominant to start 2025. She’s averaging 24.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game, leading the league in scoring and anchoring a team with just one loss on the season.

All season long, I’ll be tracking the MVP race right here to keep you updated with the latest odds, storylines, and more W!

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

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