The 2025 WNBA regular season is in its final stretch, and the competition is HOT. The expansion Golden State Valkyries are chasing history as they fight to clinch a postseason berth in their inaugural year, while Indiana’s Caitlin Clark inches closer to a long-awaited return. Meanwhile, Alyssa Thomas continues to redefine versatility with a record-breaking seventh triple-double, fueling Phoenix’s late push.

With the playoff picture tightening and sportsbooks adjusting daily, this weekend offers bettors compelling angles tied directly to the league’s biggest headlines

Let’s take a look at the latest WNBA odds for the WNBA Finals, give a weekend preview, and I’ll share my best bets for Friday and Saturday’s games on DraftKings Sportsbook You can also find more WNBA previews, picks, and daily content on DraftKings Network.

2025 WNBA Finals Odds

The Favorite: MIN Lynx (+135)

Minnesota remains the Finals favorite at +135, and for good reason. The Lynx sit atop the league at 30-7 with a six-game cushion, having beaten the defending champion Liberty three times this season and held down the best defense and offense in the league.

Napheesa Collier’s return only strengthens their case, dropping 32 points and nine rebounds in her first game back, reasserting her MVP status. With a playoff berth locked and depth pieces like Jessica Shepard and Courtney Williams delivering in big spots, Minnesota’s mix of elite scoring, defense, and veteran leadership makes them the clear team to beat.

WNBA Best Bets and Weekend Preview

Dallas Wings at Atlanta Dream — Friday, August 29, 7:30 PM ET

The Atlanta Dream enter the weekend looking to rebound after falling to the red-hot Las Vegas Aces, who have ripped off 12 straight wins. Rhyne Howard and Brionna Jones each dropped 19 points in that loss, but Atlanta has now failed to crack 80 points in five straight contests despite still owning the third-best offensive rating in the league (106.4).

The Dallas Wings, meanwhile, are trending in the opposite direction, dropping six in a row and 11 of their last 12, sliding to the bottom of the standings. Scoring hasn’t been their issue, but their second-worst defense — especially in transition — continues to sink them. That’s a suboptimal matchup against an Atlanta team that thrives when they can get out and run.

From a betting perspective, this feels like a spot where the Dream should control the pace and cover. Look for Allisha Gray (18.8 PPG, 38.8% from three) to shine in a revenge game against her former team, making her scoring props an intriguing angle alongside a play on Atlanta against the spread.

Lean: ATL -13

PICK: Allisha Gray Over 16.5 Points (-115)

Indiana Fever at Los Angeles Sparks — Friday, August 29, 10:00 PM ET

The Indiana Fever are in must-win mode to stay in the playoff picture, but injuries have taken a toll. They’ve gone 10–11 without Caitlin Clark and just 3–6 in their last nine, though Clark’s recent return to non-contact drills hints she could be back soon. The Los Angeles Sparks, meanwhile, sit ninth in the standings but have already swept the season series 3-0, including a 100–91 win on Aug. 5. With Kelsey Plum averaging 20.4 PPG (23.1 over her last six), L.A. has the momentum and matchup edge. From a betting standpoint, even with Indiana’s desperation factor, the Sparks on the moneyline remain the play I’m eyeing.

Lean: LA ML

PICK: Kelsey Plum Under 2.5 Three-Pointers Made (-140)

Washington Mystics at Golden State Valkyries — Saturday, August 30, 8:30 PM ET

The Golden State Valkyries are closing in on history, sitting seventh in their inaugural WNBA season and looking to become the first expansion team to reach the playoffs in Year 1. They’ll lean heavily on Veronica Burton, who’s already delivered two of the only eight games in league history with 24+ points and 13+ assists, as they try to lock in that postseason spot down the stretch.

The Washington Mystics, meanwhile, are reeling after an 89–63 blowout loss to the Liberty on Thursday, their fifth straight defeat. With a bottom-third offense (10th in rating) and only average defense (7th), they’ll need big nights from rookie standouts like Sonia Citron (15.2 PPG) and Kiki Iriafen to stay alive in the playoff hunt.

From a betting lens, momentum leans heavily toward Golden State. The Valks’ depth and Burton’s elite playmaking make them a strong pick against a struggling Mystics squad.

PICK: GS -5.5 (-105)

All season long, I’ll be tracking the WNBA Odds for MVP, Finals Winner and more right here!

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

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