We’re a day removed from the WNBA trade deadline, and the moves mattered — contenders leveled up! The league-best Lynx bolstered their roster with DiJonai Carrington, last year’s Most Improved Player, while Seattle grabbed Brittney Sykes to tighten up a playoff-bound rotation. With just over a month left in the regular season, August’s where things get real — for teams chasing seeding, players grinding for postseason form, and fans (and bettors) locking in. Also, there’s been some shakeup on the WNBA Champion Odds at DraftKings Sportsbook!
Let’s take a look at the latest <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA odds</a> for WNBA Champion, give a weekend preview, and I’ll share my WNBA best bets for Friday&#8217;s games on DraftKings Sportsbook. You can also find more WNBA previews, picks, and daily content on <a href="https://dknetwork.com/?source=WNBAArticlebyMeghan">DraftKings Network.</a>
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<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=team-futures&amp;subcategory=champion">2025 WNBA Champion Odds</a>
The Favorite: NY Liberty (+170)
I&#8217;ll say it again: we have movement, people! Just a week ago, the Minnesota Lynx were holding steady as the favorites to win the 2025 WNBA Championship at +180, with the Liberty close behind at +190. Fast forward to August 8th, and it’s the reigning champs who’ve jumped ahead — New York is now sitting at +170 to go back-to-back. If you&#8217;re just box score watching, that might not make much sense. Minnesota leads the league with 25 wins, while New York is 5.5 games back at 19. And yeah, the Lynx will be without MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier for a couple weeks (ankle sprain), but the Liberty aren’t exactly healthy either. They dropped four straight before picking up back-to-back wins — so what’s driving this odds shift?
Well, even without Breanna Stewart, who’s missed five games with a bone bruise, New York’s been illustrating their depth. Sabrina Ionescu took over for a stretch, dropping 31 in a Finals rematch vs. Minnesota and 36 against Connecticut, and when she cooled off Tuesday (just 9 points), the rest of the squad stepped up. Leonie Fiebich, Jonquel Jones, Natasha Cloud, and new-comer Emma Meesseman all put up 12+ to power another win. It&#8217;s worth noting, Meesseman isn’t just another depth piece — she’s a former Finals MVP, and her late-season addition gives New York a boost on both ends of the floor. This team’s bench showed up in a big way this week, but we probably won’t see full championship form until Stewie is back in the mix.
 
WNBA Best Bets and Weekend Preview
New York Liberty at Dallas Wings — Friday, August 8, 7:30 PM ET
These two teams square off again after New York’s 85-76 home win on Tuesday, a balanced showing from a squad that’s navigating games without their second-leading points scorer. In that game, Paige Bueckers did Paige Bueckers things — 21 points, 8 rebounds — but struggled from deep (1-5) and reportedly tweaked her back. She’s considered day-to-day, though she’s expected to play on Friday. On the bright side, Dallas did get Maddy Siegrist back after an 18-game absence (knee). She came off the bench and dropped 13 points in Tuesday’s loss — solid return.
With New York in control from tip to buzzer last time out and building a bit of momentum, I’m leaning toward a similar outcome tonight. But to keep things spicy, I’m eyeing the under. Neither team has cracked 90+ in their last three games, and both are dealing with key injuries — Stewart for the Liberty, and a possibly limited Bueckers for the Wings. Under 172 is the play.
Lean: NY -8.5
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/event/ny-liberty-%40-dal-wings/32617721?category=odds&amp;subcategory=popular">PICK: Total Under 172 (-110)</a>
 
Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces — Friday, August 8, 10:00 PM ET
The Storm enter Friday’s matchup fresh off a trade deadline pickup, acquiring guard Brittney Sykes from the Mystics. It’s a move that won’t fix their middling three-point shooting (currently 7th in the league at 33.4%), but it does give Seattle a proven two-way contributor. Sykes is averaging 15.4 PPG and brings elite defensive presence, adding to a Storm squad that already ranks 2nd in defensive rating (98.5). With Sykes and Gabby Williams sharing the floor, Seattle now boasts two All-Defensive-caliber perimeter stoppers.
Meanwhile, the Aces are heating up, winning 7 of their last 10. They beat Golden State 78-72 on Wednesday behind A’ja Wilson’s 27-point performance, and she added two blocks to become just the 10th player in WNBA history to hit 500 career blocks.
Seattle’s dropped three straight and just slipped behind the Fever in the standings, making this feel like a must-win. The Aces have the league’s top shot blocker in Wilson (2.3 BPG), but Seattle holds the defensive edge overall — 2nd in defensive rating, 4th in opponent PPG, and loaded with disruptors: Gabby Williams leads the WNBA in steals (2.6), and Ezi Magbegor is second in blocks (2.2), just behind Wilson. The issue? Offense. The Storm have dipped to 9th in points per possession and 9th in offensive rating (101.6). That said, this game should be tight, and Sykes could be the X-factor to spark a Seattle squad that needs momentum.
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/event/sea-storm-%40-lv-aces/32617723">PICK: SEA Storm +1</a>
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All season long, I’ll be tracking the <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA Odds</a> for MVP, Finals Winner and more right here!
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WNBA Best Bets for August 8: Weekend Preview and WNBA Champion Odds

We’re officially two-thirds of the way through the 2025 WNBA season, and the storylines are stacking up. The Sparks have rattled off five straight wins, putting themselves back in the playoff mix, and they just got Cameron Brink back in the lineup. Out East, the Liberty have hit a skid, dropping three in a row, including a high-stakes Finals rematch with the Lynx. And no, I haven’t forgotten about Paige Bueckers. The rookie’s been steady as ever, averaging 18 points and nearly six assists a night over her last four.
Let’s take a look at the latest <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA odds</a> for Finals Winner, give a weekend preview, and I’ll share my WNBA best bets for Friday and Saturday’s slates of games on DraftKings Sportsbook. You can also find more WNBA previews, picks, and daily content on <a href="https://dknetwork.com/?source=WNBAArticlebyMeghan">DraftKings Network.</a>
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<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=team-futures&amp;subcategory=champion">2025 WNBA Finals Winner</a>
The Favorite: MIN Lynx (+180)
Normally I’d start with the MVP board on DraftKings Sportsbook before moving to Finals odds, but let’s be real: Napheesa Collier (-900) is running away with it. Alyssa Thomas is the closest name at +700, but no one’s touching the reigning Defensive Player of the Year right now. The title race, though? That’s where it gets interesting. The Minnesota Lynx now lead the pack at +180, just ahead of the New York Liberty at +190. These two have owned the top of the standings all season, but Minnesota taking over as the favorite is a new shift. Back on July 11, New York held the edge at +190 with the Lynx behind at +220. So, what changed?
Minnesota’s now 23–5, riding the league’s best record with a five-game cushion over the Liberty. New York’s gone 6–4 in their last ten, but Minnesota? They lead the league in offensive rating (109.1) and defensive rating (95.9). It’s not just Collier — though she did drop 30 in a recent 100–93 win over New York. Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams keep pouring in points, while Collier and Alanna Smith hold it down on defense (Smith’s averaging 2.1 blocks a night). This team isn’t just good — they’re for real.
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WNBA Best Bets and Weekend Preview
LA Sparks at Seattle Storm — Friday, August 1, 10:00 PM ET
Los Angeles finally got Cameron Brink back after she missed nearly a full year recovering from a torn ACL just a month into her rookie season. The 6&#8217;4&#8243; forward out of Stanford played 14 minutes in her return, easing in with five points and three rebounds. On Friday, she and the Sparks face a Seattle Storm team creeping up the standings after winning six of their last 10. Nneka Ogwumike isn’t showing her age — at 35, she’s putting up 17.4 points, 7.1 boards, and just dropped 26 in Seattle’s blowout win over the Sun.
Seattle’s still just 9th in offensive rating (101.7), but defensively they’re elite — second in the league with a 97.7 rating and allowing only 77.6 points per game. LA, meanwhile, saw its five-game win streak snapped by a 34-point barrage from A’ja Wilson on Tuesday and now has to dig in for another tough matchup. Offensively, the Sparks rank 8th, but they’ve struggled to take care of the ball, posting a TOV% of 19.5% —second-worst in the league. Look, I’m thrilled Brink is back. She’s essential to what LA wants to do defensively, but there’s no shot Lynne Roberts unleashes her for heavy minutes just yet. And against a disciplined, defensive-minded Seattle team? Yeah, I’m taking the Storm.
Lean: SEA -5.5
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=player-points&amp;subcategory=points-o%2Fu">PICK: Nneka Ogwumike Over 16.5 Points (-125)</a>
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Minnesota Lynx at Las Vegas Aces — Saturday, August 2, 3:00 PM ET
What’s better than a showdown between the reigning MVP and the current MVP frontrunner? Maybe a Finals rematch… but we already got that. So next up? Lynx vs. Aces. A’ja Wilson is coming off a monster 34-point, double-double performance in a win over the red-hot Sparks. She was also one of our two Queens of the Court during DraftKings Sportsbook’s July 22 promo <a href="https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2025/07/22/draftkings-queen-of-the-court-wnba-picks-for-july-22/">(you saw that, right?).</a> Jackie Young has been quietly leveling up too, dropping her first career triple-double in that same win and averaging 17.0 PPG — the second-best mark of her career.
The Aces are riding real momentum heading into Saturday, but this isn’t just any opponent — they’re running into the MVP favorite and the Finals favorite. Minnesota’s defense is no joke, allowing just 76 points per game, anchored by Alanna Smith’s rim protection and Napheesa Collier’s perimeter lockdown work. So here’s the question: can the Lynx contain A’ja Wilson? Because if they can’t, Vegas might just flip the script on the top seed.
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/event/min-lynx-%40-lv-aces/32593377?category=odds&amp;subcategory=game-lines">PICK: MIN LYNX -6 (-110)</a>
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<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=player-points&amp;subcategory=points-o%2Fu">PICK: Paige Bueckers Over 17.5 Points (+100)</a>
After digging into this weekend’s slate, there’s one more pick I’ve got to lock in, and it’s all about Ms. Buckets. Paige Bueckers has been everything the Wings could’ve hoped for in her rookie season: averaging 18.3 points, 5.5 assists, and logging ten 20+ point games already. She became just the 10th rookie to ever start a WNBA All-Star Game, and she’s doing it all efficiently — shooting 45.2% from the field, 34.6% from three, and keeping her turnovers low at just 2.1 per game.
She’s been steady, smart, and adapted well. With that in mind, I’ve got no hesitation backing her to hit over 17.5 points against the Fever on Friday. Give Paige her flowers!
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WNBA Best Bets for August 1: Weekend Preview and Finals Winner Odds

Now that the All-Star break has come and gone, the second half of the WNBA’s regular season gets underway on Tuesday. The focus will soon shift to the playoff picture for the final months of the 2025 campaign.
The Minnesota Lynx might stand alone atop the latest WNBA standings, but the New York Liberty remain the betting favorites to win this year’s championship at the BetMGM <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports">online sportsbook</a>. The Liberty defeated the Lynx in last year’s WNBA Finals for their first title.
New York is now trading at +140 to win the championship, translating to an implied probability of 41.67% to go back-to-back. The Liberty, who started with a +200 value when the market opened, have received 9.6% of all championship bets and 11% of the handle at BetMGM.
The Liberty began the year with a 9-0 record, which was tied for the fourth-best undefeated start in WNBA history. They have gone 6-6 since then, a stretch that coincides with Jonquel Jones being sidelined with an injury. Jones is expected to return after the break.
Minnesota also started 9-0 this year and has maintained that momentum. The Lynx are 20-4 coming out of the break, which includes a 12-0 clip at home. They have gone from +400 to +200 (33.33% implied probability) in the <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/wnba/wnba-championship-odds-bm23/">WNBA championship odds</a> market, receiving 14% of bets and 11.4% of the handle.
The biggest risers in this market have been the Phoenix Mercury, who are now +600 to win it all after starting with a +4000 price tag. They are currently the No. 3 seed in the updated WNBA playoff picture.
Despite a 12-11 record at the break, the Indiana Fever are the only other team listed better than 20/1 to claim the title. They are +700 due to the betting action, having received 41.3% of bets and 59.6% of the handle.
The Las Vegas Aces (+2000), Seattle Storm (+2000), and Atlanta Dream (+2200) round out the teams better than 80/1. Las Vegas opened at +400, while Seattle started at +900. Atlanta has climbed from its starting price tag of +4000.
WNBA Championship Odds 2025
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Liberty +140</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Lynx +200</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Mercury +600</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Fever +700</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Aces +2000</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Storm +2000</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Dream +2200</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Valkyries +8000</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Mystics +17500</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Sky +40000</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Sparks +40000</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Wings +50000</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Sun +75000</li>
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Liberty Remain Betting Favorites to Begin Second Half of WNBA Season

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend has officially arrived! This year, Indiana takes center stage as the Fever host a showcase of the league’s top talent. The weekend is packed with action, leading up to the All-Star Game on Saturday, July 19. Festivities tip off Friday night, July 18 with the Skills Challenge, where select players will navigate obstacle courses and display their on-court versatility. Immediately following is the fan-favorite 3-Point Contest, featuring some of the league&#8217;s sharpest shooters.
On Saturday, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will serve as team captains, having already drafted their squads from a pool of All-Star selections. A standout feature of the event is the AT&amp;T 4-Point Shot, which allows players to score from designated zones located roughly six feet beyond the standard three-point arc — adding extra excitement.
However, the Fever’s hometown star Caitlin Clark announced she will not participate in any on-court events after reaggravating a groin injury during Tuesday’s matchup against the Sun. In her absence, Mystics guard Brittney Sykes and Dream forward Brionna Jones have been named as replacements for Clark and the injured Satou Sabally of the Mercury on Team Clark.
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Let&#8217;s break down some <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA Odds</a> and my top All-Star Weekend bets on DraftKings Sportsbook. You can also find more WNBA previews, picks, and daily content on <a href="https://dknetwork.com/?source=WNBAArticlebyMeghan">DraftKings Network.</a>
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<h3>2025 WNBA 3-Point Contest</h3>
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba---all-stars?category=3-point-contest&amp;subcategory=starry-range-shots">Kelsey Plum Round 1 Score [excluding tiebreakers] Under 19.5 Points (+100)</a>
Kelsey Plum is back in the 3-Point Contest for the second time, last seen competing in 2022. One of the most productive deep threats in league history, Plum ranks 15th all-time in threes made (542), but her efficiency has been a little up and down lately. She holds a career 3PT% of 38.6%, and she’s hovered right around or just under that over the last three seasons: 38.9%, 36.8%, and 35.8% this year.
Back in 2022, she didn’t make it past Round 1 after putting up 14 points, but she did bounce back in a big way, winning All-Star MVP that same weekend. She’s also been hot lately, shooting 53% from deep over her last four games. So yeah, she could definitely put on a show. That said, a 19.5-point line in Round 1 feels a little rich for me to back.
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba---all-stars?category=3-point-contest&amp;subcategory=starry-range-shots">Sonia Citron Round 1 Score [excluding tiebreakers] Over 17.5 Points (-120)</a>
If there’s one rookie I’m backing to go off during All-Star Weekend, it’s Sonia Citron. She’s already made a splash in her first year in the league — ranking second among rookies in made threes over an 11-game sample, and becoming the first rookie in Mystics history to drop 25+ points and 10+ rebounds in a single game. That alone would turn heads, but she’s also been named an All-Star reserve in Year 1.
When it comes to her shooting, the Notre Dame product has the résumé. She finished her college career as a 37% three-point shooter, with her sophomore season peaking at an impressive 40% from deep. This season in the W, she’s knocking down 36.5% from three, and with open looks and some All-Star spotlight? I’m betting the 21-year-old rises to the occasion.
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<h2>2025 WNBA All-Star Game</h2>
Before I give my pick for the main event, let&#8217;s look at the squads:
TEAM CLARK
<ul>
<li>Fever F Aliyah Boston</li>
<li>Mystics G Sonia Citron</li>
<li>Liberty G Sabrina Ionescu</li>
<li>Mystics F Kiki Iriafen</li>
<li>Fever G Kelsey Mitchell</li>
<li>Valkyries F Kayla Thornton</li>
</ul>
TEAM COLLIER
<ul>
<li>Wings G Paige Bueckers</li>
<li>Storm G Skylar Diggins</li>
<li>Dream G Allisha Gray</li>
<li>Lynx Guard Kayla McBride</li>
<li>Storm Forward Nneka Ogwumike</li>
<li>Sparks G Kelsey Plum</li>
</ul>
There’s no shortage of talent on either roster, but the current MVP frontrunner has assembled a stacked squad. Both Storm reps — Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike — are averaging over 17 points per game, with Nneka adding 7.7 boards and bringing nine All-Star nods to the table. Kelsey Plum, as mentioned earlier, is a legit threat from deep, a former All-Star Game MVP, and currently ranks third in the league in scoring.
And first? That would be Captain Napheesa Collier. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is having a monster all-around season, leading the league in scoring, grabbing 7.6 rebounds, and swiping 1.8 steals per game, all while anchoring the league’s best defensive rating.
Team Clark isn’t short on firepower either, with sharp-shooter Sabrina Ionescu and Fever standouts Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell both heating up recently. But when it comes to closing out All-Star Weekend with a W, I’m rolling with Team Collier.
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba---all-stars?category=game-lines&amp;subcategory=game">Pick: Team Napheesa -4.5 (-110)</a>
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2025 WNBA All-Star Best Bets: 3-Point Contest, All-Star Game Odds

We’re nearing the halfway point of the 2025 WNBA season, so let’s take a quick look at where things stand. Minnesota’s sitting comfortably on the throne at 17–3, winning eight of their last ten. But right on their heels is a red-hot Mercury squad that’s also taken eight of ten — and just snatched the league’s second-best record from the defending champs in New York. The Liberty have stumbled a bit lately, dropping six of their last ten, while Seattle and Atlanta are quietly pulling away from the pack with 12 wins each. Meanwhile, Dallas, Chicago, and Connecticut are holding down the bottom.
Let’s take a look at the latest <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA odds</a> for MVP and Finals Winner, and I’ll share my top betting picks for Friday and Saturday’s slates of games on DraftKings Sportsbook. You can also find more WNBA previews, picks, and daily content on <a href="https://dknetwork.com/?source=WNBAArticlebyMeghan">DraftKings Network.</a>
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MVP Odds Tracker
The Favorite: Napheesa Collier (-400)
Collier looks like she’s running away with this award. Since being held to just 12 points on 6-of-18 shooting in the Commissioner’s Cup Final, she’s been locked in — averaging 22.3 points, 6.3 boards, and shooting a blistering 55% from the field. The UConn product still leads the league in scoring and ranks second in True Shooting percentage at 63.1%. Oh, and she just earned her fifth All-Star start. Her offense speaks for itself, but don’t forget — she’s also the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 1.5 blocks per game and anchoring a Lynx defense that holds the league’s best defensive rating (94.3).
Next in Line: Alyssa Thomas (+1000)
We’ve got movement! The last time we checked in on the W’s MVP odds, Thomas wasn’t even in the top six — she was sitting way back at +12000. Now? She’s Collier’s biggest challenger, with the second-lowest odds at +1000. Let’s start with her last game: Thomas was huge in the Mercury’s win over the league-leading Lynx, dropping a career-high 29 points. Then she followed it up with her 16th career triple-double in a win over the Wings on Monday — the most in WNBA history. At 33, she’s been a driving force behind Phoenix’s recent surge.
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=team-futures&amp;subcategory=champion">2025 WNBA Finals Winner</a>
The Favorite: NY Liberty (+180)
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little surprised the reigning champs are still the favorites to go back-to-back. The Liberty opened the season at +225 to win it all and have only slightly improved to +180 — with the Lynx right behind them at +220. They do lead the league in scoring at 86.7 PPG but trail the Lynx in offensive rating (107.3) and sit behind both Minnesota and the Valkyries in defensive rating (98.1). New York’s dropped six of their last ten, but Sabrina Ionescu is heating back up — averaging 21 points and 6.8 boards over her last four. Breanna Stewart has been steady, too. The Liberty still have the star power… but with the way things are trending, it’s fair to ask: how long can they hold onto that top spot?
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Weekend Preview
Atlanta Dream at Indiana Fever, Friday 7:30 p.m. ET
The Dream have crept into the W’s top four, going 6–4 in their last 10 and sitting just ahead of the Storm. They’re coming off a big win over Golden State, led by Allisha Gray’s 24-point night — and she’s been cooking lately, averaging 19.4 PPG on 41.6% from deep. The Fever got Caitlin Clark back on Wednesday, but she struggled with 10 points on 4-of-12 shooting. Plus, Coach Stephanie White said the team lacked “competitive fire,” and it showed. Still, there have been bright spots: Aliyah Boston was on a tear before last game’s 6-point blip — putting up 19.8 PPG and 9.1 boards over the six prior — while Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 20.75 PPG over her last eight.
Both teams are neck-and-neck defensively — Atlanta (99.9) and Indiana (99.5) in rating — but this one likely comes down to the boards. The Fever allow the fewest opponent rebounds in the league, with the Dream right behind them. As good as Boston has been (9.1 RPG last 10), I’m fading her glass game here.
Lean: ATL +2.5 (-110)
PICK: <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=player-rebounds&amp;subcategory=rebounds-o%2Fu">Aliyah Boston Rebounds U 8.5 (-135)</a>
Connecticut Sun at Seattle Storm, Friday 10:00 p.m. ET
Sometimes you look at a line on DraftKings Sportsbook and just think, “Yikes.” The Storm are massive favorites at -2800, despite just losing to this Sun squad on Wednesday, 93–83. That win snapped a brutal 10-game skid for Connecticut — thanks to a massive Tina Charles performance: 29 points, 11 boards, and a whole lot of momentum. Now Seattle gets a shot at redemption at home. Depth has been a struggle all season — three players tore ACLs before the year even tipped — but the Storm still have two All-Stars in Nneka Ogwumike (17 PPG) and Skylar Diggins (18.5 PPG) leading the charge.
I’m all in on a bounce-back spot for Seattle… but let’s not act like the Sun are just gonna fold. They may rank dead last in offensive and defensive rating, but they closed Wednesday’s win with an 11–0 run in the fourth. Who’s to say they can’t do it again?
PICK: <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">CON Sun +18 (-110)</a>
Golden State Valkyries at Las Vegas Aces, Saturday 4:00 p.m. ET
The league’s newest squad is coming off a 19-point win over the Fever, thanks in large part to Veronica Burton, who dropped 21 points and buried five threes. But the real standout for the Valkyries right now? Their defense. Golden State’s pressure-heavy system gave Caitlin Clark a nightmare on Wednesday, holding her to just 10 points on 4-of-12 shooting. The Valks now sit second in the league in defensive rating (97.3), hold opponents to the second-lowest PPG (77.3), and allow the lowest FG% (39.4%) in the W.
Now let’s talk Aces. Vegas has been riding a wave of up-and-down performances — and just took a major hit with A’ja Wilson sidelined by a wrist injury. She’s been averaging 21.9 points and 9 boards, and losing that kind of production is a serious setback for a team already sitting a game below .500. Jackie Young (17.2 PPG) has stepped up this season, but between Golden State’s suffocating defense and the hole left by Wilson, I’m staying away from backing Vegas here.
Lean: GS ML (-110)
PICK: <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/event/gs-valkyries-%40-lv-aces/32507431?category=odds&amp;subcategory=game-lines">Valkyries Alternate Spread -2.5 (+114)</a>
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All season long, I’ll be tracking the <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA Odds</a> for MVP, Finals Winner and more right here!
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WNBA Best Bets for July 11: MVP, Finals Winner Odds and Weekend Preview

The 2025 Commissioner’s Cup Championship will take center stage when the Minnesota Lynx welcome the Indiana Fever at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday at the Target Center on Amazon Prime Video.
There will be more than bragging rights on the line when these two teams face off as the only game of the night. The winner of Tuesday’s showdown will earn a $500,000 prize pool.
According to the betting odds at the BetMGM <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports">online sportsbook</a>, Minnesota enters the matchup as a 5.5-point favorite over Indiana. The total is listed at 166.5.
Fever vs. Lynx betting odds at BetMGM:
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<li style="font-weight: 400">Spread: Lynx -5.5</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Total: 166.5</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Moneyline: Fever +185/Lynx -225</li>
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It’s worth noting that these odds could move depending on Caitlin Clark’s status. She remains uncertain for the game, having been sidelined for the last two contests with a groin injury. This comes after Clark missed five games with a quad injury earlier in the year.
If Clark can play, the Commissioner&#8217;s Cup final could be a signature game for the 2025 season. This game has been a WNBA Finals preview the last two years. 
The Lynx earned the Commissioner&#8217;s Cup with a 94-89 win over the New York Liberty last year, but ultimately lost the rematch in the WNBA Finals. In 2023, the Liberty secured an 82-63 victory over the Las Vegas Aces before ultimately losing in the WNBA Finals.
Minnesota has certainly looked like a team capable of returning to the WNBA Finals. The Lynx have the best record (14-2) and net rating in the league. Their net rating is 4.2 points better than anyone else.
Napheesa Collier, one of the captains of the All-Star Game along with Clark, has been the clear <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/wnba/wnba-mvp-odds-prediction-bm23/">WNBA MVP odds</a> favorite for much of the year. She’s averaging 24.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.8 steals per contest.
Indiana’s season has been more up-and-down, going 8-8 to begin the season. The Fever have yet to win more than two games in a row this season. They are fourth in the league with a net rating of +5.5.
The Commissioner’s Cup final could help Indiana jump-start its season. It could also be another chance for Minnesota to prove it&#8217;s the best team in the league.
Visit the BetMGM sportsbook throughout the season for updated WNBA futures, including <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7/betting/usa-9/wnba-402">WNBA Finals odds</a>. You can also view updated <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/latest-sports-betting-promotions-offers-betmgm-2/">sportsbook promos</a>, including a First Bet Offer for eligible new customers.

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Lynx Favored Against Fever in the Commissioner’s Cup Championship

Don’t blink—WNBA All-Star weekend will be here before you know it. With just 3.5 weeks of action left before the 2025 AT&amp;T WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 19, now is the perfect time to dive in. Rookies are making their mark (looking at you, Sonia Citron), and history is being made—A&#8217;ja Wilson just became the fastest player in league history to reach 5,000 points!
Also, on Tuesday, June 24, DraftKings Sportsbook launched its inaugural <a href="https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2025/06/23/how-to-play-queen-of-the-court-on-draftkings-sportsbook/">&#8220;Queen of the Court&#8221; promo</a>, where bettors can place wagers on which player will tally the most combined points, rebounds, and assists in a game. Aliyah Boston rose to the occasion against the Seattle Storm, earning the crown as our first-ever Queen of the Court! <a href="https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/">DraftKings Network</a> will be tracking all the Queen of the Court moments throughout the season, as well as covering daily WNBA picks and previews.
Let’s take a look at the latest <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA odds</a> for MVP and Finals Winner, and I’ll share my top betting picks for Friday’s slate of games on DraftKings Sportsbook.
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<h2>MVP Odds Tracker</h2>
The Favorite: Napheesa Collier (-300)
Napheesa Collier’s MVP odds have surged—and for good reason. Even while sidelined with a back injury sustained on June 17, her dominance is undeniable. She’s missed the last two games, one of which handed the Lynx just their second loss of the season. But before the setback, Collier was nearly unstoppable, torching defenses with 25.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game over her last five outings. Despite the pause, she still leads the league in scoring at 24.4 points per game, cementing her case as the early MVP frontrunner.
Caitlin Clark (+275)
Clark’s sophomore campaign has been hampered by injuries. After missing two weeks in May with a left quadriceps strain, she’s now dealing with a groin issue and will sit out Thursday’s game against the Sparks. She&#8217;s listed as day-to-day, which could impact her MVP odds the longer she’s sidelined. That said, Clark continues to facilitate at a high level—she’s tied with Alyssa Thomas for the league lead in assists per game (8.9) and is averaging 18.2 PPG. However, defenses have started to adjust, limiting her deep shooting; she’s gone 0-7, 1-10, and 0-6 from beyond the arc in her last three outings. While Collier appears to be pulling ahead, there’s still a long road to the finish.
Breanna Stewart (+2200)
Stewart has officially entered the conversation. As of May 27, reigning MVP A’ja Wilson held the third-shortest odds position, but Stewart’s rise to +2200 underscores her steady performance. Over her last 10 games, the 30-year-old is averaging 21.7 points while shooting an efficient 51.9% from the field. With Sabrina Ionescu struggling—which I’ll dive into later—Stewart has taken command for New York and shown she’s more than capable of making a serious MVP push.
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<h2><a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=team-futures&amp;subcategory=champion">2025 WNBA Finals Winner</a></h2>
The Favorite: NY Liberty (+125)
The reigning champs remain the favorites to go back-to-back. Entering the season with +225 odds to win it all, the New York Liberty have only strengthened their case. They lead the league in offensive rating (108.3), points per game (88.3), and net rating (13.9). Even more impressive? They boast two players averaging over 20 points per game—no surprise, it’s Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu. The addition of Natasha Cloud has also paid off in a big way, bringing elite perimeter defense, team-leading assist numbers, and trailing Ionescu in steals by just 0.2 per game. They face a surging Mercury squad tonight—a great test for the defending champs.
MIN Lynx (+270)
Minnesota, however, is hungry. Despite Napheesa Collier missing the last two games, the Lynx have maintained the league’s best defensive rating and held each of their last three opponents under 70 points. In her absence, others have stepped up in a big way—Kayla McBride dropped 29 points against the Sparks, and Alanna Smith put up 26 in a hard-fought loss to Washington. Once Collier returns to full strength, expect these odds to tighten and Minnesota to be right in the thick of the title race.
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<h2> Weekend Preview</h2>
Chicago Sky at Golden State Valkyries, 10 p.m. ET
In their inaugural season, the Valkyries have proven they belong in the W—especially on their home court. Golden State is 5-3 at home and will look to make it 6-3 as they host a Sky team fresh off a 97–86 win over the Sparks. Angel Reese dominated with 18 points and 17 rebounds, while rookie Kamilla Cardoso poured in a career-high 27; however, Cardoso will be unavailable, stepping away to represent Brazil in international play. With her out, Ariel Atkins’ points prop is worth watching as she takes on more of the offensive load for a Sky squad already struggling with ball security—they rank 12th in assist-to-turnover ratio and last in turnover percentage.
Golden State, meanwhile, has hit its stride defensively. The Valkyries are holding opponents to just 77.4 points per game, rank 4th in defensive rating (98.5), and average 8.4 steals—making them a tough matchup for turnover-prone teams. With a defensive edge and home-court momentum, the Valks offer solid value on both the spread and moneyline, and the under could be in play if they control the tempo.
Lean: Valkyries ML
PICK: <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/event/chi-sky-%40-gs-valkyries/32452848?category=odds&amp;subcategory=popular">Chicago Sky +8.5 (-110)</a>
New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury, 10:00 p.m. ET
Sabrina Ionescu has been off her mark lately, primarily due to a lingering neck injury she’s been managing over the past week. The 27-year-old shot just 1-for-11 in her last outing, finishing with 11 points in a narrow three-point win over the Valkyries. However, what makes the reigning champs so dangerous is their depth. Breanna Stewart posted 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Kennedy Burke came off the bench to add 20. New York continues to lead the league in both points per game (88.3) and offensive rating (108.5)—making them a tough team to fade most nights.
Next up? A red-hot Mercury squad riding a five-game win streak. In their last time meeting, Phoenix handed the Liberty a rare loss—an 89–81 victory powered by 21 points from Monique Akoa Makani, even as Stewart dropped 35 in the effort. Friday’s match promises to be a battle of the big dawgs: Satou Sabally is averaging 19.3 points on 39.3% shooting for Phoenix, while Stewart has put up 21.7 PPG over her last 10 games. Meanwhile, Alyssa Thomas remains tied with Caitlin Clark for the league lead in assists per game (8.9), with Natasha Cloud trailing behind at 6.5 APG for New York.
With Ionescu struggling to find her form and the Mercury on a tear right now, I&#8217;m siding with the latter in this close battle between two of the top teams in the league.
Lean: Mercury ML
PICK: <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/event/ny-liberty-%40-pho-mercury/32452852">Mercury +2 (-110)</a>
All season long, I’ll be tracking the <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA Odds</a> for MVP, Finals Winner and more right here!
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WNBA Best Bets: MVP, Finals Winner Odds and Weekend Preview

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 <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">MVP odds</a> on <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">DraftKings Sportsbook.</a> You can find also more WNBA previews, picks, and daily content on <a href="https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/">DraftKings Network.</a>
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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 <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=cross-fixture-specials&amp;subcategory=cross-fixture-specials">Cross-Fixture Player Specials today,</a> and I’m eyeing this one for my best bet:
Bueckers Points + Assists (6/20) v S. Diggins Points + Assists (6/20) 

<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=cross-fixture-specials&amp;subcategory=cross-fixture-specials">PICK: P. Bueckers Points &amp; Assists (-120)</a>
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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)
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/event/sea-storm-%40-lv-aces/32434335?category=odds&amp;subcategory=popular">PICK: Storm -2 (-110)</a>
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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
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<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">MVP Odds Tracker</a>
The 2025 <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA MVP race</a> 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 <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">MVP race</a> right here to keep you updated with the latest odds, storylines, and more W!
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WNBA Best Bets For 6/20-6/21: Weekend Preview and WNBA MVP Odds

With the 2025 WNBA season set to begin on Friday, excitement and interest from a betting perspective have never been higher at the BetMGM <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports">online sportsbook</a>.
After a record-setting season in 2024 as the most bet WNBA campaign at BetMGM, bettors have returned by wagering on the futures markets this preseason. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have certainly had something to do with that.
In the <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/wnba/wnba-championship-odds-bm23/">WNBA championship odds</a> market, the Fever have gone from +2500 to +300 and currently hold roughly 80% of the handle. Only the New York Liberty (+225) and Las Vegas Aces (+275) have better odds to win the title.
Clark enters the year as the betting favorite (+195) to win the MVP award, giving her an implied probability of 33.9% in her second season. More than half (52.7%) of the tickets are on Clark to win the award over A’ja Wilson (+200) and Napheesa Collier (+250).
“Our futures have definitely been influenced by the popularity of the Fever/Clark,” BetMGM trader Hannah Luther said. “Contrary to last season, we think the Fever have a legitimate chance at the title. So, we are taking a bit more proactive action to mitigate our liabilities on them.”
“Clark&#8217;s odds to win MVP have also been influenced by public interest, but not nearly as much as the Fever outright,” Luther added. “We opened with her at pretty short odds, knowing she is one of the strongest players in the league.
Thanks to the increased betting interest from Clark and the Fever, BetMGM has offered more futures markets entering the 2025 season.
Indiana’s Stephanie White is a +100 favorite to win Coach of the Year in 2025, having received a majority of the money in the market. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is a heavy favorite (-375) to win Rookie of the Year, but she’s still received the most bets.
Wilson is a +125 favorite to win her third Defensive Player of the Year trophy over Collier (+250), who claimed last year’s DPOY. Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards is the front-runner in the Most Improved Player market at +600. Still, Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams (+700) has become the most significant liability due to sharp betting interest.
In the Sixth Player of the Year market, Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes begins as a favorite (+300) to repeat. But bettors are backing Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist, who has +800 odds to win the award in her third season.
“Awards markets can be complex to price up,” Luther said. “Trades, draft picks, coaching changes, and sharp action all affect our odds. Betting on DPOY, 6POY, and MIP has been more varied, and those markets have attracted more sharp bets.”
In addition to all the award markets, BetMGM has stat leader markets, season-long player props, win totals, playoff odds, and game odds for the opening weekend of the 2025 season.
There is plenty for bettors to sink their teeth into before games get underway.
Visit the BetMGM sportsbook throughout the season for updated WNBA futures, including <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7/betting/usa-9/wnba-402">WNBA Finals odds</a>. You can also view updated <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/latest-sports-betting-promotions-offers-betmgm-2/">sportsbook promos</a>, including a First Bet Offer for eligible new customers.

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Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Pave Way for Increased WNBA Betting Interest

We have a loaded four-game slate in the WNBA this Thursday, with <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/wnba-game/lynx-wings-score-odds-june-27-2024/222441">Lynx vs. Wings</a> set to tip off the action at 1:00 p.m. ET, followed by a doubleheader on Amazon Prime Video, as <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/wnba-game/aces-sky-score-odds-june-27-2024/222443">Aces vs. Sky</a> takes center stage at 7:00 p.m. ET, and then we&#8217;ll conclude the evening with <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/wnba-game/fever-storm-score-odds-june-27-2024/222444">Fever vs. Storm</a> at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Our experts have locked in three bets for today&#8217;s slate, featuring a total prediction and player prop for Indiana-Seattle later tonight.
Read below for our <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/wnba">WNBA</a> best bets today.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Fever vs. Storm</h2>
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The Indiana Fever are on pace to be one of the worst defensive teams in WNBA history. During the 2020 shortened COVID season, the Fever posted a defensive rating of 111.8 points allowed per 100 possessions.
This season, Indiana has a league-worst 109.5 rating.
If we go back to Indiana’s 2020 season, it was the second-most profitable team for over-bettors with a 12-8-1 (60%) mark.
Those numbers are a blip compared to this season, as the total is 14-4 (77.8%) to the over in Fever games.
Indiana is on a four-game road trip, and its next stop will be Seattle to take on the Storm. Seattle is one of the better teams in the W, ranking fourth with a 10-6 record.
The bookmakers opened with a <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/wnba/odds">total of 166.5</a>, and that number feels short when you consider this situational spot.
In 2020, the Fever played nine games with an opening total of 166.5 or more points, and the over was 6-2-1 (75%).
Given the striking similarities between the 2020 Fever team and this current roster, the over warrants some strong consideration.
<h4>Pick: Over 167.5 (-110)</h4>
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The Storm take on Caitlin Clark and the Fever today. However, I’m targeting one of the Storm’s guards in this matchup.
Skylar Diggins-Smith has a points + assists line set at 21.5, a number she’s exceeded in 56% of games this season including a combined total of 27 in her last matchup against the Fever.
Over the Fever’s last 10 games, they have the second-worst defensive rating (108.4) and are allowing the second-most opponent assists (22.7).
Considering the Storm play at one of the faster paces in the league, they should be able to speed up the Fever in this matchup where they are <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/wnba/odds">9-point favorites</a>.
I’ll back Skylar to lead the charge for the Storm tonight.
<h4>Pick: Skylar Diggins-Smith Over 21.5 Points + Assists (-128)</h4>

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