Category: WNBA

The back-to-back defending champion Aces find themselves trailing in a playoff series for the first time since the 2022 semifinals against the Seattle Storm, when they lost the first game before winning the next three. This time is different, however, as they are not the higher-seeded team and aren’t favored to get past their opponent,…

Game 1 was an absolute barnburner, which seems to be the case every time the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun play each other this season. Now, the Napheesa Collier-led Lynx are down 0-1 in the semifinals and will hope grab a win on their home floor in what is as close to a must-win game…

The Liberty sent an emphatic message to the Aces, winning the series opener 87-77. New York’s victory was undoubtedly a step forward in putting things right after its loss to Las Vegas in last year’s WNBA Finals. The 2023 season was a magical one for the Aces (+15.3), as they finished ahead of New York…

The Connecticut Sun won Game 1 of their WNBA playoffs semifinals series against the Minnesota Lynx on the road, so they’re definitely in line to lose Game 2 in a letdown spot, right? Well, let’s talk about it. Here’s my team-specific preview for the Sun for Tuesday’s clash with the Lynx. Connecticut Sun Game 2 Odds…

The Minnesota Lynx lost in Game 1 at home, so the conventional wisdom rebound bet is obvious. Many may think, hey, take them to beat the Connecticut Sun in Game 2, which would also be at home, in a series many of us think could go all five games. Well … we’ll see about that.…

Tuesday features a pair of WNBA Game 2 contests and several WNBA player props that I’m eyeing. Unlike in Round 1, which is played as a best-of-three format, the semifinals are a five-game series in which the home court changes after Game 2. The Liberty were seemingly on cruise control as they took Game 1,…

The New York Liberty won Game 1 — 87-77 — largely due to Breanna Stewart’s 34 points on 12-of-19 shooting. Game 2 between the Liberty and Aces takes place Tuesday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Keep reading for my WNBA same-game parlay for Aces vs Liberty Game 2. WNBA Same-Game Parlay for…

How did the first round of the WNBA Playoffs go? Well, let’s just say there weren’t any series upsets and all four top-seeded teams swept their opponents. But don’t expect a sweep in this series between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx, which features the top two defenses and the hottest player in the league,…

The WNBA playoff series many were hoping for has arrived, as the top-seeded New York Liberty take on the back-to-back defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. Game 1 of Liberty vs. Aces is set to tip off at 3 p.m. ET on ABC on Sunday, with the game streaming on YouTube TV, ESPN+…

According to Courtney Vandersloot, the Liberty remain scarred from their 2023 WNBA Finals loss to the Aces. New York will have an opportunity to do some healing when the two teams meet in the semifinals of this year’s playoffs. Since the start of the season, New York has shown a commitment to get back to…

The Aces seek to join some rare company by becoming only the second team (Houston Comets – 1997 to 2000) in WNBA history to win three or more consecutive titles. To do so, they’ll have to get past a Liberty team that’s out for revenge after losing to the Aces in last year’s finals. New…

The Minnesota Lynx will have revenge on their minds in the semifinals. The Lynx got their asses beat in Game 1 of last year’s first-round series against the Connecticut Sun 90-60 before forcing a Game 2 with an 82-75 response. But in Game 3 at home, they lost 90-75 to the Sun, who eventually took…

The Connecticut Sun are the biggest underdogs left in the WNBA Playoffs. Now, they’ll be opposite of the Minnesota Lynx, arguably the hottest team in the league, who enter the semifinals having won 16 of their last 18, including a first-round sweep. The Sun were able to stifle the Indiana Fever in Game 1, and…

Wednesday features a pair of Round 1 Game 2’s as the Indiana Fever face the Connecticut Sun and the Mercury go up against the Minnesota Lynx. Both road teams are on the brink of elimination. When analyzing the prop market, I like to first understand what’s happening with the line movement of the individuals game,…

With half of the semifinals set in the WNBA playoffs, it comes down to another set of Game 2’s in the first round to see who will advance and join the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces to inch closer to the WNBA Finals. At 7:30 p.m. ET, the Indiana Fever and the…

The Connecticut Sun’s suffocating defense led them to a dominant opening win against the Indiana Fever. Their Game 2 rematch takes place on Wednesday, September 25, and Indiana faces elimination.  Check out my WNBA same-game parlay for this Fever vs Sun matchup, which airs on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET.  WNBA Same-Game Parlay for Fever…

Game 1 was an ass whooping. But luckily for the Indiana Fever, they have another shot at making their… you know… die hard fans proud with a win an extending this to a do or die Game 3, which would be contested at home. Unfortunately for them, they’ll have to — again — try to overcome the…

While the Minnesota Lynx jumped out to a 13-point lead after the first quarter and eventually secured a Game 1 win over the Phoenix Mercury, things didn’t quite go according to plan. Phoenix actually outscored Minnesota over the final three quarters behind a 33-point outing from Natasha Cloud and a vintage 21-point performance from Diana…

Offense seized the day in Game 1 between the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx. These teams combined for 197 points and went 24-for-51 on 3s. Will Minnesota close out the series and eliminate Phoenix in Game 2?  Keep reading for my WNBA same-game parlay for Mercury vs. Lynx Game 2 on Wednesday, September 25. The game…

The WNBA Playoffs are back at it for a doubleheader of Game 2’s and “WNBA Buckets” podcast is on the ball to provide best bets for Tuesday night ahead of the slate involving the Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty and the Seattle Storm vs. Las Vegas Aces. Dano Mataya breaks down some of his…

The Atlanta Dream lost Game 1 to the New York Liberty, 83-69, and online sportsbooks have set the spread for Game 2 at 12.5 points. If Atlanta loses this game, its season is officially over.   Keep reading for my WNBA same-game parlay for Dream vs Liberty Game 2, which can be seen live on ESPN…

The Aces beating the Storm by 11 points in Game 1 was not necessarily a surprise, but the way it transpired — with the Storm getting out to an early lead and the Aces locking down their opponents in the fourth quarter to complete a comeback, was. Now facing elimination, the Storm will hope for…

The Indiana Fever (20-20 this season) are set for Caitlin Clark’s playoff debut on Sunday as they take on the 3-seed Chicago Sun (28-12) in Game 1 of this Eastern Conference WNBA playoff series. Fever vs. Sun starts at 3 p.m. ET airing live on ABC and streaming on YouTube TV and ESPN+. The Sun…

The Atlanta Dream (15-25 this season) travel to the Big Apple to face the No. 1 seed New York Liberty (32-8) in the very first game of what should be an incredible 2024 WNBA playoffs. Liberty vs. Dream tips off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday on ESPN and is streaming live on ESPN+ and…

I’m fading the Indiana Fever in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs and so far, the sharp betting market agrees. When the opening lines came out for the Indiana Fever to go on the road and play the Connecticut Sun, the Game 1 line was Fever +4 on the spread and +158 on the…

On Sunday afternoon, the W’s hottest team, Minnesota, hosts the Phoenix Mercury in the first game of the playoffs. Surprisingly, the biggest storyline entering this series is not the Lynx’s recent post-break play but rather the fact that this could be the last few games we see from Diana Taurasi, the greatest woman’s basketball player…

The 2024 WNBA Playoffs are officially underway! Sunday features a four-game slate in which fans will get to watch Game 1 of every series. When approaching the playoff market for props, there are often inefficiencies early as game totals are slightly depressed, but minutes increase for starters. It’s tough for the books to predict how…

The Las Vegas Aces begin their quest to become the first team to three-peat by taking on the Seattle Storm, who they coincidentally eliminated from the playoffs in 2022 — the last time Seattle reached the postseason. The Aces may be the fourth seed, but they’re a favorite to not only win this series, but…

I know why you’re here — and we’re going to talk about her — but you should know that this isn’t going to be easy at all.  Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are facing the Connecticut Sun — arguably the league’s best defense — led by DiJonai Carrington and Alyssa Thomas. This is your Game…

After an impressive post-All-Star break surge, the Minnesota Lynx were able to climb to the second seed by the end of the 2024 regular season. Now, the Lynx will be matched up with Diana Taurasi and the No. 7-seeded Phoenix Mercury in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Could this be the last time…

Win, and you’re into the playoffs. That’s what the Atlanta Dream faced heading into Thursday’s season finale on the road against the New York Liberty. Atlanta had everything to play for, while the Liberty, which had already locked up the No. 1 seed, was primarily hoping to come away from the game without any injuries.…

Now this is going to be the fun part of the eventual documentary. Where the young standout coming into her own in the WNBA is face-to-face with the biggest test of her early career. Where after an uneasy start to her 2024, really showed more glimpses of putting it altogether — perhaps showing us more of what’s…

The Las Vegas Aces begin their quest for back-to-back-to-back championships with a first-round series against the Seattle Storm. It’s rare that a defending champion can fly under the radar, but that has been the case for an Aces team that sputtered a bit early in the season but has finished as one of the hottest…

The Connecticut Sun are in the playoffs and the Chicago Sky are hoping to get there, with the latter’s postseason chances coming down to the final game of the season. The game matters for both teams, however, as a win for the Sun would clinch the third overall seed while the Sky need to emerge…

Thursday’s six-game slate will officially close the door on the 2024 WNBA regular season. Surprisingly, three teams, the Washington Mystics, Chicago Sky, and Atlanta Dream, are still in contention to secure the final playoff slot. If the Dream win, they punch their ticket to the postseason.  However, it won’t be that easy, as the Dream…

The final day of the WNBA regular season will have a tremendous impact on postseason seeding, and that’s definitely the case for this Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty matchup on Thursday, September 19.  So, let’s dive right in and get to my Dream vs. Liberty prediction. Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty Prediction This…

The WNBA regular season comes to a conclusion on Thursday September 19, as all 12 teams take to the hardwood to complete the 40th game of their seasons. The NBA and WNBA has built in a new schedule wrinkle over the last few years, making every team play on the final day with relatively similar…

There’s only two days left of the WNBA regular season and with teams such as the Washington Mystics, the Chicago Sky, and the Atlanta Dream hoping for a chance to their extend their season, it’s about to be madness in these last few matchups. With a lot at stake for that 8th and final spot…

After splitting a home-at-home against the Mystics, the Atlanta Dream host the Chicago Sky. Both teams are in a three-way tie for the final playoff spot with Washington and this matchup will be critical moving forward. Where does the betting value lie? Read further for my Dream vs Sky prediction. Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago Sky…

The WNBA took Monday off, but the league is back with a monster five-game slate on Tuesday, September 17, that includes a matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Los Angeles Sparks. It’s the calm before the storm because the playoffs begin this Sunday.  Keep reading for a quick preview and my prediction for this Mercury…

One team is trying to secure the top seed in the playoffs, while the other is hoping to sneak into the postseason as the New York Liberty take on the Washington Mystics. For the Liberty, a win in either of the last two games or a loss by the Minnesota Lynx would clinch. For the…

On Sunday evening, the Aces and Sun will meet for the final time in the regular season as both teams look to make the final push heading into the playoffs. The bookmakers opened with Las Vegas laying 5.5 points at home to pair with a total of 161.5. While there’s no question the Aces have…

The WNBA schedule for Friday features a loaded five-game slate, including the Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever. Our experts have three picks for that matchup — including prop picks, bets on the total, and a spread prediction — as well as four more picks for Friday’s slate. Let’s get to our WNBA best bets…

Even after a disastrous 2-8 stretch, the Chicago Sky (13-23) are still in the lead for the eighth and final spot in the WNBA playoffs. But now, that lead is down to just one game, with Atlanta and Washington in hot pursuit. The Mystics have played the best out of the three teams during these…

The Connecticut Sun (26-10) are all tuned up after two wins over the Sparks, and now face a Phoenix Mercury (17-19) team that has lost and failed to cover in back to back games. In fact, the Mercury have lost seven of their last 10 games and failed to cover as many. The Mercury may…

Coming off a convincing win against the Sky, the Washington Mystics head south to take on the Atlanta Dream for a home-at-home. Both are in identical positions in the standings, each with a 12-24 record. Atlanta also has lost two in a row and suffered a devastating defeat to Washington the last time both squads…

A pair of teams heading for the postseason square off in a game that could help determine playoff seedings and instill confidence into whoever wins, as the Indiana Fever host the Las Vegas Aces. Indiana is trying to hold onto the sixth seed while Vegas is looking to secure the fourth spot. Knowing these teams…

It’s only one game on the WNBA schedule for Thursday — but don’t worry, Friday will be loaded — and it’s going down between the New York Liberty and the Dallas Wings. With the Wings already eliminated out of the playoff picture, there’s not anything particularly at stake for them in this matchup. On the…

The W’s one-game slate on Thursday features the New York Liberty versus the Wings in a rematch of Tuesday’s high-scoring bout. Since the Dallas Wings have officially been eliminated from playoff contention, they could be even worse on the defensive end of the floor than usual. Read below for our WNBA three-leg same-game parlay for…

The Dallas Wings are on a five-game losing streak and already eliminated from playoff contention at 9-27. Thus, there isn’t much to play for other than respect. However, considering the Wings surrendered 100 or more points in three games during that stretch, the respect angle is probably overrated. New York was one of those teams…

The Indiana Fever host the Las Vegas Aces at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 11. The game can be seen live on NBA TV, but before you tune in, be sure to read my Aces vs. Fever prediction below. The Aces are currently 4-point favorites on the spread against Caitlin Clark and the Fever,…

Sound the alarm. It’s A’ja Wilson against Caitlin Clark! The Las Vegas Aces travel to face the surging Indiana Fever this Wednesday, September 11 in a game that has huge playoff seeding ramifications.  Keep reading to see my WNBA same-game parlay for this Aces versus Fever spectacle.  WNBA Same Game Parlay for Aces vs. Fever…

It’s a new day in the WNBA! On Wednesday night, the W presents us with another three-game slate. With a hopeful return from A’ja Wilson, the Las Vegas Aces seek to have their star back in the lineup as they take on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever for the first game of an NBA…

A couple of teams clinging to playoff hopes will meet as the Chicago Sky host the Washington Mystics. The Mystics are currently two games behind the Sky, who are clinging to the eighth seed. My Mystics vs. Sky prediction is below. Mystics vs. Sky Prediction Losing Angel Reese was a significant blow to the Sky, who…

After a day off, the WNBA is back at it on Tuesday with three games on deck. As the playoff picture is shaping up more and more, there’s still teams fighting for a spot to extend their season. One of those would be the Atlanta Dream as they welcome the Minnesota Lynx on to their…

Minnesota has been one of the bigger surprises in the 2024 WNBA season. Let’s not forget that it began the year tied for the second-highest title odds at +6000. Those odds are long gone, as the best number you’ll find on the Lynx is 5-to-1. Minnesota has also been on a decent run, winning three…

The team with the best record in the WNBA is facing off with the team who holds the second-worst as the New York Liberty visit the Dallas Wings. New York is looking to get closer to clinching the top overall seed for the postseason while the Wings are hoping to notch a signature win in…

The Sun’s acquisition of Marina Mabrey has had 10 games to take effect, and so far the Sun have only seen declines in both offensive and especially defensive rating. Now, they are coming off back to back losses and are finally in a much needed bounce back spot. This spread is achievable for the Sun,…

On Sunday, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will try to bounce back against the Atlanta Dream after they lost a home game to Minnesota. Only a handful of games remain in the WNBA regular season, and six of the eight playoff spots have been clinched. Three teams—the Chicago Sky, Washington Mystics, and Dream—will compete…

The Liberty look determined to return to the WNBA Finals after coming up just short against Las Vegas last year. New York has by far been the best team in the league, as it’s the only one that boasts a double-digit Net Rating (+12.1). There’s also been a bit of a revenge angle, with the…

Although the Phoenix Mercury haven’t been at their best in recent weeks, they did manage to clinch a playoff spot earlier in the week by defeating the Atlanta Dream 74-66 at home. It was the Mercury’s only victory in its last five games as it hovers around the .500 mark. The Mercury are now 17-18, and…

Finally, it’s Friday. And we are gifted a four-game slate, including the Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces at Connecticut Sun. It doesn’t get much better than this. Plenty of players take the floor on Friday night, but two player props stick out to us, including the unders on Caitlin Clark and…

The WNBA welcomes the weekend with a four-game slate for Friday night. As the playoffs inch closer and closer, a few teams are still vying for their spot to extend their season. With a triple dose of 7:30 p.m. ET games, the Dallas Wings face off against the Dream with Atlanta trying to beat out…

The Las Vegas Aces hit the highway for a four-game road trip, beginning with a stop in Connecticut to take on the Sun. Connecticut is catching 1.5 points at home despite having more wins and a better net rating than the Aces. There’s simply something that’s not entirely trustworthy about this Sun team, especially when…