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Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Las Vegas Aces (19-2) travel to meet the Seattle Storm (4-16) on Thursday at Climate Pledge Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Storm odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces have bounced back with 3 straight wins and covers after an outright loss on the road against the Dallas Wings on July 7. The Over has also cashed in all 3 games, with Vegas going for 97 or more points in each of the outings.

The Aces are ranked No. 1 in points per game (94.0), field-goal percentage (50.5%) and points allowed per game (78.6).

The Storm have dropped the past 7 games while going 2-5 against the spread (ATS) during the span. The Under and Over has alternated in each of the past 6 outings for Seattle.

Seattle ranks dead-last in points allowed per game (86.4), defensive field-goal percentage (47.1%) and defensive 3-point percentage (38.1%), and it also ranks last in offensive field-goal percentage (39.7%).

These teams met May 20 in Seattle for the season opener, with the Aces pounding the Storm 105-65 to easily cover a 13.5-point spread as the Over (167.5) connected. Vegas also dusted Seattle 96-63 at Mandalay Bay on June 15 while covering an 18-point number as the Under (168.5) cashed.

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Aces at Storm odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:48 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Aces -3333 (bet $3,333 to win $100) | Storm +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Aces -17.5 (-110) | Storm +17.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 170.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Aces at Storm picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 97, Storm 76

Moneyline

The Aces (-3333) will cost you more than 33 times your potential return, which is obviously a foolish bet. No one could need $3 that badly that you would be willing to risk $100.

PASS.

Against the spread

The ACES -17.5 (-110) heads to the Pacific Northwest Thursday and should smash the Storm for the 3rd time this season.

Vegas has now only won and covered both of the previous meetings, winning by an average of 37.0 points per game. The Aces have won 5 straight in the series while covering each of the past 4 outings and have won and covered the past 4 trips to the Emerald City.

Over/Under

OVER 170.5 (-110) is the lean.

The Under cashed in the most recent meeting on The Strip in mid-June, although the Over did connect in the season opener in the Pacific Northwest back in May.

The Over has hit in each of the past 4 meetings in Seattle, while the Storm has cashed the Over in 12 of the past 17 home games. The Over is also 5-1 in the past 6 road outings for the Aces.

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Dallas Wings at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Dallas Wings at New York Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Wings (11-9) travel to meet the New York Liberty (14-4) on Wednesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (NBATV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Wings vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Wings soar into NYC with a 3-game win streak, and Dallas is coming off a 107-67 victory in Minnesota last Wednesday. It covered the 2.5-point spread, and the Wings improved to 5-1 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS). The Under has cashed in 5 of the last 6 games for the Wings, too.

The Liberty has racked up 4 straight victories, although New York has failed to cover the last 3 outings. That includes a 95-87 overtime win in Indiana last Wednesday as the Over (169.5) cashed. The Over is 6-2 across the last 8 outings for the Liberty.

These teams met June 11 in Brooklyn, with the Liberty coming away with a 102-93 victory to cover an 8.5-point spread as the Over (170.5) connected.

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Wings at Liberty odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Wings +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Liberty -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wings +8.5 (-115) | Liberty -8.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 170.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wings at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 87, Wings 78

Moneyline

The Liberty (-375) will cost you nearly 4 times your potential return, and there is no value betting favorites so high.

On the flip side, while the Wings (+300) are playing well lately, they could be without C Kalani Brown, as she continues to recover from a concussion. Her absence would be big, as the Wings need all hands on deck defensively to contain the high-octane Lib.

PASS.

Against the spread

The LIBERTY -8.5 (-105) are worth playing lightly. Yes, New York has failed to cover the last 3 games, but it did win and cover (barely) against the Wings +8.5 (-115) in the 1st meeting on June 11.

The Wings have fared well against the number lately, but they have struggled mightily against the Liberty over the years. Dallas is just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 trips to NYC, and 2-6 ATS in the past 8 meetings overall.

We should see another game where the cover comes down to the final seconds. Go lightly.

Over/Under

UNDER 170.5 (-110) is the play, cashing in 5 of the last 6 games overall for the Wings. The Under is also 5-1 in the last 6 games for Dallas against Eastern Conference foes, too.

However, the Over is 6-2 in the last 8 games overall for the Liberty, too, while cashing in 5 straight against winning teams. Like the line play, go lightly on the total, too.

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Minnesota Lynx at Phoenix Mercury odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Minnesota Lynx at Phoenix Mercury odds and lines, with WNBA picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Lynx (8-7) meet the Phoenix Mercury (7-8) Saturday in the second half of a two-game set. Tip-off at Phoenix Suns Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Lynx vs. Mercury odds and lines, with WNBA picks and predictions.

The Lynx took care of the Mercury 82-76 in the front end of this set Wednesday and won their third straight game. Lynx G Kayla McBride scored a season-high 26 points in the victory, while F Napheesa Collier posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

G Brittney Griner led the Mercury with 28 points, hitting 12 of 15 shots from the field. The rest of the team was just 17-for-53. The loss came after back-to-back wins for Phoenix.

Lynx at Mercury: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Lynx +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Mercury -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Lynx +3.5 (-115) | Mercury -3.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 162.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Lynx at Mercury: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Lynx 81, Mercury 77

Money line (ML)

The LYNX (+125) are looking to continue the surprising home woes for the Mercury.

While Phoenix is just one game below .500 overall, it’s a dismal 2-6 in eight games at home.

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Against the spread (ATS)

LYNX +3.5 (-115) is the play, as they have owned the Mercury over the years.

Minnesota is a blazing 10-1 ATS in its past 11 visits to the Valley of the Sun, and 34-16-2 ATS in the past 52 head-to-head meetings. Play Minnesota, mostly due to its dominance in this series, but also Phoenix’s struggles at home this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 162.5 (-105) connected in the mid-week battle, and the Under is now 16-5-1 in the past 22 meetings between these teams in the desert.

The Under is 8-3-1 in the past 12 home games for Phoenix, too.

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Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever odds and lines, with WNBA picks, tips and predictions.

The Connecticut Sun (12-5) play the second game of a two-game set against the Indiana Fever (1-16) Saturday. Tip-off at Indiana Farmers Coliseum is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Sun vs. Fever odds and lines, with WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sun posted an 86-80 win in the front end of this two-game set, but had to work for the victory right to the bitter end, and they never came close to covering a 15-point spread. That snapped a 3-0 against the spread win streak.

The Fever had one of its most complete efforts of the season, albeit in a loss, Thursday against the Sun. They covered the 15-point spread, and improved to 3-1 ATS across the past four outings.

Sun at Fever: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Sun -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Fever +650 (bet $100 to win $650)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Sun -14.5 (-110) | Fever +14.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sun at Fever: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Sun 80, Fever 71

Money line (ML)

The Sun (-1000) are heavily favored yet again despite their narrow win in the front end of the two-game set. You cannot risk huge money for such little return.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The FEVER +14.5 (-110) were able to keep the margin of victory for the Sun to single digits Thursday night and can be backed to keep it close once again Saturday.

As a favorite of 8 or more points, Connecticut is just 1-2 ATS this season. On the flip side, Indiana is 3-1 ATS across its past four games, and 5-2 ATS as an underdog of 9.5 or more points in the previous seven.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 155.5 (-110) is the play despite an Over result in the front end of the set. The 80-point outburst for Indiana Thursday was its highest-scoring effort since May 23, and it had scored 70 or fewer points in three of its previous four games entering Thursday.

The Fever are disjointed on offense, and you can expect a lower scoring game Saturday.

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Washington Mystics at New York Liberty odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Washington Mystics at New York Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA picks, tips and predictions.

The Washington Mystics (7-9) travel to meet the New York Liberty (8-9) Saturday. Tip-off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Mystics vs. Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA picks and predictions.

The Mystics look to snap an 0-3 skid both straight up and against the spread. C Tina Charles travels to New York for the first time since being traded by the Liberty in April. She tuned up the Lib for 34 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal and a blocked shot in a 101-72 win in D.C. May 21.

The Liberty are coming off a road split against the Atlanta Dream, falling 73-69 in the two-game finale June 29. New York is just 1-3 SU/ATS across its last four outings. It also dropped four in a row at home, last winning and covering in Brooklyn May 24 against Dallas.

Mystics at Liberty: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:35 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mystics +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Liberty -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mystics +1.5 (-105) | Liberty -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 163.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mystics at Liberty: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Mystics 83, Liberty 79

Money line (ML)

The MYSTICS (+105) are a solid value on the road, as they look to continue the woes of the Liberty on their home floor.

Charles played with a chip on her shoulder last time she faced New York in the nation’s capital. You can bet she will play with a little extra incentive back in the Big Apple for the first time.

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Against the spread (ATS)

MYSTICS +1.5 (-105) are a good play against a Liberty team which is just 3-8 SU and ATS across their past 11 games.

Washington has been quite erratic lately, following up a three-game win streak with a three-game losing skid. The Mystics are also a respectable 5-4 SU/4-5 ATS across their past nine.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 163.5 (-115) has been the rule for Washington lately.

The Over is 3-1 across the past four for the Mystics, and 11-3 across their last 14, including their May 21 win over the Liberty.

New York is 4-1 on the Under across its past five games, but the edge is to the Over in seven home games this season at 4-3.

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Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever odds and lines, with WNBA picks, tips and predictions.

The Connecticut Sun (11-5) travel to meet the Indiana Fever (1-15) Thursday. Tip-off at Indiana Farmers Coliseum is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Sun vs. Fever odds and lines, with WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sun enter on a three-game win streak, which is tied for the longest active streak in the league. Connecticut is just one game back of the first-place Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm (12-4).

The Fever are the worst team in the league with just one victory. They have dropped 11 straight and are already 11 games out of first place, and 5.5 games behind the next nearest teams: the Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks.

Sun at Fever: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at noon ET.

  • Money line: Sun -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100) | Fever +700 (bet $100 to win $700)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Sun -15.5 (-105) | Fever +15.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sun at Fever: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Sun 85, Fever 66

Money line (ML)

The Sun (-1100) are heavily favored to push past the scuffling Fever, but you cannot lay 11 times your potential return, or risk $100 for a mere $9.09 in profit.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

SUN -15.5 (-105) is a little steep for a road favorite, but it’s worth it in this instance. The Fever have been downright brutal this season, and they’re on an 11-game skid during which they’ve covered the spread just four times.

Yes, Indiana covered a similar 16-point number against first-place Seattle June 17, but it’s just 3-4 ATS as a double-digit underdog. Connecticut drilled Indiana 88-67 in the first meeting of the season May 19.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 155.5 (-110) is the lean here, ever so slightly. The Sun rack up points, but the Fever struggle to generate much in the way of offense. Indiana is on a 4-0 Under run, averaging just 70.0 points per game during the span.

The Under also cashed in the first head-to-head meeting in Connecticut.

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Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics match up, with WNBA betting odds, picks and best bets.

The Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics get their WNBA regular season underway Saturday at 5 p.m. ET at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., in the league’s bubble site, or “Wubble” – which the players have been calling it. We analyze the Fever-Mystics WNBA betting odds and lines, with betting advice and tips around the matchup.

The Mystics embark on defense of their crown, and the WNBA champs can partially thank the Fever for their recent success. Winning the Eastern Conference by three games last season, Washington can point to its 3-0 straight-up record vs. Indiana, while going 1-1-1 against the spread (ATS) in those contests.

Fever vs. Mystics: By the Numbers

  • Since the start of the 2017 WNBA regular season the Mystics have rattled off 10 consecutive victories over the Fever, going 6-3-1 ATS. The average margin of victory in last season’s three-game regular season sweep was 19.7 points per game, even with one battle decided in overtime.
  • Seven of the past eight in this series have ended up going Over, and Washington has scored 82 or more points in seven of those outings. The Mystics averaged a gaudy 97.7 PPG in the three meetings in 2019.
  • The Mystics (+250) are listed as the favorites to repeat as WNBA champions. The Fever (+4000) are long shots to win it all – only the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings (+6600 each) have longer odds.

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Fever vs. Mystics: Key injuries

Fever

  • F Lauren Cox is out. She arrived Thursday evening to the bubble, and players have to quarantine in their rooms for four days after arrival.

Mystics

  • F Tina Charles was deemed a high-risk individual by the league’s independent doctors and received a medical waiver, opting out for the season.
  • C Elena Delle Donne, the 2019 MVP, has been battling the after-effects of Lyme disease for several years and did not receive a medical waiver, but she is not expected to play.
  • F LaToya Sanders also elected to opt out due to health reasons.
  • G Natasha Cloud elected to skip the 2020 season, focusing on social justice instead.

Fever vs. Mystics: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated Saturday at 10:35 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Mystics 87, Fever 78

Moneyline (ML)

The MYSTICS (-133) are missing some of their big guns, but they’ll still have enough to upend the Fever (+110) in the opener. The defending champs aren’t losing this one.

Against the spread (ATS)

The spread is -1.5 for WASHINGTON (-110). Perhaps this one is close at halftime and into the third quarter, but look for the Mystics to pull away from Indiana (+1.5, -110) late.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 162.5 (-120) has hit in each of the three meetings last season, and seven of the past eight in this series. Even without Charles, Cloud and Delle Donne on the floor, the Mystics have a powerful offense. They won’t erupt for the 97.7 PPG they averaged in three games against the Fever last season, but Washington will do enough for the win and an Over result.

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New York Liberty vs. Seattle Storm odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s New York Liberty vs. Seattle Storm match up, with WNBA betting odds, picks and best bets.

The New York Liberty and Seattle Storm tip off the WNBA regular season Saturday at noon ET at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. in the league’s bubble site, or “Wubble” – which the players have been calling it. We analyze the Liberty-Storm WNBA betting odds and lines, with betting advice and tips around the matchup.

The Storm have picked up five consecutive victories in their head-to-head series vs. the Liberty. New York’s last win in the series was way back on July 6, 2017. In addition to going 5-0 straight up (SU) vs. the Liberty, the Storm are 4-1 against the spread (ATS) during the stretch. The Under has also cashed in five of the previous six meetings.

Liberty vs. Storm: By the Numbers

  • We’ll see the long-anticipated debut of Liberty rookie G Sabrina Ionescu, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft. She was the first player in NCAA history to post at least 2,000 career points, 1,000 career rebounds and 1,000 career assists while at the University of Oregon.
  • The Storm will be without coach Dan Hughes, who is avoiding the bubble since a medical assessment diagnosed him a high risk if he contracted the coronavirus. He missed time last season due to cancer treatments. Assistant Gary Kloppenburg will step in and serve as the head coach.
  • The Storm (+400) are among the favorites to win the 2020 WNBA Championship, sharing the second-best odds with the Los Angeles Sparks and just behind the defending champion Washington Mystics (+250). The Liberty (+2500) are considered a long shot – only three teams have worse odds.

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Liberty vs. Storm: Key injuries

Liberty

  • G Rebecca Allen opted out of the bubble due to COVID-19 risks.
  • G Asia Durr opted out due to COVID-19 risks.
  • F Megan Walker (COVID-19 concerrns) out.

Liberty vs. Storm: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated Saturday at 10:35 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Storm 77, Liberty 73

Moneyline (ML)

The Liberty (+450) are an intriguing play as underdogs, but the Storm (-625) are still the gold standard in the Western Conference, and perhaps all of the WNBA.

PASS on the lack of value.

Against the spread (ATS)

The spread is -10.5 for Seattle (-110), and with their head coach leading the way, perhaps NEW YORK (+10.5, -110) is able to keep it fairly close.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 153.5 (-110) has been a regular happening when these two teams get together. The Liberty should have a nice infusion of offense with Ionescu, but take the Under until further notice.

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