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WNBA Finals Game 4: Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty Game 4 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty meet Wednesday for Game 4 of their WNBA Finals best-of-5 playoff matchup. Tipoff from Barclays Center in Brooklyn is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Liberty Game 4 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

WNBA Finals series: Aces lead 2-1

The Aces had a chance to eliminate the Liberty in Game 3, but New York stayed alive with an 87-73 victory as a 1.5-point underdog. Las Vegas is now 0-2 against the spread (ATS) in 2 road playoff games, with the Under cashing in each of those outings. Las Vegas is averaging just 69.5 points per game (PPG) in those 2 road playoff games, too.

The big news is that the Aces will be missing 2 starters for Game 4. Aces G Chelsea Gray, the 2022 WNBA Finals MVP, and C Kiah Stokes are both out with foot injuries.

Gray, who is averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game in the Finals, exited Game 3 with her injury in the 4th quarter. Stokes, who had 9 rebounds in Game 3 and is averaging 2.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in the Finals, isn’t sure when she hurt her foot. She is averaging 2.8 points and 7.9 rebound in the postseason.

The Liberty snapped an 0-3 ATS skid in Game 3, and the Under (172) cashed Sunday to snap a 5-0 Over run. New York is still 2-6 ATS in the past 8 games overall. The Liberty have scored 84 or more points in 4 of 5 home games in these playoffs.

Game 4: Aces at Liberty odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:06 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces +194 (bet $100 to win $194) | Liberty -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Aces +5.5 (-104) | Liberty -5.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 169.5 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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Game 4: Aces at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 83, Liberty 80

Moneyline

The ACES (+194) were favorites in Game 3, and they ended up laying an egg as the Liberty extended their season. Now, the shoe is on the other foot, and Las Vegas is a giant value as a moderate underdog.

The line has moved in the Liberty’s favor with the injuries to the Aces’ Gray and Stokes, and many expect the home team to cruise in this one.

I’m predicting Las Vegas will thwart the doubters and successfully defend last season’s title with a win Wednesday.

Behind star F A’ja Wilson (20.3 PPG, 11.3 RPG in the Finals) and G’s Kelsey Plum (26.0 PPG, 3.7 assists per game) and Jackie Young (19.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 4.3 APG), the Aces pull this off.

Yes, the Aces have struggled in the postseason on the road, going just 1-1 SU and 0-2 ATS. But they’re also a high-octane offense, and they’ll get the bounce-back in Game 4, hoisting the trophy once again.

Against the spread

If you can’t bring yourself to play the Aces on the moneyline to win straight up, at least play LAS VEGAS +5.5 (-104) to keep it within 3 buckets.

There is risk as the Aces are 1-6 ATS in the past 7 road games. However, the Liberty are just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 home outings. Las Vegas is 19-8 ATS in the past 27 meetings, too.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 169.5 (-114) is worth playing in Game 4. The intensity will be ratcheted up to an all-time high, and it’s a good idea to buck most of the trends.

The Over has cashed in 10 of the past 14 in the series, while cashing in 4 of the past 5 in New York. But that lone Under was in Game 3.

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WNBA Finals Game 3: Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty Game 3 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty meet Sunday for Game 3 of their WNBA Finals best-of-5 playoff matchup. Tip-off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Liberty Game 3 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

WNBA Finals Series: Aces lead 2-0

The Liberty crapped out in Vegas like many travelers before them, losing each of the 1st 2 games in the series, then taking the long flight home with empty pockets.

Las Vegas rolled up a 99-82 win as 4.5-point favorites in Game 1 as the Over (170) cashed. It got worse in Game 2, as the Aces thumped the Liberty 104-76 to cash as 4.5-point favorites, and the Over (170.5) cashed yet again.

The Aces are an impressive 7-0 SU in the postseason, covering 5 of the outings, while the Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 games overall. The Aces went on the road just once so far in this postseason, winning just 64-61 at Dallas in the West semifinals, failing to cover as the Under connected.

The Liberty hope being home will keep their season, and championship hopes, alive. New York has failed to cover the past 3 games overall, while going just 1-6 ATS in the past 7 outings. At home, New York is 3-1 SU in these playoffs, while going just 1-3 ATS. The Over has cashed in 5 straight games for the Liberty.

Game 3: Aces at Liberty odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:46 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Liberty +106 (bet $100 to win $106)
Against the spread (ATS): Aces -1.5 (-114) | Liberty +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 171.5 (O: -111 | U: -115)

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Game 3: Aces at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 84, Aces 81

Moneyline

The LIBERTY (+106) have some pride, and it will come out in Game 3 as New York is able to extend their season.

There hasn’t been a lot of competitiveness in this series, but New York is hopeful a change of venue will change its fortunes. The Liberty have won 3 of 4 games at home in this postseason.

It won’t be easy, but the Liberty should be able to stave off elimination and force a Game 4.

Against the spread

If you like the Liberty +1.5 (-105) to bounce back and force a Game 4, then playing the moneyline makes a lot more sense than taking a point and a half.

AVOID, and just take New York straight up.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 171.5 (-115) is worth a look. If New York is going to extend its season, it needs to take the air out of the ball and slow things down. The Aces have gotten out and run, and averaged 101.5 PPG in 2 games in this series.

The last time, and only time, the Aces have been on the road, the Wings slowed it down and held the high-flying Aces to just 64 points. New York needs to scour the film and repeat that strategy.

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WNBA Finals Game 2: New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces Game 2 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces meet Wednesday for Game 2 of their WNBA Finals best-of-5 playoff matchup. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Aces Game 2 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty was a huge thorn in the side of the Aces during the regular season, but Las Vegas fired out to a 1-0 series lead with a 99-82 victory over New York in Game 1 on Sunday.

The Liberty hit 46.4% (32 of 69) from the field, while going 31.0% (9 of 29) from behind the arc. They turned it over 11 times. F Jonquel Jones went for 16 points and 10 rebounds in her 34 minutes, misfiring all 3 times on treys. F Breanna Stewart hit 21 points with 9 boards and 2 assists.

Liberty G Sabrina Ionescu continued to struggle in the postseason, going just 2 of 7 from the floor, ending up with 7 points in 34 minutes. She is 5 of 15 (33.3%) from the field, averaging just 8.0 PPG in the past 2 games.

The Aces were an impressive 54.7% (35 of 64) from the floor, while knocking down 40.9% (9 of 22) from behind the 3-point line. And Las Vegas got it done at the free-throw line, hitting 87.0% (20 of 23). The Aces also turned it over 11 times.

Aces F A’ja Wilson was actually the 4th-highest scorer for Vegas with 19 points, as G Chelsea Gray, G Kelsey Plum and G Jackie Young each went for 20 or more points and 5 or more rebounds, while combining for 9 triples.

Game 2: Liberty at Aces odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:44 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Aces -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty +5.5 (-114) | Aces -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 171.5 (O: -113 | U: -113)

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Game 2: Liberty at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 93, Liberty 84

Moneyline

The Aces (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return in Game 2, as Vegas looks to push the Liberty (+180) to the brink of elimination. However, as solid as Las Vegas is on its home floor, you can’t risk this much for so little.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The ACES -5.5 (-105) are a strong play in Game 2 after racking up the 17-point win in the series opener.

Vegas is on a roll in the postseason, going a perfect 6-0 straight up, while covering the number in 4 of the past 6 outings. The Aces are hitting on all cylinders offensively, too, going for 87 or more points in 5 of the 6 playoff games to date.

The Liberty +5.5 (-114) are one of the only teams in the WNBA to hang with Vegas, but it needs all hands on deck, and Ionescu, one of the team’s biggest weapons, has struggled lately.

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Over/Under

The OVER 171.5 (-113) is the lean. It easily cashed in Game 1, with 181 combined points on a total of 170. As a result, the books have slid the number up slightly.

The Over is 2-1-1 in the past 4 playoff games for the Aces, while going 4-for-4 in the past 4 postseason outings for the Liberty. Look for both teams to get it done offensively and put on a show.

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WNBA Finals Game 1: New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces meet Sunday for Game 1 of their WNBA Finals best-of-5 playoff matchup. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Aces Game 1 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty and Aces produced the 2 best records in the regular season, so it’s no real surprise these teams meet for all of the WNBA marbles.

New York was a thorn in the side of Las Vegas this season, with the teams splitting 4 regular-season battles, while the Liberty also won 82-63 on the floor of the Aces to take the Commissioner’s Cup Aug. 15. The home team was 4-0 straight-up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the 4 regular-season meetings.

The Liberty was tripped up in 78-63 in Game 1 of the WNBA semi-final round against the Connecticut Sun. It quickly rectified the situation, rattling off 3 straight wins, while scoring 84 or more points. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row, and 5 of 6 playoff games overall. However, the Lib is just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 playoff games.

The Aces have an unblemished 5-0 SU record in these playoffs, although Las Vegas failed to cover the past 2 contests in its 3-game sweep of the Dallas Wings in the semis. Vegas is 3-2 ATS in the postseason, with the Under going 3-1-1.

Aces C A’ja Wilson leads the team with 25.8 points per game (PPG) and 11.2 rebounds per game (RPG) in 5 postseason games, hitting 59.5% from the floor. Gs Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum are each 2nd with 16.0 PPG.

Liberty F Breanna Stewart leads the way with 19.8 PPG and 9.0 RPG in the postseason, while posting 2.8 blocked shots per game (BPG) in 6 outings. New York also sports 4 players averaging better than 16.3 PPG, including G Sabrina Ionescu, who has shot just 43.2% from the field in the postseason.

Game 1: Liberty at Aces odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty +172 (bet $100 to win $172) | Aces -215 (bet $215 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty +4.5 (-105) | Aces -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 171.5 (O: -111 | U: -115)

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Game 1: Liberty at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 92, Liberty 85

Moneyline

The Aces (-215) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return. With the way the Liberty (+172) have played them so tough this season, that’s a risky proposition. Look to the spread instead.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The ACES -4.5 (-115) are the play in the series opener, but be cautious. The Liberty +4.5 (-105) won on this floor in the Commissioner’s Cup in a high-stakes game, and New York was 3-2 SU/ATS in 5 meetings overall since the start of the season.

However, I don’t like how the Liberty started their series against the Sun, faltering in Game 1. The Aces are on their home floor and should hit blackjack in the series opener.

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Over/Under

The OVER 171.5 (-111) is the lean, but again, err on the side of caution and don’t get too carried away.

These teams split 1-1 on the Over-Under in each regular-season home game, and the Under cashed in the Commissioner’s Cup game in mid-August in Vegas, too.

However, the Over is the lean based on the offensive performances of both teams overall, and the Liberty will look to run early.

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Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings Game 3 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Las Vegas Aces and Dallas Wings meet Friday for Game 3 of their WNBA semifinals playoff matchup. Tip-off from College Park Arena in Arlington, Texas is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Wings Game 3 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces lead the best-of-5 series 2-0 after posting a 91-84 victory Tuesday, although the Wings cashed as 10.5-point underdogs. The Over (174.5) cashed at some shops, although the line opened at 175.5, so total results varied depending upon when the bet was made.

Vegas came away with a 104-84 win on Aug. 8 in a regular-season meeting the last time the Aces visited the Metroplex, covering an 8.5-point number. However, Las Vegas lost outright as a 9.5-point favorite on the road against Dallas back in July.

The Over is 3-0-1 in the past 4 meetings, with the Aces cashing in 3 of the past 4 in the series.

Aces at Wings Game 3 odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:29 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -265 (bet $265 to win $100) | Wings +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
Against the spread (ATS): Aces -6.5 (-102) | Wings +6.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 174.5 (O: -113 | U: -113)

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Aces at Wings Game 3 picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 90, Wings 86

Moneyline

The Aces (-265) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward in this elimination game.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The WINGS +6.5 (-120) are worth a look with their season on the line, as they’ll give the Aces their best shot. However, Las Vegas is a team on a mission to get back to the WNBA Finals to win a 2nd straight championship.

The Wings are 5-2-1 ATS in the past 8 games as single-digit underdogs, including a straight-up win over the Aces on July 7.

Dallas will get the cover, but Las Vegas will get the win, punching its ticket to a 2nd straight Finals.

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Over/Under

The OVER 174.5 (-113) is a lean, but be cautious and play a half-unit at best.

The Over is 3-0-1 in 4 postseason games for the Wings so far, while going 7-1-1 in the past 9 games and 20-4-1 in the past 25 games overall.

The Over is also 3-0-1 in the past 4 meetings between these 2 teams.

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New York Liberty at Connecticut Sun Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Liberty at Connecticut Sun Game 3 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun meet Friday for Game 3 of their WNBA semifinals playoff matchup. The best-of-5 series is tied 1-1. Tip-off from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Sun Game 3 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

New York suffered a 78-63 setback in Game 1 on its home court, but it bounced back Tuesday with an 84-77 win in Game 2. Connecticut has covered the first 2 games in the series, as an 8.5-point and 9.5-point underdog, respectively.

After shooting just 34% in Game 1, the Liberty bounced back to hit 45% (29 of 65) from the field in Game 2, while hitting 38% (10 of 26) from behind the 3-point line and a perfect 100% (16 of 16) from the free-throw line.

The Sun turned it over just 9 times in Game 2, but it hit just 40% (27 of 68) from the field. G Tiffany Hayes was 1 of just 3 players to go for double-digit totals in Game 2 as she poured in 30 points in Game 2, including 5 triples.

Liberty at Sun Game 3 odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:26 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty -176 (bet $176 to win $100) | Sun +142 (bet $100 to win $142)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty -3.5 (-115) | Sun +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -113 | U: -113)

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Liberty at Sun Game 3 picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 80, Liberty 76

Moneyline

The SUN (+142) are worth a roll of the dice in Game 3, as they look to push the Liberty to the brink of elimination.

While New York won both of the regular-season meetings in Connecticut, the most recent meeting was just a 5-point overtime victory.

Against the spread

The SUN +3.5 (-105) is worth a look in this pivotal Game 3. Connecticut has covered 5 of the past 7 meetings at home against New York and it is 5-0 ATS in the past 5 games following a straight-up loss. The Sun are also 16-5-1 ATS in the past 22 games when playing on 2 days of rest.

The Liberty are 2-7 ATS in the past 9 when playing on 2 days of rest and are 0-4 ATS in the past 4 after a straight-up win.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 159.5 (-113) is the lean in Game 3.

The Under hit in Game 1, and the Over cashed in Game 2. The Under is 10-4 in the past 14 meetings between these squads and is 13-6-1 in the past 20 battles at Mohegan Sun Arena.

The Under is also 10-4 in the past 14 games for the Sun in the Semifinals round, while cashing at a 4-1 clip in the past 5 games when playing on 2 days of rest.

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Dallas Wings at Las Vegas Aces Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Dallas Wings at Las Vegas Aces Game 2 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces meet Tuesday for Game 2 of their WNBA semifinals playoff matchup. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Wings vs. Aces Game 2 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces lead the best-of-5 series 1-0 after posting a 97-83 victory in Game 1 Sunday as 10-point favorites as the Over (174) cashed.

The Wings’ offensive production in the series opener was their worst in 8 games dating back to Aug. 27 in Phoenix. Dallas saw its 5-0 against the spread (ATS) run come to an end with the non-cover in Game 1. The Over is 7-1 in the past 8 games, and 15-2 across the past 17 games, for the Wings.

The Aces are 3-for-3 in the playoffs so far, winning and covering each outing, with the Under going 2-0 in the first round, and the Over cashing in Game 1. The Over has cashed in 7 of the past 11 games overall for the Aces dating back to Aug. 22.

Wings at Aces Game 2 odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wings +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Aces -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wings +10.5 (-105) | Aces -10.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 175.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wings at Aces Game 2 picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 95, Wings 82

Moneyline

The Aces (-700) will cost you 7 times your potential return in Game 2, and that’s way too much risk, even though Las Vegas is fully expected to push the Wings (+470) to the brink of elimination.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The ACES -10.5 (-110) didn’t crush the Wings in Game 1, but they did enough to handily win and grab the cover. Expect more of the game in Game 2.

Dallas was a thorn in the side of Las Vegas during the regular season, and it matches up well with the defending champs. However, Vegas is 10-4 ATS in the past 14 games at home and has cashed 5 of the past 6 games overall.

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Over/Under

The OVER 175.5 (-113) is the lean, but go very, very lightly.

The Over connected in Game 1, and has dominated for Dallas over the past 2 months, going a ridiculous 15-2 across the past 17 games overall.

The Over is also 8-3 in the past 11 games on the road for the Wings and is 9-1 in the past 10 games when playing on a day of rest. The Aces are 4-1 to the Over in the past 5 on a day of rest, too.

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Connecticut Sun at New York Liberty Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Connecticut Sun at New York Liberty Game 2 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty meet Tuesday for Game 2 of their WNBA semifinals playoff matchup. Tip-off from Barclays Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sun vs. Liberty Game 1 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sun lead the best-of-5 series 1-0 after Connecticut stunned New York 78-63 in Game 1 on Sunday, winning outright as an 8.5-point underdog as the Under (163) cashed.

Connecticut was led by Dewanna Bonner, who posted 20 points with 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocked shots. The Sun shot 45% (31 of 69) from the field, while shooting 80% (8 of 10) at the free-throw line, and turning it over just 8 times.

New York shot a dismal 34% (23 of 68) from the field, and it turned the ball over 14 times. That was the difference. Star Sabrina Ionescu struggled, too, misfiring on 10 of her 14 shot attempts, although she did bag four 3-pointers. Breanna Stewart was also off, hitting just 7 of 25 from the field, including 0 for 8 from behind the arc.

Sun at Liberty Game 2 odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sun +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Liberty -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sun +8.5 (-104) | Liberty -8.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 161.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sun at Liberty Game 2 picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 88, Sun 76

Moneyline

The Liberty (-450) will cost you 4 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward. And Game 1 should serve as a cautionary tale why you shouldn’t bet such strong favorites, especially in a singular bet, as 1 loss can wipe out several wins.

PASS.

Against the spread

The LIBERTY -8.5 (-118) is a strong play to bounce back and square the series before heading up Interstate 95 to Mohegan Sun Arena for Game 3 later this week.

New York has failed to cover the past 2 games, and it is just 1-5 ATS in the past 6 outings overall. There is risk here. But the Liberty is an impressive 6-2 ATS in the past 8 games following a straight-up loss. Look for the big stars for the Lib to rebound for a win and cover.

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Over/Under

The OVER 161.5 (-110) is worth a look, but go lightly, and play a half-unit at most.

We saw the Under cash in Game 1, as the Liberty couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn. I expect the shooting to be much better for the home side in Game 2. The Over is 4-0 in the past 4 games for New York following a non-cover, and the Over is still 4-1 in the past 5 games at home despite the Under result.

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Dallas Wings at Las Vegas Aces Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Dallas Wings at Las Vegas Aces Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces meet Sunday for Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals playoff matchup. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Wings vs. Aces Game 1 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Wings pounded the Atlanta Dream in their 1st-round series, averaging 97.5 points per game (PPG), while yielding just 78.0 PPG. Dallas easily cashed against the spread (ATS) in both games, while hitting the Over in each outing.

The Aces also received very little resistance from the Chicago Sky in their 1st-round series, averaging 89.9 PPG, while allowing just 64.5 PPG. Las Vegas covered both games, winning by at least 22 in each outing. The Under hit in both contests in the series.

Dallas gave Las Vegas fits in the regular season, winning outright in a meeting in the Metroplex on July 7, while covering 2 of the 4 meetings. The Over-Under also split in the 4 regular-season battles. The Aces were 1-1 ATS at home against the Wings in the regular season, while also splitting the Over-Under.

Wings at Aces Game 1 odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:19 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wings +420 (bet $100 to win $420) | Aces -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wings +10.5 (-114) | Aces -10.5 (-106)
Over/Under (O/U): 174.5 (O: -115 | U: -111)

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Wings at Aces Game 1 picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 94, Wings 80

Moneyline

The Aces (-600) will cost you 6 times your potential return in this series opener. You can’t risk that kind of money for such a small profit, whether it’s a singular bet or a multi-team parlay.

PASS.

Against the spread

The ACES -10.5 (-106) are worth a look in Game 1. Vegas is 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games as a double-digit favorite.

The Wings +10.5 (-114) are just 1-2 ATS in the past 3 games as an underdog of 6 or more points, including 2 non-covers against the Aces.

Las Vegas is 9-4 ATS in the past 13 games at home, while going 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games overall. However, be careful, as the Aces are 1-4-1 ATS in the past 6 in the semifinals round.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 174.5 (-111) is the lean, but go very, very lightly.

While the Over has dominated for the Wings lately, going 18-4 in the past 22 games overall, and Las Vegas has hit the century mark in the past 2 meetings with Dallas, go low. The Under is 6-1 in the past 7 meetings between these teams at Mandalay Bay.

The Aces have actually hit the Under in 7 of the past 9 games at home, while going 8-3 in the past 11 against teams with a winning overall record.

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Connecticut Sun at New York Liberty Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Connecticut Sun at New York Liberty Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty meet Sunday for Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals playoff matchup. Tip-off from Barclays Center is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sun vs. Liberty Game 1 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sun pushed past the Minnesota Lynx in the 1st round of the WNBA playoffs, winning the best-of-3 series in 3 games. Connecticut was tripped up in Game 2, but won 90-75 in Minneapolis on Wednesday to cover as 5.5-point favorites as the Over (156) connected.

The Liberty eased by the Washington Mystics at home in Game 2 by a 90-85 score in overtime, and it split against the spread (ATS) in the 2 games against the Mystics, while cashing the Over in each of the playoff contests.

New York swept the regular-season series with the Sun 4-0, while covering 3 of the 4 matchups. The Over-Under split in the 4 contests, including an Under (160) result in New York’s 89-58 victory on Sept. 1 in the most recent battle.

Sun at Liberty Game 1 odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:16 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sun +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Liberty -420 (bet $420 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sun +8.5 (-115) | Liberty -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 162.5 (O: -115 | U: -111)

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Sun at Liberty Game 1 picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 91, Sun 79

Moneyline

The rested Liberty (-420) will cost you more than 4 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk and not enough reward in this series opener. While New York has won 4 straight meetings this season, you cannot risk this much on either a singular bet, or as part of a multi-team parlay.

PASS.

Against the spread

The LIBERTY -8.5 (-105) is a rather large number for a series opener, but New York has covered 3 of 4 games against the Sun +8.5 (-115) this season. The Liberty just seem to have the number of the Sun, and New York has rolled up 89 or more points in each of the previous 3 meetings. The high-octane Liberty will fire out to a 1-0 series lead in emphatic fashion.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 162.5 (-111) is the lean in the series opener, but go lightly.

The Under cashed in each of the regular-season meetings in New York, while going 4-1 in the past 5 battles at Barclays Center, while cashing in 9 of the past 13 meetings overall.

The Under is also 9-3 in the past 12 games in the semifinals round for the Sun. However, go lightly, as the Over has dominated recently for the Liberty, going 4-1 in the past 5 at home, while cashing in each of the past 4 straight.

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