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Atlanta Dream at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Dream at Las Vegas Aces odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Dream (14-11) travel to meet the Las Vegas Aces (23-2) Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Dream failed to cover as 8-point favorites Sunday, but Atlanta posted an 80-73 win over the Washington Mystics as the Under (167) cashed. Atlanta is still just 2-3 straight-up (SU), while going just 1-4 against the spread (ATS). The Under is also on an 8-1 run across the past 9 games overall.

The Aces hit the century mark for the 2nd consecutive outing, posting a 104-91 win over the Dallas Wings Sunday as 11-point favorites. The Over is 6-1 across the past 7 games overall, while the Aces are a healthy 5-2 ATS during the span.

The Aces topped the Dream in the first meeting June 2 in Atlanta, but Las Vegas won just 92-87, not even coming close to covering as an 11.5-point favorite as the Over (174) connected.

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Dream at Aces odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Aces -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
Against the spread: Dream +14.5 (-110) | Aces -14.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 176.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 97, Dream 81

Moneyline

The Aces (-1600) will cost 16 times the potential return, and that’s a ridiculous bet. You would need to risk $160 just to win $10. Nobody needs a sawbuck that badly.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The ACES -14.5 (-110) have had it on cruise control. They have been scary good despite losing Candace Parker to a surgery. This offense has been hotter than the desert sun, rolling up 97 or more points in 3 straight, and 6 of the past 7 games.

As a double-digit favorite, Las Vegas is 5-2 ATS in the past 7 games, while going 12-9 ATS overall on the season.

The Dream +14.5 (-110) covered against the Aces in the 1st meeting, and Atlanta is 3-1 ATS in 4 games as a double-digit ‘dog. However, again, Atlanta is just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 games overall, struggling mightily against the number. That’s not good when pulling into Vegas.

Over/Under

OVER 176.5 (-110) is the lean, but go super light.

This is such a big number, but Vegas has posted triple digits in each of the past 2 games. We had a total of 174 on the board for the 1st meeting in Atlanta back in early June, and the teams combined for 179 total points. Look for a similar result here.

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Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Lynx (13-13) play the 2nd game of a back-to-back set against the Connecticut Sun (18-7) Tuesday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Lynx have posted 3 straight victories, including a pair of road wins in New York and Connecticut as double-digit underdogs. The Minnesota offense has come alive, with the Lynx going for 87 or more points. The Over has cashed in 4 in a row for Minnesota, too, including its 87-83 win in Connecticut in the front end of the back-to-back situation.

The Sun saw their 3-game win and cover streak come to a close against the Lynx Sunday despite a game-high 31 points from F DeWanna Bonner. As a favorite of 11 or more points, Connecticut is 0-2 against the spread (ATS) this season.

Connecticut is still 2-1 straight-up (SU) against Minnesota this season, although the Lynx are 2-1 ATS. The Over is also 2-1 in the 1st 3 meetings.

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Lynx at Sun odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Sun -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lynx +11.5 (-110) | Sun -11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 161.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lynx at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 86, Lynx 81

Moneyline

The Sun (-900) will cost 9 times your potential return. That’s way too much. Let Sunday’s game serve as a recent cautionary tale as Connecticut was a -950 favorite against Minnesota, and it lost. That’s why it’s not wise to bet heavy favorites straight up, as it can come back to bite you.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The LYNX +11.5 (-110) won outright as double-digit underdogs for the 2nd consecutive game against the Sun -11.5 (-110) Sunday. I’m not saying Minnesota pulls off the feat again, but I think the Lynx grab a 3rd straight cover as double-digit ‘dogs. Again, Connecticut is 0-2 ATS this season when favored by 11 or more points.

Over/Under

OVER 161.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

Minnesota has scored 87 or more points in each of the past 3 games, averaging 90.7 PPG. The Over has cashed in 4 in a row for the Lynx, while going 10-3 in the past 13 outings.

Connecticut averaged 85.7 in its past 3 games, while cashing the Over in each of the past 2 outings. The Sun allowed 85.0 PPG in the past 2 contests, too. Go high on the total … and feel confident doing so.

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Dallas Wings at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

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

The Dallas Wings (14-10) open a 2-game road trip with a visit to the Las Vegas Aces (22-2) on Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Wings vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Wings have picked up 6 victories in the last 7 games, including an 80-78 win over the Aces in Big D on July 7 as a 9.5-point underdog as the Under (176) cashed. The teams also met in Vegas on July 5, with the Aces posting an 89-82 win as 12-point favorites as the Under (172.5) again connected.

In this series, Dallas has cashed in 6 straight meetings, while going 4-0 ATS in the previous 4 trips to the Strip. The Under is 5-1 in the past 6 meetings, and 6-0 in the previous 6 encounters in Nevada.

Dallas posted a 90-62 win Friday over the Washington Mystics as 9-point favorites as the Under (165.5) cashed, snapping a 4-0 Over run. The Wings are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games, and 8-2 ATS across the previous 10 contests. Dallas is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 games against Western Conference teams, too, while going 5-1 ATS in the last 6 against winning teams.

The Aces have won 6 in a row since losing in Dallas on July 7. Las Vegas is also 4-2 ATS during the win streak, while cashing the Over in 5 of the previous 6 contests. The Aces are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 against Western Conference teams, too.

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Wings at Aces odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:24 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wings +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Aces -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wings +10.5 (-115) | Aces -10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 173.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wings at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 92, Wings 85

Moneyline

The Aces (-700) will set you back 7 times your potential return if you play them straight up, and that’s not a recommended wager. Betting such heavy favorites might return some short-term gains, but it’s a losing long-term betting strategy.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The WINGS +10.5 (-115) have long been a thorn in the side of the Aces -10.5 (-105), and Dallas is 1 of just 2 teams to beat Las Vegas outright this season.

Dallas has cashed in 6 straight meetings, and each of the previous 4 trips to Mandalay Bay. That includes a trip to Vegas on July 5, and the outright home win on July 7 in the Metroplex.

Over/Under

OVER 173.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

The Over has connected in 4 of the last 5 games for the Wings, while going 8-3 in the past 11 appearances on Sundays.

The Over has cashed in 5 of the last 6 games overall for the Aces, while hitting in 4 of the last 5 meetings against Western Conference opponents, too.

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New York Liberty at Los Angeles Sparks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Liberty at Los Angeles Sparks odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Liberty (18-6) play the 1st of 2 road games against the Los Angeles Sparks (9-15) on Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Sparks odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty suffered an 88-83 home loss to the Minnesota Lynx Friday, snapping a 4-game winning streak. It is now just 2-7 against the spread (ATS) in the last 9 games, while the Over has connected in 6 of the previous 7 outings.

New York has scored 77 or more points in 23 straight games since managing a season-low 64 points in the season opener May 19 in Washington. The Liberty rank 1st in the WNBA in 3-pointer percentage (37.7%) and free-throw percentage (83.6%), according to covers.com. It is also last in the league in 3-pointer percentage defense (36.0%), while ranking 7th in points allowed (82.7 PPG).

F Breanna Stewart made history in Thursday’s 95-84 win over the Atlanta Dream, as she became the first WNBA player to post 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in a single half. She ended up with 33 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and a blocked shot.

The Sparks posted back-to-back wins against the Indiana Fever in a 2-game home series, and the cover on Thursday was the 1st for Los Angeles since June 25 after an 0-8-1 ATS skid.

The home team has won each of the past 3 meetings, while the road team is 4-2 ATS in the previous 6 in the series. The Over holds a 6-3 edge in the past 9 head-to-head encounters. The teams will play again on Tuesday.

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Liberty at Sparks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Sparks +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty -9.5 (-105) | Sparks +9.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 167.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Liberty at Sparks picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 87, Sparks 82

Moneyline

The Liberty (-550) are a bit on the expensive side, especially for the road team. You cannot risk 5 1/2 times your potential return, as betting huge favorites like that will eventually come back to bite you in the long run.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The SPARKS +9.5 (-115) catching nearly double digits at home is a bit much.

Neither of these teams has really lit it up against the number. The Liberty -9.5 (-105) are just 2-7 ATS in the last 9 games, while going 0-5 ATS in the past 5 against Western Conference foes. The Sparks are 1-8-1 ATS in the last 10 games, while going 4-10 ATS in the past 14 against winning teams.

The Sparks have covered 5 of the last 7 meetings in this series, and it should be able to keep this game within single digits Sunday.

Over/Under

OVER 167.5 (-105) is the lean, as the Liberty are generally good for 80 or more points.

The Over has hit in 6 of the last 7 games for New York, while going 6-1 in the last 7 games on the road, too.

The trends are mostly geared to the Under for the Sparks, with the total going low in 7 of the last 10 games at home, while cashing at a 10-3 clip in the last 13 games against winning teams, so be careful.

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Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Dream (13-10) face the New York Liberty (17-5) on Thursday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Dream picked up a 78-65 home victory Tuesday against the Phoenix Mercury, covering a 7.5-point number as the Under (164.5) cashed. The total has gone low in 7 straight games for Atlanta after a 5-0 run to the Over from June 23-July 5.

The Liberty escaped with an 86-82 win against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday, and they didn’t come close to covering a 15-point number. New York is just 1-6 against the spread (ATS) in the last 7 games, while the Over is 4-1 in the previous 5 outings.

New York leads this series 2-1 SU and ATS this season, with the road team winning and covering each meeting so far. The Over cashed in both games in Atlanta, while the Under hit in the only meeting in Brooklyn on June 13.

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Dream 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 7:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Liberty -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Dream +8.5 (-105) | Liberty -8.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 173.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 86, Dream 83

Moneyline

The Liberty (-450) will cost you 4 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk for not enough reward. New York comes with a little bit of risk, as the home team is winless in the 3 previous matchups so far this season. While I think the Lib get the win, this game should be quite close.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The DREAM +8.5 (-105) are a strong play at Barclays Center, as the road team has covered all 3 meetings this season, and the road team has connected in each of the past 7 meetings dating back to June 24, 2022.

In addition, the Liberty -8.5 (-115) has managed to cover just once in the last 7 games overall, while the Dream is a respectable 7-3 ATS in the last 10 games.

Over/Under

UNDER 173.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

The Over cashed in the previous 2 battles in Atlanta, but the Under connected in th only previous meeting in Brooklyn this season. The Under is also on a 7-0 run for the Dream. While the Liberty can fill the basket with the best of them, this is quite a high total. Lean low, but play a half-unit at most.

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Las Vegas Aces at Chicago Sky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Las Vegas Aces at Chicago Sky odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Las Vegas Aces (21-2) travel to meet the Chicago Sky (9-13) on Tuesday night at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Sky odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces have rattled off 5 consecutive victories while going 4-1 against the spread (ATS) since an 80-78 loss on the road against the Dallas Wings on July 7. The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games, too.

Las Vegas F Candace Parker had successful surgery Monday to repair a fractured left foot and has no timetable to return. She had been playing with the fracture all season but missed the past 5 outings. She was averaging 9.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game this season.

The Sky picked up a 90-75 win on the road against the Seattle Storm Saturday, snapping a 4-game losing streak and non-cover streak.

Las Vegas has won 3 straight games head-to-head and has covered 4 of the past 6 meetings. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 meetings in this series, too.

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Aces at Sky odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:06 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100) | Sky +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000)
Against the spread (ATS): Aces -14.5 (-110) | Sky +14.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 168.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Aces at Sky picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 94, Sky 82

Moneyline

The Aces (-2000) will cost you 20 times your potential. That means you must risk a C-note for a fiver. That’s a terrible bet, with way too much risk and not enough reward.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The SKY +14.5 (-110) are worth a partial-unit play. The Aces topped the Sky on June 11 at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay, winning 93-80. However, Chicago held on for the backdoor cover at most shops. This should be a rather decisive win for Vegas too, but look for Chicago to hang on for the cover at home.

Over/Under

OVER 168.5 (-110) is worth a look, even though Chicago has cashed the Under in 4 of the past 5 games overall. Las Vegas has racked up 97 or more points in 4 of the past 5 games, hitting the Over in each of those contests. The Aces are the most prolific offensive team in the WNBA, and they’ll roll up big points on the Sky.

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New York Liberty at Washington Mystics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Liberty at Washington Mystics odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Liberty (14-5) travel to meet the Washington Mystics (11-9) on Friday night at the St. Elizabeth East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington D.C. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ION Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Mystics odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty are looking to bounce back after a 98-88 setback at home against the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night ended its 4-game winning streak. New York has now failed to cover the last 4 outings, while cashing the Over in 3 of the last 4 games.

The Mystics were dropped 82-76 by the visiting Indiana Fever on Wednesday, cashing the Under (159) in the defeat. The Mystics are 2-4 straight-up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the last 6 games, while hitting the Over at a 6-2 clip in the previous 8 affairs.

These clubs last met at Barclays Center on June 25 in Brooklyn, with the Liberty escaping with an 89-88 win in overtime. The Mystics covered as 7-point underdogs while the Over (161.5) comfortably connected. Washington won the opener 80-64 in D.C. as 2.5-point underdogs on May 19 as the Under (163.5) cashed.

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Liberty at Mystics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Mystics +320 (bet $100 to win $320)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty -8.5 (-115) | Mystics +8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U):159.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Liberty at Mystics picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 87, Mystics 79

Moneyline

The Liberty (-400) will cost you 4 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive for a straight-up wager. Even as part of a multi-team parlay, including New York just sucks the value out of your ticket.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The MYSTICS +8.5 (-105) are worth a looking catching more than 4 buckets. Washington won the season opener by 16 points as an underdog at home, and it cashed in a near-miss in overtime on June 25 in Brooklyn.

The Liberty -8.5 (-115) has managed to cover just 2 of the last 7 trips to the nation’s capital, while failing to cover the last 4 games overall this season.

Meanwhile, Washington is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 games overall, while going 4-1 ATS in the last 5 after a SU loss and 4-1 ATS in the last 5 after a non-cover.

Over/Under

OVER 159.5 (-115) might be the best play on the board.

The Lib allowed 98 points at home in a loss to Dallas last time out, and the Over is 7-1 in the last 8 games for New York on a day of rest. The Over is also 7-2 in the last 9 games overall, while going 4-0 in the last 4 against Eastern Conference foes. The total has gone high in 5 of the last 6 on the road, too.

As far as the Mystics are concerned, the Over has hit in 6 of the last 8 games overall, while cashing at a 3-1-1 clip in the last 5 after a SU loss and going 5-1 in the last 6 against Eastern Conference opponents.

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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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