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Las Vegas Aces at Chicago Sky odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Las Vegas Aces (8-6) and Chicago Sky (6-9) meet Thursday at Wintrust Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Sky odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Aces went 5-0 vs. Sky last year — 3-0 in regular season and 2-0 in playoffs

The Aces picked up a pair of home wins prior to the Commissioner’s Cup title game break, building some confidence. Las Vegas topped the Seattle Storm 94-83 as a 6.5-point favorite as the Over (173) cashed June 19, before upending the Connecticut Sun 85-74 to cover as a 5-point favorite with the Under (165.5) hitting Friday.

Aces superstar C A’ja Wilson was good for 26 points and 16 rebounds in the win over the Sun. The South Carolina product leads the W in points (27.8) and rebounds (11.6) per game, while ranking 2nd in blocks (2.4) per game. She also averages 2.5 assists and 1.9 steals.

After a 1-4 straight-up (SU) skid, and 0-5 against the spread (ATS) drought, the Aces have won and covered back-to-back games for the first time since May 25-29.

The Sky nipped the Indiana Fever 88-87 Sunday in their most recent game. However, Chicago failed to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite with the Over (169.5) cashing. Rookie F Angel Reese scored a career-high 25 points to go along with 16 rebounds as the Sky rallied from a 15-point deficit late in the 3rd quarter. It was Reese’s 8th consecutive double-double, a WNBA rookie record. G Chennedy Carter chimed in with 23 points, 5 assists and 2 boards.

It was the 1st time since Chicago won back-to-back games since the 2nd and 3rd games of the season. But the Sky are just 1-5 ATS in the past 6 games, and 2-7 ATS across the previous 9.

Aces at Sky odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:07 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -590 (bet $590 to win $100) | Sky +410 (bet $100 to win $410)
Against the spread: Aces -10 (-110) | Sky +10 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 170.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Aces at Sky picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 94, Sky 85

Moneyline

Las Vegas (-590) will cost nearly 6 times the potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward, either as a standalone bet or part of a multi-leg parlay.

Over the long term, betting such heavy favorites is a losing strategy, and therefore not recommended.

PASS.

Against the spread

Back CHICAGO +10 (-110) catching double digits at home, although know that it is likely going to be a close shave.

Las Vegas has looked more like itself lately, but it still is only coming off back-to-back wins and covers at home. On the road, the Aces are just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 tries. So, until they start ticking off covers on the road, fade them.

Also, as a double-digit favorite, Las Vegas is 1-4 ATS in 5 tries this season, while Chicago not only covered its only previous game as a double-digit underdog, but it also won outright 90-81 at the New York Liberty May 23.

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Over/Under

OVER 170.5 (-112) might be the best play on the board.

The Aces offense managed 89.5 point per game (PPG) across their modest 2-game resurgence, and the Aces have scored 85 or more points in 5 of their past 6 outings. The Over is 4-2 in that 6-game span, too. In addition, Las Vegas has conceded 90 or more points in 4 of the past 6 games.

The Sky have cashed high on the total in 5 of the past 6 games, as the offense has also produced 80 or more points in 5 of the previous 6 outings. The defense is still rather giving, too, allowing 83 or more points in 5 of the previous 6 contests.

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Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Indiana Fever (7-10) and Chicago Sky (5-9) meet Sunday at Wintrust Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Fever vs. Sky odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Fever lead 2-0

The Fever have started to piece things together after a 1-8 straight up (SU) start. Indiana has won and covered 4 straight, with the offense going for 88 or more points in each of those contests. The Over is on a 4-0 run as a result.

That win streak includes a 91-83 win over the Sky on June 16 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, as the Fever covered a 2.5-point spread while the Over (168.5) connected.

Indiana shot a blistering 56.5% (35-of-62) in that most recent win over Chicago, while hitting 44.4% (8-of-18) from downtown. The free-throw shooting still needs work, as the Fever was just 68.4% (13-of-19) from the charity stripe.

Indiana had 11 blocked shots, though, including 5 from Aliyah Boston. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark had 23 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while posting 9 assists, 8 rebounds and 2 blocked shots with 3 triples.

Chicago’s Angel Reese had 11 points and 13 rebounds in a losing effort, while fellow rookie Kamilla Cardoso also had a double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds). Reese ripped down a career-high 18 rebounds in Thursday’s win over the Dallas Wings to set a WNBA rookie record.

Fever at Sky odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Fever -118 (bet $118 to win $100) | Sky -104 (bet $104 to win $100)
Against the spread: Fever -1 (-112) | Sky +1 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 169.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Fever at Sky picks and predictions

Prediction

Fever 87, Sky 84

Moneyline

Indiana (-118) hits the road as a favorite for this battle against Chicago (-104) after having won the 1st 2 installments of this budding rivalry. To be fair, both meetings were in Indianapolis.

The Fever put it on the Sky in the most recent meeting last Sunday afternoon, dropping 91 on Chicago, the most points an opponent has scored against the Sky this season.

Look for Clark and her Fever teammates to remain perfect on the season against the Sky. But PASS and bet the moneyline which offers a better price on the Fever.

Against the spread

Bet INDIANA -1 (-112) for all the above reasons at a slightly cheaper price than the moneyline.

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Over/Under

OVER 169.5 (-110) is a decent play in this matinee game in Chitown, but be careful, as we could get a sluggish start before the offense picks up.

The 1st meeting saw a combined 141 points, and that defense came in a game Cardoso was still making her way back from a shoulder injury. The Over-Under is 1-1 in the 2 meetings, both in Indy, so far this season.

The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games for the Sky, while hitting in 4 straight for the Fever.

This is the highest total for Chicago this season. In 2 previous games with a total of 168.5, including the most recent game against Indiana, the Over hit both times.

As far as Indiana is concerned, in games with a total of 167 or higher, the Over is 7-1 in the past 8 tries.

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Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Sky (4-8) and Indiana Fever (4-10) meet Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for noon ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Fever odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Fever lead 1-0

The Sky have dropped a season-high 3 straight games, and 2 of those losses were at home. A lack of defense has been the issue, as Chicago has given up at least 83 points in each of the games, for 85.0 points per game (PPG). It’s no surprise the Over is on a 3-0 run during the stretch.

The Chicago offense has done its part, going for at least 75 points in 5 straight outings. Rookie Angel Reese had 10 points and a career-high 14 rebounds in an 83-81 loss at the Washington Mystics last time out on Friday. She has 10 or more rebounds in 6 straight games, while posting 5 straight double-doubles.

The Fever picked up the pace in the Commissioner’s Cup, going 3-2 in the 5 games from June 1-13. They kicked off the solid run with a 71-70 win over the Sky in Indianapolis on June 1, winning as a 1.5-point underdog as the Under (168) cashed.

Rookie Caitlin Clark managed to score 11 points with 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 turnovers with a pair of 3-pointers in the 1st head-to-head matchup with her college nemesis Reese. That was also the same game as the Chennedy Carter controversy, when she intentionally hip-checked Clark. Anyway, get your popcorn!

Sky at Fever odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sky +106 (bet $100 to win $106) | Fever -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sky +2 (-110) | Fever -2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 165.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Fever picks and predictions

Prediction

Fever 85, Sky 81

Moneyline

INDIANA (-130) has picked up the pace after a super slow start. After a disastrous game at Connecticut, when coach Christie Sides benched her starters for most of the 2nd half, the team responded well against the Atlanta Dream at home last time out on Thursday.

When the Fever stop playing hero ball, and work together, this is a team with some potential. Clark cannot do it all on her own, but she tries sometimes, but doesn’t have to. There are players more than capable, and lately it has showed.

Aliyah Boston went off for 27 points and 13 rebounds on 12-of-21 shooting against the Mystics, while Kelsey Mitchell was good for 24 points, including 3 triples, in the win. If the team can get secondary and tertiary scoring, not only can Indiana top Chicago, but it could make some noise in the East.

Against the spread

INDIANA -2 (-110) is a better value laying the little bit of points. Yes, last time these teams played, Clark and the Fever won by just a single point. But Chicago +2 (-110) has had some trouble defensively, and Indiana is playing with a little extra lately. Look for the Fever to grab the cover.

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Over/Under

OVER 165.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most. Conviction is not terribly high, as these teams combined for just 141 points in the first meeting.

However, the lean is high based on Chicago’s lack of defense lately. Indiana has hit the Over in 4 in a row, and 7 of the past 8. In fact, the only Under during that 8-game span was against the Sky.

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Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Connecticut Sun (10-1) and Chicago Sky (4-6) meet Wednesday in a Commissioner’s Cup game at Wintrust Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sun vs. Sky odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sun lead 1-0

The Sun spanked the Indiana Fever 89-72 Monday, covering as 10-point home favorites with the Over (159.5) cashing. It was a nice bounceback for Connecticut, which suffered its 1st loss of the season Saturday against the visiting New York Liberty 82-75. The Sun were 2.5-point underdogs in that setback as the Liberty entered 9-2 — and are now 11-2 after a win Sunday.

Back to Connecticut. It opened the season 1-4 against the spread (ATS) but is 4-2 ATS in the past 6 games. As far as the total, it’s been a series of runs. The Over was 4-0 in 4 games from May 17-25, followed by a 4-0 Under run from May 28-June 4. The Over has connected in the previous 2 games.

The Sky already have a home loss to the Sun this season, falling 86-82 at Wintrust Arena May 25. Though the Sky covered as 5-point underdogs with the Over (160) hitting.

Chicago has dropped 3 of the past 4 games, while also going 1-3 ATS in the span. The Under is on a 5-1 run, although the Over cashed last time out in an 89-80 home loss to the Atlanta Dream Saturday.

Rookie F Angel Reese posted 13 points and 13 rebounds in the loss to Atlanta, which covered as a 1-point favorite. Reese has 3 consecutive double-doubles, posting 10 or more boards in 4 in a row, and in 5 of the past 6 outings.

Sun at Sky odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:18 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sun -325 (bet $325 to win $100) | Sky +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
Against the spread: Sun -7 (-112) | Sky +7 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 154 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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Sun at Sky picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 80, Sky 71

Moneyline

Connecticut (-325) will set you back 3.25 times, which is way too much risk for not enough reward.

Even if you were to include the Sun in a multi-team parlay, it would suck all of the value out of your ticket.

AVOID and focus on the spread.

Against the spread

CHICAGO +7 (-108) is worth a look catching more than 3 buckets at home.

The Sky already covered once in a similar situation back on May 25, losing 86-82 at home to Connecticut, while Chicago covered as a 5-point underdog.

Backing the Sky are risky, though, going just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 games, and 1-3 ATS in the past 4 outings at home, too.

The Sun are 3-1 ATS in the past 4 games, too, but they’re 1-2 ATS in 3 road games, including the already-mentioned non-cover at the Sky.

Over/Under

UNDER 154 (-114) is worth playing lightly in this Commissioner’s Cup battle. Go with a half-unit play at most.

The Sun have cashed Unders in 4 of the past 6 games, while the Sky are on a 5-1 Under run in their past 6 games.

Go lightly, though, as these teams combined for 168 points in the 1st meeting, back in Chitown May 25.

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