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Chicago Sky at Seattle Storm odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago Sky at Seattle Storm odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Sky (7-11) visit the Seattle Storm (13-6) on Friday. Tip from Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Storm odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Storm lead 1-0 with 77-68 win May 28 in Chicago

The Sky snapped a 2-game losing streak on Tuesday with an 85-77 win over the Atlanta Dream while covering as a 1-point road favorite. G Chennedy Carter scored a game-high 26 points while rookie F Angel Reese (12 points, 19 rebounds) extended her WNBA record double-double streak to 11 games. Chicago shot 47.1% from the field in the win.

Seattle has won 4 games in a row after taking down Dallas 95-71 on Monday and covering as an 11.5-point home favorite. G Jewell Loyd scored a game-high 26 points as the Storm shot 45.1% from the field in the win.

Sky 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 9:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sky +390 (bet $100 to win $390) | Storm -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sky +10.5 (-115) | Storm -10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 161.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)

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Sky at Storm picks and predictions

Prediction

Storm 93, Sky 80

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Storm (-550), who are 7-3 in their last 10 and on a 4-game winning streak, to win on Friday against a Sky (+360) team that has lost 6 of its last 9 games.

Against the spread

BET STORM -10.5 (-105).

The Sky are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games and have failed to cover in their last 7 games as underdogs. They are just 6-11 ATS this season. The Storm have covered in 4 straight games, including 3 wins as 9-plus point favorites, and in 7 of their last 10 Also, they have covered in 6 of their last 7 games as favorites.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 161.5 (-120).

Chicago has hit the Over in 7 of its last 10 games including 3 of its last 4. It has scored 81 points or more in 6 of its last 7 games while allowing 83 or more points in 6 of its last 9 contests. Seattle has scored 89 points or more in each of its last 3 games and 83 or more in 6 of its last 8.

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Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Connecticut Sun (15-4) and Minnesota Lynx (14-5) meet Thursday at Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sun vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sun lead 1-0

The Sun picked up an 83-72 win at the Phoenix Mercury last time out as 4.5-point favorites as the Under (157) cashed. It was just the 2nd win in 5 tries for Connecticut, while it halted an 0-5 against the spread (ATS) skid. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 outings.

The Lynx have lost 2 of the past 3 games since winning the Commissioner’s Cup at the New York Liberty June 25. Minnesota is also 1-2 ATS in the 3 games since, while cashing the Under in 4 of the past 5 regular-season outings. The Under is also 8-3 in the past 11 regular-season contests.

These teams met May 23 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., with the Sun edging the Lynx 83-82 in OT, although Minnesota cashed as a 5.5-point underdog with the Over (162) cashing.

In that OT loss, Minnesota shot 48.5% (33-of-68) from the field, but just 19.0% (4-of-21) from behind the 3-point line and 60.0% (12-of-20) from the free-throw line, while turning it over 17 times. F Napheesa Collier had 31 points with 11 rebounds in 44 minutes.

The Sun shot 44.8% (30-of-67) from the field in the OT win, while going 45.5% (5-of-11) from behind the arc, and 85.7% (18-of-21) from the free-throw stripe. F DeWanna Bonner led the way with 20 points, 1 of 3 Sun starters with at least 18 points.

Sun at Lynx odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Sun +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Lynx -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sun +3 (-108) | Lynx -3 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 151 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sun at Lynx picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 76, Sun 71

Moneyline

MINNESOTA (-160) is worth a look as a moderate favorite on the moneyline, as this should be a rather close game between 2 teams not playing very well lately.

Connecticut (+130) has lost 4 games all season, but 3 of those setbacks have occurred in the past 5 outings. The Sun can’t be trusted on the road. Minnesota could have easily won the 1st meeting, but it struggled from downtown and from the free-throw line. With a change of venue, the Lynx should be able to get the job done at home.

Against the spread

MINNESOTA -3 (-112) is cheaper laying the points, but don’t play both (the spread and the moneyline), as we’re not double dipping.

Connecticut has struggled against the number, going just 1-5 ATS in the past 6 outings. The Sun also failed to cover against the Lynx in the 1st meeting, too.

Go lightly with the Lynx at home.

Over/Under

UNDER 151 (-110) might be the best play on the board in this marquee battle on July 4 which is sure to have plenty of fireworks.

While the Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games for Connecticut, don’t get too pressed about that. The Under is 7-0 in the past 7 games for the Sun against Western Conference opponents.

The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 regular-season contests for the Lynx, while going 8-3 in the past 11 outings, not including the Commissioner’s Cup Final.

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Phoenix Mercury at Dallas Wings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Phoenix Mercury at Dallas Wings odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Mercury (9-10) and Dallas Wings (4-15) meet Wednesday at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mercury vs. Wings odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Mercury have dropped 3 of the past 4 games, while also going 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in the span. The Under has cashed in all 4 of those outings, too.

These teams have already met twice, once in the Metroplex when Phoenix escaped with a 97-90 win in 2 OT June 9 as a 1-point favorite as the Over (163) cashed.

In that June meeting, Phoenix shot 46.3% (37-of-80) from the field, and just 27.3% (9-of-33) from behind the arc, while Dallas had a 36-to-29 rebounding margin.

The Mercury got to the free-throw line 5 more times in that meeting, converting 14-of-19 from the stripe, while the Wings were 10-of-14. The Wings had a plus-1 turnover margin, while going plus-4 with points in the paint. However, the big difference was one technical foul and one flagrant foul on the Wings.

In an earlier meeting, Dallas won 107-92 in Phoenix May 25, easily a season high in production. The Over has cashed in both head-to-head meetings this season, and the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games for Dallas since June 22.

Mercury at Wings odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mercury -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Wings +184 (bet $100 to win $184)
Against the spread: Mercury -5 (-110) | Wings +5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 170 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Mercury at Wings picks and predictions

Prediction

Mercury 87, Wings 85

Moneyline

Phoenix (-230) will cost 2.3 times the potential return, which is a bit risky considering the fact it has had quite a bit of trouble with Dallas.

In fact, if you were forced to pick a side, the Wings would be the much better value at +184. However, the best play is to PASS.

Against the spread

BACK DALLAS +5 (-110) catching the points at home.

The Wings played their hearts out in the 2OT win last time they hosted the Mercury. With a little more discipline, that game could have gone another way. Dallas hasn’t won many, but it did get the job done in Phoenix earlier this season.

The Wings have been a major thorn in the side of the Mercury, and they’re worth backing catching more than 2 buckets.

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Over/Under

OVER 170 (-112) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Mercury are not a very good defensive team, ranking 9th in both points allowed (84.7) and 3-point defensive field-goal percentage (35.1%). However, they are just so-so offensively, too.

For the Wings, they have the worst scoring defense in the WNBA, allowing 88.1 PPG, while checking in 11th with a 45.3% field-goal percentage.

The Over has hit in the first 2 meetings this season, so let’s keep rolling with the Over until Dallas and Phoenix show some semblance of D.

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Indiana Fever at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Indiana Fever (8-12) and Las Vegas Aces (10-6) meet Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Fever vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Aces lead 1-0

The Aces picked up a 99-80 win against the Fever May 25 at Mandalay Bay, covering as 16-point favorites with the Over (174.5) connecting.

The Aces shot 47.9% (35-of-73) from the field, while hitting 37.1% (13-of-35) from behind the 3-point line. Las Vegas was also 88.9% (16-of-18) from the free-throw line.

The Fever hit just 42.9% (30-of-70) from the field, while managing to hit 37.0% (10-of-27) from downtown and going 76.9% (10-of-13) from the charity stripe. Las Vegas was a plus-4 in turnover margin, while the rebounding margin was even.

C A’ja Wilson scored 29 points with 15 rebounds on 12-of-18 shooting. She was 1 of 3 Aces with 20 or more points. G Kelsey Plum went for 20 points and G Jackie Young ended up with 22 points, with both players hitting 3 triples.

Fever G Caitlin Clark ended up with just 8 points in the 1st meeting, while hitting only 2-of-8 from the floor. She did have 7 assists and 5 rebounds, but she also turned it over 6 more times.

Fever at Aces odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:43 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Fever +630 (bet $100 to win $630) | Aces -1050 (bet $1,050 to win $100)
Against the spread: Fever +13 (-110) | Aces -13 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 175 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Fever at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 94, Fever 85

Moneyline

Backing Las Vegas (-1050) will cost more than 10 times the potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward. Even as part of a multi-leg parlay, including the Aces sucks all of the value out of your ticket.

PASS and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

TAKE INDIANA +13 (-110) as an underdog catching double digits.

The last time the Fever visited the Aces, Las Vegas came away with a 19-point win, flirting with triple digits on offense. However, the Aces are just 3-6 ATS in the past 9 games, while going just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 outings as a favorite of 7 or more points.

The Fever were struggling with hero ball, while failing to generate much in the way of consistency in the first meeting. However, Indiana has jelled nicely over the past month and is 6-1 ATS in the past 7 games, including an outright win at Phoenix as an 8-point underdog last time out in an 88-82 win.

Over/Under

OVER 175 (-108) is always a strong play in Fever games. The Under has hit in the past 2 games, but the Over is still 8-2 across the past 10 contests, and 14-4 in the previous 18 outings.

The Over cashed in the 1st meeting at home against the Aces, too, as these teams combined for 179 points with a total of 174.5 on the board.

For the Aces, the Under and Over have alternated in 6 games, while the Over is 5-3 across the previous 8 outings.

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Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Lynx (14-4) and New York Liberty (16-3) meet Tuesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Lynx lead 1-0; also won at Liberty 94-89 June 25 in Commissioner’s Cup Final

The Lynx won outright as 5.5-point underdogs to take the Commissioner’s Cup with the Over (163.5) easily connecting at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. In the regular-season meeting, Minnesota prevailed 84-67 as a 7-point home underdog as the Under (167.5) cashed May 25.

The Liberty rebounded from their Commissioner’s Cup loss with an 81-75 win over the visiting Atlanta Dream Sunday, although New York didn’t cover as a 15.5-point favorite and the Under (167) connected.

New York has won 4 regular-season games in a row, but it is just 1-5 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 games, including the Cup loss to Minnesota. The Over is 5-1 in the past 6 games, also including the Cup setback against the Lynx.

Lynx 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 4:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx +194 (bet $100 to win $194) | Liberty -245 (bet $245 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lynx +5.5 (-112) | Liberty -5.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 165 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lynx at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 86, Liberty 81

Moneyline

MINNESOTA (+194) is a tremendous value for the chance to nearly multiply up by 2 times.

As mentioned, the Lynx won the first regular-season meeting by 17 points, winning outright as a +225 underdog. In the Commissioner’s Cup Championship victory, Minnesota cashed as a +184 ML underdog.

Against the spread

If you can’t bring yourself to bet Minnesota straight up on the ML, taking Minnesota +5.5 (-112) is the way to go.

The Lynx have been the kryptonite for the Liberty, winning 7 of the past 10 head-to-head contests, while going 6-3-1 ATS.

New York has won 4 regular-season games in a row, but it is just 1-5 ATS in the past 6 games, including the loss in the Commissioner’s Cup Final.

Over/Under

OVER 165 (-110) is the lean here.

The total has gone Over in 5 of the past 6 games for the Liberty, including the loss June 25 to the Lynx. The Over is also 7-2 in the past 9 outings, while going 6-1 in the past 7 games at home.

For the Lynx, though, the Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 regular-season games, although the total did go high in the Cup title game. Bet Over, but be careful.

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Dallas Wings at Seattle Storm odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Dallas Wings at Seattle Storm odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Wings (4-14) and Seattle Storm (12-6) meet Monday at Climate Pledge Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Wings vs. Storm odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Storm lead 2-0

The Wings suffered a 97-76 loss in the front end of the back-to-back set in the Pacific Northwest on Saturday, as the Storm easily cashed as 11-point favorites while the Over (168.5) connected.

Seattle also won 92-84 in Dallas as a 6.5-point favorite on June 13, again as the Over (160) hit. The Storm is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 meetings, while the Over has cashed in 5 of those meetings.

Dallas has won just once in the past 13 games, while going a dismal 2-10 ATS in the previous 12 outings. The Over has cashed in 4 straight, and 7 of the past 9 outings.

Seattle has won and covered the past 3 games, including the front end of the set with Dallas. The Storm are 5-2 SU/ATS in the past 7 games, while the Over holds a slight 4-3 edge in those outings.

Wings at Storm odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:49 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wings +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Storm -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
Against the spread: Wings +11.5 (-108) | Storm -11.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 169.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Wings at Storm picks and predictions

Prediction

Storm 93, Wings 77

Moneyline

Backing Seattle (-800) would set you back 8 times your potential return, and that’s just way too much risk for not enough reward, either for a straight-up bet or as part of a multi-leg parlay.

While the Storm is a good bet to win, there is no value betting such heavy favorites. Over the long term, it’s a losing betting strategy.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Back SEATTLE -11.5 (-112) in this 2nd end of a back-to-back set.

Dallas +11.5 (-108) has managed to cover just 2 times in the past 12 outings, while going 0-2 SU/ATS in 2 previous meetings with Seattle. The Storm have won those 2 meetings by an average of 14.5 points per game (PPG).

Dallas is also a dismal 1-6 ATS in the past 7 road games, while Seattle has cashed 6 in a row at home since May 25.

Over/Under

OVER 169 (-112) is the lean, but be careful not to get carried away.

The Under is 2-1 in the past 3 games for the Storm, but the Over has cashed in each of the previous 2 meetings this season.

The Over has cashed in 4 in a row for Dallas, while going 7-2 in the past 9 outings.

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Connecticut Sun at Phoenix Mercury odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Connecticut Sun at Phoenix Mercury odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Connecticut Sun (13-4) and Phoenix Mercury (8-8) meet Monday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sun vs. Mercury odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sun lead 1-0

The Sun have struggled lately, dropping 3 of the past 4 games, while failing to cover the past 5 outings. The only win came in a 94-91 OT win on Thursday in Washington, but Connecticut failed to cover as an 11-point favorite as the Over (151.5) cashed. The Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games.

Connecticut topped Phoenix 70-47 as an 8-point favorite on May 28 as the Under (168) cashed.

The Mercury have dropped 2 of the past 3 games, while also going 1-2 against the spread (ATS), while cashing low on the total in 3 straight. Phoenix lost 88-82 to the Indiana Fever on Sunday, snapping a 6-0 ATS in the past 6 tries at home.

Sun at Mercury odds

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Moneyline (ML): Sun -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Mercury +138 (bet $100 to win $138)
Against the spread: Sun -3 (-108) | Mercury +3 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 160 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sun at Mercury picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 78, Mercury 72

Moneyline

CONNECTICUT (-170) is worth a look as a moderate favorite on the moneyline. It’s a risky play, as the Sun has dropped 3 of the past 4 outings, but this is a team which punished Phoenix (+138 by 23 points earlier this season.

The Mercury is also playing in the 2nd end of a back-to-back, and it lost 81-78 in New York in its only previous game with no rest on May 29, playing a day after that blowout loss in Connecticut.

Against the spread

Play CONNECTICUT -3 (-108), but be careful. This game is likely to be a lot more competitive than the 1st meeting.

First off, this game is in the Valley of the Sun, not in Connecticut. And Phoenix +3 (-112) has played well at home, while the Sun has failed to cover the past 5 outings. However, this is still a very good team, and the Sun’s defense remains dangerous.

Over/Under

UNDER 160 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

The Under has cashed in 3 straight games for the Mercury, while going 9-4 across the past 13 outings. The total also went low with just 117 combined points on a total of 168 in the first meeting in Connecticut.

The Over has cashed in the past 2 games for the Sun, but the Under is 4-2 in the previous 6 outings.

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Indiana Fever at Phoenix Mercury odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Indiana Fever (7-12) and Phoenix Mercury (8-8) meet Sunday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Fever vs. Mystics odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Teams split 2-2 in 2023

The Fever were humbled 89-77 in Seattle on Thursday, failing to cover as a 9-point underdog as the Under (167) just hung on. Indiana saw its 5-game cover streak snapped, but an 8-0 Over run also came to an end.

Indiana is just 1-5 straight up (SU) against the Western Conference this season, while failing to cover the previous 4 against Western clubs. Despite Thursday’s Over in Seattle, the Over is 3-1 in the past 4 for the Fever against the West, while going 8-1 in the past 9 games, and 11-2 in the previous 13.

Rookie Caitlin Clark scored 15 points, including 3 treys, with 7 assists, 6 rebounds, a blocked shot and 6 turnovers in Seattle. She is the fastest player to reach 300 points, 100 assists and 100 rebounds, hitting those marks in just 19 games.

The Mercury posted a 92-78 win as a 10.5-point favorite against the Los Angeles Sparks Friday, while the Under (170.5) was able to connect.

The Merc have won 3 of the past 4 games outright, while covering at a 6-1 against the spread (ATS) clip in the past 7 outings. The Under has a slight 3-1 edge in the past 4 games, while going 8-4 in the past 12 contests.

Fever at Mercury odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Fever +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Mercury -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread: Fever +7.5 (-112) | Mercury -7.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 173.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Fever at Mercury picks and predictions

Prediction

Mercury 89, Fever 78

Moneyline

Phoenix (-350) will cost you 3 1/2 times your potential return, and that is way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Betting such heavy favorites like that is not a recommended long-term strategy.

Even as part of a multi-leg parlay, including the Mercury sucks all of the value out of your ticket.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play PHOENIX -7.5 (-108) laying the points against Indiana +7.5 (-112).

It was the Fever of old in Seattle, failing to cover while losing by double-digit points. Still, this could be a close game, as Indiana is still 5-1 ATS in the past 6 games despite the non-cover last time out.

The Mercury have managed to cover 6 of the past 7, and the offense has on fire lately, going for 87 or more points in 5 of the past 6 outings.

Over/Under

UNDER 173.5 (-110) is worth a look in this afternoon battle.

The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for the Mercury, while going 8-4 across the past 12 contests. The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games against Eastern Conference foes, too.

For the Fever, it’s been all about the Over lately, going 8-1 in the past 9 outings. However, that lone Under result came last time out on Thursday in Seattle.

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Las Vegas Aces at Washington Mystics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Las Vegas Aces at Washington Mystics odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Las Vegas Aces (9-6) and Washington Mystics (4-14) meet Saturday at Entertainment & Sports Arena. Tip-off from Washington D.C. is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Mystics odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Aces won 2-1 last season

Las Vegas enters on a 3-game win streak, its longest of the season. The Aces covered in all 3 victories, also a season best.

The Over is on a 5-2 run for the Aces, while going 4-0 across the past 4 road games.

Aces superstar C A’ja Wilson leads the league in scoring (28.0 points per game), rebounds (11.3 rpg) and blocks (2.4 bpg). She had 31 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in a 95-83 win at the Chicago Sky Thursday, while hitting 10-of-19 from the field.

Washington has picked up the pace after a dismal 0-12 start, going 4-2 across the past 6 outings. Like the Aces, the Mystics have covered the past 3 games, while going an impressive 7-1 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 8 contests.

The Over is on a 5-0 run for the Mystics, while going 7-1 in the past 8 outings.

Aces at Mystics odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Mystics +610 (bet $100 to win $610)
Against the spread: Aces -12.5 (-110) | Mystics +12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 173.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Aces at Mystics picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 94, Mystics 83

Moneyline

Las Vegas (-1000) will set you back 10 times your potential return, which is a crazy amount of risk for a standalone wager. Even as part of a multi-leg or same-game parlay (SGP), there is just no value including such a heavy favorite. Over the long term it is a losing betting strategy.

PASS.

Against the spread

Take WASHINGTON +12.5 (-110) with the points in this home game at the cozy Entertainment & Sports Arena in D.C.

The Mystics have been on fire against the number, going 7-1 ATS in the past 8 games. They’re also an impressive 4-1 ATS in 5 games as double-digit underdogs this season, including a near-miss in a 94-91 OT home loss against the Connecticut Sun Thursday.

Las Vegas has won and covered a season-high 3 in a row, but it is just 2-4 ATS as a favorite of 10 or more points this season.

Over/Under

OVER 173.5 (-110) is a solid play in Aces games, and it’s been a slam-dunk play lately when the Mystics are involved, too.

Las Vegas has scored 85 or more points in 6 of the past 7 games, while conceding at least 83 points in 6 of the past 7. The Over is on a 5-2 run for the Aces.

Washington has been a meal ticket for Over bettors lately, cashing in 5 straight, and 7 of the past 8 outings.

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Indiana Fever at Seattle Storm odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Indiana Fever at Seattle Storm odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Indiana Fever (7-11) and Seattle Storm (10-6) meet Thursday at Climate Pledge Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Fever vs. Storm odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Storm lead 2-0

After a dismal 1-8 straight-up (SU) start, the Fever have started to piece things together. They’ve won 4 of the past 5 games, while covering the spread in all 5.

Indiana visited Seattle already this season, falling 85-83 May 22, but it was able to cover as 5.5-point underdog as the Over (167) cashed. The Storm also won in Indianapolis May 30, prevailing 103-88 as a 5.5-point favorite, again — with the Over (167.5) connecting.

Seattle G Jewell Loyd dropped 22 points, 6 assists and 2 triples in the May 30 win in Indianapolis. On the flip side, rookie Indiana G Caitlin Clark had 20 points with 9 assists and 3 treys, while F NaLyssa Smith posted 23 points and 10 boards. F Aliyah Boston also had a double-double, finishing with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists.

The Storm have lost 2 of the past 3 games, while also going 1-2 against the spread (ATS). However, at home, Seattle has won 5 in a row, while covering the past 4 games. The last non-cover at CPA came against the Fever May 22.

Fever at Storm odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:14 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Fever +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Storm -480 (bet $480 to win $100)
Against the spread: Fever +9.5 (-110) | Storm -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 167.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Fever at Storm picks and predictions

Prediction

Storm 89, Fever 84

Moneyline

Seattle (-480) will cost nearly 5 times the potential return, which is way too risky. Indiana (+350) is playing with a lot more confidence than it was in the previous 2 installments, and the Fever nearly pulled off the road upset in their first visit to Climate Pledge Arena earlier in the season.

PASS.

Against the spread

Back INDIANA +9.5 (-110) as a solid underdog play in Seattle.

The Fever enter with a season-high 5 consecutive covers, while winning 4 of those games outright.

Seattle did rout Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse by 15 points in the most recent meeting May 30, but at least the Fever have been playing much better since then. Clark, Boston, Smith and G Kelsey Mitchell are starting to jell nicely as a team.

Over/Under

OVER 167.5 (-110) is easily the best play on the board.

It’s been all about the Over for Indiana lately, cashing in 8 straight games, and 11 of the past 12 outings, including the most recent meeting with Indiana May 30.

The Storm dropped 103 points on the Fever in the most recent battle, and the Over has cashed in each of the 2 meetings to date. In fact, that 103-point outburst was a season high for Seattle. The Over has a slight 3-2 edge in the past 5 outings for the Storm, too.

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