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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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Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx Game 3 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx meet Wednesday for a decisive Game 3 of their 1st round WNBA playoffs matchup. Tip-off from Target Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sun vs. Lynx Game 3 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sun opened the series with an emphatic 90-60 victory in Game 1 as 8.5-point favorites as the Under (159.5) cashed. However, Connecticut couldn’t bring that momentum into Game 2, falling 82-75 as a 9-point favorite as the Under (159) connected. Now, the Sun face a winner-take-all situation where they might be eliminated on the road.

The Lynx have cashed the Under in 3 straight games dating back to the regular-season finale. Minnesota lost 3 of the 4 regular-season meetings against Connecticut, but it has won 2 of the past 4 meetings and the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 clashes between these teams.

Sun at Lynx Game 3 odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sun -235 (bet $235 to win $100) | Lynx +186 (bet $100 to win $186)
Against the spread (ATS): Sun -5.5 (-108) | Lynx +5.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 157.5 (O: -118 | U: -108)

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Sun at Lynx Game 3 picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 80, Lynx 76

Moneyline

The Sun (-235) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s a little on the expensive side, especially for a team on the road.

The Lynx (+186) dropped their 2 home meetings against the Sun, with Connecticut scoring exactly 89 points in each of its 2 meetings in the Twin Cities.

PASS.

Against the spread

The LYNX +5.5 (-112) are worth playing in this decisive Game 3. Minnesota is a tempting play for the upset, but the Sun have a much better body of work overall and Connecticut should be able to pull it out.

Minnesota has cashed in 3 of the past 4 home games, while going 3-1 ATS in the past 4 meetings with Connecticut, too. However, the Lynx are going to be without G Lindsay Allen (thumb), an important cog off the bench, so be cautious.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 157.5 (-108) is the lean in Game 3.

We might get some nerves that lead to poor shooting early on, and we’ll definitely get some careful play and possessions with both teams facing the prospect of their season ending Wednesday.

The Under is 4-0 in the past 4 games for the Sun when playing on 2 days of rest and is 8-3 in their last 11 games on the road.

It’s all about the Over lately for the Lynx, cashing in 5 straight at home. However, the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 against winning teams and has cashed in 4 of the past 5 meetings with the Sun, too.

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Washington Mystics at New York Liberty Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Mystics and New York Liberty meet Tuesday for Game 2 of their 1st round WNBA playoffs matchup. Tip-off from Barclays Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mystics vs. Liberty Game 2 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Mystics split the regular-season series with the Liberty 2-2 while covering all 4 of those meetings. However, it was a different story in Game 1 as New York pounded Washington 90-75 to cover as a 9.5-point favorite while the Over (163) just came in.

Washington has alternated non-covers and covers in the past 6 games dating back to Aug. 31 of the regular season. The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games overall.

New York halted an 0-3 ATS skid with the cover in Game 1 while cashing the Over for the 4th consecutive outing — including 2 meetings with the Mystics. The Over has actually cashed in 4 straight in this series, including the final 3 meetings in the regular season.

Mystics 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 9:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mystics +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Liberty -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mystics +10.5 (-110) | Liberty -10.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 162.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Mystics at Liberty Game 2 picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 93, Mystics 74

Moneyline

The Liberty (-700) will cost you 7 times your potential return if you want to bet the double-digit favorite straight up on the moneyline.

That’s not a good long-term betting strategy, and with the way the Mystics (+470) have played New York hard this season, it’s not a great short-term strategy, either.

PASS.

Against the spread

The LIBERTY -10.5 (-110) are a solid play to cover after cashing in Game 1.

Yes, the Mystics have their backs against the wall, facing elimination in this best-of-three series. Washington won 2 of 4 regular-season meetings and covered all 4 of those games, but New York appears to be on a mission and it wasn’t having any of that trend mess in Game 1, flipping the script for the win and cover.

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Over/Under

The OVER 162.5 (-112) might be the best play on the board.

The Over connected in Game 1 and the total has gone high in each of the past 4 meetings between these Megalopolis corridor combatants this season.

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Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces Game 2 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces meet Sunday for Game 2 of their first-round WNBA playoff series. Las Vegas leads the series 1-0. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook‘s lines around the Sky vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces picked up a lopsided 87-59 victory in Game 1 on Wednesday, easily covering the 16.5-point spread while the Under (172) also cashed rather comfortably.

It was just the 2nd non-cover for the Sky in their last 9 games, and the rout snapped a 3-game winning streak. Chicago had also scored 92 or more points in the final 3 regular-season games, but the 59-point showing in Game 1 actually tied a season low. It also scored just 59 points in a 21-point home loss to the Washington Mystics on June 22.

The 59 points allowed by the Aces was actually a season-best performance on defense for the top overall seed. Vegas is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) across the past 4 games overall, and the cover was its first in 4 tries against Chicago this season.

Sky 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 Saturday at 7:24 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sky +1260 (bet $100 to win $1,260) | Aces -4000 (bet $4,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sky +18.5 (-115) | Aces -18.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 170.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Aces Game 2 picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 94, Sky 71

Moneyline

The Aces (-4000) will cost you 40 times your potential return, and there is never a reason to bet such a heavy favorite, straight up or as part of a multi-team parlay. Over the long haul, betting such big favorites is a losing strategy.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The ACES -18.5 (-110) had some hiccups down the stretch, especially when facing the New York Liberty. However, Las Vegas proved why it is the top overall seed, overwhelming the Sky in Game 1.

Chicago has its season on the line, and it is likely to play desperately in the first half. However, talent will take over, and there is a dearth of talent on the Aces’ side. Vegas will run away, and shoo the Sky back to the Windy City, ending Chicago’s season in emphatic fashion.

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Over/Under

UNDER 170.5 (-110) is the lean in Game 2.

Vegas didn’t show much defensively during the regular season, but it sure picked a great time to have its best defensive effort in Game 1. The Aces locked it down defensively, and the Sky ended up shooting a dismal 33% (24-of-72) from the field, and just 23% (5-of-22) from behind the 3-point line.

The Over cashed in all 3 regular-season meetings, but the Aces kicked it into a different gear for the playoff opener, and you can expect another solid defensive effort, as the Aces look to close out this series and move along.

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Washington Mystics at New York Liberty Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Washington Mystics at New York Liberty Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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In Game 1 of the 1st-round of the WNBA playoffs, the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty meet Friday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mystics vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Mystics ended the regular season with a 19-21 record, identical to the Minnesota Lynx, but they lost 2 of 3 regular-season games to Minnesota and as a result, must face the high-octane Liberty in the 1st round of the playoffs.

Washington won 2 of its final 3 games of the regular season, including a 90-88 win at New York in the finale Sunday as a 10.5-point underdog. The Over (162.5) cashed in that game, too, and the upset has to be fresh on the minds of the Liberty.

The Mystics were a thorn in the side of the Liberty all season, as the teams split the 4-game regular-season series, while Washington was 4-0 against the spread (ATS). One of the outright losses on June 25 was an 89-88 setback in overtime. The Over has cashed in the past 3 meetings.

Mystics at Liberty Game 1 odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:19 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mystics +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Liberty -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mystics +9.5 (-115) | Liberty -9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 162.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mystics at Liberty Game 1 picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 88, Mystics 81

Moneyline

The Liberty (-500) played well all throughout the season, they won the Commissioner’s Cup, and New York made a late run to challenge Las Vegas for the top overall seed.

However, for all of that work, New York now must face the team which arguably gave it the most trouble all season. It’s a risky bet anytime to wager 5 times your potential return, but especially so here.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The MYSTICS +9.5 (-115) are the play in Game 1 of this best-of-3 series. The Liberty -9.5 (-105) split the regular-season series with Washington, but the Mystics covered in all 4 games, and 5 straight meetings overall dating back to last season.

The Liberty actually failed to cover in their final 3 regular-season games after an impressive 10-2 ATS run in 11 regular-season games and the Commissioner’s Cup from Aug. 4-Sept. 3. It’s been a roller coaster ride against the number for New York, and right now it is on the ride down again.

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Over/Under

OVER 162.5 (-110) is the way to go in Game 1, as we should get plenty of fireworks.

The Liberty closed out the regular season with 3 straight Over results, scoring 88 or more points in each of the games, while forgetting how to play defense. New York allowed an alarming 89 or more points in the final 3 games, including 90 points against Washington on Sunday. The Over actually cashed in each of the final 3 regular-season meetings between these teams.

The Over has cashed in 4 in a row against winning teams for the Mystics, while the total has gone high in 10 of the past 13 against Eastern Conference foes for the Liberty.

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Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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In Game 1 of the 1st-round of the WNBA playoffs, the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces meet Wednesday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sky closed out the regular season with 3 straight victories to surge into the 8th seed, leapfrogging the Los Angeles Sparks for the final playoff spot. Chicago scored 92 or more points in each of those 3 games, covering each outing while cashing the Over in the last 2 contests.

The Sky is 7-1 against the spread (ATS) in the last 8 games, while the Over holds a 5-3 edge during the span.

The Aces ended the regular season with 4 straight wins, going for 94 or more points in the final 3 outings, all Over results.

These teams last met on Aug. 24, with the Aces posting a 94-87 win while the Sky covered as a 14.5-point underdog as the Over (171.5) connected. That was a theme, as Vegas won all 3 regular-season meetings, with Chicago covered all 3 contests, and the Over hit in all 3 battles, too.

Sky at Aces Game 1 odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:36 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sky +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100) | Aces -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sky +16.5 (-110) | Aces -16.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 170.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Aces Game 1 picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 92, Sky 81

Moneyline

The Aces (-2500) held on for the league’s best regular-season record over the New York Liberty, securing the No. 1 overall seed. They’re a great bet to not only win this series, but go to the WNBA Finals, too.

However, you cannot risk 25 times your potential return in Game 1 of this series, especially since the Sky (+1100) have played Vegas tough this season.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The SKY +16.5 (-110) are a strong play in the series opener. While the Aces -16.5 (-110) swept the regular-season series, Chicago has covered all 3 meetings. The Sky is on fire against the number, too, cashing in 7 of the last 8 games overall, including a cover against the Aces Aug. 24.

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Over/Under

OVER 170.5 (-110) is a solid play.

The Aces have been phenomenal on offense all season, leading the WNBA with 92.8 PPG. Defensively, Las Vegas was 2nd in scoring defense (80.3 PPG), although they were a mediocre 6th while defending the trey.

The Over cashed in the final 3 regular-season games for the Aces, while the Sky has seen the total go high in 5 of the past 8 outings, and 3-0 in 3 regular-season meetings in this series.

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Dallas Wings at Atlanta Dream odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Dallas Wings at Atlanta Dream odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Wings (21-18) and the Atlanta Dream (19-20) wrap up the regular season Sunday. Tip-off from Gateway Center Arena at College Park is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Wings vs. Dream odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Wings are locked into the No. 4 seed in the playoffs and home-court advantage in the 1st round, so it remains to be seen how hard Dallas will go in this road game. Will the Dallas ‘Big 3’ of F Natasha Howard, G Arike Ogunbowale and F Satou Sabally play the entire way, or will their minutes be curbed to rest for the playoffs since it is locked into its seed?

The Dream are currently in the No. 5 seed, but they could fall to the No. 6 seed with a loss. Atlanta has managed to cover 7 of the past 10 home meetings with Dallas, and the Dream have cashed in 5 of the past 6 home contests overall.

Wings at Dream odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wings +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Dream -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wings +1.5 (-110) | Dream -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 171.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wings at Dream picks and predictions

Prediction

Dream 89, Wings 84

Moneyline

The DREAM (-120) are playing to keep their seed and set up a rematch with the Wings in the 1st round of the playoffs starting later this week.

Atlanta has something to play for, while Dallas is locked into its seed. It remains to be seen if the Wings will play their stars all the way to the buzzer, or rest them a bit. The Dream are easily the more motivated team, especially at home.

Against the spread

The DREAM -1.5 (-110) is a little cheaper, and worth laying the point and a half if you like Atlanta at home unless you strongly feel Atlanta will win only by a single point.

The Wings are just 2-8 ATS in the past 10 games when working on a day of rest and are 1-4 ATS in the past 5 against losing teams.

The Dream have covered 5 of the past 6 games at home while going 7-3 ATS in the past 10 games when hosting the Wings.

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Over/Under

The OVER 171.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly in this season finale.

The Over is an amazing 17-4 in the past 21 games overall for the Wings and is 10-1 in their last 11 games against Eastern Conference foes. The Over is also a perfect 11-0 in the past 11 games after a straight-up win, while going 10-1 in the past 11 games following a cover.

For the Dream, the Over has cashed in 7 straight games against winning teams, while hitting in 4 of the past 5 games against Western Conference foes. The Over is 15-6 in the past 21 meetings between these teams in Atlanta, too.

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

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

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The Los Angeles Sparks (16-22) travel to meet the New York Liberty (31-7) Thursday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sparks vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sparks look to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. Los Angeles is battling the Chicago Sky for the 8th and final playoff spot; the other 7 spots have already been clinched.

L.A. has done itself no favors lately, dropping 4 of the past 5 contests following a 6-game win streak from Aug. 6-25. The Sparks are just 1-4 against the spread (ATS) during the skid after having covered the previous 10 outings from July 27-Aug. 25.

The Commissioner Cup-winning New York Liberty are comfortably into the postseason, and they’re just a game back of the Las Vegas Aces for the top overall seed in the playoffs.

The Liberty streak in with 7 straight victories, while going a respectable 5-2 ATS during the span. The Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings, too.

This is the 3rd and final meeting of the regular season. These teams met in a back-to-back set in SoCal July 30-Aug. 1, with the Liberty sweeping the set straight up, although the Sparks covered both outings. The Under also cashed in each of the contests.

Sparks 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 7:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sparks +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Liberty -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sparks +12.5 (-110) | Liberty -12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sparks at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 86, Sparks 71

Moneyline

The Liberty (-900) has been ringing up plenty of victories lately, but New York will cost you 9 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward.

The Sparks (+600) haven’t been playing great lately, but they did play the Lib very tough in SoCal last month.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The LIBERTY -12.5 (-110) failed to cover in either of the games in a back-to-back set with the Sparks earlier in the season, but things are much different right now.

New York is playing great basketball lately, winners of 7 in a row, while going 5-2 ATS during the span. Los Angeles is in the midst of a nosedive at the most inopportune time, going 1-4 SU/ATS across the past 5 games to put its playoff hopes on life support. It needs a win against a top-notch Liberty team, and it’s just not going to come close to happening.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 159.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly, as it could be a nail-biter.

The Under has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games for the Liberty, thanks mostly to the team’s defense. New York has allowed 69 or fewer points in those 2 Under results and the Under cashed in both games against the Sparks in Los Angeles earlier, too.

The Sparks might not be terribly consistent lately, but total bettors have enjoyed betting their games. L.A. has hit the Under in 4 of the past 5 outings, and 12 of the past 16 games overall, including that 2-game set vs. New York.

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New York Liberty at Dallas Wings odds, picks and predictions

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

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The New York Liberty (30-7) wrap up a 2-game road trip against the Dallas Wings (20-17) Tuesday. Tip-off from College Park Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Wings odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty have registered 6 consecutive victories, including an 86-69 win at the Chicago Sky Sunday to open the brief road swing. New York covered that game as a 9-point favorite, has covered 4 games in a row and is 9-2 against the spread (ATS) across the past 11 regular-season games.

The Wings suffered a 97-84 loss in overtime against the visiting Indiana Fever Sunday, failing to cover as 9-point favorites. Dallas is now just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 games overall. The Wings have been crushing the Over lately, as the total has gone high in 10-1 in their last 11 games.

Liberty at Wings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Wings +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty -4.5 (-115) | Wings +4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 170.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Liberty at Wings picks and predictions

Prediction

Wings 89, Liberty 86

Moneyline

The WINGS (+180) are a strong play for the opportunity to nearly double up.

Dallas is just 3 games over .500 on the season but it has recorded victories against the top teams in the WNBA, including the Las Vegas Aces and the Liberty. The Wings beat the Liberty in New York 98-88 as 7.5-point underdogs on July 19.

While the Wings have failed to cover in 4 of the past 5 games overall, Dallas seems to save its best for the cream of the crop. Look for the Wings to fly high.

Against the spread

The WINGS +4.5 (-105) are a good play catching more than 2 buckets if you want a little insurance and don’t trust Dallas straight up.

While Dallas is just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 games overall, it has won outright 4 of the past 7 games against teams with a winning record. The Wings are also 5-3 ATS in the past 8 contests against teams with an overall winning mark.

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Over/Under

The OVER 170.5 (-110) is the lean in Tuesday’s battle in the Metroplex.

The total has gone high in each of the 2 meetings between New York and Dallas this season, with the Wings averaging 95.5 PPG and the Liberty going for 95.0 PPG. Look for plenty of fireworks.

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Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Storm (11-25) make the 2nd stop on a 4-game road trip against the Las Vegas Aces (31-6) Saturday. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Storm vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Storm might be eliminated from postseason contention, but Seattle hasn’t stopped fighting. It is coming off a 72-61 win in Los Angeles as a 7-point underdogs last time out as the Under (159.5) cashed. The win snapped a 3-game losing streak, and the cover ended an 0-2-1 against the spread (ATS) slide. The Under was also the first in 5 games for Seattle.

The Aces topped the visiting Washington Mystics last time out by an 84-75 score, although Las Vegas was unable to grab the cover for the 6th consecutive contest. The Under is 2-1 in the past 3 outings, too.

These teams last met in the Pacific Northwest, with the Aces pulling out a 79-63 win, while the Storm cashed at most shops as a 16.5-point underdog. The Under (171) also connected in that one. That was the closest pass for the Storm, as Seattle lost the first 2 meetings this season by 33 or more points.

Storm 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 9 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Storm +1000 (bet $100 to win $1000) | Aces -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Storm +16.5 (-105) | Aces -16.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 169.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Storms at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 91, Storm 71

Moneyline

The Aces (-2000) will cost you a pretty penny, as a bettor would need to risk $100 for every $5 of profit with a Las Vegas victory. There is just no reason to ever bet such a heavy moneyline favorite. Even if you were to include Vegas in a multi-team parlay ticket, betting such a strong favorite sucks the value right out of your ticket.

PASS.

Against the spread

The ACES -16.5 (-115) are a strong play laying the points on their home floor.

The Storm +16.5 (-105) has been eliminated from the postseason chase. While Seattle was impressive last time out in L.A., that’s against a lowly Sparks team, and not the top team in the WNBA. Las Vegas will step on the gas in the 2nd half, grabbing the easy win and cover.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 169.5 (-110) is the lean in this 4th meeting of the regular season.

While the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games for the Storm, the Under is 5-1 in the past 6 games following a straight-up win, and 6-1 in the past 7 tries after a cover in the previous outing. The Under is also 4-1 in Seattle’s past 5 trips to The Strip.

For the Aces, while the Over has cashed in 6 of the past 8 tries against Western Conference teams, the total has gone low in 5 straight at home, while going 5-2 in the previous 7 when working on a day of rest.

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