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Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Dallas Wings (9-25) and Chicago Sky (12-22) meet Sunday at Wintrust Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Wings vs. Sky odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sky lead 2-1

Dallas is amidst a 3-game losing streak after falling to the Atlanta Dream 107-96 Friday. G Arike Ogunbowale had 22 points, 8 dimes and 6 boards in the setback. She’s averaging 26.6 points per game over the last 5 games.

The Sky snapped a 7-game losing streak with a 92-78 victory over the LA Sparks Friday. F Angel Reese had 24 points and 12 boards. However, she disclosed on social media that she will miss the remainder of the season with a wrist injury. This is a huge blow to a team that’s tied with Atlanta for the 8th seed in the playoffs.

Wings 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 10:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wings -188 (bet $188 to win $100) | Sky +152 (bet $100 to win $152)
Against the spread: Wings -4 (-112) | Sky +4 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 170.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wings at Sky picks and predictions

Prediction

Wings 81, Sky 69

Moneyline

Losing Reese, the likely runner-up for WNBA Rookie of the Year, is a crushing blow to a team that just snapped a 7-game skid. G Chennedy Carter becomes the focal point on offense, and she can score in bunches. But Reese was averaging 13.1 rebounds per game, which will hurt them underneath.

Dallas wins, but the ML is too pricey. Instead, take ARIKE OGUNBOWALE OVER 21.5 POINTS (-104). She’s had 31, 35 and 25 against Chicago already this season.

Against the spread

The Sky are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings, but they’re just 3-6-1 ATS in the process. Dallas will be able to score at will, and Carter is going to need to drop 30 to keep the Sky in it.

Take WINGS -4 (-112).

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Over/Under

This total seems really high, and maybe Vegas is counting on Reese’s absence to open up the lane more. The 3 meetings this season have amounted to totals of: 155, 157 and 166.

Take the UNDER 170.5 (-110).

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Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Las Vegas Aces (22-12) and New York Liberty (28-6) meet Sunday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Liberty lead 2-0

The Aces won their 4th in a row with a 72-67 road W against the Connecticut Sun Friday. G Kelsey Plum led the squad with 27 points, and F A’ja Wilson had 20 points and 8 boards. They trail the Sun by 2 games for the 3rd seed with 6 to go.

The Liberty coasted to a 77-70 win over the Seattle Storm Thursday. They failed to cover as 8-point faves. F Breanna Stewart had an off-night with 14 points on 5-for-16 shooting. The Liberty hold the best record in the league by 3 games.

Aces at Liberty odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Aces +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Liberty -172 (bet $172 to win $100)
Against the spread: Aces +4 (-112) | Liberty -4 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 167.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Aces at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 82, Liberty 79

Moneyline

The Aces have won and covered 4 games in a row. Meanwhile, the Liberty have been a little vulnerable with 2 losses in their last 5 and a 2-4 ATS mark in their last 6.

Vegas needs this one more, and it’s really hard to beat this battle-tested team 3 straight times. Take the ACES +140.

Against the spread

I’m going to forego the spread here since we’re taking a chance on the ML. These games haven’t been too close with 8- and 12-point margins this season.

PASS.

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Over/Under

Both meetings this year have gone Under. In fact, this matchup hasn’t spawned an Over in 7 straight meetings. New York is 4-6 O/U in its last 10, and Vegas is 3-7.

Take the UNDER 167.5 (-110).

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Atlanta Dream at Indiana Fever odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Atlanta Dream (12-22) and Indiana Fever (18-17) meet Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Fever odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Fever lead 3-0

The Dream gave the Dallas Wings nightmares with a 107-96 win Friday night. Atlanta covered as a 2.5-point favorite as the Over 169.5 hit. F Rhyne Howard went off for 33 points, hitting 6 triples and dishing out 6 dimes. C Tina Charles dropped 20 points and secured 13 boards. It was just the Dream’s 2nd win in 7 games.

The Fever were sickened by the Minnesota Lynx 99-88 Friday night. It snapped a 5-game winning streak, but they’ve still won 7 of 9. G Caitlin Clark had 25 points, 8 boards and 8 dimes while going 5-for-10 from distance. She is 19-for-40 (47.5%) from 3-point range the last 4 games.

Dream at Fever odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 6:52 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Fever -290 (bet $100 to win $290)
Against the spread: Dream +6.5 (-110) | Fever -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 168 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Fever picks and predictions

Prediction

Fever 91, Dream 88

Moneyline

Clark is on another planet right now. In fact, get someone on the horn right now casting her in a Space Jam 3 movie. She’s averaging 27 PPG, 10.5 APG, 6.5 RPG and 4.8 three-pointers per game over the last 4.

This moneyline is out of range, but CAITLIN CLARK OVER 3.5 3’S (+118) is where we’re going. She has 4+ 3-pointers in 4 straight and 5 of 6. Take that plus-money and run with it.

Against the spread

The Fever have beaten the Dream by an average of 8 points in 3 meetings this season. A 12-point W skewed that number, and I feel like Atlanta’s momentum from dropping 107 on Dallas will carry over into this one. Take the DREAM +6.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Fever have averaged 95.3 PPG over their last 4, but it’s the Dream that will have to epiphanize this Over into fruition. They’ve averaged 80.67 PPG in 3 meetings with Indiana this year. Give them a small uptick after dropping 104 in their last game, and that’s enough to cash an OVER 168 (-110).

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Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Lynx (24-9) and Indiana Fever (18-16) meet Friday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Fever odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Lynx got back in the win column after taking down the Chicago Sky 79-74 Sunday while failing to cover as 13-point home favorites. G Courtney Williams had a game-high 22 points, 1 of 3 Minnesota player to score in double figures. The team shot 45.7% from the field in the win.

The Fever have won 5 games in a row after taking down the LA Sparks 93-86 Wednesday while failing to cover as 11-point home favorites. G Caitlin Clark had a triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists while F Aliyah Boston added a double-double (24 points and 14 rebounds). Indiana shot 49.3% from the field in the win.

Lynx at Fever odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Fever +120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lynx -2.5 (-115) | Fever +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 169.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lynx at Fever picks and predictions

Prediction

Fever 89, Lynx 85

Moneyline

BET FEVER (+120).

Indiana is 8-2 in its last 10 games and has won 5 in a row. It has scored 93 or more points in 6 of its last 9 games, including 3 straight. Minnesota has scored 79 or fewer points in 2 straight and dropped its last game on the road.

Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline has better value on the Fever Friday.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 169.5 (-110).

Both teams have high-powered offenses that tend to push the pace of the game. The Lynx have scored 87 or more points in 5 of their last 7 games, while the Fever have scored 84 or more in 8 of their last 9. The Over (168.5) hit in an Aug. 24 meeting as well — a 90-80 Lynx win in Minneapolis.

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Las Vegas Aces at Connecticut Sun odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Las Vegas Aces at Connecticut Sun odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Las Vegas Aces (21-12) visit the Connecticut Sun (24-9) on Friday. Tip from Mohegan Sun Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Aces lead 1-0 with 85-74 win at home on June 21

The Aces have won 3 games in a row after dominating the Chicago Sky 90-71 Tuesday and covering as 14-point home favorites. C A’ja Wilson scored a game-high 30 points with 14 rebounds while 4 of Las Vegas’ 5 starters had 13 or more points. The team shot 52.5% from the field in the win.

The Sun had a 2-game winning streak snapped Tuesday after losing 71-64 to the Seattle Storm as 3.5-point home favorites. F Dewanna Bonner scored a game-high 26 points while F Brionna Jones added 21. Connecticut shot 41.4% from the field in the loss.

Aces 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 11:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Sun +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Aces -2.5 (-115) | Sun +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 164.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Aces at Sun and predictions

Prediction

Aces 87, Sun 82

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Aces (-145) spread.

Against the spread

BET ACES -2.5 (-115).

Las Vegas has won its last 3 games and 4 of its last 5. It has covered in its last 3 games, winning each by 11 or more points. Connecticut has dropped 2 of its last 4 games with each of its last 4 losses coming by 4 or more points.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 164.5 (-110).

Both Las Vegas and Connecticut have high-powered offenses with multiple players capable of scoring at will. The Aces have scored 90 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games and 83 or more points in 7 of their last 10. The Sun have scored 93 or more in 2 of their last 3 while allowing 84 or more in 3 of their last 4.

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LA Sparks at Chicago Sky odds, picks and predictions

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

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The LA Sparks (7-26) and Chicago Sky (11-22) meet Friday at Wintrust Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sparks vs. Sky odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sky lead 1-0

The Sparks are last in the WNBA and have lost 9 of the past 10 outings. However, while L.A. hasn’t had many outright wins, it has a respectable 5-2 against the spread (ATS) mark in the past 7 games, while going 7-4 ATS across the previous 11 outings.

However, the last time these teams faced off, Chicago won 90-86 in L.A. as a 2.5-point favorite, as the Over (160.5) connected.

The Sky have dropped 7 in a row, but they’re still right in the mix for a playoff spot. Ironically enough, the last win for Chicago was against the Sparks in that 4-point win on Aug. 17. The Sky is just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 outings, but 5-5 ATS in the previous 10, while cashing low on the total in 4 of the past 5 contests.

Sparks 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 6:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sparks +184 (bet $100 to win $184) | Sky -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sparks +5 (-110) | Sky -5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 163.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Sparks at Sky picks and predictions

Prediction

Sky 83, Sparks 75

Moneyline

Backing Chicago (-230) is not a recommended wager. The Sky have dropped 7 in a row, so that’s a rather high-risk play. Of course, Chicago did top Los Angeles (+184) for its most recent win, but that’s just too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Back CHICAGO -5 (-110) at home to snap its skid, and stay in the hunt for a postseason spot. If the Sky can’t get the job done against Los Angeles +5 (-110), the worst team in the league, that’s a major problem. With C Kamilla Cardoso, F Angel Reese and a solid backcourt, the Sky has the talent to get the job done.

To make matters worse for the Sparks, they’ll be without G Lexie Brown due to illness, while G Layshia Clarendon is a question mark due to personal reasons.

Over/Under

UNDER 163.5 (-108) is worth a look.

The total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 outings for the Sky, while cashing at a 6-1 clip in the previous 7 games on the home. Be careful, though, as these teams did combine for 176 points in Los Angeles on Aug. 17, so don’t get carried away.

As far as the Sparks are concerned, the Under has cashed in 5 of the past 7 road outings.

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Seattle Storm at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Storm (20-13) and New York Liberty (27-6) meet Thursday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Storm vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Liberty lead 2-0

The Storm picked up a 71-64 victory at the Connecticut Sun as a 3.5-point underdog Tuesday as the Under (159) cashed, exacting revenge after a 93-86 loss in the front end of the back-to-back set at Mohegan Sun Arena. The 64 points were their fewest allowed in a road game this season.

These teams just met Aug. 30 in the Pacific Northwest, with the Liberty picking up a 98-85 win as a 4-point favorite as the Over (163) cashed. New York shot 50.7% (34-of-67) from the field, and 46.2% (12-of-26) from behind the 3-point line, while cashing in at a 90.0% (18-of-20) clip at the free-throw line.

Breanna Stewart went off against the Storm in that win, going for 32 points on 10-of-16 shooting, and 3-of-4 from downtown, while adding 6 assists and 5 rebounds. Sabrina Ionescu had 25 points, 8 assists and 8 assists with 3 triples.

On the flip side, while Seattle turned it over just 5 times, to 16 turnovers for New York, it managed a dismal 17 rebounds, while the Liberty gathered 45 boards, including 17 at the offensive end. The Storm was just 21.7% (5-of-23) from behind the arc, too.

Storm at Liberty odds

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Moneyline (ML): Storm +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Liberty -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
Against the spread: Storm +7.5 (-110) | Liberty -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 165 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Storm at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 91, Storm 82

Moneyline

Playing New York (-340) will cost you nearly 3 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too risky for not enough return. Even as part of a multi-part parlay, there is no sense including the Liberty, as they suck all out of the value out of your ticket.

Playing such heavy favorites is not a recommended long-term betting strategy.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Taking NEW YORK -7.5 (-110) at home is worth a look, but don’t get carried away. The Liberty aren’t likely to shoot over 50% from the field like they did in the most recent meeting with the Storm.

In addition, Seattle +7.5 (-110) isn’t likely to get outrebounded by a difference of 28 boards. We should have a little bit of a closer game, but still back the home side to get it done by nearly double digits.

Over/Under

OVER 165 (-110) is a strong play in this rematch from Aug. 30.

The Storm and Liberty combined by 183 points in that one, with a total of just 163. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 outings for Seattle, while the total has gone high in 5 of the past 9 road contests.

For New York, after 5 straight Under results from Aug. 17-26, the Over has cashed in the past 2 games for the Lib, averaging 93.0 points per game, while allowing 89.5 PPG in the 2-game span.

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LA Sparks at Indiana Fever odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LA Sparks at Indiana Fever odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Sparks (7-25) and Indiana Fever (17-16) meet Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sparks vs. Fever odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Sparks limp in with 8 losses in the past 9 games, but they were able to top the league-leading New York Liberty on Aug. 28 as a 12.5-point underdog, showing that Los Angeles can be a pesky side when it wants to be.

L.A. was certainly pesky when it last traveled to Indiana, taking care of the Fever 88-82 as a 5.5-point underdog on May 28 as the Over (165.5) connected. That seems like a lifetime ago, though, and F/C Cameron Brink (ACL) was still healthy and playing.

In that Sparks victory, Fever rookie Caitlin Clark was still doing her thing. She posted 30 points with 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 blocked shots and 3 triples in the home loss. Of course, she also had 7 turnovers which did not help.

That seems like a lifetime ago, too. Clark and the Fever have been on fire since the Olympics break, and they now find themselves over .500 for the 1st time this season following Sunday’s 100-93 win over the Wings in Dallas. It was the 2nd straight time, and 1st time this season, Indiana has hit triple digits in consecutive games.

Indiana has won and covered 4 in a row, and it is 6-1 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the past 7 outings. The Over 7-4 across the past 11 games.

Sparks at Fever odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 6:36 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sparks +570 (bet $100 to win $570) | Fever -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sparks +12 (-108) | Fever -12 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 173.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sparks at Fever picks and predictions

Prediction

Fever 93, Sparks 84

Moneyline

Indiana (-900) will set you back 9 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive for a standalone bet, or as part of a multi-leg parlay. Over the long term, betting such heavy favorites is not a recommended strategy.

PASS.

Against the spread

The SPARKS +12 (-108) have already won in Indianapolis once this season, so Fever -12 (-112) is a bit too high of a number.

In addition, L.A. just beat the WNBA-leading Liberty outright Wednesday as a 12.5-point underdog, while going 4-2 ATS in the past 6 games. As a double-digit underdog, that’s when the Sparks seem to shine the most, going 10-3 ATS this season, including 3 outright wins.

Over/Under

OVER 173.5 (-110) is a strong play in this standalone game on Wednesday.

The Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games for the Sparks, as they’ve scored 94 or more points in both of the Over results. In addition, defense is still an issue for L.A., allowing 79 or more points in 4 in a row in 21 of the past 22 outings.

For the Fever, they went for exactly 100 points in each of the past 2 outings, the 1st time hitting triple digits in successive games this season. This offense is locked in, and that makes the Over a strong play.

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Atlanta Dream at Phoenix Mercury odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Dream at Phoenix Mercury odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Dream (11-21) and Phoenix Mercury (16-17) meet Tuesday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Mercury odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Mercury lead 2-1

The Dream and Mercury split a back-to-back in Atlanta Aug. 21-23. Atlanta won 72-63 as a 3-point underdog as the Under (165.5) cashed, while Phoenix picked up an 82-80 win as a 2-point favorite to push at most shops in the rematch. Oddly enough, the total (162) was also a push, too.

Atlanta picked up an 80-62 win in Los Angeles on Sunday, cashing as a 4.5-point favorite as the Under (164) cashed. That halted a 4-game skid, while the Dream are 2-2-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings, and 11-4-2 ATS in the past 17 outings. The Under is on a 5-1-1 run in the past 7 games.

For Phoenix, it is still smarting from a 97-79 loss at home to the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point underdog. In fact, the only win for the Mercury in the past 5 games came in Atlanta on Aug. 23. The Merc are 0-4-1 ATS in the past 5 outings, too.

Dream at Mercury odds

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Moneyline (ML): Dream +114 (bet $100 to win $114) | Mercury -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread: Dream +2 (-110) | Mercury -2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Mercury picks and predictions

Prediction

Dream 79, Mercury 77

Moneyline

Back ATLANTA (+114) as slight underdogs, as it has played Phoenix tough, posting a plus-4 point differential in 3 previous meetings.

Yes, the Dream had a 4-game skid prior to the win in L.A., but it has been competitive in most games, with very few blowouts since emerging from the Olympic break.

The same cannot be said for Phoenix (-140), who have not just lost 3 in a row, but all 3 setbacks have been by 13 or more points, or a losing average margin of 15.7 points per game (PPG).

Against the spread

If you just don’t trust ATLANTA +2 (-110) to win outright, take the little bit of points. However, there isn’t a lot of wiggle room here. Unless you feel strongly that Phoenix -2 (-110) will win, but only by 1 or 2 points, take the Dream here. If not, just bet Atlanta straight up.

Over/Under

UNDER 160.5 (-110) is a solid play. The total officially went low at a 1-0-1 pace in the 2 meetings in Atlanta Aug. 21-23, although the Over (170.5) did cash in the first meeting in the Valley of the Sun on May 18, an 88-85 win by the Mercury in the 2nd game of the season.

The Under is on a 5-1-1 run for the Dream, while going 9-3-1 in the past 13 outings.

For the Mercury, while the Over has cashed in the past 2 outings, the Under has a slight 4-3-1 edge in the past 8 contests.

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Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Chicago Sky (11-21) and Las Vegas Aces (20-12) meet Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Aces lead 2-1

The Aces edged the Sky in Chicago 77-75 in the most recent meeting Aug. 25, but the Sky covered as 9.5-point underdogs as the Under (169.5) connected. F A’ja Wilson rolled up 20 points, 18 rebounds and 3 blocked shots with 2 steals in 33 minutes.

In the only meeting this season in Nevada, Las Vegas suffered a 93-85 loss at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay as a 13-point favorite as the Over (172.5) hit.

The only cover for the Aces in the season series came in Chitown June 27, winning 95-83 as 10.5-point favorites as the Over (173) cashed.

Las Vegas won 97-79 at Phoenix Sunday as a 5.5-point favorite, and it has covered back-to-back games after an 0-9 against-the-spread (ATS) skid July 12-Aug. 27. The Over is 2-1 in the past 3 outings.

Chicago slinks in on a 6-game losing streak, including 79-74 at Minnesota Sunday, although the Sky did cover as 13-pont underdogs as the Under (155.5) connected. As a double-digit underdog, Chicago has cashed at a 4-0 ATS pace in the past 4 while going 5-1 ATS this season.

In Sunday’s loss to the Lynx, rookie F Angel Reese was at it again, posting 17 points to go along with 19 rebounds. She is averaging 17.7 rebounds per game across the past 6 outings.

Sky at Aces odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Sky +570 (bet $100 to win $570) | Aces -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sky +12.5 (-106) | Aces -12.5 (-114)
Over/Under (O/U): 165.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Sky at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 89, Sky 81

Moneyline

There is no way to justify playing Las Vegas (-900) straight up or as part of a multi-leg parlay. Risking 9 times your potential return is not a good idea anytime, and it is a losing betting strategy over the long term.

PASS.

Against the spread

When the SKY +12.5 (-106) are double-digit underdogs, they seem to rise to the challenge. Chicago has cashed 4 straight games as a double-digit underdog, including 3 outright wins. That includes a 93-85 win in Las Vegas July 16.

The Sky also covered as 9.5-point underdogs in the most recent meeting with the Aces at Wintrust Arena Aug. 25.

Chicago might not win outright, but it should be able to keep the deficit within single digits.

Over/Under

OVER 165.5 (-108) is worth a look despite an Under trend for the Sky lately.

Chicago has cashed low in 3 of the past 4, including the most recent meeting with Vegas Aug. 25 at Wintrust Arena. However, the Over is 2-1 in the previous 3 meetings this season.

Las Vegas has re-discovered its offense, too, averaging 90.0 PPG in the past 3 outings, hitting the Over in 2 of those contests.

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