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New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury odds, picks and predictions

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

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The New York Liberty (24-7) visit the Phoenix Mercury (9-21) Friday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ION Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Mercury odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty were humbled Thursday in a 88-75 road loss to the Las Vegas Aces. New York had won its last 2 matchups versus the league leaders, including the Commissioner’s Cup Tuesday night. It was the first loss in 7 games for New York in regular-season play, and it had a 4-game cover streak snapped.

The Mercury suffered an 81-71 loss to the Seattle Storm on the road last time out on Sunday, but Phoenix is playing a little better. The Merc have won 3 of their last 5 games and are 4-2 against the spread (ATS) across the past 6 outings.

These teams last met on July 5 in Brooklyn, as the Liberty won 99-95. However, the Mercury easily covered as a 15-point underdog while the Over (167) also comfortably connected. New York also won a home meeting on June 18 by an 89-71 score, covering as a 15-point favorite as the Under (163) came through.

Liberty at Mercury odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100) | Mercury +750 (bet $100 to win $750)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty -12.5 (-115) | Mercury +12.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 165.5 (O: -110) | U: -110)

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Liberty at Mercury picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 86, Mercury 75

Moneyline

The Liberty (-1200) would cost you 12 times your potential return, and that’s simply too much risk and not nearly enough return, even though New York is the much better team, and it has won the first 2 meetings this season.

PASS.

Against the spread

PHOENIX +12.5 (-105) is worth a look as I think the Mercury keep this one fairly close. New York should have a little bit of a hangover after playing a marquee team in the 2 previous games in Las Vegas.

The Liberty failed to cover in their only game this season when working on no rest.

The Mercury are 6-1 ATS in the past 7 home games and they’re 4-0 ATS in the past 4 against Eastern Conference foes.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 165.5 (-110) is a solid play.

The total has gone low in 6 of the past 7 regular-season outings for the Liberty and 7-1 in their last 8 games overall. The Under is 6-0 in their past 6 against Western Conference foes and 5-1 in their last 6 games on the road.

The Under has been the rule for these teams, going 9-5 so far this month and cashing 5 of their last 7 meetings.

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

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

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The New York Liberty (24-6) and the Las Vegas Aces (27-3) resume the regular season Thursday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty throttled the Aces 99-61 in Brooklyn Aug. 6, and posted a resounding 82-63 win in Las Vegas Tuesday to take the Commissioner’s Cup. Officially, the result was not applied to the regular-season standings, but unofficially it was the first home loss for Las Vegas this season.

The Liberty have won 6 straight regular-season games and the Commissioner’s Cup final, while covering 5 consecutive outings. That includes the outright win in Vegas Tuesday as 7.5-point underdogs. The Under is on a 6-1 run for New York, including the past 2 meetings with Las Vegas.

The Aces topped the Liberty 98-81 back on June 29, covering as 6.5-point home favorites as the Over (176) cashed, but New York has won and covered 2 in a row as an underdog in the head-to-head series, cashing the Under in each game.

The Liberty held the Aces to just 62.0 points per game (PPG) in those pair of losses, well below the Las Vegas’ league-leading 94.0 PPG.

Liberty 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 6:01 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Aces -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty +6.5 (-105) | Aces -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 174.5 (O: -110) | U: -110)

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Liberty at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 89, Liberty 84

Moneyline

It’s rather tempting to take the Liberty (+220), and that’s where the value is, should you opt to make a moneyline play.

However, I expect Las Vegas (-275) to bounce back and finally solve New York. Am I willing to put up nearly 2.75 times my initial investment? No, and you shouldn’t either.

PASS.

Against the spread

NEW YORK +6.5 (-105) has not only beaten Vegas twice in the past 12 days, the Liberty bludgeoned the Aces by an average of 28.5 PPG. There is little reason to believe the Aces are suddenly going to snap back into form when they’ve been dominated in those 2 games.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 174.5 (-110) is the lean in this showdown rematch on The Strip.

The past 2 victories by New York in this series were Under results. The Under is 6-1 in the past 7 games overall for the Liberty, while going 4-1 in the previous 5 games on the road. The Under has cashed in 5 in a row against Western Conference foes, too.

For the Aces, while the Over is 6-2-1 in the past 9 against teams with a winning record, the Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 against the East, including the previous 2 outings vs. the Liberty.

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

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

The New York Liberty (24-6) play the 2nd contest of a 5-game road trip when they visit the Las Vegas Aces (27-3) Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty opened a 5-game journey Sunday with a 100-89 victory over the Indiana Fever, narrowly covering a 10-point spread as the Over (166) cashed. After a 2-9 ATS skid in 11 games from July 5-Aug. 1, the Liberty have covered 4 in a row, including 3 times as a favorite of 9 or more points.

The Aces were humbled 99-61 in Brooklyn by the Liberty last Sunday. That rout served as a wake-up call, as Las Vegas has won and covered 3 in a row, winning each outing by 20 or more points.

The home team is 2-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the 2 previous meetings between these teams this season, splitting the Over and Under.

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Liberty at Aces odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:09 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Aces -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread: Liberty +7.5 (-110) | Aces -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 177.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Liberty at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 94, Liberty 89

Moneyline

The Aces (-350) are a little on the expensive side. Vegas looks to exact a little revenge after an embarrassing 38-point blowout loss at Barclays Center Aug. 6 against the Liberty (+260). If anything, with the way New York hammered Las Vegas last week, it is tempting to play the Lib.

Both of these teams have been playing well, and it’s going to be a fun one in the rubber match.

PASS, and look to the line instead.

Against the spread

The LIBERTY +7.5 (-110) are worth a look, based mostly on their rout of the Aces just last week.

Vegas didn’t hit snooze on the alarm after their blowout loss to the Liberty. That loss awakened the monster, and that’s bad for the rest of the WNBA, including New York in the rematch on Tuesday. Vegas should grab the win, as it has covered 5 in a row at home and is 6-0 ATS in the past 6 when playing on a day of rest.

The Aces are also 5-1 ATS in the past 6 against winning teams, although that lone non-cover is against the Liberty. Vegas wins and New York covers in an entertaining affair.

Over/Under

OVER 177.5 (-105) is the play in Game 3 between these teams this season.

Aces F A’ja Wilson dropped a career-high 40 points with 12 rebounds in Friday’s 113-89 win over the Washington Mystics.

Meanwhile, Liberty F Breanna Stewart stepped up in response as she scored 42 points against the Fever last time out, going for 40 or more in 3 straight outings.

Wilson and Stewart aren’t the only ones filling up the bucket for their respective teams, either. This prospective WNBA Finals preview should look like an All-Star Game with plenty of scoring.

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Atlanta Dream at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

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

The Atlanta Dream (15-15) wrap up a 3-game road trip against the Las Vegas Aces (26-3) Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Dream’s road trip has been a nightmare, losing 85-74 at the Los Angeles Sparks Saturday as a 1-point favorite and dropping a 68-67 loss at the Seattle Storm on Thursday as a 5-point favorite. The Under has cashed in 6 straight games, and 13 of the last 14 contests, for Atlanta.

The Aces were spanked 99-61 in New York last Sunday, just the 3rd outright loss of the season. Las Vegas has responded with 108.5 PPG in the past 2 games, both wins by at least 20 points. The Over has cashed in each of those outings and is 8-3 across the past 11 contests.

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Dream at Aces odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:16 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +1400 (bet $100 to win $1,400) | Aces -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
Against the spread: Dream +16.5 (-110) | Aces -16.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 175.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 101, Dream 79

Moneyline

The Aces (-5000) will cost you 50 times your potential return. Nobody needs $2 badly enough to risk $100 on a moneyline bet in WNBA.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The ACES -16.5 (-110) got a wake-up call in New York last Sunday. Las Vegas has roughed up the Dallas Wings on the road and the Washington Mystics at home, winning by 20 or more points. Look for the Aces to continue keeping the pedal to the metal as they rough up the Dream.

These teams just met at Mandalay Bay on Aug. 1 with the Aces pounding the Dream 93-72 as a 13.5-point favorite as the Under (180) cashed. Vegas dropped Atlanta 92-87 on the road, too, with the Dream cashing as an 11.5-point underdog as the Over (174) hit.

Over/Under

OVER 175.5 (-110) is a great play despite Atlanta’s recent spate of Under results.

The Aces own the best offense in the WNBA, notching 94.2 PPG, while also leading the league in field-goal percentage (49.9%), 3-point percentage (39.1%) and free-throw percentage (83.2%).

It’s hard betting an Over in a Dream game, but the Over is 8-3 in the past 11 games overall for the Aces and they just pile up points against anyone. The Over is 2-0 in the first 2 matchups between these teams this season, too.

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Chicago Sky at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

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

The Chicago Sky (12-16) travel to meet the New York Liberty (22-6) Friday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ION Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Win or lose, the Sky are exciting to watch. While Chicago was on the short end of an 88-79 loss at home against the Minnesota Lynx Tuesday, it managed to hit the Over for a 4th consecutive game.

The Sky had hit triple digits in 3 straight outings prior to the loss. The Over is also on a 6-1 run for Chicago and is 5-1 in its last 6 games on the road.

Folks are still murmuring about how the Liberty dismantled the Las Vegas Aces 99-61 last time out as 4.5-point underdogs on Sunday. The Lib have now won 4 straight, 8 of their last 9 and 16 of their past 19 outings. While New York was just 2-9 ATS from July 5-Aug. 1, it has covered the past 2 outings.

The Under has connected for the Liberty in 4 consecutive games, although the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 home outings.

These teams met June 4 in Brooklyn, and the Sky came away with an 86-82 win as 12-point underdogs as the Over (157) connected. The road team is 2-0 SU in the 2 previous meetings, splitting the total.

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Sky 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 9:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sky +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Liberty -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sky +12.5 (-110) | Liberty -12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 167.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 93, Sky 82

Moneyline

The Liberty (-900) will cost you 9 times your potential return, and that’s obviously way too much risk for not enough reward. A risk of $100 would net you just $11.11.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The SKY +12.5 (-110) have been rather erratic in the standings, and they still have a losing overall record. However, Chicago has ticked off covers on the regular, going 5-2 ATS across the past 7 outings.

The Sky won outright in Brooklyn, so they likely won’t be fazed facing the Liberty on their hardwood. However, New York has been impressive in the past 2 games, including the absolute pasting of the top overall seed Aces. Still, we could get a bit of a hangover, too.

I don’t think Chicago wins outright, but it could stay right in the rear-view mirror of New York until late in the 2nd half. The Liberty are just 1-6 ATS in the past 7 games as double-digit favorites.

Over/Under

OVER 166.5 (-115) is the lean, but it comes with some risk.

Yes, Chicago has been running up and down the floor lately, going for exactly 104 points 3 times in the past 4 games and cashing the Over in all 4 contests.

However, New York has hit the Under in 4 straight and is easily the best defense Chicago has faced lately. If the Lib can hold the Aces to just 61 points, that should give Over bettors a little bit of pause. Still, that’s the lean, as the Sky have been on an offensive tear.

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Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings odds, picks and predictions

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

The Las Vegas Aces (24-3) wrap up a 2-game road trip with a meeting with the Dallas Wings (15-13) Tuesday at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Wings odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces were spanked 99-61 by the New York Liberty Sunday in the first game of the road trip, losing outright as 4.5-point favorites as the Under (176.5) cashed. It was the first loss for the Aces since an 80-78 setback at Dallas on July 7.

Las Vegas is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 games following an ATS loss while going 4-0 ATS in the past 4 when playing on a single day of rest.

The Wings dropped a pair of home games against the Chicago Sky on Friday and Sunday. The Over cashed in each of those outings, while the total has gone high in 7 of the past 9 games overall.

Dallas has covered in 5 of its last 7 home games while going 6-1 ATS in the past 7 games against Western Conference opponents. The Wings have the number of the Aces, at least against the spread, going 6-1 ATS in the past 7 meetings and covering 4 of the past 5 meetings at home.

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Aces 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 10:24 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Wings +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
Against the spread: Aces -8.5 (-115) | Wings +8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 177.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Aces at Wings picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 96, Wings 84

Moneyline

The Aces (-450) are going to be awfully angry after getting embarrassed in New York last time out. However, there is still never a reason to risk 4 1/2 times your potential return. In addition, Las Vegas does come with some risk, as it lost outright in Dallas in the most recent visit on July 7.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The ACES -8.5 (-115) snapped an 0-6 ATS skid in the series against the Wings with a 104-91 in the most recent meeting at Mandalay Bay on July 30. The home team has won 4 straight in this series while cashing against the number in 4 of the past 5 meetings. Las Vegas is still the play as it is angry and should fire out of the chute early as it looks to get back on track.

Over/Under

OVER 177.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

The Over has cashed in 14 of the past 19 games on the road for the Aces and is 5-1 in their last 6 games against Western Conference foes and 6-2 in the past 8 games overall.

The Over is 7-2 in the past 9 games overall, while hitting in 4 of the past 5 games at home.

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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.

The Las Vegas Aces (24-2) travel to meet the New York Liberty (21-6) Sunday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces enter with the best record in the WNBA and the Liberty have the 2nd-best record in the league and top mark in the Eastern Conference.

Las Vegas has won 8 straight games and clinched a playoff spot, going 6-2 against the spread (ATS) during the span. The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 outings and 6 of the previous 8 contests. The Aces are also 4-0 ATS in the past 4 games against teams with a winning record.

New York has won 3 straight contests while cashing the Under in each of those battles. However, the Liberty have really struggled against the number lately, going 3-9 ATS across the past 12 games overall. New York is 2-6 ATS in the past 8 at home and 1-7 ATS in the previous 8 against Western Conference foes.

The last time these teams met in Vegas, the Aces posted a 98-81 win as 6.5-point favorites as the Over (176) connected. The Aces have covered 22 of the past 29 meetings with the Liberty while going 10-4 ATS in the past 14 meetings in New York. The Over has cashed in 7 straight meetings, too.

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Aces 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 10:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Liberty +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread: Aces -4.5 (-115) | Liberty +4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 176.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Aces at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 94, Liberty 85

Moneyline

The Aces (-210) will cost you over 2 times your potential return, and that’s a little too much risk for not enough reward.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The ACES -4.5 (-115) are worth a play in this potential WNBA Finals preview.

Las Vegas took care of New York in the first meeting on The Strip, winning by 17 points. While the Liberty +4.5 (-105) has been pretty strong straight up, New York has covered just 3 times in the previous 12 outings. In addition, the Aces have had the number of the Liberty over the long term, covering in 22 of the past 29 encounters.

Over/Under

OVER 176.5 (-110) is the lean, but only play a half-unit at best.

While the Over has dominated in this series, cashing in 7 consecutive meetings, the Under is 3-0 in the past 3 outings overall for the Liberty.

The Over has dominated for the Aces lately, going 6-0-1 in the past 7 against teams with a winning overall record. The Over is also 7-2 in their past 9 tries against Eastern Conference teams and 4-1 in the previous 5 outings on the road.

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New York Liberty at Minnesota Lynx odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Liberty (20-6) wrap up a 3-game road trip Friday against the Minnesota Lynx (13-14) at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ION Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty swept a 2-game back-to-back against the Los Angeles Sparks to kick off the road trip, although they failed to cover in both outings. New York is just 2-9 ATS across its last 11 games overall. The Under cashed in both games in L.A.

The Lynx topped the Liberty 88-83 in Brooklyn last Friday as the Over (167) connected. Minnesota lost last time out in the 2nd end of a back-to-back on the road against the Connecticut Sun, but it has covered 4 straight, including 3 in a row as a double-digit underdog. The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 overall.

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Liberty at Lynx odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:57 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Lynx +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
Against the spread: Liberty -10.5 (-115) | Lynx +10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 167.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Liberty at Lynx picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 87, Lynx 83

Moneyline

The Liberty (-500) will cost you 5 times your potential return, and that’s quite a steep price tag considering the Lynx (+375) just beat them in Brooklyn 1 week ago. If anything, Minnesota would be worth a roll of the dice as a giant underdog at home.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The LYNX +10.5 (-105) have cashed in 4 straight games, including the past 3 as a double-digit underdog. On the flip side, the Liberty are 2-9 ATS across the past 11 games overall and 1-6 ATS in their past 7 instances when installed as double-digit favorites. New York has also failed to cover its last 4 games on the road.

Over/Under

OVER 167.5 (-115) is the lean, but ever so slightly.

New York is 2nd in the WNBA with 88.2 points per game (PPG), while also ranking 2nd in field-goal percentage (45.3%) and 3-point percentage (37.4%), according to covers.com. The Liberty is also the best free-throw shooting team in the league at 83.2%.

However, the Liberty are also very giving defensively, allowing 82.0 PPG, and they’re dead-last against the 3-pointer at 35.2%. That’s a recipe for plenty of Over results, and the Over is 6-3 in the past 9 overall for New York. That includes last Friday’s 5-point loss at home against Minnesota.

The Over is 9-2 in the past 11 meetings between these clubs and is 6-1 in the previous 7 battles in the Twin Cities.

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Atlanta Dream at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

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

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

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

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

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

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Dream at Aces odds

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

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

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Dream at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 97, Dream 81

Moneyline

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

AVOID.

Against the spread

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

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

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

Over/Under

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

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

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Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun odds, picks and predictions

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

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

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

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

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

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Lynx at Sun odds

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

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

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Lynx at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 86, Lynx 81

Moneyline

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

AVOID.

Against the spread

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

Over/Under

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

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

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

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