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Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun play Game 1 of their 1st-round best-of-3 series Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Fever vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Sun won 3-1

The Fever secured the No. 6 seed in the WNBA playoffs after finishing 20-20 in the regular season. That includes a 1-3 straight up (SU) and 2-2 against the spread (ATS) record in 4 games against the Sun, while the Over and Under also split 2-2.

Rookie Caitlin Clark averaged 16.5 PPG, 3.8 APG, 2.0 RPG, 1.3 SPG and 3.0 3PT in 4 regular-season meetings with the Sun, while also averaging 6.3 turnovers per game.

Indiana is making its 1st appearance in the postseason since losing in the 1st round of the 2016 playoffs against the Phoenix Mercury.

Connecticut went to the Eastern Finals last season, and it won the 1st game on the road against the New York Liberty. However, it ended up losing the best-of-5 series 3-1.

Fever at Sun odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Fever +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Sun -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Fever +5.5 (-115) | Sun -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 163.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Fever at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 91, Fever 79

Moneyline

The Sun (-225) is just a little too expensive to bet straight up, as they’ll cost you more than 2 times your potential return. However, if you were to toss them into a multi-leg parlay, that isn’t terribly priced out of line.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

CONNECTICUT -5.5 (-105) handled its business against Indiana +5.5 (-115) in the 1st 3 meetings of the regular season, with the Fever winning the most recent game in Indianapolis.

In the 2 meetings at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Sun won and covered both games by an average of 19.0 PPG.

Look for the Sun to get off on the right foot in this series which will get a ton of eyeballs because of CC22.

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Over/Under

OVER 163.5 (-110) is worth a look in the series opener.

Clark hit 3 or more triples in 3 of the 4 meetings with Connecticut this season, which is quite amazing considering the Sun has a tremendous perimeter defense.

Indiana cashed high in 7 of the final 9 regular-season games, while Connecticut went 2-2 in the final 4 games of the season.

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Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Dream and the New York Liberty play Game 1 of their 1st-round best-of-3 series Sunday. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Dream vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Liberty won 3-1

The Dream picked up a 78-67 victory against the Liberty in the regular-season finale Thursday, cashing as a 5-point underdog while the Under (157.5) cashed. However, that can be disregarded, as Atlanta was fighting for the final playoff spot, while New York had powered down after having the No. 1 overall seed locked up.

The Liberty played Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot just 16 minutes. The Liberty emptied the bench in the finale, but they’ll obviously lean upon the stars more in the playoff opener.

In B-Stew’s 3 full games against the Dream, she averaged 21.3 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 4.7 APG and 1.7 SPG, while hitting 4 3-pointers.

Atlanta’s Tina Charles, a former Liberty player, had 10 points and 10 rebounds in Thursday’s finale at New York. She finished the season with 9 double-doubles in the final 10 games. Charles is averaging 11.7 PPG and 9.7 RPG in the past 3 tries against the Lib.

Dream at Liberty odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 3:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +575 (bet $100 to win $575) | Liberty -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Dream +12.5 (-115) | Liberty -12.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dream at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 86, Dream 77

Moneyline

The Liberty (-800) will cost you 8 times your potential return, and while the No. 1 seed should be able to coast by a Dream (+575) team that secured the No. 8 seed on the final day, nothing is a certainty.

This is just too much risk for not enough reward. You would need to risk $80 for every $10 in profit. That’s a poor betting strategy over the long term.

AVOID.

Against the spread

In the 3 games which saw the Liberty play their starters for the entire game, New York was 2-1 ATS.

However, the DREAM +12.5 (-115) are on a 5-2 ATS roll in the past 7 outings, and 5-1 ATS in 6 games as a double-digit underdog, including June 30 at Barclays Center against the Lib.

Look for a tight game into the 2nd half before New York pulls away somewhat. But, Atlanta should be able to hang on for the cover.

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Over/Under

OVER 156.5 (-115) is a strong play in Game 1 of this best-of-3 series.

While the Under is 4-1 in the final 5 regular-season games for Atlanta, the offense has been good for at least 76 points.

For New York, it scored at least 87 points in 3 of the final 5 games. We should get some fireworks in this matinee playoff battle.

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Indiana Fever at Washington Mystics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Indiana Fever (20-19) and the Washington Mystics (13-26) meet Thursday in the regular-season finale at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Fever lead 2-1

The Fever edged the lowly Dallas Wings 110-109 on Sunday, not coming close to covering as a 9.5-point favorite. Indiana has won just 2 of the past 5 games, while going 0-5-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 outings. The Over is 6-2 across the previous 8 contests.

Washington is playing for the 8th and final seed in the playoffs, and it must get past Indiana to possibly make it. It is currently tied with the Chicago Sky, 1 game back of the Atlanta Dream. If 2 teams are tied for the final spot, the tiebreaker is head-to-head record. Washington is 2-2 against Atlanta, while going 3-1 against Chicago.

If all 3 teams are tied for the final spot, the determining factor is record against teams with a winning mark. As it stands, an Atlanta loss, and wins by both Chicago and Washington, would eliminate the Dream.

An Atlanta loss, Washington win and Chicago loss would result in a tie between the Dream and Mystics. Atlanta holds that tiebreaker due to a better record against teams of .500 or better, which is the 3-way tiebreaker.

The Mystics have won just once in the 3 regular-season meetings, but Washington took an 89-84 decision in Indianapolis on July 10 as a 7-point underdog as the Over (168) cashed.

Rookie Caitlin Clark had 29 points, 13 assists, 5 rebounds and 5 steals with 5 3-pointers in the most recent meeting July 10. She is averaging 25.7 PPG, 8.3 APG, 8.3 RPG and 4.3 SPG with 4.7 3PT per game in 3 meetings this season with Washington.

Fever at Mystics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Fever +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Mystics -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread: Fever +2.5 (-115) | Mystics -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 164.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Fever at Mystics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mystics 86, Fever 81

Moneyline

WASHINGTON (-140) is playing for the 8th and final seed in the playoffs, and it must get past Indiana (+115) to do it. The Fever managed to hold off the Phoenix Mercury for the 6th seed, but they’re looking to build momentum heading into the playoffs.

The Mystics are at home, however, and that will help them get the job done, although it remains to be seen if they’ll qualify for the playoffs or not.

Against the spread

WASHINGTON -2.5 (-105) is worth playing lightly. The Mystics are 2-1 ATS in 3 meetings this season, while going 3-1 ATS in the past 4 home games against Indiana +2.5 (-115).

The Mystics are 5-2 ATS in the past 7 games, while going 9-3 ATS in the previous 12 outings, too. On the flip side, the Fever are 0-5-1 ATS in the previous 6 contests.

Over/Under

OVER 164.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over has cashed at a 6-2 clip in the past 8 games for Indiana, and it has gone for triple digits in 4 of those outings.

While the Over seems like a slam-dunk play based on the info above, the Under is 5-0 in the past 5 games for Washington, while going 9-3 in the previous 12 outings, so be careful.

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Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Atlanta Dream (14-25) and the New York Liberty (32-7) meet Thursday in the regular-season finale at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Liberty lead 3-0

The Dream hold a 1-game lead over the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics for the 8th and final playoff spot heading into the finale. Atlanta has won 2 in a row, which just happens to be against the Sky and Mystics,

If 2 teams are tied for the final spot, the tiebreaker is head-to-head record. Atlanta is 2-2 against Chicago, and, yep, 2-2 against Washington. The Mystics are 3-1 in 4 regular-season meetings with the Sky.

An Atlanta loss, Chicago loss and Washington win, and a tie between the Dream and Mystics, results in the Dream going to the playoffs due to a better record against teams with a record of .500 or better.

The Liberty have nothing to worry about, as it has sewed up the 1st overall seed, and it will play either the Dream, Mystics or Sky in the 1st round of the playoffs.

Dream 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 1:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Liberty -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread: Dream +1.5 (-115) | Liberty -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dream at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Dream 79, Liberty 76

Moneyline

ATLANTA (-105) is worth a roll of the dice, as New York (-115) is likely to rest key players with the No. 1 seed locked up, and no rest to risk injuries.

The Liberty have a history of resting key players, as Breanna Stewart sat in the game previous to the Olympics break, giving way to Kennedy Burke. Leonie Fiebich could also get the starting nod, as Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been dinged up most of the season, and there is no sense pushing it.

The Dream will be going all out, and if they were to secure the outright victory, they’d be right back in New York for Game 1 of a 1st-round series.

Against the spread

There is no sense backing Atlanta +1.5 (-115), unless you are absolutely convinced New York -1.5 (-105) will win by a single point only. If not, then playing the moneyline is the much more sensible play.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 159.5 (-105) is a solid play in this finale.

If the Liberty rests key players, the offensive chemistry and production should be way off.

The Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games for the Liberty, as it stands, while going low in 9 of the past 13 outings.

For the Dream, the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games, and 9-4-1 in the previous 14 contests, while going 4-1 in the previous 5 road outings.

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Chicago Sky at Connecticut Sun odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Chicago Sky (13-26) and the Connecticut Sun (27-12) meet Thursday in the regular-season finale at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sun lead 3-0

The Sky and Washington Mystics are each 1 game back of the Atlanta Dream for the 8th and final playoff spot heading into Thursday’s finale. The Dream face the 1st-place New York Liberty, while Washington hosts the Indiana Fever.

While Connecticut has swept the season series to date, the margin of victory has been 4 or fewer points in 2 of the 3 outings, and 8 or fewer points in each of the meetings this season. The Over has cashed in all 3 games, and 4 straight in the series.

The Sky has dropped 4 in a row, while going just 1-4 in the 5 games since rookie Angel Reese went down with a season-ending wrist injury. That lone win Sept. 8 was against the lowly Dallas Wings. Chicago is also 0-4 against the spread (ATS) in the 4-game losing skid.

The Sun have lost each of the past 2 games, although that’s against Las Vegas on the road, and Minnesota at home. Against losing teams, Connecticut has won 6 in a row, while covering 4 straight.

Sky 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 12:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sky +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Sun -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sky +13.5 (-115) | Sun -13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 84, Sky 66

Moneyline

Connecticut (-900) will cost you 9 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. The Sun is still fighting to keep the 3rd seed in the playoffs.

While Chicago (+600) is still mathematically alive for that postseason spot, it’s in a very tough situation after losing Reese, and it has been a shell of itself lately, even worse than the version that wasn’t winning a lot of games in the 1st place.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Play CONNECTICUT -13.5 (-105) laying the big points, but be careful and don’t get carried away.

While the Sun has dominated this series in 3 previous meetings, the margin of victory is a combined 14 points, or 4.7 points per game (PPG). Of course, each of those games were with Reese in the frontcourt giving the team 2nd and 3rd chances with her rebounding prowess.

Over/Under

UNDER 153.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 road games for the Sky, while the total has gone low at a 5-2 clip in the past 7 outings for the Sun. Again, the Over is 3-0 in the 3 meetings between these teams earlier this season, but Chicago has scored 70 or fewer points in 3 of the past 4 outings during the skid.

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Chicago Sky at Atlanta Dream odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Chicago Sky (13-25) and the Atlanta Dream (13-25) meet Tuesday at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Dream odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sky lead 2-1

The Sky, Dream and Washington Mystics are each tied with a 13-25 record, as the trio vie for the 8th and final postseason spot with 2 games left to play for each team.

Chicago has won 2 of the 1st 3 meetings this season, but this will be the 1st try against Atlanta without rookie F Angel Reese. The Sky won their only previous meeting this season in Atlanta 85-77, cashing as a 1-point favorite as the Over (157.5) cashed.

The Sky have dropped and failed to cover 3 in a row, and Chicago is just 2-10 SU in the past 12 games since Aug. 18. Chicago is also just 3-6 ATS in the past 9 outings, with the Under going 3-1 in the past 4 games, while cashing at a 7-3 clip in the previous 10 outings.

The Dream won a critical 76-73 game in overtime at Washington on Sunday, keeping the ‘dream’ alive for a postseason spot, especially after falling to the Mystics 72-69 in the front end of the home-and-home set Friday. The Under is 3-0 in the past 3 for Atlanta, and 6-2 across the previous 8 outings.

Sky 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 1:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sky +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Dream -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sky +6.5 (-110) | Dream -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Dream picks and predictions

Prediction

Dream 81, Sky 69

Moneyline

Atlanta (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

While Chicago (+200) has been sinking like a stone in the standings, it still has plenty of talent without Reese to make things interesting down south.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play ATLANTA -6.5 (-110) laying the points. While Chicago +6.5 (-110) has the talent to compete, things have been a bit disjointed since Reese went down.

The Sky have dropped 3 in a row, while also going 0-3 ATS in the span, and Chicago has scored 66 or fewer points in 2 of the previous 3 outings. Chicago has covered just 3 of the past 9 games, and it isn’t a good bet to cover here, either.

Over/Under

UNDER 154.5 (-110) is the best play on the board in this crucial WNBA battle for positioning in the playoff chase.

The Under has hit in 3 of the past 4 outings for the Sky, while going 7-3 in the previous 10 outings.

For the Dream, we’ve had 3 consecutive Under results, while the total has gone low in 6 of the past 8 outings. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 meetings in this series dating back to May 30, 2023, too.

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New York Liberty at Washington Mystics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The New York Liberty (31-7) and the Washington Mystics (13-25) meet Tuesday at St. Elizabeth East Entertainment and Sports Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Mystics odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Liberty lead 3-0

The Liberty had a 5-game winning streak snapped Sunday at home against the Minnesota Lynx, 88-79, as New York failed to cover as a 5.5-point favorite. A win would have locked up the No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs, too. Still, New York leads Minnesota by 2 games with 2 to play, and it needs just 1 more victory to clinch the top spot.

The Mystics suffered a rough 76-73 loss in overtime in the 2nd end of a home-and-home series with the Atlanta Dream. It could have been a costly blow to their playoff chances, as they’re in a 3-way tie with the Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky for the final postseason spot with 2 games to play. The problem is that Washington has to play the Liberty and Indiana Fever in the final 2 games.

Despite the loss and non-cover, Washington is still 7-3 straight up (SU) in the past 10 games, while going 9-2 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 11 tries. The Under is on a 4-0 run for the Mystics.

Liberty at Mystics odds

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Moneyline (ML): Liberty -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Mystics +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
Against the spread: Liberty -9.5 (-115) | Mystics +9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 161.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Liberty at Mystics picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 88, Mystics 81

Moneyline

New York (-450) will set you back 4 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

Yes, the Liberty is still battling for the No. 1 overall seed, so there is plenty of motivation there. However, Washington (+340) is also fighting for their playoff lives, so expect desperation from the Mystics.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

Play WASHINGTON +9.5 (-105) lightly, as it’s desperation mode in the nation’s capital. The Mystics can ill afford another loss if they want to keep playoff hopes alive.

While the Mystics haven’t been able to get a win in 3 tries with New York -8.5 (-115) this season, Washington has covered all 3 meetings, while going 8-1-1 ATS in the past 10 battles in this series.

Over/Under

OVER 161.5 (-110) is a strong play in Tuesday’s penultimate game for both WNBA squads.

The Over has cashed in 8 consecutive meetings in this series, with an average of 171.7 PPG in the 3 games this season. If these teams hit the averages from the previous 3 meetings, they’ll clear Monday’s total by 10 points.

The Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games for the Liberty. The Under is 4-0 in the past 4 games for the Mystics, but go with the head-to-head trends to trump that.

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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.

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The Minnesota Lynx (29-9) and the Connecticut Sun (27-11) meet Monday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sun lead 2-0

The Lynx and Sun have 2 games remaining, and Minnesota is ahead in the standings for the No. 2 overall seed by 2 games. With a victory, the Lynx can lock in the No. 2 seed.

Minnesota has won 6 in a row since a stunning 94-76 loss at the Dallas Wings on Aug. 30, while going 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings. The Under has cashed at a 3-1 pace in the past 4 contests, while the total has gone low at a 5-1 clip in the previous 6 games.

The Sun lost 84-71 in Las Vegas to the Aces on Sunday as a 5-point underdog, while hitting the Under (159.5). Connecticut is still 3-1 SU/ATS in the past 4 games, while the Under is 5-1 across the past 6 outings.

These teams last met July 4 in the Twin Cities, with the Sun winning 78-73 as a 3.5-point underdog as the Under (152) connected.

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 Monday at 10:48 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Sun +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread: Lynx -2.5 (-105) | Sun +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lynx at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 78, Lynx 74

Moneyline

CONNECTICUT (+110) is a big value at home as short ‘dogs. The Sun have dropped the past 2 games at home against Western Conference clubs, but they have won 4 of the previous 6 outings.

The Sun is trying to finish up strong, and a win over the Lynx would bring back some of the good feelings from the team’s fast start.

Against the spread

If you want a little bit of insurance, playing CONNECTICUT +2.5 (-115) is worth a look. However, it’s obviously not as good of a value as taking the Sun straight up.

Unless you feel strongly that Minnesota -2.5 (-105) is going to win by 1 or 2 points, there is no sense taking the little bit of points. Back the moneyline instead for a much better value.

Over/Under

UNDER 154.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under is on a 5-1 run in the past 6 games for Connecticut, while going 6-2 in the past 8 tries against Western Conference teams.

For Minnesota, the total has gone low at a 5-2 clip in the past 7 games, while the Under is holding a slight 3-2 edge in the previous 5 games on the road.

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Connecticut Sun at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Connecticut Sun (27-10) and Las Vegas Aces (24-13) meet Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sun vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Aces lead 2-0

The Sun sit in 3rd place in the overall standings, so this is an important game for playoff seeding. The Aces are 3 games behind the Sun, while Connecticut is 1 game behind 2nd-place Minnesota.

Las Vegas has dominated this series, winning 5 of the past 6 in the series, while also going 5-1 against the spread (ATS) since 2022. That includes this season, as the Aces are 2-0 SU/ATS, while the Under has cashed in both outings.

Connecticut has won and covered 3 in a row, while the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 outings. The last loss for the Sun was Sept. 6 at Mohegan Sun Arena, 72-67, against the Aces as the Under (164.5) cashed.

Las Vegas has won 2 in a row, and 6 of the past 7 games. The Aces are an impressive 6-0-1 ATS in that span, while the Under has cashed in 5 straight outings.

Sun at Aces odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 2:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sun +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Aces -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sun +4.5 (-110) | Aces -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Suns at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 82, Sun 75

Moneyline

Las Vegas (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return. While the Aces have dominated this series this season, and in recent seasons, that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

Connecticut (+180) still has a lot to play for, as it jockeys for better playoff seeding. It’s tempting to play the Sun, but not against a red-hot Aces team which seems to be their kryptonite.

PASS.

Against the spread

Back LAS VEGAS -4.5 (-110) at home laying the points. The Aces were on an 0-9 ATS skid from July 12-Aug. 28, but they’ve turned things around with a 6-0-1 ATS run since Aug. 30, including a 72-67 win at Connecticut Sept. 6 as a 1.5-point favorite.

The Sun have pieced things together with 3 straight wins and covers, but all of those games have been against teams with a losing record, including a back-to-back at Los Angeles.

Over/Under

UNDER 159.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

For Connecticut, the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games, while going 8-4 across the previous 12 outings. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 road contests for the Sun, too.

As far as Las Vegas is concerned, the Under has cashed in 5 straight outings, while going 13-4 across the past 17 meetings since July 10.

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Atlanta Dream at Washington Mystics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Atlanta Dream (12-25) and Washington Mystics (13-24) meet Sunday at Entertainment & Sports Arena in the 2nd end of a home-and-home set. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Mystics odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Mystics 2-1

The Mystics pulled into the 8th spot in the overall standings, temporarily occupying the final playoff spot with 3 games to play. Washington was tied with Atlanta in the standings, but it eased by the Dream 72-69 as a 4-point underdog on the road Friday in the front end of the home-and-home set to break that tie.

Washington shot 43.3% (26-of-60) from the field in Friday’s win while going 38.1% (8-of-21) from behind the arc. G Brittney Sykes led the way with 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-3 from downtown.

On the flip side, Atlanta hit just 28.8% (21-of-73) from the field in Friday’s loss and a dismal 25.0% (5-of-20) from behind the arc. If not for a plus-8 rebounding margin for the Dream, the game might not have been as close.

Dream at Mystics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 2:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Mystics -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread: Dream +1.5 (-120) | Mystics -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Mystics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mystics 75, Dream 69

Moneyline

It doesn’t make a lot of sense to bet Washington (-120) straight up if you like it, as it is cheaper to just lay the little bit of points. Unless you feel strongly that this is going to be a Mystics win, but only by one point, you should look to the spread instead.

The Mystics are playing much better basketball lately, going 7-2 across the past 9 outings since Aug. 23. For the Dream, they are on a 2-8 skid in the past 10 contests.

PASS.

Against the spread

While the road team has won 4 straight meetings in this series, including all 3 meetings this season, the MYSTICS -1.5 (+100) are a strong play at even-money as they look to deal the Dream +1.5 (-120) a big blow to their flickering playoff hopes.

The Mystics have covered 5 in a row, and 9 of the past 10 games, and there’s not much to dislike about Washington right now. It is playing some of the best basketball in all of the W, battling with urgency, which is more than can be said for Atlanta.

Over/Under

UNDER 152.5 (-110) is a strong play in the 2nd end of the home-and-home set. We had just 141 combined points on a total of 155 in Friday’s game in Hotlanta.

The Under has hit in 3 in a row for the Mystics, too, while going low in 7 of the past 10 outings. For the Dream, they’re on a 5-2 run to the Under in the past 7, while the total has gone low at a 12-5-1 clip in the past 18 outings.

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