Welcome to another day of the WNBA season. The playoff race is in full swing and with less than a month until the regular season ends these games are only going to get more exciting. It has been a solid season so far from a betting standpoint so I hope to continue that trend. Here are my favorite bets for tonight's slate. Be sure to shop around for the best odds.
Last Time: 2-1
Season: 24-16
Tuesday’s Best WNBA Bets
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks
With five games remaining for the Sky, they will be fighting tooth and claw to sneak into the playoffs. What helps is they are currently 1.5 games back behind their opponent, the Sparks.
Los Angeles on the other hand is trying to maintain playoff possession, obviously, and is coming off a recent six-game winning streak.
Despite the Sparks’ fourth-best efficient defense, I am trusting the current Sky offensive scheme. They've truly stepped it up of late, scoring 85-plus points in each of their last three games, including 90 and 102-point outings in wins over Seattle.
The Sparks have stepped it up at home, going 11-6 ATS at home this year. I really think the spread and total are spot on, so I'm going to keep it a bit simpler here.
Kahleah Copper has been averaging 18.2 points per game this season and has been consistent on the road of late, tallying 17-plus in six of her last eight road games. The Sparks offer a slight pace-up spot and Copper scored 17 last game against Los Angeles. Chicago is going to go to its star for such an important game, especially if it's close late. Her scoring prop is simply too low.
Play: Kahleah Copper Over 15.5 Points (-128)
Minnesota Lynx at Washington Mystics
I wrote about the Mystics last week and I'm going right back to the well here, highlighting their 10-7-1 ATS record at home compared to their road record of 4-12
Minnesota conversely plays better on the road at a 12-5 ATS clip away from home. They've stepped up this year after starting 0-6 and continue to seek a winning record.
Washington is finally healthy and it showed in a resounding 78-62 point victory over the juggernaut of the Las Vegas Aces. Elena Delle Donne could not be stopped with a 21-point performance and I can't see who's stopping her tonight.
The spread of 6.5 seems just right but the total is a bit off. These offenses have better metrics from the players who will take the floor than what they've been given credit for this season. It should be an awesome game and quite the shootout.
Play: Over 163.5 Total Points (-110)
Phoenix Mercury at Atlanta Dream
It's been a forgotten season for the Mercury, who have already been eliminated from playoff contention with a 9-25 record.
Atlanta hasn't been playing as hot of late either, but what better spot for a bounce-back game than at home against Phoenix?
Phoenix is 3-13 ATS away from home and, in case it needs reminding, ranks 11th and 10th in offensive and defensive rating, respectively. Rhyne Howard is back in action for Atlanta and should have a field day against the Mercury.
Play: Dream -8.5 (-110)
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