Top WNBA Playoffs Betting Odds & Picks: Sun vs. Sky (8/31)
Let’s take a closer look at tonight’s WNBA Playoffs action between the Sun vs. Sky.
(Odds courtesy DraftKings)
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Top WNBA Playoffs Betting Odds & Picks for Wednesday: Sun vs. Sky
Coming into the game as underdogs, the Sun took the Sky into halftime all tied up before getting the better of the home team down the stretch, ultimately winning 68-63 after a 20-point (vs. 12) third quarter. For the Sun, Dewanna Bonner led the way with 15 points and nine rebounds, as the Sun dominated on the glass finishing +9 in rebounds.
As we have seen during stretches of the regular season, the Sky had little help for center Candace Parker, who scored 19 points and scooped up 18 boards in the losing effort. In game two, still in Chicago, I like for the Sky to hold their ground and for guard Allie Quigley to be the difference.
Bet: Chicago Sky -5 (-110 at DraftKings)
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
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