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WNBA Best Bets, Odds, Picks & Predictions: Tuesday (8/8)

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Welcome to another day of the WNBA season. It was a wild week with some blowouts and pure entertainment across the league.

It has been a solid season so far from a betting standpoint, and with just over a month left in the season, I hope to continue that trend.

Here are my three favorite plays from today's slate. As usual, be sure to shop around for the best odds available.

Last Time: 1-0
Season: 19-14

Tuesday’s Best WNBA Bets (8/8)

(All odds via DraftKings Sportsbook)

Connecticut Sun at Seattle Storm

At 20-7 on the season, the Sun are running on all cylinders, winning back-to-back games on the back of yet another triple-double by Alyssa Thomas. Seattle may be the foil to Connecticut with their 7-20 record, but are coming off a solid performance against the Phoenix Mercury, winning 97-91 after Jewell Loyd posted 32 points.

But the Sun is a much more difficult matchup. Despite this game being played in Seattle, the Storm are a mere 2-12 on their home court this year compared to Connecticut who are 11-3 on the road. Combine that with a 9-4 ATS road record and you can probably see where I am going here.

There has been a lot of focus on the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty this year, and rightfully so. But Connecticut is still a clear top-three team in the league with their premier defense. They do everything right and consistently show up.

They've had Seattle's number so far this year, beating them 93-73 in their most recent match. The Sun have won eight of their last 10 games and are playing their best basketball. While it may seem like a high number, taking the Sun and the points is the precise play. 

Play: Sun -7.5

Los Angeles Sparks at Indiana Fever

After some sparks flew in their most recent game (see what I did there), Los Angeles found a way to snap their three-game losing streak and earn a victory at Washington. Now they continue their road trip in a set with Indiana.

The Sparks’ offense this year has been what holds them back, ranking 11th in the league. Earlier this year they had sub-70 point efforts and have suffered a fair share of blowouts. It's not as if they figured everything out, but coming off a 91-point outing is promising, especially against the worst-rated defense in the league in the Fever.

Despite losing 11 of their last 14 games, the Sparks have covered the spread in five straight contests. With Indiana's remarkably slow place, Los Angeles can easily keep it close, even if they aren't playing their best ball. At home, Indiana has struggled, going 4-7 ATS, and I expect the Sparks' defense to line up well here.

Ain't nothing like taking a (technical) underdog straight up, is there?

Play: Sparks ML (-105)

Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings

Two top-three offenses with two top-three paces of play? Sign me up.

Las Vegas is coming off their worse loss of the season with a 99-61 drubbing by New York. Now, it's only their third loss, but it still showed they aren't unstoppable.

Dallas is one of the teams to take down the Goliath that is the Aces and they did so with their rebounding. Pacing the league both offensively and defensively not only with Dallas limit second chance opportunities for the Aces, but they should rack up a good amount of their own. 

In the 80-78 defeat to Dallas earlier this year, Candace Parker led the way with six boards. With her out and the bodies Dallas possesses, it will be interesting to see how the Aces adjust in the rematch. 

After scoring 61 points previously, I cannot imagine the Aces don't have vengeance on their mind. The most recent game between the two totaled 195 points so despite the high total, I believe the pace and talent from both teams offensively to win out in a close battle that will keep each squad scoring up until the end.

Play: Over 176

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