Top 3 WNBA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Sunday (8/18)
Now that we are finally back from the Olympic hiatus, the WNBA season has hit the ground running again with some fantastic games and showing out of some star players. It's good to be back but resist the urge to blow your bankroll just because there are games again. There's plenty of season left. When betting, monitor any news and shop around for the best odds. This is the best way to get ahead of the books. The difference between -110 and -120 may not seem big, but it's a big difference throughout an entire season. Either way, let's get to my favorite bets of the day.
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Sunday’s Best WNBA Picks
(All odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Connecticut Sun at Atlanta Dream
The Sun head into this game as clear favorites and one of the best offenses in the league, averaging 86.2 points per game while limiting opponents with the third most efficient defense. Recent play is what shines for me because Atlanta has had the single worst offense in the W over their last five games. Their win on Friday over the Storm is promising, and who knows what Tanisha Wright has cooked up for them over the break, but that still isn't exactly a dream performance considering the pace of play upgrade and the difficulty of the enhanced defense faced. The Sun are 2-1 this season against the Dream with both wins coming in dominating fashion. I'm willing to bet that we will see a similar outcome tonight.
WNBA Pick: Sun -7.0 (-115)
Chicago Sky at Phoenix Mercury
Coming off a late-night game in Los Angeles is tough enough already but considering the trends for these two teams, this is an easy bet to make. Of recent play, both these teams have been two of the slowest three teams in the WNBA and it doesn't appear the books are baking that factor in for the total here. These two teams just faced off on Thursday and while it was the first game back, they only totaled 150 points. That's quite the difference from what's offered. I don't trust the Sky's offense but their defense has traveled well this season. Angel Reese may be playing well and racking up double-doubles but the Sparks are abysmal and I wouldn't expect two elite offensive performances night in and night out, especially considering Chicago shot 44 percent from deep last night which is simply not sustainable. These two teams have only gotten slower as the season has progressed and that will show tonight. I am happily taking the Under here.
WNBA Pick: Under 166.5 Total Points (-110)
Seattle Storm at Indiana Fever
I will say that I may be putting a little bit of emotion behind this bet as I am simply hoping for some fireworks here but I still see this with some clear upside. Both teams are at full strength and boast some efficient offenses. Indiana has the second-most efficient offense over their last five games and Seattle has the second-best over their last 10. While I may not be expecting Caitlin Clark to put up 29 points again, it certainly is within the realm of possibility after her two weeks off. The Fever's defense sits at second to last in the W and given the expected high pace of play and short spread, I expect both squads to be full go until the final buzzer, pedal to the medal. Indiana has allowed over 100 points to Seattle before and with both squads only speeding up their offensive sets, I can see that happening again tonight. They may be playing catch up but that only means more points and an Over.
WNBA Pick: Over 168.5 Total Points (-110)
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