WNBA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Thursday (8/10)
There are three games on the WNBA slate tonight! Every game has a spread in the single digits, so it’s likely we get some exciting, down-to-the-wire action tonight.
I’ve added two best bets to my betting portfolio in the WNBA. Will you join me?
Today’s Best WNBA Bets
All wagers are for 1 unit. | Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever
The Lynx and Fever have played two games against one another. The Lynx were home in those first two games but only won one of two.
The Lynx lost to the Fever with a score of 71-69 on June 9 but added a 90-83 victory on July 5.
Minnesota has won three of their last five but have lost two of their previous three. In losses, the offense has struggled. In wins, the Lynx have been scoring around 87 to 88 points per game recently.
Indiana is allowing over 85 points per game this season. The Fever have lost three straight games and allowed at least 82 points in their last four losses.
Napheesa Collier added 32 points and eight rebounds in 32 minutes against the Fever, and Kayla McBride also added 21 points in that one. The Lynx don’t have much depth on the bench, but those two, along with Lindsay Allen, will be the three scorers for Minnesota tonight.
On the other hand, Aliyah Boston of Indiana added 22 points and nine rebounds against the Lynx in their last meeting. Nalyssa Smith also added 18 and 11. The Fever can get consistent scoring from their starters, but they’ll need to shoot better from downtown. The Fever hasn’t hit better than 30% from deep against the Lynx in two games. They’ve got great forwards but what about the shooting from guards?
Grab the Lynx at -3.5.
Bet: Lynx -3.5 (-110)
Atlanta Dream vs. Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm will welcome the Atlanta Dream to town for the second of three meetings in the regular season.
The Dream added an 85-75 victory over the Storm earlier this year on July 12.
Although the Dream are 15-13, Atlanta has lost three of their last five games and had a few ugly losses to Phoenix and Las Vegas on the road. The Dream lost to the Mercury by 20 and the Aces by 21. They also recently lost to the Liberty by 11.
Meanwhile, the Storm have just seven wins this season. But three of those wins came in their last five games. The Storm defeated that same Phoenix team and added road wins against Indiana and Chicago. Seattle won their previous three road games, but lost their last two home games.
That seems like it should be the opposite.
Jewell Loyd has led the Storm with over 24 points per game. But she shot 0-for-8 from deep against Connecticut on her home floor last time out. Loyd and Sami Whitcomb are typically reliable threats from downtown. Those two will need to shine brighter tonight at home and I think they will.
Give me the Storm with the points.
Bet: Storm +5.5 (-110)