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WNBA Finals - Game 4

Will the @nyliberty force a Game 5 or can the @LVAces defend their title and close out the series?

Find out tonight at 8pm/ET on ESPN as the #WNBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV continues pic.twitter.com/JyhUCuVtvi

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 18, 2023

The Liberty avoid elimination

Best out of five games, the New York Liberty found themselves in a 0-2 hole entering Sunday's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces.

The No. 1 seed Aces were undefeated in the playoffs, which changed in game three. The no. 2 seed Liberty changed up their defensive scheme, and hit their shots. It was a night and day difference compared to games one and two, in terms of energy displayed and gameplay.

New York secured a 87-73 must win victory over the Aces, in which every starter finished positive +/- on the floor. With fluid ball movement, the Liberty primarily used Sabrina Ionescu as the on ball distributor, who finished with 11 assists. Jonquel Jones continued her stellar play not only defensively, but offensively on the perimeter. Jones finished with a team hight 27 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks. Four of the Liberty starters finished with points in double figures, with the exception of Ionescu, who scored 9 points. Much different from the first two games, New York shot 33-63 (52.4 percent) from the field, and 13-30 (43.3 percent) from long range.

Defensively, the Liberty were brilliant. Off the gate, Sandy Brondello matched Breanna Stewart often on Chelsea Gray, and Jonquel Jones on A'ja Wilson. In the past, New York's inability to get stops on defense often left them struggling on offense. In game 3, the Liberty improved vastly on transition defense, and heavily guarded the perimeter. The Aces, the No. 1 team offensively, shot 23-69 (33.3 percent) from the floor, and 7-22 (31.8 percent) from long range.

No team has ever come back down 0-2

Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones continued to be a dynamic force on the defensive end. With five blocks combined, both were spectacular in trapping down below, and keeping up on pace on the outside. Aside Kelsey Plum with 29 points, A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young shot a combined 10-37 (27 percent) and 35 points. Aces guard Jackie Young had 26 and 24 points alone in games one and two. That should say a lot about the Liberty's grit and defense.

The Liberty looked much more like themselves in game 3. With another elimination game on the line, New York will have home court advantage for tonight's matchup. For Vegas, one more victory would seal their second consecutive WNBA Championship. With Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes out with injury, Becky Hammon will have the task of filling those roles tonight.

How to watch Game 4

In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 8 p.m. ET, at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York. If you're betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on ESPN.  For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

WNBA Finals Odds Game 4: Las Vegas Aces @ New York Liberty

2023 WNBA Championship Odds

New York Liberty: +210

Las Vegas Aces: -290

WNBA Finals Remaining Schedule

Game 4 : Wed, Oct 18: Las Vegas Aces @ New York Liberty, 8 p.m. EDT, ESPN
Game 5 *: Fri, Oct 20: New York Liberty @ Las Vegas Aces, 9 p.m. EDT, ESPN

*If necessary

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Las Vegas Aces

• LV Aces:?4-1 in?their last?5 games.
• 9-1 ?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record: 21-19-0
• O/U Record: 24-16-0
• 2-3 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 6-4 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is 2-2-1 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?5-4-1 in the last?10 games.
• 1st in Offensive Rating (113)
• 1st?in Offensive Rating in the Playoffs (110.5)
• 1st in Defensive Rating (97.7)
• 1st?in Defensive Rating in the Playoffs (93.3)
• 1st in Points Per Game (92.8)
• 2nd in Pace: 98.58
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.3 (2nd)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.2 % (2nd)
• Three-Point Percentage in the Playoffs:?37.4 % (3rd)
• Rebounds Per Game: 34.8 (5th)
• Rebounds Per Game in the Playoffs:?38.4(2nd)
• LV ATS won last 10 games:?Seattle (-20), Phoenix (-19), Chicago (-16, -17.5), Dallas (-10), New York (-4.5,-4.5),

The grind don't stop.#RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/qlp0AseXfl

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) October 17, 2023

New York Liberty

• New York Liberty: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
• 7-3 in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record: 19-21-0
• O/U Record: 23-17-0
• 2-3 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 4-6 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is?4-1 in the last?5 games.
• O/U: 9-1 in the last 10 games.
• 2nd in Offensive Rating (109.6)
• 3rd?in Offensive Rating in the playoffs (105.6)
• 3rd in Defensive Rating (99.4)
• 4th?in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (106.6)
• 2nd in Points Per Game (89.2)
• 5th in Pace: 96.56
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.6 (4th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.4 (1st)
• Three-Point Percentage playoffs:?32.9 % (4th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 37.9 (2nd)
• Rebounds Per Game playoffs: 36.4 (5th)
• New York ATS won last 10 games:?Washington (-9.5), Connecticut (-4), Las Vegas (+7.5, +1.5)

“No retreat, no surrender” @sabrina_i20 & @SBrondello gave us mic’d up gold in the @nyliberty Game 3 win! pic.twitter.com/Gh0nN4Hl2r

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 17, 2023

New York Liberty -5.5 (-114)

The last time I picked the Liberty to cover the spread, they got crushed by 28 points. Now, game four is a much different story, and the Liberty will have the energy of their home crowd once again tonight.

You never liked to see injuries in any sport, especially on the biggest stage. What makes this matchup so special, is the monumental talent on both sides. With Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes out with foot injuries, it will be virtually impossible to replace both. Chelsea Gray is the heart and soul of the team, and the primary on ball distributor for the Aces. Averaging 15 points, 7.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in the series, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young will take over facilitating duties for Las Vegas. Kiah Stokes isn't much of a producer offensively, but she is a key player on defense and rebounds.

The Aces are plagued with injuries

The Aces will sill have a core trio of A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Kelsey Plum. Through three playoff matchups against the Liberty, Wilson, Young, and Plum are averaging a combined 59.4 points combined. The Aces will have two voids to fill, and were ranked last in the season in bench points per game.

Becky Hammon will most likely rely on Cayla George and Sydney Colson, who averaged a combined 4.1 points in the regular season. If A'ja Wilson matches up with Breanna Stewart, George will have the task of guarding either Jones or Stewart. In the post season, she's averaged 0.3 points in 2.6 minutes of gameplay. Kierstan Bell will certainly see minutes at guard tonight as well.

Why New York will cover

The Liberty have all the momentum heading into game four, after playing in front of a record breaking 17,000 + fans last game. The loss of two players is crushing for an Aces team, who's been without Candace Parker since July. Unless the Liberty completely collapse, these will be two lopsided teams tonight. Not to take anything away from the Aces bench, they haven't been tasked with this matchup, and haven't played close to 40 minutes all playoffs.

Since it's the playoffs, I don't want to come outright and say this play is free. The Liberty will have a massive advantage with the injuries on the other side, and will certainly have the upside. With New York's adjustments on defense, they learned how to defend the guards, and even A'ja Wilson. With several improvements on both sides of the ball, I like New York +5.5 here.

Jonquel Jones over 17.5 Points (-134)

JJ put on show for the city with her 27 PT performance in game 3 pic.twitter.com/IHLTMVei2p

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) October 15, 2023

Season Stats?PPG:?11.3?| FG:?52.7 %?| 3 PT:?35.2 %?| FT:?86.3 %?| REB:?8.4?| AST:?1.8?| STL:?0.6 | BLK:?1.3

Playoff Stats:?PPG:?18.2?| FG:?57.3 %?| 3 PT:?33.3 %?| FT:?78.7 %?| REB:?11.7?| AST:?1.8?|STL:?0.7 |?BLK: 2.3

Playoff stats vs LV:?PPG:?21?| FG:?63.2 %?| 3 PT:?38.5 %?| FT:?76.9 %?| REB:?9.3?| AST:?1.3?| STL:?1 |?BLK: 2.7

Jonquel Jones has easily been the MVP for the Liberty in the second half of the season, and into the playoffs. An explosive player on both sides, Jones is averaging 18.2 points, 2.3 blocks, and 11.7 rebounds in nine playoff games. A player that can stretch the floor, Jones can hit the outside shot, and is shooting around 33 percent from long range. In three playoff matchups against the Aces, Jones is averaging an incredible 21 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2.7 blocks on 63 percent field goal and 38.5 percent three point shooting.

When the Liberty couldn't find any sort of offense the first two games, New York always had that spark from Jones. A master defensively, Jones has been a fierce staple in protecting the rim, specifically A'ja Wilson. Now that she's found her outside shot fluidly, The Jones matchup should be a nightmare for the Aces once again tonight. She's had points in double digits in all 9 playoff games, including 8 double-doubles. With the absense of Kiah Stokes, I expect Jonquel Jones to feast on the mismatches below.

Why this prop will hit

Jonquel Jones has scored over 17.5 points in 6 out of the last ten games, and three of the last five. With an elimination game on the line, look for Jonquel to put her body on the line, and play her best at the Barclays. If there's any prop I trust, It's Jonquel Jones over points.

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The Las Vegas Aces are ELITE

The @LVAces set a new WNBA Finals 1Qscoring record with 38 PTS #WNBAFinals | @YouTubeTV | #PhantomCam pic.twitter.com/zXteyNft6z

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 12, 2023

No Candace Parker? No problem for the Aces.

Unable to regroup after a devastating game one loss, the Liberty looked unrecognizable as the Aces torched New York in game two of the WNBA Finals. Las Vegas started the game on a 27-7 run, and finished with a WNBA Finals record 38 points in the first quarter. The Aces defeated the Liberty 104-76, bringing them one step closer to another WNBA Championship. After dropping two consecutive losses for the first time this season, the Liberty are on the brink of elimination.

Through the first ten minutes, the Aces shot 14-20 on 70 percent field goal, and 6-10, 60 percent three-point shooting. It all started with Kelsey Plums step back three-pointer over Sabrina Ionescu, and ended with Chelsea Gray's mid range shot. The Liberty often looked disheveled on defense, allowing Kiah Stokes to shoot a wide open three-pointers in the corner. Stokes, primarily a defensive juggernaut for the Aces, had 5 points alone in the first, and 8 total. She's averaged only 2.2 points in the regular season.

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The Liberty couldn't punch first

New York looked lifeless, and missed their first three shots to start the first quarter. Slow in transition defense, Las Vegas was able to known down three pointers, and attack inside. With a 19-2 lead, the Aces were able to capitlize on several possession where New York couldn't hit their shots. The Liberty finished the first quarter with 19 points on 30 percent field goal, and 20 percent three-point shooting. Breanna Stewart led the way with 7 points and 3 rebounds.

Speaking of transition defense, Coach Brondello noticed some deja vu in game two. "We talked about transition defense," Brondello continued. "No one was matched up with anyone. Our guards struggled out there tonight, their guards could do whatever they wanted."

New York hardly looked like the Liberty team that finished a franchise best 32-8 to end the season. Their offensive and defensive schemes were out of rhythm, leaving them unable to bounce back from such a large deficit. "I think it's disappointing, said Breanna Stewart of defeat. " We still have a lot of basketball to be played. This is the Finals and there's no reason why we shouldn't be ready to go from the start of the game to the start of the third quarter. As frustrating as it is, we still have an opportunity."

Jonquel Jones takes over the second quarter

Ballin' at its finest, @jus242 is gettin' buckets #WNBAFinals | @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/DQQlrEwTO5

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 12, 2023

New York had a collosal second quarter, in which they outscored Las Vegas 28-13. The offense primarily flowed through Jonquel Jones, who put up 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Jones finished with a team high 22 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks. Outside of Jonquel, New York's offense looked relatively stagnant, and comatose. New York's backcourt continued to struggle, with Ionescu and Vandersloot shooting a combined 1-9. Jones utilized her size and mismatches, in which she accounted for 64 percent of the Liberty's offense in the second quarter.

"We haven't taken steps forward, no we haven't shown it," said Liberty coach Sandy Brondello. "We're disappointed, very disappointed because we're way better team than what we showed. We're better, We're better than this. The challenge is to go home and to win on Sunday."

With fluid ball movement, the Aces often caught the Liberty collapsing inside the paint, which opened up opportunities on the outside. Chelsea Gray was incredibly accurate, hitting several improbably shots before the shot clock expired. Gray, finished with 14 points and 11 assists on the night, which marks her second on the All-Time Finals Assists leaderboard.

A'ja Wilson is playing at an MVP level

A'ja Wilson had a MONSTER performance in game 2 of the WNBA Finals#WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/20U9blasn3

— Ballislife Bets (@BallislifeBets) October 12, 2023

Defensive Player of the year and 2x WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson scored a team high 26 points and 15 rebounds. Jackie Young had another monumental game, finishing with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Their core four, Wilson, Young, Plum, and Gray combined for 95 points, hardly missing any shots. The Aces are the only team in WNBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, and 40 percent on three-pointers in consecutive games. That in itself should show the level of eliteness on this team. In fact, they are the only team in history to have three players score 20 points in two finals games.

is continuing to prove how elite she really is. She led the team in Points, Rebounds, and Blocks, for the second time in her Finals Career. She joins her opponent Jonquel Jones, as well as Lisa Lesley, as the only players to accomplish that stat line. In prime season form, Wilson was an automatic bucket from mid range last night.

Defended The @_ajawilson22: 26 PTS // 15 REB // 63% FG@JackieYoung3: 24 PTS // 8 REB // 4 AST // 56% FG@Kelseyplum10: 23 PTS // 8 AST // 3 STL // 5 3PM@cgray209: 14 PTS // 6 REB // 11 AST // 43% FG@kstokes41: 8 PTS // 7 REB // 2 3PM#RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/6kXhQ1QO4h

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) October 12, 2023

The Las Vegas Aces continued their dominance through the third quarter. Outscoring the Liberty 28-13, New York shot just 31.2 percent from the field. Both Young and Wilson combined for 21 points, which both players compiled several "and ones" at the line. Young especially used her size advantage with Sabrina Ionescu when driving to the basket.

"They are the real deal, said Hammon. They're the real deal. I could really go down the whole list. Their competitiveness and their fight for each other. They're a real team, they're a real team."

In an offensive showdown, the Aces finished the night on 52.9 percent field goal shooting, and 44.8 percent from long range. Their players each had points in double figures, and the lead ballooned to 32 points. Unable to stop the bleeding, the Liberty simple couldn't play to the standards of the Aces. Las Vegas is the first team in WNBA history to average 100 points, 40 rebounds, and 30 assists in a single finals game.

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Tonight, is game two of the WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces. With a game one victory, the Aces will look to take a series commanding 2-0 lead. In a tough matchup on the road, the Liberty will face an Aces team who are undefeated in the postseason. With 32 All-Star selections combined in the two teams, there are plenty of player prop bets to look at for tonight. Here, you will find the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, player prop bets and predictions for tonight.

Jackie Young under 19 Points

26 PTS
5 REBS
4 ASTS
3 STLS

Jackie Young FLEXED on the New York Liberty pic.twitter.com/akvZlhCNCO

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 8, 2023

Season Stats?PPG:?17.6?| FG:?52.3 %?| 3 PT:?44.9 %?| FT:?86.7 %?| REB:?4?| AST:?3.8?| STL:?1.3?| BLK:?0.1

Playoff Stats:?PPG:?17?| FG:?39.7 %?| 3 PT:?45.9 %?| FT:?88.5 %?| REB:?6.2?| AST:?4.8?|STL:?2 |?BLK: 0.2

Season Stats vs New York:?PPG:?17.8?| FG:?58.5 %?| 3 PT:?57.9 %?| FT:?100 %?| REB: 3?| AST:?4?| STL:?0.8 |?BLK:0

Jackie Young was a star in game one

Jackie Young stole the spotlight in game one of the the WNBA Finals. Young, 26, had a Playoff-Career High 26 points on 60 percent field goal, and 62.5 percent three-point shooting. Not only did she put on a show, Young became just the fifth player to have 25 points and five made three pointers in WNBA history. Drafted first overall by the Aces in 2019, Jackie Young has developed into a sniper beyond the perimeter. Shooting over 44 percent is absurd, but 62 percent? Her performance in game one was brilliant.

No. 0 has morphed into one of the best finishers in the league, along with her stellar shooting. I do think she will come back down to earth in game two. With three other All-Stars on the Aces, the probability of Young reliving her improbable game one performance is rather low. One of the most consistent players in the league, Young is averaging just over 17 points per game in the playoffs, similar to the regular season. In four regular season matchups against New York, the guard averaged 17.8 points on 57.9 three point shooting.

If you're betting on this prop, over 19 points hit just one time in the playoffs, and that was against the Liberty last game. Over points hit just two times in ten games, and one in five games. In fact, this prop hit just over 30 percent this season, and two of eight games in July.

Why Jackie Young will score under 19 points

Ironically, Young had her most efficient scoring games on the road rather than at home. On the road, the guard averaged just over 18 points a game, compared to 16.5 at home. In fact, Young had her least productive games scoring games coming off rest days. In nine games on two days rest, Jackie averaged a season low 15.2 points on 45.1 percent field goal shooting. Similarly, Young only averages roughly 14.5 points on two days rest this postseason.

In five regular season matchups against the Liberty, including the Commissioners Cup, Jackie Young scored over 19 points in just one game. If anything, I like Jackie Young over rebounds tonight rather than points. Post game, the Liberty stated the guards [Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum] had too many looks at the basket. Plum, along with Young, scored 29 points on 19 field goal attempts. With Sabrina Ionescu mostly guarding Young last matchup, look for head coach Sandy Brondello to stop the bleeding tonight.

The Finals is the best out of five, and coach Becky Hammon will need every ounce of energy from her six player rotation. Look for Jackie to take a step back tonight in terms of points scored.

Breanna Stewart O 21 Points

Stew York City pic.twitter.com/f0eXDZJQk5

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) October 8, 2023

Season Stats?PPG:?23?| FG:?46.5 %?| 3 PT:?35.5 %?| FT:?85.1 %?| REB:?9.3?| AST:?3.8?| STL:?1.5?| BLK:?1.5

Playoff Stats:?PPG:?20?| FG:?36.5 %?| 3 PT:?21.2 %?| FT:?91.7 %?| REB:?9?| AST:?2.7?|STL:?1 |?BLK: 2.4

Season Stats vs Las Vegas:?PPG:?18?| FG:?35.6 %?| 3 PT:?22.2 %?| FT:?87.5 %?| REB:?7.5?| AST:?4.8?| STL:?1.8 |?BLK: 2.3

Breanna Stewarts is not a stranger to the finals

Liberty forward Breanna Stewart was named MVP for a reason. A 2x WNBA Champion and 4x NCAA Champion, Stewart shines in the brightest moments. Stewart undeniably struggled this post season, specifically against the Washington Mystics and the Connecticut Sun. In some of her least efficient shooting games, Stewart often finished with over 20 points scored.

In game one of the WNBA Finals, Stewie [Stewart] led New York with 21 points and 9 rebounds on 8-19 and 1-4 (25 percent) three-point shooting. Breanna Stewart scored over 21.5 points three of the last five games, including game one, and two wins over Connecticut. Hitting over 55 percent this season, over 21.5 points scored hit six of the last 10 games. Although Breanna Stewart scored over points just once in four regular season matchups, there's no stage brighter to shine than the WNBA Finals.

I mentioned before that Stewart tends to hit her scoring props even on a terrible shooting night. For example, No. 30 finished with 27 points in game two against Washington on 9-25 field goal shooting. With her tall, slender frame, Stewart excels at drawing fouls, and had eight free-throw attempts that matchup.

Stewart, the MVP, averaged just over 23 points per game this season. In four matchups against the Aces, the Liberty start averaged 18 points on 35.6 field goal percentage. On the road, Breanna was limited to just 14.5 points in two games in Vegas. Conversely, she averaged 22.6 points on 45.2 field goal shooting on two days of rest.

Why Breanna Stewart will score over 21 points tonight

They often say the regular season isn't an entire projection of the playoffs, which is somewhat true in Breanna Stewarts case. In seven playoff games, she's had improved games on the road, averaging 24.3 points on 48.3 percent shooting. In those matchups, No. 30 is averaging nearly 40 minutes a game, and 19.6 field goal attempts per game. Over 21 points seems like a steal for a player averaging close to full playing time and nearly 20 shot attempts per game.

In seven postseason games, Stewart ranks second in minutes played (271) and first in field goal attempts (137). Behind A'ja Wilson, she ranks second in free-throw attempts, with 36 in the playoffs. Although the Liberty are comprised of a magnitude of talent, look for Breanna Stewart to be on the court at all times tonight.

Breanna Stewart should have another tough matchup against defensive player of the year, A'ja Wilson tonight. If and when Wilson will get a rest, Alysha Clark will have the honor of guarding Stewie. If she can hit her notorious mid range shots, and get to the line, I have full confidence this prop will hit tonight.

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WNBA Finals Odds Game 2: New York Liberty @ Las Vegas Aces

2023 WNBA Championship Odds

WNBA Finals Schedule

Game 2: Wed, Oct 11: New York Liberty @ Las Vegas Aces, 9 p.m. EDT, ESPN
Game 3: Sun, Oct 15: Las Vegas Aces @ New York Liberty, 3 p.m. EDT, ABC
Game 4 *: Wed, Oct 18: Las Vegas Aces @ New York Liberty, 8 p.m. EDT, ESPN
Game 5 *: Fri, Oct 20: New York Liberty @ Las Vegas Aces, 9 p.m. EDT, ESPN

*If necessary

The Aces strike first

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The first half of game one of the WNBA Finals was an absolutely dog fight. The New York Liberty outscored the Las Vegas Aces 25-22 in the first quarter, and commanded a three point lead at half time. On a 15-6 run in the first, the Liberty controlled the rebounds, along with points in the paint. For New York, Jonquel Jones scored 12 first half points, along with nine rebounds. Marine Johannès, an unlikely hero, scored 14 first half points on 4-5(80 percent) three-point shooting. Jones and Sabrina Ionescu were limited to just 7 points combined in the half, in which New York shot 11 percent from three. Ionescu played extremely well against Vegas all season, and is a vital factor on the offensive for New York. Johannes hasn't had a large role in the postseason, however she plays incredible agains the Aces.

New York kept things close through the first half

The Las Vegas Aces only gained momentum as time passed, in which they outscored the Liberty 26-16 in the third quarter. Led by Jackie Young with 12 points, Las Vegas stayed discliplined on the rebounds and defense. Not one Liberty player scored in double figures, nor did the team have one made three pointer. While the Aces shot 60 percent from the field, and over 40 percent from long range, the Liberty struggled. After three lead changes, Las Vegas took their energy into the final quarter.

In the second half, the Aces outscored the Liberty 53-33, in which New York couldn't answer on the defensive end. Vegas out rebounded their opposition 19-13, and controlled paint points, 24-12. In the third and fourth quarters, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Kelsey Plum combined for 38 points, 4 steals, 9 assists, and 9 rebounds. With black jersey's surrounding the basket, Vegas did an excellent job of securing the defensive rebounds, and capitalized on offense. The Aces did an excellent job gathering the fouls at the rim, finishing 11-13 at the free-throw line second half. Overall, Young and Plum simply couldn't be stopped in the paint.

The Aces shined in game one

Game one was an all around dominant game by the Aces. In an offensive showing, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young combined for 72 total points. Their core four, which includes , scored 91 points total on 32-58 (55 percent) field goal shooting. Former No. 1 overall pick Kelsey Plum attempted 19 shots, which is higher than her norm. In the regular season, Plum, Gray and Young averaged a combined 48.9 points, more than 23 points less than game one.

The Liberty couldn't find their flow of their offense through the second half, and struggled immensely on defense. With Breanna Stewart leading the way with 21 points, Betnijah Laney and Sabrina Ionescu were held to a combined 18 points. All five of New York's starters were negative +/- on the court, and Jonquel Jones was again limited to second half points. For a team that captured the best win loss record post All-Star Break, New York looked unrecognizable on both sides of the ball. It will be crucial for New York to involve Laney, as well as Sabrina, two core players of this team.

Where and how to watch the game

In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, player prop bets, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 9 p.m. ET, at Michelob ULTRA Arena, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you're betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on ESPN.  For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

Liberty +5 (-110)

Similar to game one, the New York Liberty are the underdogs by five points. They will matchup against the Las Vegas Aces, who once again have home court advantage for game two. Aces -5.5 is a strong play, along with the outright money line. New York has never lost consecutive games in a row, and I expect this game to be a lot closer of a matchup. With a majority of the public betting on the Aces money line, it's hard to fade that, especially with their recent game play.

New York is 3-2 against the spread against Vegas in their last five games, and the spread is split 5-5 over the last ten. There are a combined 32 all-star selections among both teams. Therefore, it'a hard to imagine another blow out for the Aces. New York has plenty of talent and depth to keep up the Vegas, now they just need to excecute tonight.

New York won the Commisioner's Cup in Vegas

The Liberty are excellent executing out the gate, and are notorious for losing leads in the second half of games. Let's face it, both teams were at the top in several statistical categories with the best win/loss records. With the Aces undefeated in their last ten, and the Liberty 1-4 against the spread, I could see why the public is highly in favor of Las Vegas.

Statistics aside, New York won the Commissioners Cup on the road against Vegas, and covered the +7.5 spread. For New York, it's doable, and here's the reason why. Over five regular season matchups, including the Cup, New York has a 36 point differential lead over the Aces. Divide that by five games, thats an average seven points per game. In four matchups excluding the Cup, the Liberty still hold a 24 point differential over Vegas. Over four games, that an average of six points.

Why the Liberty will cover the spread

With the Aces undefeated, the Liberty were tested in their previous matchups between Connecticut and Washington. Although tonight won't be an easy task, New York and Las Vegas finished the regular season and the top two teams in offensive and defense rating. In four season matchups, New York averaged 87.3 points on 38.7 percent three point shooting. Having led the Aces in rebounds, controlling the boards, tempo, and inside scoring will be key tonight.

The Liberty were 6-1 on the season, and 1-0 in the playoffs off two days rest. Statistically, the Liberty have performed their best based on two days of rest. In that time span, New York is averaging 92 points on 50 percent field goal shooting in the playoffs. Much to their advantage, the Aces have performed their worst off two days rest this postseason. Vegas only averages 75.5 points on 40 percent field goal shooting. Only 2-5 against the spread this postseason, the Liberty are due to cover here. Never been the underdogs in back to back games, New York will look to even up the series tonight.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Las Vegas Aces

• LV Aces: 5-0 in their last 5 games.
• 10-0 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 21-19-0
• O/U Record: 24-16-0
• 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 2-2-1 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 5-4-1 in the last 10 games.
• 1st in Offensive Rating (113)
• 3rd in Offensive Rating in the Playoffs (109.7)
• 1st in Defensive Rating (97.7)
• 1st in Defensive Rating in the Playoffs (90.5)
• 1st in Points Per Game (92.8)
• 2nd in Pace: 98.58
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.3 (2nd)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.2 % (2nd)
• Three-Point Percentage in the Playoffs: 36.6 % (3rd)
• Rebounds Per Game: 34.8 (5th)
• Rebounds Per Game in the Playoffs: 38.8(2nd)
• LV ATS won last 10 games: Seattle (-20), Phoenix (-19), Chicago (-16, -17.5), Dallas (-10), New York (-4.5)

One. More. Sleep.

Game Two.

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— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) October 11, 2023

New York Liberty

• New York Liberty: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
• 7-3 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 19-21-0
• O/U Record: 23-17-0
• 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 4-1 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 9-1 in the last 10 games.
• 2nd in Offensive Rating (109.6)
• 3rd in Offensive Rating in the playoffs (106.7)
• 3rd in Defensive Rating (99.4)
• 4th in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (104.9)
• 2nd in Points Per Game (89.2)
• 5th in Pace: 96.56
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.6 (4th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.4 (1st)
• Three-Point Percentage playoffs: 33.2% (5th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 37.9 (2nd)
• Rebounds Per Game playoffs: 36.9 (5th)
• New York ATS won last 10 games: Washington (-9.5), Connecticut (-4)

Game 2.

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— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) October 11, 2023

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Becky Hammon and Sandy Brondello have their teams atop the league this season

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— ESPN (@espn) October 5, 2023

WNBA Finals Odds Game 1: New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces

WNBA Championship Odds

The series will be a "dogfight"

Today marks the start of the WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces. This will be New York's first appearance since 2002, and the Aces will make their second consecutive finals. Head coach Sandy Brondello, of the Liberty, and Becky Hammon, of the Aces, are the first time former players in the WNBA finals. Two elite coaches, Hammon and Brondello have several connections.

Hammon was a former player for the New York Liberty from 1999-2006, while Brondello was an assistant coach for the San Antonio Stars. Coincidentally, Becky Hammon finished her WNBA career as a player for the Stars. In 2018, San Antonio moved to Las Vegas, and were renamed the Aces.

With the regular season series tied 2-2, the New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces 82-63 for their first Commissioners Cup victory. Each team is undefeated at home, with neither winning on the road in four regular season meetings.

The Aces finished with a WNBA record 34-6 record, while the Liberty finished a franchise best 32-8. Each of two teams ranks first and second in points per game, points per game differential, field goal percentage, opposing field goal percentage, three-point percentage, free-throw percentage, and assists per game. A combined 32 All-Star selections, this is the matchup the entire league has been waiting for. In the best of five games, the Aces will home court advantage for games one and two.

Where and how to watch game one

In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, player prop bets, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 3 p.m. ET, at Michelob ULTRA Arena, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you're betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on?ABC. ?For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

Aces -4.5 (-110)

WNBA Finals loading...#RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/E0vMpcjFeT

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) October 8, 2023

Season Stats?PPG:?92.8?| FG:?48.6 %?| 3 PT:?37.2 %?| FT:?84 %?| REB:?34.8?| AST:?21.7 |STL:?8.1 | BLK:?4.8

Playoff Stats:?PPG:?86.2 | FG:?45.1 %?| 3 PT:?35.8 %?| FT:?89.1 %?| REB:?39.8?| AST:?18.2?|STL:?8.4 | BLK: 5.6

Season Stats vs New York:?PPG:?83 | FG:?45 %?| 3 PT:?35.9 %?| FT:?83.9 %?| REB:?29.3?| AST:?22?| STL:?7.8 | BLK:3

The Las Vegas Aces are undefeated in the postseason, although they were tested in game three of the Semifinals against Dallas. A regular season regular of 23-17-0 against the spread, the Aces are 3-2 ATS in the postseason. In fact, they covered in three straight, and lost the -6.5 and -10.5 spreads against Dallas. They have the best record throughout the postseason, and remain first in defensive and net rating.

Despite their slight regression towards the back end of the season, Las Vegas has shined throughout the playoffs. had three consecutive 30 plus games, which is the most in WNBA History. The Aces will matchup against the Liberty, who rank second in third in offensive and defensive rating.

In two road games against Las Vegas, New York performed significantly worse than in Brooklyn. They averaged 78 points, 29.5 rebounds and 22 assists. They average about 15 rebounds more at home (45.5), which is a bit alarming. Although the Liberty shot fairly well from deep, their field goal percentage dropped to 43.3 percent in Vegas.

This should be a close series between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty. I do believe the Aces will take game one on their home court, based off the regular season statistics. I wouldn't be surprised if the Liberty steal game one, however all the statistics and history point to the Aces taking this one.

Chelsea Gray O 22.5 Pts + Ast

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Another milestone for THA #POINTGAWDDDDD @cgray209 // #RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/ZvBRipDTUc

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 30, 2023

Season Stats?PPG:?15.3?| FG:?49 %?| 3 PT:?42.1 %?| FT:?89.7 %?| REB:?4 | AST:?7.3 |STL:?1.4 | BLK:?0.6

Playoff Stats:?PPG:?16 | FG:?45.1 %?| 3 PT:?33.3 %?| FT:?100 %?| REB:?4.6?| AST:?6.4 ?STL:?1.6 | BLK: 1.2

Season Stats vs New York:?PPG:?16.8 | FG:?44.1 %?| 3 PT:?33.3 %?| FT:?76.9%?| REB:?5.8?| AST: 8?| STL:?1.8 | BLK:0.5

Chelsea Gray, the point guard of the Aces, was the 2022 Finals MVP for a reason. Known for her notorious mid-range shot, Gray is the ultimate facilitator for this Aces team. In the matchups against New York, the guard averaged over 16 points and 8 assists per game. Known as "playoff Chelsea," the Aces will face their toughest opponent yet here in the Finals.

Over 22.5 points and assists hit seven of the last ten games, and two of the five post season games. Gray thrives in crucial games, and will be forced to move the ball, and at times take shots herself.

With the first two games in Las Vegas, Gray performed superior on the Aces home court. In 20 home games, the point guard averaged 16.6 points, and 7.3 assists, on 46.5 three-point shooting. In four playoff games at home, she's averaging over 16 points and 7 assists, 45.5 percent shooting. I expect the ball to be in her hands for a majority of the series.

Betnijah Laney O 22.5 Pts + Reb + Ast

And that's why we caller Bucket B pic.twitter.com/DlN9cv44jg

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) October 1, 2023

Season Stats?PPG:?12.8?| FG:?49.9 %?| 3 PT:?39.2 %?| FT: 79.1 %?| REB:?3.3 | AST:?2.4 | STL:?0.9 | BLK:?0.1

Playoff Stats:?PPG:?17 | FG:?48.2 %?| 3 PT:?43.8 %?| FT:?75 %?| REB:?5.2 | AST:?3?|STL:?0.7 | BLK: 0

Season Stats vs Las Vegas:?PPG:?12.5 | FG:?50 %?| 3 PT:?41.2 %?| FT: 87.5 %?| REB:?5.3?| AST:?2.8?| STL:?0.5 | BLK:0

Betnijah Laney has been the ultimate x-factor for the New York Liberty on both sides of the ball. When she doesn't score in some way, it's noticed in crucial games. In six playoff games, Laney is averaging 17 points, 5.2 rebounds, on 43.8 percent three-point shooting. Using her toughness, No. 44 excels at driving to the basket with resiliency, shooting 48.2 percent from the field.

Laney scored 20 plus points in three straight games, and helped the Liberty close out the Semifinals against the Connecticut Sun. In two games against Washington in the first round, Laney had back-to back 19 point games.

For this prop, over 22.5 points, rebounds, and assists hit eight of the last ten games, and four of the last game. This betting prop hit three of the five matchups against Vegas, including the Commissioners Cup. In the season series against the Aces, Laney averaged 12.5 points on 41.2 three point shooting.

The Box score doesn't always reveal how valuable a player is for a team. Benijah Laney is known for her defensive prowess, and defensive stops often turn into offense. With the way she's been playing, I fully expect No.44 to hit over 22.5 points, rebounds, and assists in game one.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Las Vegas Aces

• LV Aces: 5-0 in their last 5 games.
• 9-1?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record: 21-19-0
• O/U Record: 24-16-0
• 3-2 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U?is?1-3-1 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?5-4-1?in the last?10 games.
• 1st in Offensive Rating (113)
• 3rd?in Offensive Rating in the Playoffs (106.9)
• 1st in Defensive Rating (97.7)
• 1st?in Defensive Rating in the Playoffs (88.4)
• 1st in Points Per Game (92.8)
• 2nd in Pace: 98.58
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.3 (2nd)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.2 % (2nd)
• Three-Point Percentage in the Playoffs:?35.8 % (3rd)
• Rebounds Per Game: 34.8 (5th)
• Rebounds Per Game in the Playoffs:?39.8(1st)
• LV ATS won last 10 games: Seattle (-20), Phoenix (-19), Chicago (-16, -17.5), Dallas (-10)

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The Las Vegas Aces vs the New York Liberty in the 2023 @WNBA Finals. Meet us at The House!

Game 1 | October 8
Game 2 | October 11

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— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) October 1, 2023

New York Liberty

• New York Liberty: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
• 8-2 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 19-21-0
• O/U Record: 23-17-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 4-1 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 7-3 in the last 10 games.
• 2nd in Offensive Rating (109.6)
• 4th in Offensive Rating in the playoffs (104.5)
• 3rd in Defensive Rating (99.4)
• 4th in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (100)
• 2nd in Points Per Game (89.2)
• 5th in Pace: 96.56
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.6 (4th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.4 (1st)
• Three-Point Percentage playoffs: 30.9 % (6th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 37.9 (2nd)
• Rebounds Per Game playoffs: 37.8 (3rd)
• New York ATS won last 10 games: Phoenix (-12.5), Minnesota (-9), Las Vegas (-2), Connecticut (-7.5), Chicago (-9), Washington (-9.5).

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— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) October 2, 2023

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In an inevitable, much anticipated WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty, there are several key players to keep an eye on. What makes this series so exciting and unique is the level of talent on both rosters. In the finals, we will see three current and former MVPs, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and A'ja Wilson. Out of those players, both Stewart and Wilson are 2x WNBA Most Valuable Players.

With the Aces headed back to their second consecutive Finals, this matchup will include two finals MVPs, Breanna Stewart (Seattle) and Chelsea Gray. Four of the Aces starters were selected as All-Stars, A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young. For the Liberty, each of their five starters have been named an All-Star in their career, including Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Betnijah Laney, Courtney Vandersloot, and Sabrina Ionescu.

After rewriting the NCAA record books, Kelsey Plum was drafted No. 1 in the 2017 WNBA draft.

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Between these accomplished teams, the Liberty starting five and Aces core four have a combined 32 All-Star appearances. Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart join A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young as former first overall draft picks. In fact, Kelsey Plum was selected first overall by the San Antionio Stars in 2017. In 2018, the Stars moved to Las Vegas and became the Aces.

Liberty Key Players

Betnijah Laney was a force in the Semi-Finals

Game 2: 20 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
Game 3: 20 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST
Game 4: 21 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST

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— WNBA (@WNBA) October 1, 2023

There are two key players for the New York Liberty in this series, Betnijah Laney and Jonquel Jones. The New York Liberty defense will also be essential.

A member of the Liberty since 2021, Laney has embraced her role around several stars. As the season progressed, so did her play and grit. Known for her defensive prowess, Laney was named to the All-Defensive second team. Becoming a confident scorer over time, Laney is usually tasked with guarding the best player on the court. A defensive juggernaut in the series against the Aces, Laney averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.

In four games, the forward shot 50 percent from the field, and 41.2 percent from the three. Laney, who was held to three points in Game one versus Connecticut, proved her value in the next three games. In six postseason games, No. 44 is averaging 15 points, 5.2 rebounds, and three assists. She's shooting a remarkable 48.2 percent from the floor, and 43 percent from long range. Though the box score often doesn't reflect the entire story, Laney will be the ultimate x factor on both sides of the ball. The Aces have a powerful guard trio, in addition to A'ja Wilson. Betnijah will be one of the players, aside from Breanna Stewart and Jones to step up on the defensive end.

Jonquel Jones is a double-double machine

New year, same result

Jonquel Jones dropped 25 points in the win to eliminate her former team pic.twitter.com/Qou9EQeU45

— espnW (@espnW) October 1, 2023

Jonquel Jones is a former MVP for a reason. Traded to the Liberty this offseason, No. 35 found her stride, specifically after the All-Star break. Named Commissioners Cup MVP, Jones was a vital part of New York's game two win against Washington. When the Liberty couldn't hit their shots, the offense flowed through Jones. Jones grabbed a critical rebound, and hit two free throws, saving the Liberty.

Using her size and strength, the forward was able to score inside the paint, as well as run the pick and roll with Stewart. Post All-Star break, Jones averaged 12.2 points, and 10.3 rebounds, on 52 percent field goal shooting. In six postseason games, Jones is averaging 16.5 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks. She set WNBA history with six consecutive double doubles. Jones leads the entire playoffs in total rebounds.

It will be crucial for Jones to stay out of foul trouble. While only averaging 9.3 points against the Aces, No. 35 totaled close to ten boards per game. Look for the Kiah Stokes matchup with Jones, as she is a defensive presence for the Aces. If the Aces limit the Liberty in perimeter scoring, the offense must flow through Jones.

Liberty Defense

In two wins against the Aces, New York's defense held to 18 points in two games, including the Commissioner's Cup. Over those two games, Wilson was held to 4-24 shooting, which is rare for the Aces star. Limiting her looks will be vital to win the series. Over the playoffs, Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart are averaging five blocks per game, and are a strong front court duo. With the Aces small guard lineup, New York will be forced to pick up on screens and heavily guard the perimeter. Having two rim protectors for the Liberty will be essential for defense, as well as paint presence on the offensive end.

The New York Liberty played zone defense this postseason over 40 times, compared to 88 in the regular season. New York ranked third in defensive rating this season, and limited opponents to 80 points per game. With the Aces running a six-player rotation, Kayla Thornton will be pivotal for New York's defense. Don't let the box score fool you, Thronton is a 3&D guard, who can also shoot the ball.

Aces Key Players

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— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) October 4, 2023

As much as I want to say this will be the battle between Stewart and Wilson, Kiah Stokes, Alysha Clark, and will be key for the Aces. In four matchups, both Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson were held to under 20 points per game. With a six-player rotation, Clark will be key off the bench, especially on the defensive end against Stewart. If the guards are struggling on the perimeter, look for Clark to be open on the corner, especially if New York decides to switch to a zone defense.

In five playoff matchups, Clark is averaging 8 points, and 4 rebounds. No. 7 is shooting over 40 percent from deep, and 53.6 percent from the field. Despite Parker out with injuries, Stokes has been a defensive presence, although hesitant to shoot at times. Stokes will have the primary responsibility of guarding Jonquel Jones. The center has averaged 8.6 rebounds and nearly 1.5 steals in five playoff games.

Stewart started to show signs of life in game four against Connecticut. She's struggled primarily on the offensive end in the postseason, which shows how deeply talented New York is. Stewart shot 22 percent from the three-point against the Aces and averaged 18 points in four games. Even worse, No. 30 averaged 35.6 percent from the floor.

Chelsea Gray was the 2022 Finals MVP for a reason. In four games against New York, Gray averaged 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1.8 steals. It will be crucial for Gray to distribute the ball and make plays for her teammates. Shooting over 60 percent in last year's playoffs, look for the guard to find those notorious mid-range jumpers.

A'ja Wilson vs. Breanna Stewart

ACES. LIBERTY.

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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 1, 2023

There's no question all eyes will be on and Breanna Stewart. Stewart edged out Wilson and Alyssa Thomas for MVP, while Wilson was named defensive player of the year. Regardless of Stewarts struggles in the postseason, she's the best player in the world, along with A'ja Wilson. Both players underperformed in four regular season meetings. Stewart averaged 18 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals and 2.5 blocks. Limited to 22 percent three-point shooting, No. 30 saw a significant decrease in her production on the road in Vegas. In two matchups on the road, the MVP averaged only 14 points a game, and 6.4 rebounds on 30 percent shooting. While Stewart didn't have the best outings against Vegas, she thrives in big moments. In the regular season, Stewart was second in points, fourth in blocks, and third in rebounds. When she struggles on offense, Stewart capitalizes on the defensive end.

A'ja Wilson had a historic season, along with Breanna Stewart. The 2023 Defensive Player of the Year averaged 17.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks against the Liberty this season. Her three consecutive 30-point games are the most in playoff history and had the most points through four playoff games. With Wilson held to 4-24, including the Commissioners Cup, look for her and Stewart to battle all series long.

Keys for the Liberty

Rebounding and inside scoring will be key for the Liberty this series. They are second in the playoffs in rebounding percentage, and second chance points. In four meetings, excluding the Commissioners Cup, New York outrebounded by only 8 boards, and dominated on the defensive boards. In games two and four, New York did an excellent job of controlling the rebounds, and well as scoring in the paint. This postseason, the Liberty average 38.3 points in the paint, and will face the top defense in the league, the Aces.

While Las Vegas are at the top defensively, New York led all teams in the regular season in assists per game. Loaded with talent, this Liberty team has excellent ball movement, and improved their shot selections. With Courtney Vandersloot as the floor general, fluid movement and looks will be key.

The Aces are elite when it comes to guarding the perimeter, and Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu thrives in the spotlight. Over four games, Ionescu shot 52.9 percent from three, and 52.6 percent from the field. With strong screens, No. 20 will pull, even with the slightest amount of room.

Overall, the Liberty thrive on momentum and confidence. Slowing down A'ja Wilson is necessary, and it will be essential to disrupt the flow of offense. It will be important to establish a lead early, and force the Aces to scramble, even on their home court.

Keys for the Aces

Much like the Liberty, rebounds and paint presence will be imperative in all games. In their two victories against the Liberty, they controlled the paint. The Aces play at a faster pace than the Liberty, and controlling the tempo will be extremely important. With rumors swirling Candace Parker was at practice, the Aces could have a bolster to their front court.

With Becky Hammon utlizing a six player rotation, the Aces are in shape, and used to playing a high number of minutes. In their third finals appearance, the Aces need to utilize their home court advantage, a place where they only lost one in the regular season.

There's one area the Aces dominate it, and that's experience as a team. The New York Liberty are headed into the finals with three new additions in their starting lineup. For the Aces, they need to take advantage of their already established presence and chemistry together.

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The series will be a close one

Tonight, is game three of the WNBA Semifinals between the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun. Best of five games, New York clutched a game two 84-77 victory over Connecticut. Favored by -9.5, New York made adjustments on offense, and defensively to zone coverage.

After the win, Liberty forward Jonquel Jones describe the game as a "do or die situation," With Breanna Stewart winning the MVP hours before tip, the Liberty knew it would be a special night, backed by fans. In a fairly close game, New York stepped up their game play in the second half, and attacked inside the basket. Sabrina Ionescu finished with 21 points, one block, one steal, and five assists. Her ten free throws attempted and made were a playoff career high. Betnijah Laney, held to just three points in game one, was a crucial factor on both ends of the court. Laney finished on 5-7 three point shooting with 20 points.

For the Connecticut Sun, Natisha Hiedeman was limited to just 14 minutes due to an undisclosed illness. Rebecca Allen, a vital factor in game one, was held to 20 minutes due to personal fouls. In their absence, Tiffany Hayes finished with a game high 30 points, and DeWanna Bonner with 19. Alyssa Thomas, who had an incredible season, finished just 2-13 from the field and ten points.

In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, player prop bets, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET, at Mohegan Sun Arena, located in Uncasville, Connecticut. If you're betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on ESPN2. For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

WNBA Odds Game 3: New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun

WNBA Semifinals Series Odds: New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun

New York Liberty -3.5 (-115)

The New York Liberty didn't have a great first game, and were far from perfect in game two. New York limited the shots of Alyssa Thomas, despite a 30 point performance from Tiffany Hayes. Once down by 12 points, New York made the adjustments, especially with zone defense. A deadly three-point shooting team, New York adapted their offensive scheme based off pressure on the perimeter.

Jonquel Jones has been a crucial x-factor in the sense of setting the tempo in the first two games. Often held in the second half, Jones is excellent in using her size and strength down low. Last matchup, we saw Jones have several inside buckets over DeWanna Bonner. No. 35 had nine points in the first half, finishing with a double-double by the end of regulation.

New York swept Connecticut 4-0 in the regular season series

For Connecticut, they will have home court advantage the next two matchups. With a 4-0 regular season sweep, New York is no stranger to their home arena. With the Liberty experimenting with zone and man defense, they must find a way to cover DeWanna Bonner on the wide open perimeter.

The New York Liberty are coming off three days of rest, in which they had a record of 2-0 in the regular season. On those days rest, New York averaged 92 points per game, 43.5 rebounds, and 24 assists. In the playoffs, the Liberty are 1-0 with three days rest, in which they average 90 points a game and 41 rebounds.

Why New York will cover the spread

New York has improved their play in the third quarter, which has been their downfall this postseason. In game one, the Liberty were limited to zero fast break points, and were out rebounded by the Sun. Prior to Tuesday's game, Jonquel Jones briefly talked about the preparation for game two, and their adjustments. "The preparation, it was just humbling in a lot of areas because we watched the film. The film doesn't like obviously, " said Jones. " [Connecticut] exposed us in a lot of ways, and ultimately just watching the game, us as a team, we just saw that we didn't play the style of basketball that we played all year."

New York was able to outscore Connecticut 46-35 in the second half and made adjustments as a team. If Betnijah Laney can get some looks on both sides of the ball, that will be imperative for New York. Several New York players have expressed their urgency to "punch first" while playing at their own pace and style. With Breanna Stewart winning the MVP, it's hard to fade New York here, who's headed into Connecticut with all that momentum.

The Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty are two elite teams

The Connecticut Sun covered the spread in three of the four regular season matchups. Tonight, the spread is lesser at +/- 3.5. New York's 95-90 overtime win was the smallest spread these two teams have seen all season.

Overall, the Connecticut Sun and the New York Liberty are two elite teams. For me, it comes down to momentum, coaching, and experience. Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner are incredible athletes, who are surrounded by a defensive juggernaut team. New York is harder to guard on both the weak and strong side of the ball, as well as the interior. If they continue to make adjustments and not force shots, New York has the upper hand in terms of talent and strength. Tonight will be either a blow out or an extremely close game. I will take my chances on New York to cover the -3.5 spread tonight.

Sabrina Ionescu O 20.5 Points and Assists (-137)

Sab lit it up in game 2 pic.twitter.com/MQ3WxBBY63

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 27, 2023

Season Stats: PPG: 17 | FG: 42.3 % | 3 PT: 44.8 % | FT: 87.2 % | REB: 5.6 | AST: 5.4 |STL: 1 | BLK: 

Playoff Stats: PPG: 18.3 | FG: 41.8 % | 3 PT: 42.4 % | FT: 86.7 % | REB: 4.8 | AST: 3.3 |STL: 1

Season Stats vs CT: PPG: 16.5 | FG: 34.5 % | 3 PT: 35.7 % | FT: 100 % | REB: 2 | AST: 3 | STL: 0.5 

Sabrina Ionescu may not have won MVP, however, she's been a constant force for the Liberty all season and into the playoffs. In the postseason, Ionescu is averaging over 18 points a game. One of the bright spots on this struggling offense, No. 20 is shooting over 42 percent from long range this postseason.

In two games against Connecticut in the Semifinals, the Liberty guard is averaging over 16 points and two assists per game. 1-6 from the three, Ionescu has learned how to adapt to the opposing defenses. Driving to the basket and drawing the fouls will be the key for the next matchup. After all, Ionescu made a playoff career high ten free-throw shots on Tuesday.

Why this prop will hit

If you're betting on this prop, Sabrina Ionescu hit over 20.5 points and assists seven of the last ten games, and three of the last five. Time after time, No. 20 has stated she thrives in pressure situations. Look for the Liberty guard to fight around screens, drive to the basketball, and find off ball opportunities. In their 95-90 win over the Sun in overtime, Ionescu finished with 18 points, four assists, on 2-7 three-point shooting. With Bonner matched up with Jones, and Thomas on Stewart, I fully expect Sabrina Ionescu to take charge in some form on Friday.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

New York Liberty

• New York Liberty: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
• 8-2 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 19-21-0
• O/U Record: 23-17-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 4-1 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 7-3 in the last 10 games.
• 2nd in Offensive Rating (109.6)
• 4th in Offensive Rating in the playoffs (104.5)
• 3rd in Defensive Rating (99.4)
• 4th in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (100)
• 2nd in Points Per Game (89.2)
• 5th in Pace: 96.56
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.6 (4th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.4 (1st)
• Three-Point Percentage playoffs: 30.9 % (6th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 37.9 (2nd)
• Rebounds Per Game playoffs: 37.8 (3rd)
• New York ATS won last 10 games: Phoenix (-12.5), Minnesota (-9), Las Vegas (-2), Connecticut (-7.5), Chicago (-9), Washington (-9.5).

Game 2. What a day, what a day. #SEAFOAMSZN pic.twitter.com/bZUDTwXVf1

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 28, 2023

Connecticut Sun

• CT Sun: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
• 6-4 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 21-17-2
• O/U Record: 22-18-0
• 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 2-3 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 5-5 in the last 10 games.
• 4th in Offensive Rating (103.2)
• 2nd in Offensive Rating in the playoffs (109)
• 2nd in Defensive Rating (98.8)
• 2nd in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (97.1)
• 4th in Points Per Game (82.7)
• 10th in Pace: 95.14
• Opponent Points Per Game: 79 (1st)
• Three-Point Percentage: 36% (4th)
• Three-Point Percentage playoffs: 41.9 % (2nd)
• Rebounds Per Game: 33.4 (6th)
• Rebounds Per Game playoffs: 34 (6th)
• Connecticut ATS won last 10 games: Chicago (-5.5), New York (+6), LA (-6.5, -10.5), Indiana (-10), Minnesota (-8.5, -5.5), New York (+8.5, +9.5).

The @ConnecticutSun get their first win vs. the Liberty this season to take Game 1 #WNBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/4eR5L0lgQn

— ESPN (@espn) September 24, 2023

Head-to-head stats: Liberty vs. Sun

Season Matchups:

Game 1: New York 81, Connecticut 65 (New York -6.5, under 164.5)
Game 2: New York 89, Connecticut 81 (New York -4.5, over 168.5)
Game 3: New York 95, Connecticut 90 OT (Connecticut +6, over 166.5)
Game 4: New York 89, Connecticut 58 (New York +7.5, under 160)

Playoffs

Game 1: Connecticut 78, New York 63 (Connecticut +85, under 163)
Game 2: New York 84, Connecticut 77, (Connecticut +9.5, over 158)

• Connecticut won the regular season series 4-0
• The Liberty were 3-1 ATS vs. the Sun this season.
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 154
• New York average points last 10 games: 87
• Connecticut average points last 10 games: 81

The fight was ON See y’all in CT Friday!

LIBS WIN LIBS WIN LIBS WIN pic.twitter.com/kIW6g3CxUY

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 27, 2023

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Hours before tip off, the league learned about Breanna Stewart winning the league MVP. In an emotional day, the Liberty knew what was at stake. Down 0-1, New York responded with resilience and determination. Once down by 12 points, the Liberty managed to change their game play and adapt to Connecticut's defensive strategy.

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Prior to the start of the matchup, Breanna Stewart commented on juggling the MVP news along with preparing for a significant matchup. Despite winning the award, Stewart make it clear she was locked in for game two.

"Yeah, it's a juggling act today, " Stewart told the press. "[I am] happy to have my family here, but the moment I step off this podium, it's time to lock in for the game." "I expect to respond really well. Connecticut played well on Sunday, and we're ready to bounce back tonight. It comes down to the way we play-- we want to be the aggressors, we want to play fast."

Despite an early lead, Connecticut went on a 13-2 run in the first quarter. Tiffany Hayes, who finished with a team high 30 points, scored 12 in the first quarter. The Sun held the Liberty to 16.7 percent from the three-point, in which Breanna Stewart and Alyssa Thomas were held scoreless. Similar to game one, New York created four turnovers, in which Connecticut scored six unanswered points.

Jonquel Jones sets the tone early

WE SEE YOU 3⃣5⃣ @jus242 leading the Libs with 11 PTS | 9 REB pic.twitter.com/zNiHIQgZ3M

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 27, 2023

Heading into this series, coach Sandy Brondello learned to adapt her teams strategy outside the three point shot. Jonquel Jones, acquired in the offseason in a three-team trade, has been vital for New York on both sides of the ball. In a must win victory over Washington in the first round, Jones used her size in the paint, when the shots weren't falling. Similarly, the Liberty looked for Jones to utilize her strength and use the mismatches in the post. In the first ten minutes, No. 35 had nine points and three rebounds. Much like the first matchup, Jones was limited to zero points in the second half. The Liberty forward was an integral part of the defense, especially in her matchups with Bonner and Thomas. Jones finished with another double-double, 11 points and 13 rebounds.

In Tuesday's victory, the crowd at the Barclays Center was electric and paramount to the team's success.

"For us, it kind of felt like a do or die situation," said Jones. "We allowed them to come in and you know, basically win on our home court obviously. We felt like we needed to give the fans something to cheer about. "

The Liberty adapted their offensive game plan

It's no secret the New York Liberty have struggled shooting the deep ball in the playoffs. Similar to game one, the Liberty found themselves down by twelve points in the second quarter. Determined to secure a win, New York changed their game plan 7:37 minutes before halftime. Betnijah Laney played stiffling defense on Bonner, in addition to hitting her first shots of the game. Sabrina Ionescu, finished with 21 points, one block, one steal, five assists, and two rebounds. 1-5 from long range, Ionescu, continously attacked the rim, drawing fouls on multiple defenders. By halftime, Ty Harris and Rebecca Allen tallied two personal fouls each. Ionescu, 25, had a playoff high of ten free throw attempts made by the end of regulation. The Liberty, a 87.3 percent free-throw shooting team, shot 16-16 from the line Tuesday night.

Sab lit it up in game 2 pic.twitter.com/MQ3WxBBY63

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 27, 2023

Ionescu admits that being a three-point threat can be used to her advantage at times, even when the shots aren't falling. Post game, the guard emphasized the importance of applying pressure to Connecticut's defense by attacking inside the paint. Rebecca Allen, a vital player for the Sun in game one, tallied five personal fouls. Instead of forcing tough shots, New York was excellent on finding patience, and attacking in the right areas.

By the end of regulation, New York outscored Connecticut 32-24 in the paint, which was improbable considering the Sun are the top team against paint points in the playoffs. With zone defense, the Liberty were able to capitalize on the rebounds, along with fast break points. With created turnovers, New York was able to score 11 points, and had effective offense in transition post second half.

"Getting into the paint either to score at the rim or getting to the foul line, " Ionescu commented post game. "For me, it was continuing to read and how they are gonna play me, but not settling. Not settling for jump shots, and understanding what I'm able to do if I'm you know, getting on two feet into the paint and being strong with the ball."

The Liberty heat up in the third quarter

In game one, New York was outscored 28-15 in the third quarter. Down four point at the half, the Liberty executed on their pregame plan. They came out punching first, and were dialed in. The momentum quickly shifted after a Jonquel Jones rebound, which led to a layin by Courtney Vandersloot. With Alyssa Thomas creating a turnover, Betnijah Laney set the tone early with a three-point shot. From there, the home crowd went into a frenzy with a 43-42 Liberty lead.

BIG B AND THE B STANDS FOR BANDS CAUSE THAT WAS MON3YYY @BetnijahLaney pic.twitter.com/JyXyiRKiPM

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 27, 2023

Poised to defeat the Sun, Sandy Brondello's team played New York basketball. In collaboration, New York shot over 42 percent from the three, and 47 percent from the field in that third quarter. With DeWanna Bonner and Tiffany Hayes having honorable performances, New York switched to zone defense, which doesn't happen often.

"We knew we had to win on our home court," Brondello told the media post game. "You could see a very connected team today. We went to the zone, but there's still a lot of communication. The zone was effective for us tonight, but we didn't want to lose. We weren't happy with our last game." That was a big thing for us because we haven't been coming out really strong in that third quarter."

With the effective zone scheme on defense, New York held Connecticut to just 25 percent field goal shooting in the third quarter. Both Tiffany Hayes and DeWanner Bonner were held to four points each. MVP candidate Alyssa Thomas finished with 10 points, on just 2-13 shooting.

Betnijah Laney is the ultimate X-Factor

Betnijah Laney has been a crucial member on both sides of the ball all season long, despite the volume of talent that surrounds her. No. 44 was held to just three points in New York's game one casualty against Connecticut. Often times, Laney is the one to set the tone, which creates momentum and opportunities for her teammates.

Named All-Defensive Second team, Laney is often matched up with some of the leagues most elite. Defending Bonner most of the night, Betnijah was able to defend both the perimeter and Alyssa Thomas on the inside. With Hayes having a impactful night, Laney had some defensive matchups on No. 15.

WE LOVE THIS SONG pic.twitter.com/X4CZcYTMjm

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 27, 2023

Offensively, Laney was able to get some open looks, in addition to fast break opportunities. She finished with 20 points, one steal, three assists, and four rebounds. In 37 minutes, No. 44 shot 5-7 from long range, and 7-11 from the field. Her toughness and resiliency is a crucial part of this team, in which she contributes in various ways the box score doesn't always show.

In a tight 75-70 game, the crowd erupted after Laney banked a three-point shot in transition from Sabrina Ionescu. After DeWanna Bonners four point play, Benijah sunk another three point, extending the the lead 80-70.

"It says a lot of B [Laney], its all about winning," said Brondello. " I think she's improved her three point shooting, and she loves the moment. B [Laney] has been great for us. She scores in multiple ways."

Coach Sandy Brondello expressed how proud she was of Laney, especially embracing a role amongst a talented roster.

Stew York City

Often the MVP is not the player who scores the most every night. On Tuesday evening, Breanna Stewart finished with just 11 points. Her contributions on defense were immense, and set up the Liberty for offensive opportunities. In 39 minutes, the MVP finished with 11 points, five blocks, two steals, five assists and 11 rebounds. Towards the end of the matchup, she found her stride with a three-pointer pick and pop with Courtney Vandersloot.

Things we love to see: IT @breannastewart pic.twitter.com/53sVVi6uwx

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 27, 2023

With four minutes to go in the fourth quarter, Breanna Stewart had a monumental block on Olivia Nelson-Ododa, in which you could feel the energy from fans in Brooklyn. Stewart also had critical blocks over Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner.

MVP WITH THE REJECTION pic.twitter.com/FtRWaeICHk

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 27, 2023

Breanna Stewart continues to make history. Her five blocks is a postseason single-game franchise record.

"We wanted to win for Stewie [Stewart], we wanted to win for ourselves. I think it was the hardest for [Stewart] because that's a big day--- handling all the emotions and all the interviews. She [Breanna Stewart] came out and she competed. It wasn't about scoring here, but just her effort and her leadership, and her overall just running and doing the little things well certainly helped us get the W," said Brondello.

In combination of zone defensive, it was a collaborative effort on offense for New York. All five starters were positive +/- on the floor, and each had points in double figures. Not rushing shots, New York had fluid ball movement, and efficient floor spacing.

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"What we did in the [pre] season doesn't matter," Sabrina Ionescu told reporters. "Now it's zero-zero, and we have to make sure that, you know, we take that into consideration-- It's anyone's game and we have to go out there and take it, it's not going to be handed to us." "We know how Connecticut is going to play, and obviously they're going to take it to another level, and so we have to as well," Ionescu told reporters pregame.

New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello described game one as the "worst game of the season." "We [The Liberty] will be better next game. I'm 100 percent sure of that. We've got great players, and we will have to respond in the right way. It's a great challenge for us," Brondello told the media post-game.

Despite sweeping the Sun, the Liberty were held to a season low 63 points, on 33.8 percent field goal and 29.6 three-point percentage. Contrary to their dominant performance in the paint against the Washington Mystics, they were outrebounded by the Sun 35-30, and were held to 22 points in the paint. With the presence on of Jonquel Jones, the Liberty were held to just four points down low in the second half.

Rebecca Allen impresses against her former team

A signature @becallen8 reverse lay to get us going.#CTSun | #ForgedByFire pic.twitter.com/mLDElHoPDZ

— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) September 24, 2023

After a 25-21 first quarter lead, the Liberty commanded a 40-37 halftime edge over the Sun. Despite keeping the score adjacent, New York fell completely fell apart in the second half. It was at this time where the Connecticut Sun "took their game to another level." Despite losing Jonquel Jones in the offseason, and Brionna Jones to injury, Connecticut found a way to break through the Liberty. Rebecca Allen, in her first WNBA semifinals, had her best playoff game of her career, with 18 points, two blocks, two steals, seven rebounds. The former Liberty forward shot 77.8 percent from the field, and 66.7 percent from the three-point line. The Sun, with who had a top defense all year, certainly did not disappoint in game one.

The Sun set the tone after their 11-3 run in the first quarter, led by Rebecca Allen. In the offseason, Allen, along with the 2023 No. 6 pick were acquired by the Connecticut Sun in the Jonquel Jones trade. In the acquisition, Kayla Thornton was shipped to New York, and Tyasha Harris to Connecticut. Poised with confidence, Allen set the tone with a reverse layup over Sabrina Ionescu. She later pulled a contested 26 three-point jumper over Breanna Stewart, with the help of Alyssa Thomas's screen.

With 6:44 left to go in the first quarter, it was clear the Connecticut Sun were prepared for this moment. With Allen on Sabrina, her steal turned into bold faced three-pointer in the hand of Ionescu. Feeling her stride, No. 9 pulled a contested three-pointer in front of Marine Johannès during the third quarter.

Rebecca Allen is ON ONE@becallen8 has started off the 1Q with 8 PTS (3-3, 2-2 from 3)

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— WNBA (@WNBA) September 24, 2023

The Connecticut Sun have trust in their entire team

Despite a 10-2 run by the New York Liberty in the second, the Connecticut Sun outscored the New York Liberty 28-15 in the third quarter. They shot an incredible 44 percent from the three and held the Liberty to 33 percent field goal shooting. The creating of mismatches, especially with Bonner and Vandersloot down below, opened up three-point opportunities for the Sun.

The Sun, led by head coach Stephanie White, utilized other players besides Thomas, who scored zero points in the third. Prior to getting into foul trouble, Tiffany Hayes finished with six points, along with Allen and Hiedeman. Connecticut, a team that often relies too heavily on DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas, turned to their starters and role players for production. Ultimately, this matchup game down to confidence, the Sun were able to hit tough shots as a team.

The backcourt tandem between Tiffany Hayes and Natisha Hiedeman combined for 24 points, six assists, and nine rebounds. Between Hayes, Heideman and Allen, all three players set the tone for Connecticut to thrive down the stretch. All five Connecticut Sun starters finished positive on the court, contrary to their last matchup against New York.

.@NatishaHiedeman knocks down ANOTHER triple

The @connecticutsun are on a 11-2 run over the last 2:37

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— WNBA (@WNBA) September 24, 2023

The Sun had a colossal third quarter

It's clear the Connecticut Sun capitalized on their defensive stops. Allen continued her dominant three point shooting this quarter, along with Hiedeman in the corner over Ionescu. From there, Connecticut went on a 12-3 run. The defensive pressure from White's squad forced New York to turn the ball over four times in this quarter, and 14 as a team. As a result, the Sun capitalized with 7 fast break points, and held New York to zero throughout the entire matchup.

DEWANNA BONNER

With that bucket, DeWanna Bonner passes Taj McWilliams-Franklin for 3rd on the Sun All-Time Playoffs points list with 383

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— WNBA (@WNBA) September 24, 2023

"We came out really slow in the first quarter and then the third quarter. It's been happening in the last few games, and I think it's mindset. Frustration sets in, we don't execute, and we all know we are better than that," said coach Brondello.

New York cut the deficit to five points, followed by Kayla Thorntons three-pointer. Even with the slightest momentum, the Liberty couldn't get stops on defense. With DeWanna Bonner doubled by Vandersloot and Thornton, Rebecca Allen was ready to strike beyond distance again, this time in the corner over Jonquel Jones. Alyssa Thomas the point forward position, was able to find teammates in the low post with back door cuts. With one second remaining in the third, Bonner hit a buzzer beating mid-range shot over Breanna Stewart. From there on out, the Sun remained poised with confidence and determination. Bonner finished the game with 20 points, three blocks, one steal, and seven rebounds.

The Liberty couldn't find their stride on offense

Throughout the month of August, the Liberty ranked first in both offensive rating and net rating. Multiple Liberty players have stated the playoffs are a different time, and this matchup proved just that. Jonquel Jones finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and two blocks. With New York scoring 18 points in the paint first half, the Connecticut Sun were able to adjust to that defensively. With ten first half points, the Sun limited Jones to four second half of the game. Though the Liberty defeated the Mystics with paint presence, the Sun figured out a way to negate that.

Even with Jones's strength and size, you could visibly see multiple orange jerseys that surrounded her the second half the game.

New York is confident they will play better

The Liberty offense overall looked stale and out of rhythm. Though Breanna Stewart finished with a team high 19 points and six rebounds, Stewart shot 7-25, and 0-8 from the three. With the perimeter heavily guarded, Connecticut forced New York to take unwanted shots. Betnijah Laney, an incredible x-factor in their starting lineup, finished with just three points on 1-9 shooting. Laney saw some looks in the paint and couldn't finish in several of them. In the fourth quarter, the Liberty struggled to score on turnovers, especially with Hiedeman's block over Breanna Stewart with eight minutes to go.

"That's what makes it tough is her [Alyssa Thomas] ability to guard multiple positions, and you know, they knew where I was all night. Credit to them, but we'll be back," said Stewart post-game.

.@NatishaHiedeman with the BIG TIME REJECTION

The @connecticutsun lead by 15 in the 4Q on @ESPN

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— WNBA (@WNBA) September 24, 2023

With Ty Harris sent to the Suns bench with five personal fouls, New York still couldn't take advantage. Ionescu, who finished with 12 points, was 4-14 from the field, and was guarded heavily with her every move.

Breanna Stewart expresses frustration

"They were being aggressive, you know, blowing things up for us, but I don't think we handled it well," Stewart told the press. " We didn't stay poised or composed. We had the ability to the second and third side, and we just didn't do that today. So, it's a little bit frustrating to drop this one at home."

Their offensive seemed uncharacteristic, as they shot just 13.6 percent, and 10 percent from the three in the final quarter. New York was held to just eight points in the final ten minutes. This game was a struggle, not just by Stewart, but along with the entire team.

After a sloppy game one, the New York Liberty (0-1, 0-1 Home) will matchup against the Connecticut Sun (1-0, 1-0 Away) for game two of the WNBA semifinals. With one more home matchup, the two teams will play on Tuesday, at the Barclays Center.

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GAME 3

It's win or go home as the @minnesotalynx host the @ConnecticutSun in Game 3, Round 1 of the 2023 #WNBAPlayoffs presented by @Google

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One team will be eliminated from the playoffs tonight

Tonight, is game three of the first-round WNBA playoffs between the Connecticut Sun (1-1, 1-1 Home)?and the?Minnesota Lynx (1-1, 1-1 Away).? After sealing a game one victory, the Lynx defeated the Sun 82-75 on the road. In a low scoring affair, Minnesota had 54 combined points from Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride. For the Sun, DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas collectively scored 50 points. Once down by sixteen points in the third quarter, Connecticut was able to capitalize off turnovers and narrow the deficit to two points in the fourth. Through 40 minutes, the Lynx dominated on the rebounds, and scoring in the paint.

Connecticut couldn't get the stops they needed in the third quarter, which gave Minnesota a majority of the momentum. Kayla McBride had seven points alone, including two looks in the paint. Collier made a statement in the first ten minutes, with 10 points. As the Sun chipped away, Collier drained a two-point shot with 2:12 to go in final regulation. Under two minutes, Connecticut was unable to exploit the opposing defense, and missed a key three-point jumper and a driving layup. In a playoff format like the first round, there's zero room for error, and we saw that with the Sun.

?In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, player prop bets, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 8 p.m. ET, at Target Center, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ?If you're Betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on?ESPN.?For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

WNBA Odds Game 3: Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx

Alyssa Thomas O 24.5 Points & Assists

Alyssa Thomas O 14.5 Field Goal Attempts

through the whole defense for ! @athomas_25 #CTSun | #ForgedByFire pic.twitter.com/5J2On0dP6k

— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) September 17, 2023

Season Stats: PPG: 15.5 | FG: 47.4 % | 3 PT: 0 % | FT: 71.5 % | REB: 9.9 | AST: 7.9 |STL: 1.8 | BLK: 0.5

Playoff Stats:?PPG:?20.5?| FG:?51.5 %?| 3 PT:?0 %?| FT:?63.6 %?| REB:?5.5?| AST:?8?|STL:?3?| BLK:?1

If there's one player prop bet I'm confident in, it's Alyssa Thomas over points and assists. A current MVP candidate, Thomas had 26 points, and 6 assists, on 10-18 shooting, in Game two against Minnesota. Over the course of the playoffs, the Suns point forward averages over 20 points a game, and nearly six assists per game. In game one, No. 25 put up an impressive stat line, with another double-double. Through 37 minutes, Thomas added 15 points, and 10 assists on 7-15 field goal shooting. The Sun will now face the Lynx on the road, in a critical game three.

Over 24.5 points and assists hit in the first two playoff games for Thomas, and three of the last five matchups. In the month of August, Thomas hit this prop seven of eleven games. In four regular season matchups against the Lynx, the prop hit three of the four games. Thomas averaged 17.3 points, 36.6 minutes, and 10.3 assists in four games against the Lynx this year. On the road against Minnesota, No. 25 averaged 15.5 points, 34.2 minutes, and 9 assists. It's important to note, Alyssa Thomas shot 48 percent from the field, which is three percent more on the road. Last matchup, Thomas played a full 40 minutes, in which she had 18 field goal attempts. I expect her to be on the court until the very last second tonight, win or lose.

Why over points and assists will hit

In a possible elimination game, Alyssa Thomas will have the ball in her hands tonight. Last game, we saw her take control when the Sun were down points, in which the forward trekked to the free-throw line seven times. Over the course of the season, Thomas has performed consistently well against Minnesota. She had back-to-back triple doubles, a first in WNBA history, and will face a Lynx team who ranked 10th in defensive rating. Given Thomas loves driving to the hoop, the Lynx allowed the 8th most points in the paint this year (36.7).

In 40 regular season games, the All-Star averaged 15.6 points and 7.4 assists on the road. Her field goal percentage is higher on the road, along with free-throw attempts. With eight teams in the playoffs, Minnesota has the 5th worst defensive rating (107.8) and is allowing the Sun to shoot 45 percent through two matchups. She will most likely be matchup up with Napheesa Collier, who ranked in the bottom 113 in defensive rating (103.7). With Jessica Shepard out with an injury, Dorka Juhasz will have the task of guarding both Thomas and Bonner as a rookie.

In a critical game such as tonight's matchup, the ball will absolutely be in the hands of Alyssa Thomas. Not a stranger to elimination games, No. 25 thrives for these types of moments. I can't think of another player to trust in a must win game, who has several skill sets. Hiedeman, Allen, and Hayes all must step up besides Thomas and Bonner.

Why over field goal attempts will hit

With Connecticut's offensive primarily flowing through Alyssa Thomas at the point forward position, No. 25 is averaging 38.4 minutes and 16.5 field goal attempts through two playoff matchups against Minnesota. On the road, Thomas averaged only 12.5 field goal attempts on the road. That's been a different story against the Minnesota Lynx. Thomas averaged 14.5 field goal attempts in four matchups, and with elimination on the line, I expect Thomas to hit this prop, especially with the high volume of minutes played. Given she isn't a three-point threat, I expect her to find her way to the basket, especially given Minnesota was the 8th worst team against points in the paint.

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Connecticut Money Line (-235)

The Minnesota Lynx forced a game three after their defeat over the Sun. Overall, Connecticut is 14-6 on the road, and the Lynx are under .500 at 9-11 at home. Even though the Sun performed inferior on the road, they had stronger numbers at the Target Center.

Despite dropping game two against Minnesota, Connecticut won the regular season series 3-1, and two of those victories came in Minneapolis. In two away games against the Lynx, the Sun averaged 89 points, 34.5 rebounds, 20.5 assists, and 39.6 percent from three. In matchups at home against Minnesota, the Sun only averaged 81 points, 33 rebounds, and 18.9 percent from the three. Yes, you read that correctly, Connecticut shot over 20 percent more efficiently from the three on Minnesota's home court.

Despite the injury to Brionna Jones, Connecticut formulated a plan and were the No. 3 seed in the WNBA. Coach of the year, Stephanie White led the Sun to 27 wins, in which they finished a top defensive team. The playoffs are completely different, and the Sun will have a tough matchup on the road, regardless of their statistics. Minnesota has key pieces around Collier and McBride, including Diamond Miller and Dorka Juhasz.

With the Connecticut Sun one year removed from the WNBA finals, I have full confidence they will win this game outright. With the season on the line, the offensive and defense will flow through Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner tonight. Connecticut was the 5th best in terms of clutch rating this season. The playoffs are all about who's peaking at the right time, and this should be a competitive matchup tonight. If Connecticut can defeat the Lynx on the rebounds, Minnesota was ranked the worst team against opponent second chance points per game (12.3).

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Connecticut Sun

• CT Sun: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
• 6-4?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record: 21-17-2
• O/U Record: 22-18-0
• 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 5-4-1 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is?1-4 in the last?5 games.
• O/U: 4-6 in the last 10 games.
• 4th in Offensive Rating (103.2)
• 4th?in Offensive Rating in the playoffs (107.8)
• 2nd in Defensive Rating (98.8)
• 3rd in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (92.8)
• 4th in Points Per Game (82.7)
• 10th in Pace: 95.14
• Opponent Points Per Game: 79 (1st)
• Three-Point Percentage: 36% (4th)
• Three-Point Percentage playoffs:?46% (1st)
• Rebounds Per Game: 33.6 (8th)
• Rebounds Per Game playoffs: 33 (7th)
• Connecticut ATS won last 10 games: Chicago (-5.5), New York (+6), LA (-6.5, -10.5), Indiana (-10), Minnesota (-8.5)

GAME THREE

Sun at Lynx
8 PM ET
Target Center
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— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) September 20, 2023

Minnesota Lynx

• Minnesota Lynx: 2-3 in their last 5 games.
• 5-5?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record: 21-18-1
• O/U Record: 23-17-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 5-5 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is?2-3 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:6-4?in the last?10 games.
• 8th in Offensive Rating (99.8)
• 6th?in Offensive Rating in the playoffs (92.8)
• 10th in Defensive Rating (105.7)
• 6th?in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (95)
• 8th in Points Per Game (80.2)
• 5th?in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (107.8)
• 9th in Pace: 95.84
• Opponent Points Per Game: 85 (11th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 32.5 (11th)
• Three-Point Percentage playoffs:?28.6 (5th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 34.3 (6th)
• Rebounds Per Game playoffs: 33.5 (6th)
• Minnesota: ATS?won last 10 games:? Seattle (-2), Dallas (+6, +6.5), Atlanta (-1.5), Phoenix (-8.5), New York (+9)

1-1. pic.twitter.com/AW3CJ86XTn

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) September 18, 2023

Head-to-head stats: Sun vs. Lynx

Season Matchups:

Game 1:?Connecticut 89,?Minnesota 84 (Minnesota +6, over 159.5)
Game 2:?Connecticut 89,?Minnesota 68 (Connecticut -4, under 158)
Game 3:?Minnesota 87,?Connecticut 83 (Minnesota +12.5, over 161)
Game 4:?Connecticut 79,?Minnesota 69 (Minnesota +11.5, under 164)

Playoffs

Game 1: Connecticut 90, Minnesota 60 (Connecticut -8.5, under 159.5)
Game 2: Minnesota 82, Connecticut 75 (Minnesota +9, under 159)

• Connecticut won the series 3-1
• The Lynx are 3-1 ATS vs. the Sun this season.
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups:?157
• Connecticut average points last 10 games:?80.5
• Minnesota average points last 10 games:?80

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Tonight, is Game 2 of the first-round WNBA playoffs between the New York Liberty (1-0, 1-0 Home) and the Washington Mystics (0-1, 0-1 Away). The second of three games, New York hasn't won a playoff series since 2015 against Washington, and will look to bring the first WNBA Championship to New York. With four starters with points in double-figures, the Liberty sealed a Game 1 90-75 victory over the Washington Mystics.

Scoring 29 points and seven three pointers, Sabrina Ionescu drilled a final three with less than 25 seconds to go in regulation. It was an overall physical game between the two teams, and Jonquel Jones finished with her 11th career postseason double-double (20 points, 12 rebounds). Washington struggled in the second half, shooting 22 percent from the three. Myisha Hines-Allen had playoff career high 21 points, and eight rebounds.

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It’s time to put on for NY

Don’t miss game 2 of Liberty vs. Mystics

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— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 18, 2023

WNBA Game 2 Odds:

New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics O 162.5 Points (-115)

Game 2⃣ Injury Report: pic.twitter.com/UU3lxhgSnV

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) September 18, 2023

The New York Liberty defeated the Washington Mystics 90-75 in game one of the WNBA playoffs first-round. Best of three games, the Liberty will look to move on to the semi-finals and take advantage of home court. In Game 1, the over hit with a total of 165 points, and the Liberty covered the -9.5-point spread.

I am reluctant to bet on the spread, as Washington covered in all of the regular season matchups. Given this is a possible elimination game for the Mystics, this game will either be a defensive showdown, or a shootout. We saw Washington have a great first quarter against the Liberty and were ultimately shut down in the second half of the game. Out of eight teams in the playoffs, both the Mystics and the Liberty are tied for last place in terms of pace (91.2).

In Friday's game against New York, Washington finished the night shooting 22.7 percent from three-point, and 41.3 percent from the field. With each team attempting 75 field goal attempts, New York shot 35 percent from three, and 44 percent from the field. For Washington, Natasha Cloud struggled from the field, shooting 1-8 with four points. For New York, MVP candidate Breanna Stewart shot just 3-16 with 10 points. The Washington Mystics shutdown New York's passing lane and held Courtney Vandersloot and company to 18 total assists.

Why the over will hit

Game one hit over 163 points, which included struggles on both sides. With limited assists, and Breanna Stewart ceased, New York managed to score 90 points. In the past ten games, the Liberty are averaging 93 points, and the Mystics 79. Natasha Cloud, guard for the Mystics, stated she "will be guarding Sabrina Ionescu for 40 minutes," and that the Mystics defense was "lazy." (Kareem Copeland, Washington post). Through the month of August and post all-star break, New York ranked first in offensive rating, and have a multitude of scoring options alongside Ionescu. What makes New York so elite are their options on the weak and strong side of the ball, in addition to strong screens by Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart.

The Mystics are former 2019 WNBA Champions, and still retain several pieces of their championship roster. Still without Toliver and Austin due to injuries, they will continue to have less depth. Both sides didn't shoot their best, and the Liberty placed until the last seconds, when Ionescu chucked her seventh three pointer of the game. The Washington Mystics have hit two straight overs, and New York four straight games over 161 points. Five of their six matchups, including the regular and post season hit the over. The only game that hit the under was on May 19.

Both the Washington Mystics and the New York Liberty ranked top five in defensive rating, and perimeter defense. Look for New York to create several screens, to get open looks on the perimeter. In four regular season games against the Mystics, the Liberty averaged 84.3 points, and shot 31.3 percent from the perimeter. For the Mystics, they averaged 80.5 points, and shot 33.6 percent from downtown.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

New York Liberty

• New York Liberty: 4-1 in their last 5 games.
• 9-1 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 19-21-0
• O/U Record: 23-17-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 4-1 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 7-3 in the last 10 games.
• 2nd in Offensive Rating (109.6)
• 1st in Offensive Rating in the playoffs (118.4)
• 3rd in Defensive Rating (99.4)
• 4th in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (98.7)
• 2nd in Points Per Game (89.2)
• 5th in Pace: 96.56
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.6 (4th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.4 (1st)
• Three-Point Percentage playoffs: 35.3 % (4th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 37.9 (2nd)
• New York ATS won last 10 games: Phoenix (-12.5), Minnesota (-9), Las Vegas (-2), Connecticut (-7.5), Chicago (-9), Washington (-9.5)

1 down. See y’all Tuesday #LIGHTITUPNYL pic.twitter.com/NAZCzRleRz

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 16, 2023

Washington Mystics

• Washington Mystics: 2-3 in their last 5 games.
• 4-6 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 18-21-1
• O/U Record: 15-24-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 3-2 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 4-6 in the last 10 games.
• 7th in Offensive Rating (99.9)
• 5th in Offensive Rating in the playoffs (98.7)
• 5th in Defensive Rating (100.3)
• 8th in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (118.4)
• 8th in Points Per Game (80.5)
• 6th in Pace: 96.40
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.9 (5th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 33.6 (7th)
• Three-Point Percentage playoffs: 22.7 % (8th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 32.3 (10th)
• Washington: ATS won last 10 games: Las Vegas (+10, +10), Minnesota (-7.5), Phoenix (-7), New York (+10.5).

Give her 20

Myisha Hines-Allen has a new playoff career high #BallOnOurTerms | @Mooks_22 pic.twitter.com/RlPZddQAkP

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) September 16, 2023

Head-to-head stats: Liberty vs. Mystics

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Washington 80, New York 64 (Washington +2.5, under 163.5)
Game 2: New York 89, Washington 88 OT (Washington +7, over 161.5)
Game 3: New York 96, Washington 87 (Washington +10, over 163.5)
Game 4: Washington 90, New York 88 (Washington +10.5, over 162.5)

Playoffs:
Game 1: New York 90, Washington 75 (New York -9.5, over 163)

• New York and Washington split the series 2-2
• The Mystics are 3-0 ATS vs. the Liberty this season.
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 158
• New York average points last 10 games: 93
• Washington average points last 10 games: 79

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— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 16, 2023

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Tonight, is Game two of the first-round WNBA Playoffs between the Dallas Wings (1-0, 1-0 Home) and the Atlanta Dream (0-1, 0-1 Away). The Dallas Wings, originally the Detroit Shock, are in their third straight playoff appearance, in which they lost in the first round the last two years. Led by head coach Latricia Trammell, Dallas will look to advance to the semifinals with a victory against Atlanta. In the last matchup, Dallas overcame a 20-point deficit, and defeated the Dream 94-82. Both Dallas and Atlanta shot over 40 percent from the three-point range. With tonight possibly an elimination game for Atlanta, can they force a game three?

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WNBA Game 2 Odds: Wings vs. Dream

Dallas Wings -6.5 (-110)

The Dallas Wings swept the Atlanta dream in four regular season games, in which they covered the spread in each. Down by 20 points in game one, the Wings rallied back to take the victory over Atlanta. Dallas outscored Atlanta 28-13 in the second quarter, and 27-12 in the final quarter.

Dallas, the top rebounding team in the league, dominated on the rebounds, 44-32, and capitalized off inside scoring, and fast break points. Even down points, Dallas managed to seal the victory, and covered the spread by 12 points. Forward Satou Sabally erupted for 32 points, 4 steals, and 5 rebounds, on 11-20 and 3-5 three-point shooting. Dallas guard, Arike Ogunbowale, who's been sensational all season, added 24 points, 4 steals, and 9 rebounds on 10-23 field goal shooting. She had 11 points in the second quarter, and 15 in the first. Center Teaira McCowan scored 17 points, along with 14 rebounds.

For Atlanta, Rhyne Howard led the way with 36 points, 3 steals, and 4 assists. Allisha Gray was a force on the defensive end, with 3 steals, 7 rebounds, and 21 points. Atlanta Dream finished the matchup shooting close to 50 percent from three-point shooting.

Why the Dallas Wings will cover

Dallas was able to secure the victory and cover, despite Atlanta shooting lights out from downtown. Overall, the Wings are the superior team. Their prolific rebounding skills creates second chance opportunities, which was a key factor in paint domination. Never a strong shooting team beyond the perimeter, Dallas shot 41.2 percent from three. With Satou Sabally playing as well as she's playing, along with Ogunbowale, it's hard to fade Dallas here. This season, Dallas finished 20-19-1 against the spread, and has covered in four straight games.

Over the past ten games, the Wings are averaging 92 points, and the Storm 93. With home court advantage, Dallas finished the season 11-9 at home, and 10-10 against the spread in front of their home fans.

In three games against the Dream this season, the Wings averaged 88 points, 43.3 rebounds, 19.2 assists, 7.3 steals, and shot 42 percent from the field. With three-point shooting as their weakness, they make up for it on the rebounds. The Atlanta Dream ranked 8th in the WNBA in three-point shooting (33.6), and I don't see them repeating their last performance. In three matchups against Dallas, Atlanta averaged 76 points, and shot less than 30 percent from downtown. In a must win game, I do think Atlanta will keep things fairly close. However, they are 8-11 against the spread in road games. The closest Atlanta came to covering the spread in all matchups against Dallas was seven points back on May 20.

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On Friday night, the New York Liberty defeated the Washington Mystics in dominant fashion after a sluggish start. The No. 1 Seed was awarded home court advantage for the first two games, in a best of three playoff matchups. The Washington Mystics, led by Coach Eric Thibault, finished as the seven-seed, and were plagued by several injuries throughout the season.

Prior to the matchup, Sabrina Ionescu appeared at the podium with teammate Courtney Vandersloot. The guard shed light on the importance of staying locked in during the playoffs. " We all understand that we have to play Liberty basketball for 40 minutes," Ionescu told the media. " We're playing against a great team. We don't view [the Mystics] as a seventh seed. They're a great basketball team that have battled us all year long. We have to take these games as seriously as we can, and I know that we will."

The Washington Mystics won the WNBA title in 2019 and retain several players from that championship roster. Vandersloot, who signed with the Liberty this offseason, described their tough matchup with the Mystics, and why this series won't be a walk in the park. " Washington is a really good team and they kind of struggled with injuries. I think that's the only reason they are the seventh seed," said Vandersloot. " They have great players, they've played together for a long time. This is really similar to their 2019 championship roster."

Washington took the early lead in the first quarter

Ionescu and Vandersloot couldn't have said it any better. In ten first quarter minutes, the Mystics attacked the Liberty's weaknesses on defense. Guard Brittney Sykes finished the quarter with seven points, including mid-range shots, and looks off screens. In an all-around team effort, Washington finished shooting 40 percent from three, and over 57 percent from the field. Natasha Cloud grabbed six rebounds, and the Mystics outrebounded the Liberty, 10-7. Towards the end of the first, Cloud nearly threw the ball across court, and found Delle Donne for the bucket. Washington took advantage of the mismatch and finished with 14 points in the paint.

We'll take that @arielatkinssvn with the theft, @Mooks_22 with the bucket #BallOnOurTerms pic.twitter.com/BERzlKhWaV

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) September 15, 2023

Betnijah Laney sets the tone for New York

New York Liberty's Betnijah Laney is the definition of "New York grit." With Breanna Stewart off to a slow start, Laney kept the Liberty in contention with eight first quarter points, which included multiple three pointers. With the help of Jonquel Jones, Betnijah was able to utilize screens and create her own shot. At times, we saw Laney take charge, and had several acrobatic lay ins at the basket. On the defensive side, No. 44 played tough perimeter defense on Sykes, including occasional mismatches down below against Elena Delle Donne. Laney finished with 19 points, and playoff career-high eight rebounds.

’s just that girl pic.twitter.com/XxaoGCS2mF

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 16, 2023

Post game, Breanna Stewart spoke with the media, and the importance of having Betnijah Laney as a teammate. "We've been preparing all week, and really since Sunday. When [Betnijah] sets the tone like that offensively and defensively, the rest of us kind of followed." said Stewart. " B [Betnijah] was here before me. The fact that she never stops playing, obviously being aggressive on both ends, taking pride in things defensively. Her grit and her toughness is one of a kind."

The Liberty find their stride in the second half

For the month of August, the New York Liberty led the WNBA in both offensive and defensive rating. New York also led in total assist percentage and assists to turnover ratio per game. The Liberty, who averaged a league leading 24.1 assists per game, were held to two assists in the first quarter, and only seven by the half.

New York was much more efficient in the second quarter, despite some defensive breakdowns in the paint, and troubles against the pick and roll. Hines-Allen saw several looks in the lane, especially, with weak pick and roll coverage by the Liberty. Myisha Hines-Allen, of the Mystics, had a career-high 21 playoff points.

At the half. pic.twitter.com/zJ72PxREL6

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 16, 2023

Collectively, New York held Washington to 13 points in the second quarter on 5-20 field goal, and 1-4 three-point shooting. Offensively, Brondello's team struggled, finishing just 2-10 from the three, and 9-22 from the field in the second quarter. A majority of their points came in the paint, including mismatches with Jonquel Jones over Ariel Atkins. Jones totaled 20 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks, which marked her 11th career postseason double double.

The turning point for New York

For a moment, it looked like a game of volleyball. Betnijah Laney somehow, found herself in the low post, putting up a last second bucket with the tipped assist by Breanna Stewart. With the buzzer beater, the eruption could be felt by fans and personnel inside the Barclays Center. From here on out, the momentum began to shift, and the Liberty headed into the halftime locker room. New York only continued to shine from this point forward.

"Yeah, I mean, plays like that there was momentum. It just gives us some good energy, something to feed off of, and being able to have that play go into the half, knowing we did something well, and feel good coming out, you know, it just fuels us. "said Laney post-game.

Buzzer beater B pic.twitter.com/9g075tIMts

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 16, 2023

Momentum strikes for the New York Liberty

Some would argue that momentum doesn't exists. In this case, New York gained momentum, and their shots started to fall. Much like the second quarter, the Liberty held the Mystics to 15.4 three-point percentage in the second half and Elena Delle Donne, to three points. Jonquel Jones continued to attack inside and found the mismatches. With Delle Donne on Ionescu, Breanna Stewart found her game with 10 points in the back half of the matchup. New York then went on a 21-9 run in the third, and 8-0 in the fourth.

New York showed toughness and physicality a majority of the game. Laney continued to battle amongst multiple defenders in the paint, while Jones and Stewart racked up trips to the free-throw line. Defensively, New York was all over the entire court, fighting for each and every possession. Kayla Thornton, Courtney Vandersloot, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu---all of these players battled for possessions on the ground, even when up by points. By the end of regulation, New York finished with a 35.3 three-point percentage, including hitting 5-10 in the third quarter. The Liberty were able to capitalize on second chance points, as well as rebounds.

Breanna Stewart with an off game, and the Liberty limited to 18 assists, New York still held on for the victory. That in itself is a clear statement about this squad-- they play hard and play team ball. With the Washington Mystics shutting down a majority of New York's passing lanes, the Liberty learned how to adjust, and that's what championship contenders do.

Sabrina Ionescu makes history

HER. pic.twitter.com/yTxe9VHSWX

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 16, 2023

Notoriously known for giving up big leads in the past, up by 12 by the end of the third, New York didn't take their foot off the gas. Sabrina Ionescu, with 9 points at the half, finished with 12th points in the final quarter, and 29 by the end of regulation. Finishing 10-18, and 7-13 from the three, Ionescu finished with a career-high 29 points in the playoffs. No. 20 showed zero hesitation, both driving to the basket, and hitting shots from downtown. With 1.7 seconds left to go in the third, up by ten points, Ionescu fiercely drove to the basket, and put up a buzzer beating layup.

SAB BEING LIKE THAT @sabrina_i20 pic.twitter.com/bsxrcgmGaG

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 16, 2023

Ionescu hit seven three-pointers, including back-to-back shots in the final quarter. The crowd exploded each and every time No. 20 hit a bucket. Several celebrities attended the event, including Billie Jean, King, Sue Bird, Malala Yousafzai, along with others. With less than 25 seconds remaining, Ionescu drilled her seven and final three, which sent fans into a frenzy, securing the 90-75 victory. Her seventh three-pointer broke the record for the three-point field goals made by a New York Liberty single player in the playoffs. The guard passed Vickie Johnson and Cappie Pondexter on the all-time list.

FINISH THEMMMM @sabrina_i20 pic.twitter.com/FyFIya7ClB

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 16, 2023

No. 20 wasn't happy with the referees

Scoring the final three points for the Liberty, the guard chimed in post-game. "Let me not get fined, " said Ionescu. "I would say some of those threes were for the refs."

In the last regular season matchup against the Washington Mystics, the New York liberty lost to a buzzer beater, which was scored by Brittney Sykes.

"Understanding what that felt like last game, losing on a buzzer at our home court and understanding what we had to do adjustment wise, to not allow that to happen and playoff basketball is different," Ionescu told reporters." "It's 0-0 for everyone and we had to take care of business and not let these opportunities pass by us when we do have home court advantage. "

The New York Liberty will take on the Washington Mystics for Game 2 on Sept 19. With one more Victory, the Liberty could move onto the semifinals.

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Today, is Game 2 of the first-round WNBA playoffs between the Las Vegas Aces (1-0, 1-0 Home) and the Chicago Sky (0-1, 0-1 Away). The first of three games, Las Vegas, the reigning 2022 WNBA Champions, will look to eliminate the Chicago Sky this afternoon. The Aces defeated the Chicago Sky 87-59 and will get the matchup at home in game 2. With 10 steals as a team, the Aces collectively held Chicago to 33.3 percent field goal and 22.7 percent three-point shooting. For the Sky, Kahleah Copper was the only player to finish with points in double-figures. Not their best shooting night, Las Vegas relied on their defense to secure the victory.

 In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, player prop bets, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 3p.m. ET, at Michelob ULTRA Arena, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you're Betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on ABC. For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

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Chelsea Gray O 24 Points and Assists

#POINTGAWDDDDD in Playoff Mode

20 PTS // 4 REB // 7 AST // 2 STL // 2 BLK // 47% FG@cgray209 // #RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/uH3dhzaDqO

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 14, 2023

Season Stats: PPG: 15.5 | FG: 47.4 % | 3 PT: 0 % | FT: 71.5 % | REB: 9.9 | AST: 7.9 | STL: 1.8 | BLK: 0.5

Playoff Stats: PPG: 20 | FG: 46.6 % | 3 PT: 0 % | FT: 100 % | REB: 4 | AST: 7 | STL: 2 | BLK: 2

Chelsea Gray, nicknamed the "point gawd," was sensation in the game 1 victory against the Chicago Sky. In 23 minutes, the guard finished with 20 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals on 7-15 field goal shooting. Along with Gray, the Aces had four additional players with points in double-figures, Wilson, Plum, Young, and Clark. This prop hit six out of the last ten games, and three of the last five.

Why this prop will hit

In three regular season matchups against the Chicago Sky, Gray averaged 20 points, 7 assists, on 57 percent three-point shooting. Over 23.5 points and assists hit two of the three matchups against Chicago, including twice on the road. In home games this season, Gray averaged 16.6 points and 7.3 assists. No. 12 shoots more effectively at home, by a large margin. Through 20 games in Las Vegas, the guard shot 51.5 percent from the field, five points higher than away games, and 46.5 percent from three, nearly 10 percentage points higher than road games. With an elimination game on the line for Chicago, the Aces face the Sky who allowed the second-best field goal percentage (45.1)

With the Las Vegas Aces, their abundance of talent makes it difficult to guard both the weak and strong side of the basketball. Chelsea Gray has a history of playing exceptional in the playoffs, averaging 21.7 points and 7 assists in 2022. With Gray averaging the second most field goal attempts in game 1 (15), I fully expect Chicago to put up a fight, and for No. 12 to play a hefty number of minutes. This prop was hit last matchup, on a night where Vegas could have shot more efficiently. With the Chicago Sky comprised of a three-guard lineup, look for Gray to utilize the screens, the pick and roll, and to use her IQ to make plays.

Las Vegas Aces Money Line

With the Aces money line at -4000, I wouldn't recommend wagering on this unless you have a substantial bank roll. I'm going with this pick, and it's a confident one. With an elimination game at stake, it's difficult to gauge how this game will go as far as the spread. I originally picked the Las Vegas Aces to sweep the Chicago Sky in two, and I am sticking to that today. Unable to find their stride, Chicago shot under 35 percent from both the field and three-point, and several of their starting lineup struggled. Outside of Kahleah Copper, not one start scored points in double-figures, and Marina Mabrey was held to just 7 points.

The Aces won the regular season matchup 3-0, in which the Sky kept the final scores fairly close. However, with the playoffs on the line, the Aces are the superior team, both offensively and defensively. In front of their home fans for the second game in a row, the Aces will matchup today in an arena where they had just one loss, excluding the Commissioner's Cup. Finishing the season strong with four straight wins, Vegas looks to sweep and defeat the Sky this afternoon in front of their home fans.

In three games against Chicago, Vegas averaged 98 points, and shot close to 52 percent from the field. In one regular season home game, the Aces averaged 93 points, and shot 58.5 percent from the field. Through 20 home matchups, this team averaged an incredible 94.4 points per game, 21.9 assists, 8.7 steals, and shot 37.8 percent from the three.

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Tonight is Game 2 of the first-round WNBA playoffs between the Connecticut Sun (1-0, 1-0 Home) and the Minnesota Lynx (0-1, 0-1 Away). The Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 90-60, in game 1, in group fashion. For the Sun, they had five players with points in double figures, and 23 off the bench. Connecticut Head Coach, Stephanie White, named WNBA coach of the year, couldn't have asked better from her squad. With 30 field goal attempts, Connecticut shot 47.3 percent from the field, and over 53 percent from three. An all-around team effort, the Sun forced Minnesota to turn the basketball over 19 times and limited their ball movement to 13 assists.

For Minnesota, they struggled in several aspects. Unable to knock down shots, the Lynx were held to 35 percent field goal and 20 percent three-point shooting. Connecticut, a top defensive team, held the Lynx in check, in which they only had two players with points in double figures. Unable to secure the ball, Minnesota couldn't get any sort of momentum going. If they lose tonight, Connecticut Sun will move on. With a Lynx victory, they will force game three at home.

 In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, player prop bets, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 1 p.m. ET, at Mohegan Sun Arena, located in Uncasville, Connecticut.  If you're Betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on ESPN. For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

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WNBA Daily Odds Game 2: Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx

WNBA Series Betting Odds: Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx

Alyssa Thomas O 23 Points + Assists

AT is special @athomas_25 is now the 2nd player in #WNBA History to record 15+ PTS, 10+ AST, & 5+ STL in a playoffs game

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— WNBA (@WNBA) September 14, 2023

Season Stats: PPG: 15.5 | FG: 47.4 % | 3 PT: 0 % | FT: 71.5 % | REB: 9.9 | AST: 7.9 |STL: 1.8 | BLK: 0.5

Playoff Stats: PPG: 15 | FG: 46.7% | 3 PT: 0 % | FT: 25 % | REB: 3 | AST: 10 |STL: 5 | BLK: 0

Alyssa Thomas, in her 10th season with the Connecticut Sun, found herself in the middle of the tight MVP race. Her playstyle is unique and has been fairly consistent in the regular season, into the playoffs. In the 90-60 game 1 victory against Minnesota, Thomas had 15 points, 10 assists, 5 steals, and 3 rebounds. This prop hit in six out of the last ten games, including the last matchup against the Lynx.

In five total matchups against Minnesota, including the playoffs, this prop hit four times. In the best of three games, expect Alyssa Thomas to play anywhere between 37 and 40 minutes tonight. With her ability to get to the lane, expect No. 25 to score, and dish to Bonner, Hayes, and Allen, who all had points in double figures. In the last two games, Tyasha Harris has played remarkable.

Already having back-to-back triple doubles against the Lynx this season, Thomas will look to build off that momentum here in game 2. The point forward averaged 8.5 assists at home, and 15.6 points at home. Of all players, Thomas played the greatest number of minutes in game 1 and attempted 15 field goal shots. With her volume of minutes alone, I like over 23.5 points and assists here.

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Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun 1st half points O 79.5

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— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) September 17, 2023

Game 1 of the playoffs between the Connecticut Sun and the Minnesota Lynx was an absolute defensive showdown by Connecticut. After a close first quarter, the Sun changed the narrative in the second and final quarter. Shutout 90-60, the Lynx put up 32 points by halftime, compared to the Suns 46. With all the turnovers, lack of rhythm, and shooting woes, Minnesota and Connecticut totaled 78 points in the first half.

Through 40 regular season games, the Connecticut Sun average 42.7 points in the first half, and the Minnesota Lynx 41. Collectively, this averages out to 83.7 first half points. In four season matchups between the two, Minnesota tallied an average of 38.3 points through the first half, and Connecticut, 42.3 points. In home games against the Lynx, White's squad averaged 40.5 points in the first half. Similarly, the Lynx were more efficient on road games, averaging 39 points through the first half in two games at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Why the first half over will cover

Two factors stuck out to me following the first game. Connecticut Shot incredible from downtown, and Minnesota couldn't buy a bucket. The Lynx have to find a way to get Napheesa Collier going, who was just 5-12 with 14 points. Kayla McBride finished with 16 points, however, Diamond Miller and Dorka Juhasz couldn't find their stride. Without Jessica Shepard and Lindsay Allen, the Lynx are left with less depth and offensive power. Though Minnesota hit the under in the last two matchups, they finished the season at 23-17-0 against totals.

For Connecticut, they finished the season 22-18-0 against the over/under. With elimination on the line for Minnesota, today should be a battle between the two teams. If they hit 78 combined points, with the Lynx struggling last game, I have full confidence the over first half points to hit today. Look for Minnesota to bring all of their energy, it what could be a season ending game.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Connecticut Sun

• CT Sun: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
• 7-3 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 21-17-2
• O/U Record: 22-18-0
• 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 2-3 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 4-6 in the last 10 games.
• 4th in Offensive Rating (103.2)
• 2nd in Offensive Rating in the playoffs (113.9)
• 2nd in Defensive Rating (98.8)
• 1st in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (75.9)
• 4th in Points Per Game (82.7)
• 10th in Pace: 95.14
• Opponent Points Per Game: 79 (1st)
• Three-Point Percentage: 36% (4th)
• Three-Point Percentage playoffs: 53.3% (1st)
• Rebounds Per Game: 33.6 (8th)
• Rebounds Per Game playoffs: 36 (6th)
• Connecticut ATS won last 10 games: Chicago (-5.5), New York (+6), LA (-6.5, -10.5), Indiana (-10), Minnesota (-8.5)

Setting the bar high for Year One in Connecticut

Congratulations to the WNBA Coach of the Year, Stephanie White!#CTSun | #ForgedByFire pic.twitter.com/EgvMtiqyIw

— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) September 17, 2023

Minnesota Lynx

• Minnesota Lynx: 2-3 in their last 5 games.
• 4-6 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 21-18-1
• O/U Record: 23-17-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 3-2 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 7-3 in the last 10 games.
• 8th in Offensive Rating (99.8)
• 7th in Offensive Rating in the playoffs (98.7)
• 10th in Defensive Rating (105.7)
• 7th in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (113.9)
• 8th in Points Per Game (80.2)
• 7th in Defensive Rating in the playoffs (113.9)
• 9th in Pace: 95.84
• Opponent Points Per Game: 85 (11th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 32.5 (11th)
• Three-Point Percentage playoffs: 20% (8th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 34.3 (6th)
• Rebounds Per Game playoffs: 32 (T-7)
• Minnesota: ATS won last 10 games:  Seattle (-2), Dallas (+6, +6.5), Atlanta (-1.5), Phoenix (-8.5)

let’s make it even. pic.twitter.com/1cWJt6ZKUi

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) September 17, 2023

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WNBA Game 1 Odds: New York Liberty (2) vs. (7) Washington Mystics

Tomorrow is Game 1 of the WNBA Playoffs Round-Round between the New York Liberty (32-8, 15-5 Home) and the Washington Mystics (19-21, 7-13 Away). The first of three games, the New York Liberty will look to bring their first ever WNBA title to New York City. In their third straight playoff appearance, the Liberty finished 8-2 down the stretch. Having lost in the first round the past season seasons, New York will face Washington, who will make their second straight playoff appearance. 2019 WNBA Champions, the Mystics finished 5-5, including a 90-88 victory over the Liberty last game of the season.

 In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, player prop bets, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET, at the Barclays Center, located in Brooklyn, New York. If you're Betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on ESPN2.  For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

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Liberty vs. Mystics O 162.5 (-111)

The New York Liberty

The New York Liberty proved they were an elite team, finishing with a record of 32-8, and 15-5 at home. After finishing with their best record in franchise history, New York will matchup with the 7th seed Washington Mystics at home. New York, who acquired Jonquel Jones, and signed Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot in the offseason, have a clear vision of winning a title. With only 5 losses at home, one came against the Washington Mystics, in the final game of the regular season.

Led by head coach Sandy Brondello, the Liberty were outstanding all season. Since the All-Star break, New York finished 18-4, first in the WNBA, and lead in offensive rating (112.2). In key areas, the Liberty dominated the league in rebounds (38.7), assists (23.9), three-point attempts (31.5), and three-pointers made per game (11.6). Next to the Los Angeles Sparks, New York finished second in three-point percentage (36.9) since the break. Through the month of August, the Liberty were a league best 9-1, and led the league in offensive rating, defensive rating, net rating, assist percentage, assists to turnover ratio, and rebound percentage. Their 17.7 net rating through August was the highest of any team, and 12.3 points more than the Aces. The Washington Mystics had a net rating of -4.4 over that time span.

The Washington Mystics

The Washington Mystics remain one of the most intriguing teams in this year's playoffs. Riddled with Injuries, the Mystic have Elene Delle Donne and Ariel Atkins back in the starting lineup. Washington recently lost Shakira Austin and Kristi Toliver, both to injuries. The Mystics run a three-guard lineup, which consists of Natasha Cloud, Brittney Sykes, and Ariel Atkins. The three-guards account for 40 points and 50 percent of the team's total offensive. With Delle Donne and Austin played a combined 50 games, Washington could be a dark horse this year.

The Mystics, led by Eric Thibault, managed to keep up with the Liberty in all four of their matchups. In their last victory, both Austin and Toliver were out, with knee and hip injuries. After a 19-21 record to close out the year, the Mystics were 7-13 in away games. One of the least efficient teams on the rebounds, Washington finished 7th in offensive rating (99.9), and 5th in defensive rating (100.3).

Overall, it's hard to envision the series split, when the Liberty's net rating is more than 11 points higher than the Mystics. Since the All-Star break, Washington regressed defensively, sliding to 7th in defensive rating (103). We saw the effect of Elena Delle Donne against Breanna Stewart, in which No. 30 shot 4-17 in their last matchup. Ariel Atkins, Delle Donne, and Natasha Cloud were all part of the 2019 championship and are no stranger to playoff games. Although I won't take Washington to win the MoneyLine out right, their health will be the biggest x-factor.

Season Matchups

The season series is split 2-2 between the New York Liberty and the Washington Mystics. In four matchups against Washington, New York averaged 84.3 points, and shot 31.3 percent from three, and 39.9 percent from the field. Both shooting percentages are specifically lower than their regular season average. In two home matchups, the Liberty averaged 90 points a game, and shot 38.6 percent from three. Overall, Brooklyn's team is more efficient on the offensive end in front of their home fans.

The Washington Mystics, led by Elena Delle Donne were able to keep all games relatively close, including an overtime loss in game 2. In four meetings against New York, the Mystics averaged 86.3 points, and shot 37 percent from the three. On the road, Washington averaged nearly 89 points, and were much more efficient on the offensive end. In the final season of the matchup, the Mystics defeated the Liberty 90-88, with a last second buzzer beater by Brittney Sykes.

Why the over will hit

Three of their four season matchups hit the over. New York was 23-17-0 against totals, and Washington 15-24-1. Over the last ten matchups, the Liberty averaged 91 points a game, and Washington 80. New York is coming off three straight games that hit the over and will face a Washington team that ranks 8th in points per game. New York has shown they can play defensive during prime games. In two cases, we saw this in matchups against the Connecticut Sun and the Las Vegas Aces. With three strong guard, along with Elena Delle Donne, the first game will be extremely competitive. I still like the over, based off previous matchups and recent trends.

Sabrina Ionescu O 8.5 1H Points

It's what she does

Triple from SA-THREE-NA #SabforAllWNBATeam pic.twitter.com/Z5GleMfMMf

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 10, 2023

PPG: 17 | FG: 42.3 % | 3 PT: 44.8 % | FT: 87.2% | REB: 5.6 | AST: 5.4 | STL: 1 | BLK: 0.3

Sabrina Ionescu, guard for the New York Liberty, is one of the most prolific shooters in the WNBA. In her fourth season with the Liberty, Ionescu is a member of this year's fab five, which includes Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot, and Betnijah Laney. No. 20 set several historic records this season, including most three pointers made in a single season (128). Ionescu, 25, broke the WNBA and NBA record for most points in a three-point shooting contest with 37. On the cover of 2k24, the guard has shown why she is one of the most elite shooters in league. She ranks third in the league in three-point percentage, beneath Tyasha Harris and Jackie Young.

The former No.1 overall draft pick is the first player in history to have 500+ points, 200+ rebounds, and 200+ assists in a regular single season. Surrounded by talent, Ionescu is undeniably the focal part of the offense. Through 36 games, Sabrina leads the Liberty starters in three-point percentage (44.8), and three-point attempts per game (7.9). She tops the starting five in free-throw percentage (87.2) and ranks second to Breanna Stewart in minutes (31.5), and field goal attempts per game (12.8). Excelling both on and off the ball, Ionescu is incredible in creating her own shot and coming off ball screens. After a down year in 2022, the Liberty guard is averaging over 11 points better from downtown. With Courtney Vandersloot primarily at the point guard position, Ionescu has thrived alongside her.

Matchup with the Mystics

Through 36 regular season games, Ionescu has been extremely efficient shooting wise in front of her home fans. She finished the season shooting 47.3 percent from three, and 44.3 percent from the field in home games. Through 17 home matchups, the guard averaged 32.4 minutes, 13.5 field goal attempts, and 8.6 three-point attempts per game. With the first two playoff games at home, Ionescu certainly makes this prop enticing.

In four matchups against the Mystics, Ionescu averaged 34 minutes, 21.3 points, 14.5 field goal attempts, 8.8 three-point shots, 7.3 rebounds 6 assists, and 1.5 steals. In the meetings, No. 20 shot 45.7 percent from the three. It's important to note, there's significant disparity in her statistics at home vs. away.

In two matchups at the Barclays against Washington, Ionescu totaled nearly 25.5 points, and nine three-point attempts. She shot an improbable 61 percent from three, and 91 percent from the free-throw line. In games against Washington at home, Sabrina shot 54 percent from the field, almost 20 points more than away games. After a summation of her stats, I am fairly confident in this prop hitting. On Friday, the Liberty will face a Mystics team who allow opponents to shoot 34.5 percent from the three and grant close to 23 three-point attempts per game. She is truly a special player and had enormous success in home games against the Mystics this year.

Why this prop will hit

THERE SHE GO pic.twitter.com/JuIpkYwvEC

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 10, 2023

Overall, Sabrina Ionescu ranks 6th in the league in offensive rating (112.8) and will face a three-guard lineup against Ariel Atkins, Brittney Sykes, and Natasha Cloud. Both Atkins and Sykes ranked top 45 in the league in defensive rating. This prop hit 100 percent in two home matchups against Washington, in which Ionescu had 12 and 11 points by halftime. With 17 games played at the Barclays this year, Sabrina averaged 9.2 and 8.4 overall first half points. With back-to-back matchups with points in double figures, the Liberty guard averaged 30.7 minutes, 16.5 points, and 10.9 field goal attempts in the last ten.

Sabrina Ionescu is a competitive player, who thrives in pressure situations. Able to attack outside the perimeter, Ionescu shines in drives to the basket, in addition to getting to the line. In four matchups against the Mystics, Ionescu had 21 total free-throw attempts. With only three playoff games in the first round, I fully expect No.20 to fire on all cylinders tomorrow night. She was named to the Associated Press All-Second Team for a reason.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

New York Liberty

• New York Liberty: 4-1 in their last 5 games.
• 8-2 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 19-21-0
• O/U Record: 23-17-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 3-2 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 6-4 in the last 10 games.
• 2nd in Offensive Rating (109.6)
• 3rd in Defensive Rating (99.4)
• 2nd in Points Per Game (89.2)
• 5th in Pace: 96.56
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.6 (4th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.4 (1st)
• Rebounds Per Game: 37.9 (2nd)
• New York ATS won last 10 games: Phoenix (-12.5), Minnesota (-9), Las Vegas (-2), Connecticut (-7.5), Chicago (-9)

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— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 14, 2023

Washington Mystics

• Washington Mystics: 2-3 in their last 5 games.
• 5-5 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 18-21-1
• O/U Record: 15-24-0
• 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 2-3 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 3-10 in the last 10 games.
• 7th in Offensive Rating (99.9)
• 5th in Defensive Rating (100.3)
• 8th in Points Per Game (80.5)
• 6th in Pace: 96.40
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.9 (5th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 33.6 (7th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 32.3 (10th)
• Washington: ATS won last 10 games: Las Vegas (+10, +10), Minnesota (-7.5), Phoenix (-7), New York (+10.5).

Get hype

Playoffs start Friday.#BallOnOurTerms pic.twitter.com/akvzIrDXr1

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) September 12, 2023

Head-to-head stats: Liberty vs. Mystics

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Washington 80, New York 64 (Washington +2.5, under 163.5)
Game 2: New York 89, Washington 88 OT (Washington +7, over 161.5)
Game 3: New York 96, Washington 87 (Washington +10, over 163.5)
Game 4: Washington 90, New York 88 (Washington +10.5, over 162.5)

• New York and Washington split the series 202
• The Mystics are 3-0 ATS vs. the Liberty this season.
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 159
• New York average points last 10 games: 91
• Washington average points last 10 games: 80

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— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) September 11, 2023

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Tonight, is Game 1 of the first-round WNBA playoffs between the Las Vegas Aces (34-6, 19-1 Home) and the Chicago Sky (18-22, 11-9 Away). The first of three games, Las Vegas, the reigning 2022 WNBA Champions, will look to defend their title. In their fifth straight playoff appearance, Las Vegas Aces have won four of their last five games. The Chicago Sky led by Kahleah Copper, squeezed in as the 8th and final playoff seed. WNBA champions in 2021 and 26-10 in 2022, the Sky lost key players in the offseason, and will look to make a playoff run. In the final games of the regular season, the Sky won four of their last five games, including a victory over the Connecticut Sun.

?In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, player prop bets, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 10 p.m. ET, at T-Mobile Arena, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.?If you're Betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on?ESPN.? For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

The quest to win the 2023 WNBA Championship starts tonight

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WNBA Game 1 Odds: Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky

Chicago Sky +16.5 (-108)

The Chicago Sky were the second-best team in 2022, and lost in the semi-finals against the Connecticut Sun. The Reigning 2021 WNBA Champions will make their fifth straight playoff appearance, all while under interim head coach, Emre Vatansever. Former head coach James Wade departing for the NBA in early July gave interim coach Emre Vatansever little time to develop chemistry with the team. Since Vatansever's arrival with Chicago, he led to Sky to a 11-13 record, and managed to help turn their season around in August. Fighting for the 8th seed with the Los Angeles Sparks, the Sky won five of their last seven games down the stretch, including victories over Connecticut and Minnesota. With determination, Chicago was able to obtain the eighth and final playoff spot. Their record against the spread in the regular season was 22-16-2.

Matchup against the Aces

The Aces are 3-0 against the Sky in three regular matchups. However, Chicago covered all spreads, some of which were large. In three games, the Sky averaged 87.3 points per game, 31.3 rebounds, 21.7 assists, 4.7 steals, and 1.7 blocks. Chicago, third in three-point shooting, managed to shoot an incredible 40 percent from the three, and 45 percent from the field. Given Las Vegas is the most efficient team on both ends of the floor, the Sky managed to keep up in most games. Last matchup against the Aces, the Sky had three players in double-figures, Kahleah Copper, Elizabeth Williams, and Marina Mabrey. Alanna Smith, questionable for tonight's game, averaged 7.3 points and rebounds in four games against the Aces. If she's in the lineup, I like the +16.5, with help on the boards for the frontcourt.

The Chicago Sky look to stay hot, after winning three straight games, and covering the spread in seven of the last eight. Out of 22 games, the Sky covered in nine against teams that are .500 and above. With both teams coming off three days of rest, I expect Las Vegas to outright win the Money Line tonight. I do expect the Sky to keep up, especially with a three-guard lineup, and given the fact are scoring 85 points in the last ten games. The Aces had a slight regression post All-Star break, losing four of their six losses since the beginning of August. To me, +16.5 is a large, spread, especially for a playoff game, and a Sky team that has covered in all of their meetings.

Chelsea Gray over 23.5 Points and Assists (PrizePicks)

#POINTGAWDDDDD showed up and showed out!

21 PTS // 8 AST // 8-11 FG // 5 3PM@cgray209 for ALL-WNBA #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/kFQ0wMSyTb

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 10, 2023

PPG:?15.3?| FG:?49 %?| 3 PT:?42.1 %?| FT:?89.7 %?| REB:?4?| AST:?7.3?| STL:?1.4?| BLK:?0.6

Chelsea Gray, guard for the Las Vegas Aces is one of the most prolific playmakers in the WNBA. Nicknamed the "Point Gawd," No. 12 is averaging career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, and blocks per game. The guard shot over 42 percent from the three this season, which ranks 7th in the league. Part of a dynamic backcourt, Gray, has plenty of passing options, including Aja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young. Throughout 40 games in 2023, the guard averaged 15.3 points, and 7.3 assists a game. Her total of 291 assists ranks third in the league, behind Courtney Vandersloot and Alyssa Thomas. With 610 points scored, Gray ranks 19th, which is incredible for a team that's stacked with four All-Stars.

Hitting 41 percent of the time this season, this prop has hit 60 percent of the last five and ten games for Gray. She's hit over 23.5 points and assists in two of the three matchups against Chicago in the regular season. In the Aces previous matchup with the Sky, Gray finished with a double-double, 19 points and 10 assists. On July 25, game two, the guard finished with 22 points, and 9 assists. In three matchups with the Sky, Chelsea Gray averaged 32.8 minutes, 20 points, and 7 assists. In those matchups No. 12 averaged 11.7 field goal attempts, and 2.3 three-point attempts per game.

Why this prop will hit

Coming off three days of rest, Gray averages 14 points and 6.8 assists. Though a small sample size of two games, she performs her best with two games of rest or less. When it comes to prop bets in the playoffs, I specifically target players who excel in multiple areas of the court. For Gray, she is a scorer, and reads the court with high IQ. Whether she takes it to the basket, or knocks down a three, Chelsea Gray is a threat from anywhere on the court.

She will matchup against the Chicago Sky, who allow the second most assists per game (20.8), next to the Seattle Storm. If she gets the matchup with Marina Mabrey, Mabrey ranks 110 in defensive rating (103.5), and has a net rating of -0.8. Guards Kahleah Copper and Courtney Williams both rank near the bottom in terms of the defensive ratings. Overall, Chelsey Gray is 8th in offensive rating (112.5), and third in assist percentage (33.7). With only one loss at home, Gray has plenty of options to distribute the ball to and has the ability to score when A'ja Wilson is clamped.

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Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Las Vegas Aces

• LV Aces:?4-1 in?their last?5 games.
• 7-3?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?21-19-0
• O/U Record: 24-16-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 3-2 in the last 5 games.
• O/U:?3-7?in the last?10 games.
• 1st?in Offensive Rating (113)
• 1st?in Defensive Rating (97.7)
• 1st?in Points Per Game (92.8)
• 2nd in Pace: 98.58
• Opponent Points Per Game:?80.3 (2nd)
• Three-Point Percentage:?37.2 % (2nd)
• Rebounds Per Game: 34.8 (5th)
• LV ATS won last 10 games:?New York (-7.5), Seattle (-20), Phoenix (-19)

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Chicago
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— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 13, 2023

Chicago Sky

• Chicago Sky:?4-1 in?their last?5 games.
• 6-4?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?22-16-0
• O/U Record: 19-21-0
• 4-1 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 7-3 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is 2-3 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?5-5?in the last?10 games.
• 6th?in Offensive Rating (101.3)
• 7th?in Defensive Rating (103.4)
• 6th?in Points Per Game (81.7)
• 8th in Pace: 96.18
• Opponent Points Per Game:?83.4 (6th)
• Three-Point Percentage:?37.2 (3rd)
• Rebounds Per Game: 33.3 (9th)
• Chicago: ATS?won last 10 games:?Seattle (-4.5, -1), Las Vegas (+14.5), LA (+5), Indiana (+1), Minnesota (-4), Connecticut (+9.5)

It all starts tonight #skytown pic.twitter.com/JmHxrcBa13

— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) September 13, 2023

Head-to-head stats:?Aces vs. Sky

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Las Vegas 93, Chicago 80 (Chicago +13.5, over 168)
Game 2:?Las Vegas 107, Chicago 95 (Chicago +14.5, over 168)
Game 3:?Las Vegas 94, Chicago 87 (Chicago +14.5, over 171.5)

• Las Vegas won the series 3-0
• The Sky are 3-0 ATS vs. the Aces this season.
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups:?176
• Las Vegas average points last 10 games:?89
• Chicago average points last 10 games:?85

4 players in double-digits.

3 players with double-doubles.

All fight to secure the W.#ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/vlLZrfH3Ip

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) August 25, 2023

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Tonight is Game 1 of the first-round WNBA playoffs between the Connecticut Sun (27-13, 13-7 Home) and the Minnesota Lynx (19-21,10-10 Away). The first of three games, the Sun will look to make a trip back to the finals. 3-2 in their last five games, Connecticut will have their seven straight playoff appearance. The Minnesota Lynx, led by Napheesa Collier, will look to make a run after missing the 2022 playoffs. In the final games of the regular season, the Lynx dropped three of five.

 In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, player prop bets, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 8 p.m. ET, at Mohegan Sun Arena, located in Uncasville, Connecticut.  If you're Betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on ESPN2. For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

The quest to win the 2023 WNBA Championship starts tonight

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— WNBA (@WNBA) September 13, 2023

WNBA Daily Odds Game 1: Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx

Connecticut Sun -8.5 (-106)

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Sun vs Lynx
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— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) September 13, 2023

With injuries and off-season trades, the Connecticut Sun were destined to regress. With the inconceivable play of Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner, the Sun have remained one of the most exceptional teams in the league. Prolific on defense, the Sun rank second in Defensive Rating (98.8) and lead the league in opponent points per game (79). With DiJonai Carrington as the only player listed as questionable, the Sun should have most players available this series.

Connecticut is 3-1 against Minnesota, in which the Lynx covered the spread 75 percent. As the third best team in the WNBA, Connecticut averages five more points at home (85), rebounds (34.2), assists (21.6), and steals (8.5). On their home court, the Sun shoot more efficiently in every aspect. Typically, on three days' rest, the Sun shoot close to 40 percent from three, and have a record of 3-3. Overall, Connecticut is 21-17-2 against the spread, which is over the positive mark.

In four games against Minnesota, Connecticut has one loss on their home court. In four meetings, they scored an averaged of 85 points per game, 33.8 rebounds, 22 assists, 6.8 steals, and 5.5 blocks. Additionally, they are a 46 percent field goal and 30.6 three-point shooting team against the Lynx. With a 32-point differential, they face a Minnesota team who will be without Jessica Shepard and Lindsay Allen. Although Minnesota is 21-18-1 against the spread, only six covers against the spread came against teams that are .500 or better.

Why the Sun will cover

I love that the Minnesota Lynx continue to build around Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier. They have promising young rookies in Dorka Juhasz and Diamond Miller, who were just named to the AP All-Rookie team. With two straight losses against Indiana and Chicago to close out the season, the Lynx will face a Connecticut Sun team that is one year removed from the WNBA finals. Not able to cover the spread in the last two games, Minnesota remains inconsistent, and one of the worst defensive teams heading into the playoffs. I believe this team can be a dominant force in the league, perhaps with less injuries and more development of younger players. With the Sun well rested, I expect them to fully cover the spread at home tonight. With the departure of Curt Miller, there's a reason why Stephanie White was named AP Coach of the Year.

Alyssa Thomas 23 Points + Assists

One of the league’s best, without question.

Congratulations to Alyssa Thomas for being named to the AP First Team All League! #CTSun | #ForgedByFire pic.twitter.com/9zPTZR1Q6o

— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) September 12, 2023

PPG: 15.5 | FG: 47.4 % | 3 PT: 0 % | FT: 71.5 % | REB: 9.9 | AST: 7.9 |STL: 1.8 | BLK: 0.5

In the MVP conversation, Alyssa Thomas finished a brilliant 2023 season. In her MVP campaign, Thomas was named to the Associated Press First Team All-League. Through 40 games, Thomas broke the single season assist record with 316, along with several honorable accolades. The forward made WNBA history, including six triple-doubles, and 28 double-doubles. No. 25 is the first player ever with 600 points, 300 rebounds, 300 assists. In the history of the WNBA, Thomas stands among the only athlete to have back-to-back triple-doubles, and a 20 point/ 20 assist/10 rebound game. Her back-to-back triple-double game ironically was against Minnesota, twice.

Not a threat behind the perimeter, Thomas prides herself in excelling on all areas of the court. With the absence of Brionna Jones, Thomas has taken the role of point forward. In her 10th season with the Connecticut Sun, Alyssa Thomas is truly a definition of a leader, and a player who can perform everywhere on the court. A one-of-a-kind athlete, the forward shines defensively, offensively, which includes scoring, throwing dimes, and rebounding.

Why this pop will hit

In a crucial Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs, the Connecticut Sun are coming off three days' rest. This prop hit 50 percent of the season, 50 percent in the last ten games, and 75 percent of the matchups against Minnesota this season. Though over 23 points and assist hit once in the last four games, Stephanie White managed her minutes in the last home matchup versus the Chicago Sky. With DiJonai Carrington listed as questionable, look for Thomas to be the engine of this offense, especially early on. In home matchups, Thomas averages 8.5 assists per game, where on the road, No. 25 dishes out 7.4 dimes. The point forward takes 13.2 shots a game at their home court, which is almost one more attempt than on the road. Off three days of rest, the Sun star averages 15.8 points, and 8.3 assists per game.

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Matchup against the Lynx

In four matchups against the Lynx, Thomas averaged 17.3 points, 13 rebounds, 10.3 assists, and 1.5 steals. On August 1, the forward became the first player in WNBA history to have back-to-back triple-doubles against the Lynx. In those two matchups, she had a combined 38 points, 34 rebounds, 23 assists, and 5 steals. Thomas played significantly superior at home against the opposition.

At Mohegan Sun Arena against the Lynx, Thomas averages 19 points, 17 rebounds, and 11.5 assists, all significantly higher than on the road. In The Suns previous regular season matchup with them, Thomas had an incredible 21 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists in 40 minutes. Given Connecticut is 3-1 against Minnesota, and the way No. 25 has played, it's very hard to fade this prop. Given that Minnesota ranks 10th in defensive rating, I expect Alyssa Thomas to shine in Game 1 of the playoffs tonight.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Connecticut Sun

• CT Sun: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
• 6-4 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 21-17-2
• O/U Record: 22-18-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 3-2 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 5-5 in the last 10 games.
• 4th in Offensive Rating (103.2)
• 2nd in Defensive Rating (98.8)
• 4th in Points Per Game (82.7)
• 10th in Pace: 95.14
• Opponent Points Per Game: 79 (1st)
• Three-Point Percentage: 36% (4th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 33.6 (8th)
• Connecticut ATS won last 10 games: Chicago (-5.5), New York (+6), LA (-6.5, -10.5), Indiana (-10)

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— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) September 13, 2023

Minnesota Lynx

• Minnesota Lynx: 2-3 in their last 5 games.
• 5-5 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 21-18-0
• O/U Record: 21-17-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 3-2 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 7-3 in the last 10 games.
• 8th in Offensive Rating (99.8)
• 10th in Defensive Rating (105.7)
• 8th in Points Per Game (80.2)
• 9th in Pace: 95.84
• Opponent Points Per Game: 85 (11th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 32.5 (11th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 34.3 (6th)
• Minnesota: ATS won last 10 games:  Seattle (-2), Dallas (+6, +6.5), Atlanta (-1.5), Phoenix (-8.5)

T-24 hours. #CantTameUs pic.twitter.com/KynaookLGS

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) September 13, 2023

Head-to-head stats: Sun vs. Lynx

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Connecticut 89, Minnesota 84 (Minnesota +6, over 159.5)
Game 2: Connecticut 89, Minnesota 68 (Connecticut -4, under 158)
Game 3: Minnesota 87, Connecticut 83 (Minnesota +12.5, over 161)
Game 4: Connecticut 79, Minnesota 69 (Minnesota +11.5, under 164)

• Connecticut won the series 3-1
• The Lynx are 3-1 ATS vs. the Sun this season.
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 159
• Connecticut average points last 10 games: 79
• Minnesota average points last 10 games: 82

The Engine is not slowing down, but still TURNIN' things up a notch @athomas_25 recorded her 5th triple-double this szn and became the first player in league history to have MULTIPLE back-to-back triple-doubles pic.twitter.com/JP8UJZE4UD

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 2, 2023

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First Round begins Wednesday September 13th at 8pm/ET on ESPN2 #MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/Jc90UfZUKt

— WNBA (@WNBA) September 10, 2023

WNBA Championship Title Odds

2023 WNBA Playoffs First-Round: Sun vs. Lynx

(3) Connecticut Sun (27-13) vs. (6) Minnesota Lynx (19-21)

Game 1: Sept. 13, Minnesota at Connecticut, 8 p.m. ET/ ESPN2

Game 2: Sept. 17, Minnesota at Connecticut, 1 p.m. ET/ ESPN

Game 3: Sept. 20, Connecticut at Minnesota TBD/ESPN (If necessary)

Season Matchups

*Connecticut won the series 3-1*

Game 1: Connecticut 89, Minnesota 84 (Minnesota +6, over 159.5)
Game 2: Connecticut 89, Minnesota 68 (Connecticut -4, under 158)
Game 3: Minnesota 87, Connecticut 83 (Minnesota +12.5, over 161)
Game 4: Connecticut 79, Minnesota 69 (Minnesota +11.5, under 164)

Back-to-back triple doubles for Alyssa Thomas

She has more triple doubles this season than all players in 2023 combined pic.twitter.com/GAzyMSg1bb

— ESPN (@espn) August 2, 2023

Injuries

Connecticut Sun

• Tiffany Hayes, guard: Probable (knee)
• DiJonai Carrington, guard: Questionable (foot)
• Bernadett Határ, center: Questionable (knee)

Minnesota Lynx

• Jessica Shepard, forward: OUT (ankle)
• Lindsay Allen, guard, OUT: (thumb)
• Natalie Achonwa, forward: OUT (maternity leave)

Jessica Shepard (ankle) ruled out for Wednesday.

— Underdog WNBA (@Underdog__WNBA) September 12, 2023

Series Preview

Sun

The matchup is set. The 2023 @WNBA Playoffs begin this Wednesday, September 13th at 8PM at Mohegan Sun Arena!

Don't miss the start of Sun vs. Lynx: https://t.co/vCwOo7XQtr#CTSun | #ForgedByFire pic.twitter.com/KP7OyG28HO

— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) September 10, 2023

The Connecticut Sun seemed doomed when they lost Jonquel Jones, Jasmine Thomas, and head coach, Curt Miller in the offseason. A year removed from the WNBA Finals; the Connecticut Sun find themselves right back in playoff contention. A month into the 2023 season, Connecticut lost their star forward Brionna Jones for the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Led by All-Stars Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner, the Connecticut Sun prevailed and surprised many this season.

Of all teams, the Sun led the league in opponent points per game (79) and three-point percentage (31.1). With the right pieces surrounding Bonner and Thomas, the Sun were able to compete through 40 games as a defensive juggernaut. The Sun, led by Stephanie White, finished 27-13, which was third best in the WNBA. 4th overall in offensive rating, and 3rd in defensive rating, the Sun managed to stay afloat. Although the Sun dropped to 5th in offensive rating post all-star break (102.2), they managed to stay a top defensive team.

Since the All-Star break, Connecticut ranked third in rebounding (50.5) and assists percentage (67.5), and fourth in net rating (100) and steals (8.0). Through the backend of the season, the Sun dropped from 84.8 points per game, to 80.6. Connecticut is 13-7 at home, and will face the Lynx, who are .500 on the road, and beat them once at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun are 3-2 in their last five, in which they suffered dual losses to New York. Tiffany Hayes, DiJonai Carrington, and Bernadett Határ are all either probable or questionable for Wednesday's matchup. The loss of all three, or just one, could very much impact the series.

Lynx

next stop: Connecticut. pic.twitter.com/OUonPDtsho

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) September 12, 2023

The Lynx managed to keep their playoff hopes alive and grab the No.6 seed after an 0-6 start to the season. Following the retirement of Sylvia Fowles, the torch was passed to former Husky, Napheesa Collier. Both draft picks Diamond Miller and Dorka Juhasz have been difference makers in the lineups, especially in the absence of Collier or other injuries. The Lynx, led by Cheryl Reeve will compete for a title, after missing the 2022 playoffs. Through 40 games, Minnesota ranks 8th in offensive rating (99.8), and 10th in defensive rating (105.7). Overall, they rank 10th in net rating, which measures Minnesota's point differential. Defensively, this team allows opponents to score 85 points a game, which is second highest next to Indiana.

With Jessica Shepard back from injury, along with Napheesa Collier, the Lynx didn't see much change post All-Star break. In the second half of the season, their -4.5 net rating ranks 9th in the league, ahead of the Fever, Storm, and Mercury. Once a championship dynasty in the 2010s, Minnesota will look to build around Collier, and Kayla McBride, who recently signed a multi-year extension with the Lynx. Although the matchup will be difficult, the Lynx beat the Sun on their home court, and will be without Jessica Shepard for game 1. With Shepard out, look for Juhasz and Miller to see significant playing time. The Lynx dropped four of their last six games, including losses against New York, Washington, Chicago, and Indiana.

Season Matchups

Connecticut leads the season series 3-1, in which their only loss came on their home court July 30. The Sun head into the playoffs with a 32-point differential over the four matchups, in which they outrebounded the Lynx by a total of five rebounds. In four games, the Sun shot 46.3 percent from the field, and 29 percent from the three. Minnesota finished the series shooting 43 percent from the field, and 30 percent from downtown.

Minnesota covered the spread in all matchups, and the Connecticut Sun won the MoneyLine in 75 percent of the meetings. The Sun put up 85 points a game, three more than their average, and the Lynx with 77. It's important to note, Connecticut was without Brionna Jones for three of the four matchups against Minnesota. Stephanie White, AP Coach of the Year will have home court advantage the first two playoff matchups.

Sun Key Players

One of the league’s best, without question.

Congratulations to Alyssa Thomas for being named to the AP First Team All League! #CTSun | #ForgedByFire pic.twitter.com/9zPTZR1Q6o

— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) September 12, 2023

Forward Alyssa Thomas has been an MVP candidate all season and elevated her game to new heights. In the most valuable player race with Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson, Thomas was named to the AP First Team All-League. Throughout the season, Thomas recorded the most assists in a single season (316), six triple doubles, and 28 double-doubles, all WNBA records. Through 40 games, No. 25 is the first player ever to lead the league in assists and rebounds, have a 20-20-10 game, and have back-to-back triple doubles. She's the first WNBA player to have 600 points, 300 rebounds, and 300 assists. It's safe to say, without Thomas, the Connecticut Sun wouldn't be where they are this season.

DeWanna Bonner, in her 14th year in the WNBA, set a franchise single-game record with 41 points back on June 8. Averaging over 17 points a game, Bonner has been lighting it up all season long. In her fourth year with the Sun, Bonner is a force on both sides of the ball, along with Thomas.

A dominant duo

Combined, No. 24 and 25 average a combined 32.9 points per game, 15.5 rebounds, 10.1 assists, and 2.9 steals. In four games against the Lynx, Bonner and Thomas combined for 139 points (34 ppg), 62 rebounds (15.5 rpg), and 49 assists (12.2 apg). In game 2, Thomas dished out 16 assists alone, along with scoring 16 points. The play of Natisha Hiedeman, Rebecca Allen, and Tiffany Hayes will be vital, providing Hayes will be healthy. Combined, the three-guard accounted for 22 points in their 79-69 win against the Lynx. Tyasha Harris, acquired in the offseason from Dallas, will be a large x-factor off the bench. DiJonai Carrington, coming off an injury should be a key reserve for this Sun team. Health and guard production will be key here for Connecticut.

Lynx Key Players

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— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) September 12, 2023

After missing nearly all of 2022 due to the birth of her first child, Napheesa Collier was named Comeback Player of the Year. 2023 draft picks Diamond Miller and Dorka Juhasz were named to the All-Rookie team. With Kayla McBride signing her multi-year extension, the organization is certainly building around her and Collier. With some injuries, came inconsistencies for the Minnesota Lynx. Collier and McBride account for 35.8 points a game, followed by Diamond Miller with 12. The Lynx will be without Jessica Shepard and Lindsay Allen, both due to injuries. With those losses, expect Juhasz to fill that starting role, which will command a significant amount of pressure, especially from a rookie. Minnesota ranks 5th in bench points per game (19.3), which will be thinner with injuries.

Prediction

Both teams have questionable and definite injuries on both sides for Wednesday. Without Jessica Shepard, that leaves Minnesota with no choice but to start a rookie (Juhasz) in a critical game. Given the first round is only two games, I do think Minnesota will put up a fight here. Having stolen one game from Connecticut in their home arena, the Lynx are .500 on the road, and will matchup against of the best defensive units in the playoffs. If Minnesota can step up their defense, and play consistent on both sides of the ball, they may have a standing chance. With Connecticut, it can always be a gamble, however, they have a mean defense, and one of the top duos in the entire league.

My prediction for the WNBA Playoffs First-Round: Connecticut in three

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2023 WNBA Playoffs: Liberty vs. Mystics

(2) New York Liberty (32-8) vs. (7) Washington Mystics (19-21)

Game 1: Sept 15, Washington at New York, 7:30 p.m. ET/ ESPN2

Game 2: Sept 19, Washington at New York, 7 p.m. ET/ ESPN

Game 3: Sept. 22, New York at Washington, TBD /ESPN (If necessary)

Season Matchups

*The Series is split 2-2*

Game 1:?Washington 80, New York 64 (Washington +2.5, under 163.5).
Game 2:?New York 89, Washington 88 OT (Washington +7, over 161.5)
Game 3:?New York 96, Washington 87 (Washington +10, over 163.5)
Game 4: Washington 90, New York 88 (Washington +10.5, over 162.5)

Big Win in the Big Apple #BallOnOurTerms | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/Yyn2mhD2uN

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) September 10, 2023

Injuries

New York Liberty

• Han Xu, Center: Out (Wasn't with the team Sept. 10 due to overseas commitment)

Washington Mystics

• Kristi Toliver, guard: OUT (ACL)
• Shakira Austin, Center: OUT (Hip- Out Sept. 9)

Series Preview

Liberty

The New York Liberty finished with their best record in franchise history (32-8) under Head Coach Sandy Brondello. Led by Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Courtney Vandersloot, and Betnijah Laney, the Liberty finished first 1st in the WNBA Eastern Conference. Their 32 wins are the second most regular season wins in history. As they enter into the WNBA playoffs, New York averaged a franchise best in points, assists, three-pointers made, offensive rating, and total net rating.

Since the month of August, the Liberty led the league in win percentage (.867) field goal percentage (45.8), field goals made (33.3), three-pointers made/attempted, rebounds, assists, offensive rating, defensive rating, net rating, true shooting percentage, and player impact estimate. Though they dropped a nail biter in their last matchup against Washington, New York has been one of the most elite teams, especially towards the backend of the season. Overall, their roster features a combined 19 All-Star appearances. Crowned first time WNBA Commissioners Cup Champions, the Liberty look the bring the first ever trophy to New York.

Mystics

After finishing as the 5th seed in 2022, and losing to Seattle in the Semi-Finals, Washington is out for revenge this year. Unable to gather consistency due to injuries to Elene Delle Donne, Natasha Cloud, Ariel Atkins, and Shakira Austin, the Mystics have somewhat of a healthy roster. After losing Kristi Toliver due to a recent ACL tear, Washington will lose some slight guard depth. Through 40 games, the Mystics finished 7th in offensive rating, 5th in defensive rating and total net rating (-0.4). They finished as the worst team in terms of rebound percentage, and near last in field goal percentage (42.8). Since the All-Star break, Washington remained the 9th worst team offensively, with a 99.4 offensive rating. They finished 4-3 in their last games, included victories over the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. With Center Shakira Austin questionable, Washingtons biggest questions remains their health.

Season Matchups

On repeat #BallOnOurTerms pic.twitter.com/NejVd6IaBv

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) September 11, 2023

In four regular season matchups, The Washington Mystics hold an eight-point differential, with the series split 2-2. Both franchises have met a total of nine times in the playoffs, including their last meeting in 2017. In those nine playoff matchups, New York has a 6-3 record against Washington. Overall New York outrebounded Washington 169-121. For rebounds, that's a significant margin (48), and will be a huge impact in this series.

Through four meetings, the Mystics averaged over 86 points a game, which is six points higher than their season average. Defensively, they held New York to under 40 percent three-point shooting in all matchups. For the Liberty, they averaged 84 points per game, five points less than their norm. Two of the four games were decided by two points or less, including an 89-88 overtime win by New York. On Sept. 10, the Mystics won by two points at the buzzer, thanks to a last second shot by Brittney Sykes. The New York Liberty are 32-8 when betting on the money line, and Washington 19-21-0. With only 8 losses on the season for New York, two came against Washington.

Liberty Key Players

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Some would call this team a "super team," while Sabrina Ionescu stated "I think we're just super humans" on WSLAM. With the offseason acquisitions of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Courtney Vandersloot, the Liberty finished with the second-best record, with the No. 2 seed.

Voted the 2023 Associated Press Player of the Year, Breanna Stewart has the most 40-point, 10 rebound games in history. Stewart broke the WNBA record for points in a single season, tied the franchise record for 20 double-doubles, and has the most 40-point games in a season. No. 30 finished second behind Jewell Loyd in total points scored (919), third in rebounds (371) and blocks (63). Behind Stewart is a powerhouse, including Sabrina Ionescu, who was selected to the 2023 All- Associated Press Second Team.

Ionescu, 25, broke to all-time record for three-pointers made in a game, and just the 3rd player in history with 100 three-pointers made in a single season. Guard Courtney Vandersloot, "the floor general" reached 4,000 career points, and is playmaker and engine of this team. Former MVP Jonquel Jones was named Commissioners Cup MVP in August. Betnijah Laney, a defensive specialist, recently signed a multi-year extension, and has proven herself a vital part of this team. The starting five make up 74 points a game, which is 84 percent of their offense.

Defensive Specialists

With Kayla Thornton, Stefanie Dolson, and Marine Johannes on the bench, the Liberty rank near last in bench points per game (15.2). Truly a special team, all players have unselfishly come together, and developed trust and chemistry throughout the season. Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Courtney Vandersloot rank within the top ten in offensive rating. Thornton, Jocelyn Willoughby, and Dolson, all defensive players, rank top 17 in defensive rating.

Mystics Key Players

Bringing this Energy to playoffs #BallOnOurTerms pic.twitter.com/cq7S1edZLY

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) September 12, 2023

The Washington Mystics are the biggest mystery heading into the playoffs. Plagued by injuries, the Mystics find themselves in a tough matchup on the road. Washington, 7-13 in away games, will be without Kristi Toliver, and possibly Shakira Austin. Led by Elena Delle Donne, the Mystics dropped three of their last five, although they achieved impressive victories over New York and Las Vegas. Delle Donne, limited to 23 games this season, finished 17th in points per game (16.7), and 13th in field goals made.

Behind Delle Donne is Brittney Sykes, Natasha Cloud, Ariel Atkins, and Shakira Austin. With a three-guard lineup, when healthy, Clout, Atkins, and Skyes account for 50 percent of the team's total offense. In their previous matchup against the Liberty, the Mystic's backcourt comprised of 48 points, with 25 off the bench. If Austin is unable to suit up, the Mystics will struggle for frontcourt depth, behind Delle Donne and Hines-Allen.

Guard Brittney Sykes ranks 21st in points per game (15.9), including a 29-point performance in game three against New York. If healthy, this is a Mystics team that can be competitive, as we've seen in previous games. With a majority of their starters healthy and ready to suit up, this may be one of the most entertaining series we may see in the first round.

Prediction

Mentioned in my previous article, all predictions are for the straight money line series win. Although the Mystics gained a few players, the health of some are questionable. With the series tied 2-2, the Liberty are a vastly different team than their third meeting, on July 21st. With the Mystics averaging 86 points a game against New York, this should be a fun and competitive series. The Liberty are scary good, and several players mentioned they haven't reached their full potential. Perhaps we will see this in the upcoming weeks.

Washington covered the spread in four games and won't let New York walk away with any easy wins. With question marks in the frontcourt, the Mystics will heavily rely on their three guards. In my opinion, this series will be close, however, I will take the Liberty based off experience and talent. New York will have to dominate on the boards, as well as in the paint, and Washington will have to play stellar defense on the perimeter.

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2023 WNBA Playoffs: Aces vs. Sky Matchup

(1) Las Vegas Aces (34-6) vs. (8) Chicago Sky(17-22)

Game 1: Sept. 13, Chicago at Las Vegas, 10 p.m. ET/ESPN

Game 2: Sept. 17, Chicago at Las Vegas, 3 p.m. ET/ABC

Game 3: Sept. 20, Las Vegas at Chicago, TBD/ESPN (If necessary)

Season Matchups

*Las Vegas won the series 3-0*

Game 1: Las Vegas 93, Chicago 80 (Las Vegas -13, Over 168)
Game 2: Las Vegas 107, Chicago 95 (Chicago +14.5, Over 168.5)
Game 3: Las Vegas 94, Chicago 87 ( Chicago +14.5, Over 171)

Injuries

Las Vegas Aces

• Candace Parker, forward: OUT (foot)

Chicago Sky

• Kahleah Copper, guard: Day-To-Day
• Alanna Smith, forward: Day-to-Day
• Rebekah Gardner, guard: OUT (Knee)
• Isabelle Harrison, forward : OUT (Knee)

Series Preview

The Las Vegas Aces, led by head coach Becky Hammon, finished the season as the No.1 seed, and a franchise best 34-6 record. With one home loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, the Aces will have home court advantage for the first matchups against the Chicago Sky. After a historic season, Las Vegas finished the year with 30 wins, surpassing the 2014 Phoenix Mercury for the most regular season wins in WNBA History. Through 40 games, the Aces led the WNBA in offensive and defensive rating, net rating, assists to turnover ratio, field goal, three-point percentage, and points per game.

Season Matchups

In three matchups against the Sky, Vegas had a 32-point differential, and averaged 98 points a game. Becky Hammons squad shot close to 52 percent from the field in those three meetings. Vegas, who ranks 5th in the league in rebounds per game, dominated on the boards 102-94, which will be vital in this upcoming playoff series. Throughout the season, the Sky put up over 87 points a game, six points more than their season average. Although the Chicago Sky improved their gameplay since the All-Star game, the Aces covered the money line three times, and the Sky covered the spread in 66 percent of the games.

Preview of the Aces

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— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 10, 2023

A'ja Wilson, a 2x WNBA MVP, has been a continuous force of power. No. 22 finished the season with leads in several statistical categories. Wilson finished first in win shares, points per minute, field goals made, player efficiency rating, defensive win shares, defensive rating, and blocks. Led by a strong backcourt, the Aces run a three guard lineup, that consists of All-Stars Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray. The trio of guards averaged a combined 51.6 points, 15.6 assists, 3.8 steals, and 10.4 rebounds per game throughout the regular season. As a whole, Kelsey Plum, A'a Wilson, and Jackie Young finished top three in offensive rating in the WNBA. Guards Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray rank top 7 in three-point percentage. Their core four (Wilson, Plum, Young, and Gray) averaged 80 percent of the total offensive in three games.

Preview of the Sky

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— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) September 10, 2023

The Chicago Sky barely squeezed into the 8th and final playoff seed with a record of 18-22. Fresh off a three game win streak against Indiana, Minnesota, and Connecticut, Chicago will face a tough matchup on the road. The Sky, led by interim head coach and GM Emre Vatansever, will catch somewhat of a break with Candace Parker out for the Aces. Parker added 10 points, 5 steals, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds in game 1 against Chicago.

Led by Kahleah Copper, who recently signed a multi-year extension, and Marina Mabley, Chicago ranks 6th in offense, and 7th in defensive ratings. Since the All-Star break, the Sky moved up to 4th in total offensive efficiency. With the 5th best record since the break, Chicago leads the league in three-point percentage (38.6). In three meetings against Vegas, Mabrey and Copper combined for an average 40 points, and Elizabeth Williams with 37 points. Much like the Aces, Chicago runs a three-guard lineup consisting of Mabrey, Copper, and Courtney Williams. Their most recent win impressively came against the Connecticut Sun in overtime. The Sky finished the night shooting 52 percent from the three, and had four players with points in double figures.

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— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) September 11, 2023

Guard Courtney Williams recently hit 3,000 career points. Williams 23 point, 16 rebounds, and 13 assists against the Connecticut Sun is one of six triple doubles in franchise history.

Prediction

As of right now, my predictions are for the straight money line series win. Although Chicago has vastly improved since the All-Star break, and kept things fairly close in their matchups with Vegas, I don't see them winning the series. With the first two games in Vegas, I cannot envision Chicago defeating the reigning WNBA 2022 Champions. Las Vegas only has one loss, excluding the Commissioner's Cup, against the Sparks. The Sky hage some heavy hitters on the offense, however, I will take the Aces overall in terms off offense, defense, and head coach.

Overall, the Aces are 21-19-0 ATS, and Chicago 22-16-2. Stay tuned for daily betting articles throughout the WNBA playoffs. If the Aces want to shut out Chicago, they must heavily rely on their core four, considering their bench ranks last in points per game (13.5). The Sky are 4th in the WNBA in bench points per game (19.5), who scored 32 points against Connecticut. Although inconsistent at times, Dana Evans will certainly be an x-factor for Chicago.

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The Los Angeles Sparks (16-22, 6-12 Away) will face the New York Liberty (31-7, 14-4 Home) at the Barclays Center tonight. With two regular season games remaining, the Sparks are tied with the Chicago Sky for the 8th and final playoff spot. Plagued by injuries for a majority of the season, Los Angeles has several questionable players for tonight's game.

Both Nneka Ogwumike and Karlie Samuelson are on the injury report, listed as questionable for tonight's matchup. Together, they make up a combined 26 percent of the team's offense, which is 10th in the league. After winning six straight games in August, the Sparks have lost four of the last five, and covered the spread in just one matchup. For the Liberty, Coach Brondello's squad is coming off a seven-game win streak and have just one loss in the past ten games. Just one game trailing the Aces for the No. 1 Seed, New York looks to crown themselves as the finest team in the WNBA.

 In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 7PM EST, at the Barclays Center, located in Brooklyn, New York. If you're Betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on Amazon Prime Video. For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

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WNBA Daily Odds: Los Angeles Sparks vs. New York Liberty

New York Liberty -13.5 (-110)

Coach @SBrondello has been on FIRE

Led the Libs to a franchise-best 31-7 record through 38 games
Led NY to a league-best 9-1 record in August
Secured the first championship hardware in Liberty franchise history after a Commissioner’s Cup W pic.twitter.com/4BLOua8ca0

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 6, 2023

With two games left in the regular season, the New York Liberty established themselves as the most elite team since August. With zero injuries listed in tonight's matchup, New York has won seven straight games, and nine of their last ten. Since August, Sandy Brondello's team leads the league in win percentage (.923), and Offensive Rating (112.2), Defensive Rating (93.8), Net Rating (18.4) Assists/Turnover ratio (1.84), Rebound Percentage (53.5), Effective Field Goal Percentage (54.8), Assists per game (23.6), and points per matchup (89.9). Looking at that list of distinctions, it's hard to fade the Liberty at this time.

Led by Head Coach Sandy Brondello, New York is off to their best start in franchise history with a 31-7 record. Additionally, the franchise has an exceptional level of talent and depth on their roster. In the midst of a tight MVP race, Breanna Stewart is coming off a 40 point/ 10 rebound performance in their victory over the Dallas Wings. Additionally, multiple players of the Liberty expressed the importance of trusting one another when building chemistry. After an exhilarating 94-93 win over the Wings, it's evident the Liberty have several key players besides Breanna Stewart that contribute in various ways.

Curt Miller and the Sparks had the unfortunate luck of injuries all season. With two key players listed as questionable, Los Angeles dropped four of their last five games, in which they only score on average, 75 points a game. The Sparks are 7-6 since the month of August and climbed their way to the top defensively. With the resurgence of Jordin Canada and Layshia Clarendon, Los Angeles ranks fourth overall, and second in defensive efficiency since the beginning of last month.

Season Matchups

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— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 2, 2023

If you look at the recent matchups on paper, the Sparks have covered the spread in both defeats against New York. However, since the month of September, LA has dropped to 7th in defensive ratings, and 8th overall offensively. In the 90-76 fall against Connecticut, the purple and gold were without players Ogwumike and Samuelson.

Unable to produce a high volume of scoring, the Sparks rank last in the league in offensive production in the last five matchups. Furthermore, in those five games, Miller's squad ranks 10th in three-point percentage, 12th in field goal percentage, and allow nearly 11 opponent points off the fast break. Although they sealed an impressive victory over the Mystics, they will face a New York team that's elite in several categories. If Nneka is unable to suit up, look for Dearica Hamby to lace up tonight, who contributed 18 points last match. In two matchups this season, New York only holds a 15-point differential.

Why the Liberty can cover the spread

With the regular season coming to a close, it's unclear if coach Brondello will rest a few of her starters and give the second unit some looks. As of this moment, Nneka Ogwumike and Karlie Samuelson still remain questionable for tonight's game. Overall, the Liberty are playing at an exclusive level, superior to any other team in the league. Since the All-Star break, New York leads the league in Net Rating, by a large margin. 19-19-0 against the spread this season, the Liberty are 4-0 ATS in home games since August 6th, and 10-8 against the spread at the Barclays.

For the Sparks, they stand at 18-18-0 against the spread overall. After covering the spread in ten straight games, LA has lost their "spark." Covering just once in five games, Los Angeles heads into a crucial must win scenario this evening. On the road, LA is 8-10-1 against the spread, and 0-2 on the road ATS as of August 27. Statistically, I would pick LA to cover, however, the Liberty are playing on another level.

Breanna Stewart O 9.5 REB (-125)

Eastern Conference POTW & POTM Stew York City is simply LIKE THAT #SYCforMVP pic.twitter.com/H8k52oKaqJ

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 6, 2023

PPG: 23.3 | FG: 46.8 % | 3 PT: 35.9 % | FT: 84.7 % | REB: 9.4 | AST: 3.8 |STL: 1.5 | BLK: 1.6

Normally I wouldn't pick any New York prop bets due to load management heading into the playoffs. However, Breanna Stewart is playing some of the best basketball of her career and is in a tight MVP race. Poised to be named most valuable player, Stewart is coming off a 40-point/10 rebound game against Dallas. Although over 9.5 rebounds hit just over 50 percent this season, Stewart has six straight games with rebounds in double figures. Additionally, Breanna Stewart grabbed 12 boards in their last matchup, and is averaging 10.5 rebounds in two games against LA.

Coming off 34 played minutes, there's zero signs of Stewart slowing down before the playoffs. No. 30 ranks third overall in rebounds and will face a Sparks team who allow opponents to grab over 35 boards a game. If Nneka Ogwumike is possibly out for tonight's game, that will give Stewart an advantage on the boards. In fact, LA is one of the least efficient teams on the rebounds, in which they only tally 31.5 a game. Since the month of August, Stewart ranks only behind Alyssa Thomas for the most rebounds per game in the league (9.8). Overall, this prop has hit 60 percent in the last ten games.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Los Angeles Sparks

• Los Angeles Sparks: 1-4 in their last 5 games.
• 5-4 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 18-18-0
• O/U Record: 15-23-0
• 1-4 in their last 5 games.
• 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 1-4 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 3-7 in the last 10 games.
• 11th in Offensive Rating (97.4)
• 4th in Defensive Rating (99.3)
• 10th in Points Per Game (78.3)
• 7th in Pace: 96.20
• Opponent Points Per Game: 79.9 (2nd)
• Three-Point Percentage: 33.2 (9th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 31.5 (11th)
• LA ATS won last 10 games: Indiana (+1), Atlanta (+1, -1.5), Las Vegas (+16.5), Phoenix (-11), Washington (+3)

Fought hard to the finish. pic.twitter.com/yxAxLpOPNE

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) September 6, 2023

New York Liberty

• New York Liberty: 5-0 in their last 5 games.
• 9-1 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 19-19-0
• O/U Record: 21-17-0
• 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 3-2 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 5-5 in the last 10 games.
• 2nd in Offensive Rating (109.3)
• 2nd in Defensive Rating (98.5)
• 2nd in Points Per Game (89.1)
• 5th in Pace: 96.72
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.1 (3rd)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.2 % (2nd)
• Rebounds Per Game: 38.1(2nd)
• NY ATS won last 10 games: Indiana (-10, Las Vegas (+7.5, -2), Phoenix (-12.5), Minnesota (-9), Connecticut (-7.5), Chicago (-9).

Another @nyliberty win as they came away with the thriller versus the Wings @breannastewart was in beast mode, dropping ANOTHER 40 PT & 10 REB game in the dub while also passing Diana Taurasi's single-season scoring record pic.twitter.com/98dMOrcHbI

— WNBA (@WNBA) September 6, 2023

Head-to-head stats: Sparks vs. Liberty

Season Matchups:

Game 1: New York 87, LA 79 (LA +9, Under 168.5)
Game 2: New York 76, Los Angeles 69 (LA +8,5, Under 167.5)

• New York leads the season series 2-0
• The Sparks are 2-0 ATS vs. the Liberty
• Game Points (AVG) last two matchups: 155.5
• Los Angeles average points last 10 games: 78
• New York Angeles average points last 10 games: 91
• Los Angeles average opponent points last 10 games: 75
• New York average opponent points last 10 games: 77
• Los Angeles average opponent points last 5 games: 77
• New York average opponent points last 5 games: 76

GOOD ROAD DUB IN LA#SEAFOAMSZN | #LIGHTITUPNYL pic.twitter.com/SbfHN69yBq

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 2, 2023

Injuries

Los Angeles Sparks

• Nneka Ogwumike, forward: Questionable (Knee)
• Karlie Samuelson, forward: Questionable (abdomen)
• Lexie Brown, guard: OUT (non-Covid illness)
• Nia Clouden, guard: OUT(knee)
• Chiney Ogwumike, forward: OUT (foot)
• Katie Lou Samuelson, forward: OUT

New York Liberty

• None

^{Main Photo Credit: Brandon Todd/New York Liberty}

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The Seattle Storm (11-26, 7-11 Away) will matchup against the Atlanta Dream (17-20, 10-8 Home) on the road tonight. The Dream are 3-7 in their last ten games and hold a slight lead over the Sky and Sparks for the 7th seed. They can clinch a playoff spot with a win tonight.

 With three games to go, the Seattle Storm retain one of the lowest ratings in the WNBA and are eliminated from playoff contention. With the series split 1-1, tonight is a must win for the Atlanta Dream. Atlanta, led by head coach Tanisha Wright, have just a 1.5 game lead, and could easily fall into competition for the 8th and final playoff spot. In this article, I will break down the WNBA betting odds, statistics, trends, odds, and predictions. The matchup will begin at 7PM EST, at Gateway Center, located in College Park, Georgia.  If you're Betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, the game will air on NBA TV (WNBA League Pass). For the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

Big game tonight for the @AtlantaDream as they take on the Seattle Storm

With a win, the Dream will clinch a playoffs berth

Tune in at 7pm/ET on @NBATV to see if they can secure one of the two spots left#MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/zysyms7qUg

— WNBA (@WNBA) September 6, 2023

WNBA Daily Odds: Seattle Storm vs. Atlanta Dream

Atlanta -8.5 (-110)

Hey Dream fans!

We are back in the arena TOMORROW for one of the most important games of the season.

We need you to SHOW UP and SHOW OUT.

Let’s pack the arena Wednesday night as we secure our spot in the playoffs! #atlantadream

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) September 5, 2023

With three games remaining in the regular season, the Atlanta Dream are a must win tonight. Standing at 17-20, Atlanta has less than a two-game lead for the 7th seed over the Chicago Sky and the Los Angeles Sparks. Through the month of August, both the Storm and Dream are two of the least efficient teams on offensive in the WNBA. Since August 1, both squads rank 10 and 11 in total net rating, in addition to effective field goal percentage. Once considered one of the superior teams in the East, the Dream have lost seven of their last ten games and have just one win in the past five matchups. Eliminated from the postseason, Seattle has just one win in five games. Although Seattle is 19-16-0 against the spread this season, I am full fading that tonight.

Tonight, is a crucial matchup for Atlanta, who hasn't covered the spread in two games against the Storm. With the season series split 1-1, the Dream are 8-8 against the spread when favored, and 7-4 as home favorites ATS. Additionally, Tanisha Wright's team is 10-8 at home, and 10-7 against the spread at the Gateway Center. With the Seattle Storm out of the playoff bracket, they will play for a matter of pride tonight. At 7-11 on the road, Seattle has played on the road in five of their last six and are 2-2-1 against the road spread in the past five games.

Why the Atlanta Dream will cover the spread.

Overall, Atlanta is a much more efficient team in their home arena. In 18 games played in Georgia, the Dream average close to five points more per game (85) and shoot nearly eight percent better from the three-point (38.2 percent). In addition, the Dream shoot more effectively from the field, as well as the free-throw line. Although this team is 6-12 since the All-Star break, they remain 4th in points per game, and 6th in overall defensive rating. Over the last five matchups. Atlanta is averaging 87 points per game, compared to the Storm's 79.8. Although both teams are 1-4, Atlanta is far more superior than Seattle from the field, and both teams allow the opposition to score around 89 points.

In a much-anticipated essential matchup, the Dream will face the worst team offensively in the WNBA. Led by Allisha Gray, Atlanta has a ton of talent, especially on the bench. In their last matchup against Minnesota Atlanta's bench outscored the opposition 32-24. Second year player, Rhyne Howard has been a force on both sides of the ball, along with Cheyenne Parker.

Most recently, this team dropped 100 points in their defeat against the Las Vegas Aces. Led by Howard with 27 points, the Dream shot 35 percent from three, and had four players with points in double figures. Atlanta allows teams to shoot 34 percent from the three, and the key will be to play tight perimeter defense on Jewell Loyd. With a win tonight, the Atlanta Dream can clinch a playoff spot. With everything on the line, I expect Atlanta to put up a fight, especially with a tough schedule remaining against Washington and Dallas.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Seattle Storm

• Seattle Storm: 1-4 in their last 5 games.
• 4-6 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 19-16-0
• O/U Record: 18-19-0
• 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 4-5-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 1-4 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 5-5 in the last 10 games.
• 12th in Offensive Rating (96.7)
• 7th in Defensive Rating (103.4)
• 10th in Points Per Game (78.5)
• 4th in Pace: 97.07
• Opponent Points Per Game: 83.8 (7th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 34.5 % (5th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 35.4 (4th)
• Seattle ATS won last 10 games: Atlanta (+5), Phoenix (-3), Minnesota (+5.5), LA (+7)

Happy Game Day!

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— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) September 6, 2023

Atlanta Dream

• Atlanta Dream: 1-4 in their last 5 games.
• 3-7 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 17-20-0
• O/U Record: 17-20-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 4-1 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 4-6 in the last 10 games.
• 7th in Offensive Rating (99.8)
• 6th in Defensive Rating (101.8)
• 4th in Points Per Game (82.8)
• 1st in Pace: 98.85
• Opponent Points Per Game: 84.4 (9th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 34.1 (7th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 36 (3rd)
• Atlanta ATS won last 10 games:  Indiana (-8), Chicago (-2), Phoenix (-8.5).

.@McdonaldAari2 and @nazhillmon scored 14 and 13 points respectively, leading the way for the #AtlantaDream to outscore the @minnesotalynx in bench points 32-24.

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) September 3, 2023

Head-to-head stats: Storm vs. Dream

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Atlanta 85, Seattle 75 (Seattle +14.5, Under 167.5)
Game 2: Seattle 58, Atlanta 67 (Seattle +5, Under 163.5)

• The season series is split 1-1
• The Storm are 2-0 ATS vs. the Dream this season
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 162
• Seattle average points last 10 games: 83
• Atlanta Angeles average points last 10 games: 79

Great work tonight @howard_rhyne !#DoItForTheDream pic.twitter.com/tDZweNe11U

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) August 11, 2023

Injuries

Seattle Storm

• Gabby Williams, forward: OUT

Atlanta Dream

• Nia Coffey, forward: OUT

Allisha Gray O 16.5 Points (-136)

Shooter to shooter ’s! #atlantadream pic.twitter.com/UqJbLBLzwD

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) September 2, 2023

PPG: 17.2 | FG: 47.5 % | 3 PT: 38.2 % | FT: 82.1 % | REB: 4.9 | AST:4.9 |STL: 1.1 | BLK: 0.3

In her first season with the Atlanta Dream, Allisha Gray is averaging career-highs in points per game, field goal percentage, field goal and free-throw attempts. No. 15 hit over 16.5 points 60 percent in the last five, and 50 percent in the past five games. Furthermore, the Dream guard hit this prop in two games against Seattle and is averaging 18 points against the Storm. In both matchups, Gray averages 32 minutes, and 15.5 field goal attempts. With the Atlanta Dream leading the league in pace, I expect both teams to fight hard, and have a faster tempo game tonight.

If you're betting on the WNBA, Allisha Gray hit this prop 60 percent this season, and is averaging nearly 11 field goal attempts per matchup over the last ten. Overall, Gray ranks 15th in points per game, and 16th overall in total points this season (601). Gray also ranks top five and six in free-throws attempted and made per game. Although the Dream have several options on the offensive end, I expect Gray to have a decent matchup against a Seattle team who has one of worst net ratings, just above the Phoenix Mercury. I like this prop, based on the fact that Jewell Loyd ranks 96th in defensive efficiency, and has a net rating of -4.8.

Rhyne Howard O 2.5 3PM (+108)

JUST SO SMOOTH @howard_rhyne pic.twitter.com/NRPKIYO6RJ

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) September 2, 2023

Former 2022 rookie of the year, Rhyne Howard is having a career year in her second season with Atlanta. No. 10 is averaging career-highs in points per game (17.5), field goal and three-point percentage, rebounds, and assists minutes per game. Howard, 23, hit over 2.5 made three pointers in 60 percent of the last five and ten games. Additionally, she hit this prop in two matchups against Seattle, in which Howard is averaging 17.5 points, 32.5 minutes, 17.5 field goal attempts, and 10 three-point shots. In all of her August matchups, the guard has the most shot attempts against Seattle, with 20 on August 10.

Although Howard shot 1-10 from the three in she's averaging 8.6 threes attempted in the last three games. With the Seattle Storm allowing 35.4 percent from downtown, 9th in the WNBA, I expected Howard to have bounce back game tonight. I am confident in this prop tonight, especially with the volume of shots taken and minutes played against Seattle this season. Currently, the odds are not in favor of this prop, which could be the steal of the night.

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On Friday night, the New York Liberty matched up with the Connecticut Sun for the fourth and final time. With a 3-0 lead, Liberty Head Coach Sandy Brondello anticipated a highly competitive matchup, similarly to their 95-90 overtime win against the Sun in game 3. This was especially since Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu was ruled out ahead of the event.

"They're a great team. They had a lot of players returning. I think they've grown so much throughout the year, just like we all have," said Brondello. "They've always been tough on defense and very disruptive. I think the way they play, they're sharing the ball. [Alyssa Thomas] at the point forward position certainly helps them. We know they're going to be motivated, we want to keep our good rhythm going into the playoffs," Brondello told the media prior to the game.

Coach Brondello had the right mindset heading into this game in terms of the opposition. However, Fridays' matchup between the Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty couldn't have gone worse for Connecticut. For New York, star forward Breanna Stewart had 8 points by the end of the first quarter. With the absence of Brionna Jones for the Suns, Stewart took advantage of the mismatches, especially against Tiffany Hayes. Prior to the game, former MVP Jonquel Jones elaborated on the matchup against her former team, and their plan of attack.

The Liberty stellar defense shines

"Obviously Connecticut had a big loss with [Brionna Jones] going down, and I think they're a little bit smaller inside," Jones told reporters. Because of that, It's given us an advantage in that standpoint. As much as we dont want anyone to get hurt, we do have to take advantage of the mismatches and being able to control the boards."

Jones was right on the money pre-game, and the New York Liberty were able to do just that. She played exceptional defense on both Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner in the paint. Thomas and Bonner, the two anchors of the Sun, had a combined 17 points, 8 rebounds, on 5-16 field goal shooting. Even worse, Thomas acquired 3 fouls by halftime, and 4 by the end of the third quarter.

By the end of regulation, New York dominated on the boards, 40-27, along in the paint, 42-28. Brondello's squad held Connecticut to just 33 percent shooting from the field, and 30 percent from the three. Prior to this game, the Sun shot a remarkable 63.6 percent from downtown against Phoenix. Stephanie Whites squad only had two players that finished with points in double figures, Tiffany Hayes with 11, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa with 10 points.

You read that correctly, 11 points. The caliber of defense played by New York was so extraordinary, their leading scorer didn't break past 11 points scored. Since the All-Star break, the Liberty have the best win percentage in the league (.833), remain the top offensive team, and second defensively, behind Los Angeles. New York handed Connecticut their worst loss of the season, with a low of 58 points. In fact, it was their worst game against New York since September 2021.

Betnijah Laney is a key factor on both sides of the ball

BIG B #QueenBforDPOY pic.twitter.com/1z8j3Qsjcl

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 2, 2023

Liberty forward Betnijah Laney is certainly making her case for defensive player of the year. In 28 minutes, Laney finished with 19 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and blocks. Although the box score doesn't always reflect the impact No. 44 has on this team, Laney continues to be a focal point on both sides of the ball. Without the presence of Sabrina Ionescu on the floor, we saw some different sides of Laney's game.

Along with some minutes at the point guard position, we saw several athletic spin moves, especially against Rebecca Allen and Tiffany Hayes. With a lineup of Marine Johannes, Stefanie Dolson, Kayla Thornton, and Breanna Stewart, Laney stunned the crowd with the ability to create her own shot. Towards the end of the first quarter, we saw No. 44 sink a step back, self created three point shot. The double coverage of Stewart, opened several looks for Laney beyond the perimeter. Although unable to finish some layups, the aggressiveness and hustle shown by Laney was encouraging.

Defensively, we saw Betnijah Laney play the lane effectively, and was a force against both Thomas and Bonner. The New York Liberty's highlight of the game included a come from behind block by Laney on Hatar, who is 6 foot 10. Post game, Coach Sandy Brondello reflects on her performance, especially her case for defensive player of the year. "She always gets the best player and does a great job of that" Brondello told reporters. She can score points too in a variety of ways. [Betnijah], we put her in spots to be aggressive, and then her just making great plays. She's great. She's a competitor, and keeps getting better and better."

Breanna Stewart is the MVP for the Liberty

When former MVP Breanna Stewart signed with the Liberty earlier this year, it was unclear how her statistics would change, especially with the level of talent and depth on the team. In her first season with New York, and 7th in the WNBA, the forward is having an MVP caliber season, which includes career-highs in points per game (22.8). There's one thing to know--many of her teammates consider Stewart the MVP of the team, and the focal part of the team's makeup. Prior to the matchup, Jonquel Jones emphasized the importance of Breanna Stewart, and the impact she has on the team.

"Her ability to score on different levels, defensively, being in the right places, and blocking shots," said Jones. "The thing that you guys don't see--is her commitment to the game, in the gym everyday. She's definitely been our leader, and our team wouldn't be in a position it's in today without her being able to do the thing's that [Breanna Stewart] has done." "Multiple 40 point games, she's our MVP, and I would love to see her win the MVP at the end of the season," Jones told the media.

Although Stewart finished with only 14 points, she strengthened her MVP case. In 26 minutes, No. 30 grabbed 10 rebounds, dished out 7 assists, had one steal, and shot 7-11 from the field. With the Sun doubling her, especially down low, it created space and opportunities for her teammates. Along with exceptional defense on Alyssa Thomas, Stewart made several mid range fadeaway shots, in addition to lay ins. With her high IQ on the floor and unselfish play, Stewart found several three-point looks to both Jonquel Jones and Betnijah Laney. Her 8 defensive rebounds helped the Liberty dominate in second chance points, as well as paint dominance.

The Liberty's bench dominates on the glass

Prior to the matchup with the Connecticut Sun, the New York Liberty ranked 10th in bench points, averaging 15.2 points per game. With New York's early lead over Connecticut, coach Brondello was able to rotate several players, and experiment with several different lineups. Defensive forward, Kayla Thornton, who was signed a multi-year extension with the Liberty, tallied 23 minutes, along with Stefanie Dolson, who finished with 18. Jocelyn Willoughby and Nyara Sabally were able to rotate in, especially with 4th quarter garbage time minutes. Center Han Xu, played over 5 minutes, in which the crowd erupted at the Barclays Center.

All members of the second unit were positive on the floor, and had a combined 17 rebounds. Center Stefanie Dolson was a great presence on defense in the paint, especially on Hatar. She was able to get to the free-throw lines, thanks to Alyssa Thomas, and sunk a no look three-point pass at the top of the perimeter. Thornton, a defensive specialist, had impressive minutes and matchup with DeWanna Bonner. Often times, Thornton forced Bonner to take missed shots, and had 6 total rebounds. With the bench providing 15 points as a whole, this is another example how the box score does not include the entire picture. The defensive contribution by all five bench players was eye opening, especially with the playoffs in sight.

The Liberty sweep the Connecticut Sun 4-0

In four games against the Connecticut Sun, the Liberty won all four matchups, and had nearly a 60 point differential across all of their meetings. Although the Connecticut Sun are the third best team in the league, the New York showcased why they are the superior team. Up over 4.5 games ahead of the Sun for the second seed, in 4 games, the Liberty outrebounded the Sun by 31, and shot close to 55 percent from the field last game. On Friday's matchup, the Liberty had four players with points in double-figures, including Marine Johannes, who received the starting nod in place of Ionescu.

With both teams locked in as playoff seeds, the Liberty will face the Chicago Sky Sunday, and the Connecticut Sun against the Sparks on Tuesday.

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There are three games on the WNBA Betting slate for Thursday, August 31. Earlier, I discussed the straight betting odds and statistics for all matchups. In this article, I will give my best predictions and analysis for today's daily prop bets. ?If you're Betting on the WNBA and interested in watching, all matchups will air on Amazon Prime Video. For the best WNBA betting prop odds, stats and analysis, here is some information to know.'

Our Thursday #wnba slate picks!

Sparks Moneyline (-290)
Washington +10.5 (-108)

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— Ballislife Bets (@BallislifeBets) August 31, 2023

Ezi Magbegor O 7.5 Rebounds (-140)

This bucket by @ezimagbegor from last night is your @WAFDbank Taking it to the Bank Play of the Game! pic.twitter.com/Jhx29ju1kn

— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) August 28, 2023

PPG:?14 | FG:?51.3 %?| 3 PT:?36.8 %?| FT:?67.3 %?| REB:?8.1?| AST:?2.3?|STL:?1.2?| BLK:?1.2

Seattle Storm Center, Ezi Magbegor is as consistent as they come. This prop has hit nearly 50 percent of the season, and Magbegor has over 7.5 rebounds in two matchups against Los Angeles. Following a playoff elimination, it can be risky when it comes to prop picks. However, Seattle plays a three-guard lineup with Horston, Loyd, and Whitcomb. Alongside Dulcy?Fankam Mendjiadeu, the Seattle center is averaging 8.1 rebounds this season, and has 27 total rebounds in the last two matchups.

Ezi Magbegor will face a Los Angeles Sparks team, who allow opponents to grab 35.1 rebounds, which is 9th worst in the WNBA. She will face Nneka Ogwumike and Azura Stevens, who lead the frontcourt for the Sparks.

Overall, the Seattle Storm rank 4th in rebounds per game (35) and will face a Sparks team that only averages 31.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 11th in the league. If you're betting on the WNBA, Los Angeles certainly has much more at stake with the playoffs on the line. Magbegor is coming off a 14, and 13 rebounding game, against the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. In two games against LA, the center is averaging 32.5 minutes, and 9.5 rebounds per game. In addition, Ezi ranks 11th overall in the WNBA in total rebounds per game (8.1). Specifically, she ranks top 6th in defensive boards (6.5). If you're betting on the WNBA, I like Magbegor over 7.5 rebounds tonight vs. the Sparks.

Alyssa Thomas O 7.5 Assists (-128)

Alyssa Thomas was named the @AP_Sports WNBA Player of the Week.

Thomas averaged 20.3 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 8.0 apg and 2.7 spg as the Sun went 2-1 in regular season action last week. pic.twitter.com/B7DCghQZrO

— Connecticut Sun PR (@CTSunPR) August 29, 2023

PPG:?15.9?| FG:?47.2 %?| 3 PT:?0 %?| FT:?71.4 %?| REB:?9.9 | AST:?8.1?|STL:?1.9?| BLK:?0.5

Connecticut Sun star, Alyssa Thomas, is playing at an elite level, and is in the MVP talks. Thomas ranks second in the league in assists (8.1), and averages over 9.9 dimes a game. She is averaging 10 assists in the past two matchups and hit over 7.5 assists 7 of the last 10 games. Furthermore, the forward dished out 7.5 assists 60 percent in the last five games. She recently broke an WNBA record with her 24th double-double, and recently set a [Connecticut Sun] record, with 996 assists, as of July 19th (NBC Boston).

If you're betting on the WNBA, Thomas hit this prop 50 percent against the Phoenix Mercury this season, and averages exactly 7.5 assists against the Mercury. The forward is surrounded by talent in Connecticut, including DeWanna Bonner, Rebecca Allen, Tiffany Hayes, and Natisha Hiedeman. The Phoenix Sun will be without Cunningham, and possibly Diana Taurasi. With the Mercury out of playoff contention, they have one of the worst defensive ratings in the league (11th).

If you're betting on the WNBA, I like Alyssa Thomas O 7.5 assists tonight vs. the Mercury.

Elena Delle Donne O 14.5 PTS (-113)

.@De11eDonne @BrittBundlez #OurTimeOurLegacy pic.twitter.com/G7geM1QbkC

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) August 26, 2023

PPG:?17.2?| FG:?50 %?| 3 PT:?41.3 %?| FT:?96.8 %?| REB:?5.7?| AST:2.3 |STL:?0.8 | BLK:?0.8

Elena Delle Donne is back for her third straight game after an ankle injury and hip issue. Delle Donne is a vital part of the Mystics frontcourt and is averaging 17.2 points in 18 games played. The Mystics forward hit over 14.5 points 60 percent of the season, and six of the last ten games played.

In her first matchup back, Delle Donne scored 21 points, in 22 minutes, on 6-10 shooting against the Las Vegas Aces. Head coach of the Aces, Becky Hammon, stated that her starters are exhausted, and will utilize more of the bench. If you're betting on the WNBA, Delle Donne should have increasing minutes, along with a nice matchup against the second unit.

If you're betting on the WNBA, Delle Donne faces as Aces team who's dropped to fourth in defense rating in the month of August. If the forward gets increased minutes, along with shot volume, she has a great chance, especially against an Aces bench that averages a league low 10 points a game.

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There are three games on the WNBA betting slate for Thursday, August 31. With the playoffs in sight, the Phoenix Mercury and Seattle Storm have been eliminated from playoff contention.? Starting at 10 PM EST, the Washington Mystics (17-18, 5-11 Away) will matchup against the Las Vegas Aces (30-6, 16-1 Home) on the road.? The Mystics are on a two-game win streak, and remain half a game ahead of Atlanta for the 5th seed. For the West, the Seattle Storm (10-25, 6-10 Away) will face off against the Los Angeles Sparks (15-20, 9-9 Home).? The Los Angeles Sparks currently hold a half a game lead over the Chicago Sky for the 8th and final playoff seed.??

If you're looking to bet on the WNBA, I will discuss the straight betting odds, statistics, information, trends, and my best straight bet predictions. The matchups today will air on Amazon Prime Video.? If you are looking for the best WNBA betting odds, stats and analysis, here is some information to know.

We're back with a 3-game slate

We got a @PrimeVideo double-header at 7pm/ET as the @ConnecticutSun host the @PhoenixMercury followed by the @WashMystics and @LVAces matchup at 10pm/ET

Then, @seattlestorm vs. @LASparks at 10pm/ET on League Pass #MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/1dT9nf8Z79

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 31, 2023

Daily WNBA Betting Odds for 8/31

Sparks ML (-290)

The Los Angeles Sparks are coming off a tough home loss against the Chicago Sky, 76-75. Although the Sparks dropped two straight games, they won six straight in the month of August. In the last ten games, Los Angeles is 6-4, and had impressive wins over Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Washington. Over the last month, Head Coach Curt Miller has more consistency in the starting lineup. Considering the team has been plagued with injuries, Los Angeles is 1.5 games ahead of the Sky for the 8th and final WNBA playoff seed.

The Sparks will be without guard Layshia Clarendon tonight, due to health protocols. Over the month of August, Clarendon is averaging 12 points, 3.2 assists, and close to 51 percent field goal shooting. The Sparks guard is additionally shooting over 53 percent from the three-point this month. Without Clarendon, Los Angeles will be without one of their toughest players on both sides of the ball. Last game, guard Jasmine Thomas got the starting nod in replace of Clarendon. Thomas scored 3 points and dished out 4 assists in 23 minutes.

Season matchup with the Seattle Storm

The season series is split 1-1 between the Seattle Storm and the Los Angeles Sparks. It's important to note that the first two matchups came back in June. Since then, the Sparks have evolved, and are an efficient team defensively. In the two meetings, Los Angeles had Lexie Brown, who is out for the remainder of the season with an illness. In addition, Chiney Ogwumike, now hurt, had 15 points. In game 1, the Sparks allowed the Storm to shoot 50 percent from the three, in addition to 85 points.

Both squads changed drastically since the beginning of June. Nearing the end of the regular season, the starting lineups will be vastly different, and the Storm are officially eliminated from playoff contention. In Seattle's last matchup against Chicago, down by five, they choose not to score, with 8 seconds to go. Since the Storm are one of the worst teams in the league, it would be hard to turn a blind eye to them possibly tanking. If you're betting on the WNBA, I would not be confident in the Storm, who are out of the postseason, and chose not to make last a game a one-point possession. Many would agree, the decision did not sit well with bettors or fans.

SEA Storm (+1) down by 2 possessions stop playing vs CHI Sky with 15 seconds left

Imagine having Seattle ML pic.twitter.com/Kt0nTvslJn

— SportsLine (@SportsLine) August 28, 2023

Why the Sparks will win the Moneyline

Led by All-Star, Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles has the second-best defense in the league, specifically this month. Behind the Connecticut Sun, the Sparks hold the opposition to just 31.7 three-point percentage. With only a half a game lead over the Sky for the 8th seed, I expect the Sparks to bring everything they have tonight, especially with five games remaining. The resurgence of Jordin Canada, along with Azura Stevens has been colossal for the Sparks offense. I would expect rookie Zia Cooke to have increasing minutes, along with Hamby tonight.

Even without Clarendon, the Sparks have two stars in Canada and Ogwumike. Averaging 80 points on offense, Los Angeles is limiting opponents to 76.3 points per game, which is second in the WNBA. Although these are two of the worst offensive teams in the league, if you're betting on the WNBA, I expect the Sparks to run away with this game. Curt Millers team has covered the spread in 8 of the last ten games, and three of the last five. Overall, the Sparks are 9-9 at home, whereas the Storm are 6-10 on the road. Over the last ten games, LA is 4-3 at home vs. the Moneyline, and 7-6 when favored this season.

If you're betting on the WNBA, the Los Angeles Sparks have a 63.3 percent chance to win tonight, according to ESPN. Between Canada and Ogwumike, the duo makes up close to 43 percent of the offense. They will face MVP candidate Jewell Loyd, who's averaging 24.5 points in the last five games. Seattle ranks last in field goal percentage (40.9), whereas they take the second most three-pointers in the league. Look for Los Angeles to rely on their defense versus the worst offensive team in the league and play tough around the perimeter.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Seattle Storm

• Seattle Storm: 1-4 in their last 5 games.
• 4-6 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 18-15-2
• O/U Record: 17-18-0
• 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 4-1 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 5-5 in the last 10 games.
• 12th in Offensive Rating (97.1)
• 8th in Defensive Rating (103.6)
• 11th in Points Per Game (78.7)
• 4th in Pace: 96.94
• Opponent Points Per Game: 83.9 (9th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 34.7 % (5th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 35 (4th)
• Seattle ATS won last 10 games:  Phoenix (+4, -3), Atlanta (+5), Minnesota (+5.5)

With a loss to the Chicago Sky, the Seattle Storm have been eliminated from playoff contention. pic.twitter.com/B84hfsJgoH

— espnW (@espnW) August 28, 2023

Los Angeles Sparks

• Los Angeles Sparks: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
• 6-4 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 17-16-2
• O/U Record: 14-21-0
• 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 1-4 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 3-7 in the last 10 games.
• 10th in Offensive Rating (98.1)
• 8th in Defensive Rating (103.6)
• 10th in Points Per Game (79.1)
• 7th in Pace: 96.44
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.3 (2nd)
• Three-Point Percentage: 33.3 % (8th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 31.8 (11th)
• Los Angeles ATS won last 10 games:  New York (+8.5), Washington (+3, +2.5), Indiana (+1), Atlanta (+1, -1.5), Las Vegas (+16.5), Phoenix (-11),

We're showing love to our Sparks fam tonight for Fan Appreciation Night presented by @mewe.

Seattle Storm
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— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) August 31, 2023

Head-to-head stats: Storm vs. Sparks

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Los Angeles 92, Seattle 85 (Push, Over 163.5)
Game 2: Seatle 66, Los Angeles 63 (Seattle +3.5, Under 164)

• The season series is split 1-1
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 156
• Seattle average points last 10 games: 79
• Los Angeles average points last 10 games: 80

Injuries

Seattle Storm

• Gabby Williams, forward: OUT

Los Angeles Sparks

• Layshia Clarendon, guard: OUT
• Chiney Ogwumike, forward: OUT
• Nia Clouden, guard: OUT
• Lexie Brown, guard: OUT
• Katie Lou Samuelson, forward: OUT

Layshia Clarendon (health protocols) ruled out for Thursday.

— Underdog WNBA (@Underdog__WNBA) August 30, 2023

Washington Mystics +10.5 (-108)

The Washington Mystics currently sit in the 5th playoff spot, half a game ahead of the Atlanta Dream. Fresh off a two-game win streak, the Mystics have recent victories over Minnesota and Las Vegas. As a unit, Washington has won three of their last five, and covered the spread in two straight matchups. With less than two weeks of the regular season, Elena Delle Donne and Ariel Atkins have returned from injury.

Although Washington ranks near the bottom in offensive efficiency, they are a top 5 defensive team, specifically in the month of August. Since her return, All-Star Elena Delle Donne is averaging 15.5 points. Even with the addition of Atkins and Delle Donne, this team has struggled offensively, only averaging 80.5 in the past two matchups. Conversely, their defense has been stellar, allowing opponents to score an average of 75.6 points over the past five games. Even though the Mystics are 15-19-1 against the spread this season, they covered the +10 against Vegas, and had a push against Connecticut. Even though most of their spread coverages have come at home, you have to look at the recent play of Las Vegas.

Season Matchup

The Aces and the Mystics matched up two times, in which Washington shocked the world on Saturday. Vegas, on a grueling road stretch, were playing their 5th game in 8 days. With most of the Ace's starters lacking energy, Washington was able to secure the 78-62 victory. In the defeat, the Mystics covered the +10-point spread, and held Vegas to 21 percent three-point shooting. Mind you, the Aces are the top team in the league on both sides of the ball and lead the league in three-point percentage. Delle Donne led the way with 21 points, followed by Atkins with 16. It's important to note, Brittney Skyes is questionable tonight with an illness. The Mystic's guard is averaging 15.5 points, 2.2 steals, and is a dynamic force on the defensive end.

In both teams' first matchup, Las Vegas defeated Washington, 113-89, and covered the -17.5-point spread. The Mystics, without Delle Donne and Atkins, couldn't get any stops on the defensive end. Aces Star A'ja Wilson finished with a 40 piece, followed four players with points in double figures. By the end of regulation, Vegas shot 50 percent from the three, and 94 percent from the free-throw line. For Washington, Hawkins, Sykes, Hines-Allen, and Cloud each had points in double digits.

Why the Washinton Mystics can cover

The Las Vegas Aces still remain the top seeded team at 30-6. In fact, Becky Hammons team is 16-1 at home, and leads the team in net rating. However, August has not been kind to the Aces. 4 of their 6 losses came since August 15th, and they dropped three of their last five games. Coming off a rough road schedule, Las Vegas is 0-5 against the spread in their last five, and covered once in the last seven games.

After the Liberty defeated the Aces on Monday night, Las Vegas Head Coach Becky Hammon mentioned resting her starters. She admitted that her star players have been overplayed, and that the second bench unit will have significant minutes moving forward. “Fatigue starts to set in because you start to overplay people,” she said. “That’s part of the problem, too, is some of our depth, but we’re going to continue playing our bench. "(Andy Yamashita?Las Vegas Review-Journal).

The Aces to rest their starters?

With Becky Hammon plans to start more of her bench players, I definitely like Washington to cover this spread if you're betting on the WNBA. It's a large margin at +10.5, and the Aces rank last in the league in bench production (13.3 points). On average, the second unit shoots only 31.2 percent from the three, and rank second to last in minutes per game (10.2). With Candace Parker out for the season, the Aces bench consists of Alysha Clark, Cayla George, Sydney Colson, and Kierstan Bell. In their last matchup against Washington, the second unit had a total of 8 points.

If you're betting on the WNBA, I like Washington to cover the +10.5 spread, especially if Hammon plans to rest her starters. With Washington only having a two-game lead over the 8th seed, I am confident they will play tough in tonight's matchup.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Washington Mystics

• Washington Mystics: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
• 5-5 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 15-19-1
• O/U Record: 13-21-1
• 2-2-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 1-4 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 4-6 in the last 10 games.
• 9th in Offensive Rating (99.3)
• 5th in Defensive Rating (100)
• 8th in Points Per Game (80.5)
• 5th in Pace: 96.89
• Opponent Points Per Game: 84.2 (9th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 33.3 % (9th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 32.3 (10th)
• Washington ATS won last 10 games:  Chicago (-2.5), Las Vegas (+10), Minnesota (-7.5)

Looking for our third dub in a row #BallOnOurTerms | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/W7LLWEzCzx

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) August 31, 2023

Las Vegas Aces

• Las Vegas Aces: 2-3 in their last 5 games.
• 6-4 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record: 19-17-0
• O/U Record: 21-15-0
• 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games.
• O/U is 3-2 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 5-5 in the last 10 games.
• 1st in Offensive Rating (112.3)
• 1st in Defensive Rating (97/8)
• 1st in Points Per Game (92.6)
• 2nd in Pace: 98.88
• Opponent Points Per Game: 80.6 (3rd)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.6 % (1st)
• Rebounds Per Game: 34.8 (5th)
• Las Vegas ATS won last 10 games:  Dallas (-8.5), Washington (-17.5), Atlanta (-16.5), New York (-7.5).

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7 PM PT
SSSEN // @PrimeVideo #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/F22uYvpz0I

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) August 31, 2023

Head-to-head stats: Mystics vs. Aces

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Las Vegas 113, Washington 89 (Las Vegas -17.5, Over 171)
Game 2: Washington 78, Las Vegas 62 (Washington +10, Under 170)

• The season series is split 1-1
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 160
• Washington average points last 10 games: 80
• Las Vegas average points last 10 games: 88

We call that a... DUB! #OurTimeOurLegacy | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/wrpce8haZ6

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) August 27, 2023

Injuries

Washington Mystics

• None

Las Vegas Aces

• None

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A day before the Commissioner's Cup, Aces guard Chelsea Gray reiterated she didn't feel the Aces and the Liberty were rivals. "You, saying it's a rivalry now, we've only played each other, twice, and not in a playoff matchup, " Gray told reporters. "When you want to speak about rivalries, I think that it's longer stages for that."

Monday's game draws recent record viewership and attendance at the Barclays.

Since that statement, New York defeated Las Vegas in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup, and won the regular season series 3-2. On top of that, the Liberty and Aces remain two of the top seeded teams in the league. On Monday night, the two clubs matched up for the fifth and final encounter of the regular season. With Sandy Brondello's squad taking the victory, both sides performed in front of a record-sellout crowd of 11,615 at the Barclay's Center. According to ESPN, Monday's game was the "most-watched WNBA Regular Season game on ESPN2 in five years." With that said, the viewership peaked at roughly 357,000 viewers, and averaged around 328,000 (ESPN).

Prior to tip off, Liberty star Breanna Stewart emphasized the importance of home games and fans. "I can't believe it's our third home game this month," Stewart told the media. "It will be nice to be back in front of our fans."

At the post-game press conference, Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu reflected on the record attendance, and how impactful the fans have been on the team. " They've [the fans] been everything all season long. To be with this team for the last couple of years, and be able to see the growth of the crowd every single year — it's just progressed in the right direction, " said Ionescu.

Sellout crowd at the Barclays

For the Liberty, it's their second game where they've had sellout crowds at home against the Aces. In their second meeting, the two teams played in front of a crowd of 11,418 fans in Brooklyn. The WNBA's growing popularity has contributed to increased attendance of games, along with viewership. According to the NBA, by the All-Star break, WNBA Merchandise sales have increased by 78 percent, and overall viewership is up 67 percent from 2022.

"For us to come into this game knowing we were going to have a sellout—  it makes us want to play that much for them. When we go on those runs, the crowd erupts, the building's electric, and it just fires us up."

We love to see it https://t.co/zdl5Vh3KQD

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 30, 2023

Based off those numbers, it's intriguing if Gray would have a different perspective regarding the possible rivalry. Although these organizations haven't met in the playoffs, they have three elements in common; talent, the desire to win, and two exceptional coaches.

At 28-7, New York remains a game and a half back of Las Vegas for the No. 1 seed in the WNBA. The Liberty are loaded with talent and hold a league best .824-win percentage since the all-star break. Prior to the game, Becky Hammons squad [the Aces] were coming of a 78-62 loss against the Mystics, and a grueling road stretch. Even with the triumph, Las Vegas leads the league in net rating, and in both defensive and offensive ratings. Both New York and Vegas hold the best win percentages in the league and have two of the most prolific offenses. Over four head-to-head matchups, excluding the Commissioners Cup, New York has an overall point differential of +17.

A growing rivalry

Although both teams have never faced each other in the postseason, it certainly seems like a brewing matchup between both teams. Liberty guard, Sabrina Ionescu wasn't wrong about the electric crowd at the Barclays. Despite being down early on, New York went on a 20-8 run starting in the beginning quarter and commanded a 22-19 lead by the end of the first. Regardless of the Aces stellar defense comprised of a three-guard lineup, Ionescu broke down their defensive scheme. With a few driving layups, complimented by three-pointers, Sabrina showed no hesitation. In fact, with 8.9 seconds left to go in the first half, Ionescu utilized screen, and drained a long three in front of Stokes.

After the Aces loss to the Mystics, Hammon stated that "the Aces haven't found time to practice throughout their hectic schedule." (Danny Webster, Las Vegas Sun). Ionescu, well rested, assuredly took advantage of the oppositions demanding road schedule. Through the first quarter, the Oregon alum had 12 points, on 66.7 percent three-point shooting. By the end of regulation, Ionescu finished with 25 points, 2 rebound, 2 assists, and multiple steals. Although Breanna Stewart's shots weren't falling, and was held to 6 points, the Liberty prevailed in the first half. Jonquel Jones acquired three fouls by the second quarter and was limited to 18 total minutes. By halftime, New York commanded a 47-35 lead, in which they outscored Vegas, 25-16 in the second quarter.

For the Aces, All-Star had a tough matchup with Stewart, although she scored 15 points in the first half.

Things got heated and words were exchanged

Sabrina Ionescu's success against the Aces didn't come without drama. Words were exchanged after a foul occurred, followed by a flagrant foul on Jonquel Jones. With Kayla Thornton thrown in the middle, Chelsey Gray, of the Aces, was visibly upset. The physical play of Chelsea Gray and Sabrina Ionescu did not go unnoticed. In fact, in multiple occasions, both expressed frustration on no foul calls.

By the end of the fourth quarter, the Aces went on a 10-2 run, in which Jackie Young finished with 24 points, and Chelsey Gray with 16. With the Liberty playing tight defense and switches on the perimeter, it opened several mid-range shots for A'ja Wilson, who finished with 23 points.

The Liberty outshined the Aces

Despite lack of production from Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart in the first half, the Liberty's defense shined, and Sandy Brondello relied on her depth. Followed by 17 points, Betnijah Laney played strong defense, especially on Chelsey Gray. Ultimately, New York beat them on the boards 43-31, and led with dominance in the paint. Overall, their forced turnovers turned into 17 fast break points for New York. By the end of regulation, New York finished the night shooting 30.3 percent from downtown, and 45.3 percent from the field.

As far as their control in the paint, Sabrina Ionescu commented on what adjustments she made to break down the opposition. "Now I'm just going in a lot more strongly, determined to get to the basket. Understanding if I can apply pressure and get into the paint, it opens up the floor for everyone."

For the Liberty, Laney, Stewart, Ionescu, and Vandersloot finished with points in double figures. Vandersloot finished with her 31st career game with 10 assists and 15 points, which is the most in history. For the floor general, No. 22 was able to find her teammates all night, in addition to several athletic lay ins.

Breanna Stewart is all about trusting the process

Although off to a slow start, Breanna Stewart found her trajectory in the second half. With 14 second half points, the Liberty star was absurd on the defensive end. Matched up with fellow MVP Candidate A'ja Wilson, Stewart had 3 steals and 2 blocks. With the early shots not plunging, Stewart adapted her game, and finished with 7 assists.

Post game, Stewart, 29, opened up about the importance of trusting the process when it comes to development and greatness.

"We make sure that every time we're together, we make sure that we continue to fulfill our potential and understand that and trust the process, " said Stewart. " I guess it's a corny line, but that's what we did — we trusted the process and we'll continue to do that, because everyone on this team has a role."

At the post-game press conference, coach Sandy Brondello stated why Stewart is so good, even when she's not scoring. "That's just a stature of who she is," said Brondello. "It's not all about scoring big—  [Stewie] can do everything. Shes going against the best player on the other team. She's rotating, she's rebounding, she's running, creating for others," Brondello told the press. "I thought she played really poised and gives us so much because she demands so much attention- so it really does open for other people as well."

Playoffs approaching

With five games left in the regular season, the New York Liberty have a vigorous schedule against Connecticut, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Washington. With the Commissioner's Cup in hand, the Liberty fight for the No.1 Seed with Vegas. Even though another matchup against the Aces isn't promised, one concept is for certain, the New York Liberty want to bring their first championship to New York. If both teams win their respected divisions, this will be a battle until the end. With two of the most complete and talented teams in the league, the New York and Las Vegas rivalry has just begun.

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In 2019, Jonathan Kolb was named New York Liberty GM, after working as the WNBA Director of Basketball Strategy and Analytics. A few years into his tenure, Kolb declared his strategy for organizational growth and success. He later emphasized a two-year advancement plan, which included the future addition of several key pieces in the long run. Overall, Kolb has certainly fulfilled his promise to gather and develop a talented, championship team.

.@NYLiberty GM Jonathan Kolb breaks down the team's success in this year's #WNBADraft, from #1 pick @sabrina_i20 to getting every pick they wanted including @_megwalker3. He also gives @ROSGO21 the scoop on @BarclaysCenter, the year ahead & more.

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— Boardroom (@boardroom) April 23, 2020

With vital moves to make, Jonathan Kolb became the 5th GM for the franchise. After finishing 7-27 in 2018, and 10-24 in 2019, the New York Liberty made history in the 2020 WNBA Draft. With the first No. 1 pick in franchise history, the Liberty selected Sabrina Ionescu. Along with Ionescu, New York compiled several picks, including the acquisition of Jocelyn Willoughby. Following Ionescu's inaugural season in New York, Kolb struck another luminous move. In December 2021, New York named Sandy Brondello their ninth head coach, following her departure from Phoenix.

And then came one of the biggest trades in the history of the organization.

Breaking: 2021 WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones is being traded from the Connecticut Sun to the New York Liberty in a deal that's expected to be finalized Sunday night, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.

Jones requested the trade specifically to New York. pic.twitter.com/FlI7MInN1e

— ESPN (@espn) January 15, 2023

The acquisition of Jonquel Jones

Following Kolb's promise to bring a championship caliber team to Brooklyn, New York landed Jonquel Jones in a three-team deal. Once traded to New York for the 2021 No. 1 pick, Natasha Howard was exported to Dallas, along with Crystal Dangerfield, for the exchange for Jonquel Jones. The Dallas Wings sent 3-and-D forward Kayla Thorton to New York, and Connecticut received guard Tyasha Harris and Rebecca Allen.

The former MVP, Jonquel Jones, brings more than just scoring to Brooklyn. In her seventh season, Jones has an interior presence the Liberty desperately needed. Along with inside scoring, Jones remains a threat beyond the perimeter, and is a tenacious defender. The addition of Thornton and Jones added an immediate impact on the Liberty's frontcourt, especially with their defensive skill sets.

Following the introductory press conference of Jonquel Jones, Kolb expressed his gratitude for upper management [Joe Tsai, Clara Wu Tsai, Oliver Weisberg].

"Deals like this are hard. It takes time and it takes a lot of people, so it's not just one person," Kolb told reporters. "We are not here at this table with you guys today without their investment in our team, not only monetarily, but their care factor is through the roof." (Via Yes Network).

.@nyliberty GM Jonathan Kolb introduces the newest member of the Liberty, 2021 #WNBA MVP, Jonquel Jones. #LIBERTYonYES pic.twitter.com/6TxrhqvGoS

— YES Network (@YESNetwork) January 20, 2023

Following the presser, it's clear that the organization is full of synergy. With one goal in common, New York is striving for its first WNBA title in franchise history. Following the addition of Jones, Kolb had one more item on his wish list, the free agency acquisition of All-Star Breanna Stewart.

The New York Liberty sign All-Star Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot in free agency

Considered one of the greatest signings in WNBA history, The New York Liberty signed Breanna Stewart back in February. Following the news, Kolb found the team's final missing player in veteran Courtney Vandersloot.

Breaking: Breanna Stewart is signing with the New York Liberty, she announced on social media. pic.twitter.com/jGa772jtS1

— ESPN (@espn) February 1, 2023

Though some players haven't liked the idea of a "super team," it's hard not to envision it. In one of the most striking off-season's, New York was able to fill the gaps with three special players within a single month. Already filled with talent, including Marine Johannes, Betnijah Laney, Stefanie Dolson, and Sabrina Ionescu, the Liberty added the heavy anchors. With Stewart taking significantly less pay, she already had prior experience playing with both Jones and Vandersloot overseas.

Following the free agency signings, the Liberty GM touched upon this incredible time to inherit such impactful players [ Stewart, Jones, Vandersloot], and what impact it will have on the organization.

"It's been a whirlwind. But look, if you want to build something special, like we said in the start, special and sustainable, you need that incremental improvement— and we did that year over year," said Kolb (Yes Network). "We really wanted to enhance a robust player experience with the Liberty, and I think that the players that here, see our vision, they trust us, and now I'm excited for the fans as well."

The impact of the offseason and the 2023 season

Since the offseason, Kolb and the Liberty have built quite the robust roster. With a playoff spot clinched, the New York Liberty are 28-7, and remain 1.5 games back for the top seed. After the matchup on Monday, Kolb once again expressed this team is not done yet.

"If we can achieve a No. 1 seed, that's a major goal, especially with the growing pains," said Kolb. "I think when you look at our record post All-Star, it's really impressive." Since July 15th, the Liberty hold a league best .824-win percentage over the Aces.

The Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces, 82-63, to win their first ever WNBA Commissioner's cup. Off to their best start in franchise history, this roster has far met and exceeded expectations. Filled with copious amounts of talent, this Liberty team has found chemistry and stride, in both their starting five and second unit. Knowing each player has to sacrifice their game when fighting for a Championship, each individual player has achieved several accolades this season.

Breanna Stewart

Breanna Stewart, an MVP candidate is having a career year in Brooklyn. Through 35 games, she broke the single-season franchise scoring record, along with the single-season franchise rebounding record. With 38 points against the Lynx, Stewart set a Liberty franchise record for single season 30-point games with 6. She scored a career-high 45 points back in May against the Indiana Fever, on 15-21 field goal shooting. Whether it's a mid-range or a long jumper, Stewart is an elite scorer. Stewart, 29, ranks just second behind Jewel Loyd in overall points scored per game. Along with Jones, she's brought much needed frontcourt strength on both sides of the ball.

Stew York City with yet ANOTHER franchise record broken #SYCforMVP pic.twitter.com/wENI9Tj5Lm

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 29, 2023

Courtney Vandersloot

For Courtney Vandersloot, the point guard recently reached 4,000 career points. Vandersloot, 34, signed with New York after playing all twelve seasons with the Chicago Sky. Through 34 games, Vandersloot has proven herself a true floor general for this team, with tremendous IQ. Besides Alyssa Thomas, the floor general ranks second in assists, with 275 on the season. Her ability to successfully run the point has taken pressure off of Ionescu, who thrives in off ball situations.

4K career points for the General pic.twitter.com/EDIquQLlD7

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 27, 2023

Jonquel Jones

You can always count on 3⃣5⃣ to get it done @jus242 pic.twitter.com/tn35xIxTCy

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 24, 2023

Although it took time for Jonquel Jones to adjust after an injury, she's found her stride in this lineup. Since the All-Star break, Jones has 11 total games with double-digit rebounds, including named Commissioner's Cup MVP. Her defensive and blocking mastery has been the difference maker for New York. In six games post All-Star break, the Liberty forward averaged 16.5 points and 12.7 rebounds per game, and ranks 13th in second chance points. On August 24, Jones finished with 21 points, and 14 rebounds in an exhilarating 95-90 overtime win against Connecticut.

Sabrina Ionescu

.@sabrina_i20 1500 PTS Club pic.twitter.com/zf8JfyTH52

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 13, 2023

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu knows what it takes to win on a championship contending team. After signing a multiyear extension in May, she broke the all-time three-point contest record with 37. This season, the Liberty guard became the fastest player to reach 200 threes in WNBA history (July), and became the fastest guard to reach 500 career rebounds. She currently leads the WNBA in 119 three-pointers made this season. The sharpshooter has been able to step up in crucial moments, including making free-throws in the final seconds against Connecticut.

The importance of New Yorks role players

Though the addition of Stewart, Vandersloot, and Jones was pure brilliance, Kolb created a dominant group of players on paper, whom are all exceptionally talented. Betnijah Laney former defensive player of the year, has been exceptional on both sides of the floor. In line with Kolb's strategy, the formation of Laney, Jones, and Thorton has been key for the Liberty on defense. Post All-Star break, New York ranks third in defensive efficiency, and is the top team when it comes to defensive rebounding.

Evolution of the organization and growth of the franchise

Now considered a rivalry, the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces matched up for the fifth and final time, including the Commissioners Cup. Excluding the cup, both teams are respectfully the best in the league, in which New York won the series, 3-1. Shortly, after the Libertys victory on Monday, GM Jonathan Kolb had some words about the evolution of the team.

"I think it says how far we've come," Kolb told the media. "I've gone back to 2019 to here—it's surreal, for me personally, just to look around this arena and see these fans that have been with us the whole way."

On Monday, the Liberty set an attendance record of 11,615 vs. the Aces at the Barclays Center.

"To call this home, and to come together for a game like this, this was huge," Kolb told reporters. " We want to be a Liberty town in the summer, and it's really turned into that. I think when you see outside— the players, likeness on the buildings, on the subways— walking around Brooklyn you see [Laney] jerseys, [Sabrina] jerseys, it's been really special."

The main goal: to bring a championship to New York

Kolb's vision has always been to create a championship caliber team. Now that he's done so, he admits that consistency is key, and that the vision is finally coming together. The evolution of the team has been remarkable, although Kolb admits there's still more work to be done. The Liberty haven't always maintained large leads, especially in the first half of the season.

"Now it's about when we build those leads, maintaining them, and then carrying that momentum into the postseason. I think it shows we know who we can be, and it's just about consistency. Now it's leaning into what the winning formula is every night."

Through the first half of the season, the Liberty committed 15.2 turnovers a game, which was 10th worse in the league. Since then, Sandy Brondello's squad has done a much better taking caring of the ball, only averaging 13.2 turnovers since the break.

"I think we've done a much better job taking care of the ball," Kolb told reporters. "That's something for us where we've struggled." "I think we have done a much better job of cleaning the turnovers and really maximizing our possessions."

With a tough five game stretch to end the regular season, the Liberty currently are the second seed. Since the inaugural season in 1997, Kolb, along with the staff, players, and coaches, are looking to bring the first ever championship to New York.

Head Coach Sandy Brondello, recently moved up to 9th on the all-time coaching list with 200 wins. Her ability to incorporate several stars and chemistry has been astounding.

"This is a great group people, but it's not necessarily an easy coaching job. She's done a great job of getting this team to buy in," praised Kolb.The Liberty matchup against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, at the Barclays Center.

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Kelsey Mitchell O 2.5 Threes Made (-113)

Kelsey Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points, NaLyssa Smith & Aliyah Boston recorded a pair of double-doubles and Grace Berger provided a spark off the bench in the win.

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— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 25, 2023

PPG: 17.9 | FG: 43.7% | 3 PT: 39.4 % | FT: 83.6 % | REB: 1.5 | AST: 3.1 |STL: 0.8 | BLK: .1

Indiana Fever guard, Kelsey Mitchell earned her first trip to the WNBA All-Star game this season. In the guards sixth year in the WNBA, she's averaging career-highs in minutes, and is shooting close to 40 percent from downtown. In addition, the All-Star ranks 10th in the league in total points scored (610), fourth in minutes per game (1134), and 5th in three-pointers made (84). Although the Indiana Fever rank towards the bottom of the standings, they are 5th in offensive efficiency, averaging nearly 81 points a game.

Mitchell, 27 is coming off an impressive game in Indiana's win over Seattle. In the win, Mitchell scored 36 points in 37 minutes, on 10-20, and 44 percent three-point shooting. In addition, number zero is averaging 33.8 minutes, 22 points, 14 field goal attempts, and 6.6 three-point attempts per game. Overall, that's nearly five points over her average this season, and almost two three-point attempts higher than July.

Although this prop never hit over two made threes in both matchups against Atlanta, Mitchell is averaging 22 points, and 5.5 three-point attempts. Conversely, in this month, the Fever guard hit over 2.5 three-pointers 55 percent, and 80 percent in the last five games.

Overall, the Fever are facing playoff elimination, and Mitchell has emerged as one of their top offensive weapons. She faces an Atlanta Dream team, who ranks third in perimeter defense. However, Atlanta holds the worse win percentage in the month of August and dropped to 8th in defensive efficiency in the past 27 days. If you're betting on WNBA prop bets, look for Mitchell to continue her hot streak today.

Rhyne Howard Under 4.5 rebounds (-130/ Over 2.5 threes made (-113)

She is COLD @howard_rhyne #atlantadream pic.twitter.com/3QX9TZ5XsM

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) August 26, 2023

PPG: 17.7 | FG: 40.4 % | 3 PT: 37.4 % | FT: 78.1 % | REB: 4.5 |AST: 3.2 |STL: 1.4 | BLK: 0.6

Rhyne Howard, former rookie of the year, remains one of the most vital parts of this Atlanta team. Averaging 4.5 rebounds per game, Howard hit the over on this prop in five of the last eight games. Howard, six foot two, will face the Indiana Fever, who rank 6th in total rebounds, and lead the league in opposing boards per game (32).

In two games against Indiana, this prop hit once, and Howard was held to four rebounds most recent. Overall, the Fever rank third in total rebound percentage, and the Dream rank 9th in the Month of August. In addition, the Fever are coming off a 90-86 win, in which Smith and Boston combined for 21 total rebounds. If you're betting on WNBA props, I like the under for this prop.

Howard has been hot as anyone behind the three-point line. If you're betting on the WNBA, I like Rhyne Howard over 2.5 threes made. Even with Allisha Gray available this afternoon, the all-star hit this prop 60 percent in the last ten games, and 80 percent through the past five. It's important to note, Howard hit over 2.5 threes 66 percent this season. Even though Atlanta lost four of their last five, Howard is averaging over 34 minutes, 16 points, and 14.5 field goal attempts through this month.

Aliyah Boston O 14.5 PTS (-115)

this angle.

Kristy Wallace Aliyah Boston. https://t.co/2DHt9qJOt8 pic.twitter.com/SvaBMmmw16

— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 25, 2023

PPG: 14.6 | FG: 59.3 % | 3 PT: 57.1 % | FT: 76.4 % | REB: 8.2 |AST: 2.1 |STL: 1.3 | BLK: 1.4

Rookie Aliyah Boston remains at the center of WNBA rookie of the year talk. Averaging just over 14 points a game, Boston hit this prop 66 percent this month, and over 50 percent this year. In addition, Boston has 50 combined points in her last two matchups against Atlanta. She in fact has average of 33 minutes, and 18.5 field goal attempts in two of those meetings.

Considered one of the most clutch players this season, Boston faces an Atlanta team that allows over 35 points in the paint this season. Given her matchup with the Dream this season, look for Boston to fight tonight, and continue to put on a show for possible rookie of the year.

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There are four games on the WNBA betting slate for Sunday, August 27th. With the first matchup beginning at 1 PM, the Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm, and Indiana Fever will be eliminated from playoff contention with a loss. Conversely, with the playoffs looming, Connecticut, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Dallas will look to solidify their playoff positions.

Among six games left, the Chicago Sky remain 2.5 games behind the Sparks, for the 8th and final playoff seed. If you're looking to bet on the WNBA, I will discuss the straight betting odds, statistics, information, trends, and my best straight bet predictions. The matchups today will air on CBSSN, NBA TV, in addition to the WNBA League Pass. If you are looking for the best WNBA betting odds, stats and analysis, here is some information to know.

Daily WNBA Betting Odds for 8/27

Connecticut Sun -6 (-110)

The Connecticut Sun (23-11) have clinched a playoff spot, and retain the third seed in the WNBA. If you're betting on the WNBA, you may be wondering why I choose Connecticut. Yes, this is head Coach Curt Millers first time back to Connecticut since leaving. Additionally, Los Angeles is 5-0 against the spread, and 7-3 ATS in the past ten games. Connecticut may be 2-3 ATS in their past five games, however, they remain one of the most elite teams on the defensive end, and have the star power in Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner.

In their only matchup of the season, the Connecticut Sun defeated the Sparks, 83-74, in which the Sun covered the four-point spread. In addition, Millers team shot nearly 40 percent from three, and held Los Angeles to 21 percent from long distance. This was also a time where the Sparks didn't have consistency in their starting five, and were plagued by injuries. Furthermore, the Sun had star Brionna Jones, who is now out indefinitely with an injury,

It's no question the Sparks have the second-best record in the month of August and have a 2.5 lead over Chicago for the final playoff spot. With the stellar recent play of Thomas and Bonner, the Sun hold the opposition to only 79 points per game, and 31 percent from downtown. Additionally, Connecticut has won two of their last three, which includes a gut wrenching loss to New York in overtime.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Connecticut Sun

• Ct Sun:?2-3 in?their last?5 games.
• 5-5?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?18-14-2
• O/U Record: 19-15-0
• 2-2-1 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 4-5-1 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is?3-2 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?5-5 in the last?10 games.
• 4th?in Offensive Rating (103.5)
• 2nd in Defensive Rating (98.6)
• 4th in Points Per Game (83.1)
• 10th in Pace: 95.61
• Opponent Points Per Game:?79.1 (1st)
• Three-Point Percentage:?35.6 % (4th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 33.6 (8th)
• Connecticut ATS won last 10 games:? Indiana (-8), Seattle (-8), Chicago (-5.5), New York (+6)

Start your Engines @PostUniversity | #CTSun | #ForgedByFire pic.twitter.com/fvBeLgJb1D

— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) August 27, 2023

Los Angeles Sparks

• LA Sparks:?5-0 in?their last?5 games.
• 7-3 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record:?17-14-2
• O/U Record: 14-19-0
• 5-0 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 10-0 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is?1-4 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?3-7 in the last?10 games.
• 10th?in Offensive Rating (98.6)
• 4th?in Defensive Rating (99.5)
• 10th?in Points Per Game (79.5)
• 7th in Pace: 96.47
• Opponent Points Per Game:?80.3 (3rd)
• Three-Point Percentage:?33.5 % (7th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 31.7 (11th)
• Los Angeles ATS won last 10 games:?Indiana (-2.5, +1), New York (+9, +8.5), Washington (+3, +2.5), Atlanta (+1, -1.5), Las Vegas (+16.5), Phoenix (-11).

Wake up, it's game day!

Connecticut Sun
10:00 AM PST
@CBSSportsNet pic.twitter.com/i1DW1eOnFY

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) August 27, 2023

Head-to-head stats:?Sparks vs. Sun

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Connecticut 83, LA 74 (CT -4, Under 158)

• CT leads the series 1-0
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups:?153
• Connecticut average points last 10 games:?81
• Los Angeles average points last 10 games:?82

Sunday morning, game notes dropping. pic.twitter.com/C5ZwNDWGY2

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) August 27, 2023

Injuries

Connecticut Sun

• DiJonai Carrington, guard: OUT

Los Angeles Sparks

• Chiney Ogwumike, forward: OUT
• Lexie Brown, guard: OUT
• Nia Clouden, guard: OUT

Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm O 161.5 (-110)

The Seattle Storm have entered a transition period, with the off-season losses of Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart. Seattle remains out of playoff contention at 10-24 and will try to keep their hopes alive. However, if the Storm lose against Chicago, they will in fact be eliminated from the postseason. Overall, the Chicago Sky have one win in their last seven, and the Storm with one in their last four. Both teams hit the over in their last two games, despite Seattle being ranked 10th in offensive efficiency this month.

In three matchups this season, Chicago holds the 2-1 lead, in which they covered the spread two times. Furthermore, 66 percent of their meetings this year hit the over, in which Chicago scored 102 points in game three. With the loss of Gabby Williams, the Storms offense most entirely falls on MVP candidate Jewell Loyd. Comprehensively, Chicago averages 88 points a game against Seattle this season, and the Storm, 79 against the blue and white.

Throughout the month of August, Chicago ranks 4th in offensive rating. Since August 1st, the Sky average 35.5 percent from three, and rank second in field goal percentage (45.2). In a hard fought 94-87 loss against the Aces, Mabrey, Copper, and Williams had points in double figures, in addition to 18 points from the bench. Over the last ten games, both teams are averaging 166 points together, and Chicago rough at 85 points per game. Seattle plays at a faster pace, and with both teams fighting for a playoff spot, I expect this game to be hard fought. If you're betting on the WNBA, I like the over on this game.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Chicago Sky

• Chicago Sky:?1-4 in?their last?5 games.
• 4-6?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?17-15-2
• O/U Record: 16-18-0
• 2-3 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 5-5 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is?2-3 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?6-4?in the last?10 games.
• 6th?in Offensive Rating (100.5)
• 9th?in Defensive Rating (104.3)
• 9th?in Points Per Game (80.7)
• 6th in Pace: 95.89
• Opponent Points Per Game:?83.6 (6th)
• Three-Point Percentage:?35.8 % (3rd)
• Rebounds Per Game: 33.1 (9th)
• Chicago ATS won last 10 games:? Phoenix (-7), Dallas (+10.5, +9), Seattle (-4.5), Las Vegas (+14.5)

Showdown in Seattle

@seattlestorm
Climate Pledge Arena
5PM CT
@WatchMarquee #skytown pic.twitter.com/fQJprtgOnd

— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) August 27, 2023

Seattle Storm

• Seattle Storm:?2-3 in?their last?5 games.
• 5-5?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?18-14-2
• O/U Record: 16-18-0
• 2-2-1 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 5-4-1 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is?3-2 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?4-10?in the last?10 games.
• 12th in Offensive Rating (97.1)
• 8th?in Defensive Rating (103.5)
• 11th?in Points Per Game (78.6)
• 5th in Pace: 96.65
• Opponent Points Per Game:?83.8 (8th)
• Three-Point Percentage: 37.5 % (2nd)
• Rebounds Per Game: 34.8 (5th)
• Seattle ATS won last 10 games:? Indiana (+4), Phoenix (+4, -3), Atlanta (+5), Minnesota (+5.5)

Back in action at home

@chicagosky
3 p.m. PT
@CarterSubaru Court at @ClimateArena
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https://t.co/IhD5udQWqC pic.twitter.com/oIsMyNUf9K

— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) August 27, 2023

Head-to-head stats:?Sky vs. Storm

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Chicago 90, Seattle 75 (Chicago +2, Over 158.5)
Game 2: Seattle 83, Chicago 74 (Seattle +4.5, Under 161)
Game 3: Chicago 102, Seattle 79 (Chicago -4.5, Over 158)

• Chicago leads the series 2-1
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups:?168
• Chicago average points last 10 games:?87
• Seattle average points last 10 games:?79

Injuries

Chicago Sky

• Rebekah Gardner, guard: OUT
• Isabelle Harrison, forward: OUT

Seattle Storm

• Gabby Williams, forward: OUT

Dallas Wings -8.5 (-110)

The Dallas Wings (18-16) will face the Phoenix Mercury (9-24) on the road tonight. Also, Phoenix will be without star Diana Taurasi, due to an injury. Although Phoenix is still in playoff contention, that will end tonight with a loss. After losing four straight games, in addition to spread coverage, Phoenix will face one of the top offenses tonight. In their last four games, the purple and orange are averaging only 67 points a game, and rank last in pace, and points per game. Even with Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi, the Mercury rank near last on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. If you're betting on the WNBA, they are 12-21 against the spread, and covered only three times in the last ten games.

In three matchups this season, Dallas has won all of them, and covered the spread twice. Although Satou Sabally is listed as questionable, the Wings have offensive talent in their starting five, and rank first in rebounds. With Natasha Howard, Arike Ogunbowale, Crystal Dangerfield, and Teaira McCowan, this squad shouldn't have a problem tonight. In those three meetings, the Wings average close to 84 points against Phoenix, and haven't let them score over 77 points.

If Sabally is unable to perform for tonight's game, Dallas will be without their biggest defender, and scorer. However, Diana Taurasi makes up 21 percent of her team's offense, who has the worst point differential in the WNBA. Although Dallas is coming off back-to-back losses against Minnesota, they are averaging 90 points in the last five, including two wins against the Connecticut Sun. Even though Dallas is one of the least productive teams from downtown, they lead the league in rebounds, whereas the Mercury rank last. If you're betting on the WNBA, I like Dallas to cover here.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Dallas Wings

• Dallas Wings:?3-2 in?their last?5 games.
• 4-6?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?16-17-1
• O/U Record: 20-14-0
• 3-2 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 4-6 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is?5-0 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?9-1?in the last?10 games.
• 3rd?in Offensive Rating (105.7)
• 7th?in Defensive Rating (102.7)
• 3rd in Points Per Game (86.8)
• 3rd in Pace: 98.47
• Opponent Points Per Game:?84.2 (9th)
• Three-Point Percentage:?31.1 % (12th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 38.9 (1st)
• Dallas ATS won last 10 games:? Seattle (-7), Connecticut (-3.5, +4), Washington (-5.5).

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5 PM CT
vs @PhoenixMercury
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— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) August 27, 2023

Phoenix Mercury

• Phoenix Mercury:?1-4 in?their last?5 games.
• 3-7?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?12-21-0
• O/U Record: 13-19-1
• 1-4 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 4-6 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U is 1-4 in the last 5 games.
• O/U:?4-6?in the last?10 games.
• 11th?in Offensive Rating (97.3)
• 10th?in Defensive Rating (105.8)
• 12th?in Points Per Game (76.7)
• 12th in Pace: 94.37
• Opponent Points Per Game:?83.7 (7th)
• Three-Point Percentage:?31.9 % (11th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 31 (12th)
• Phoenix ATS won last 10 games:? Indiana (+5.5), Atlanta (+7.5), Washington (-3), Connecticut (+7.5).

Sunday Scaries don't exist when you get to spend the afternoon with us!

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— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) August 27, 2023

Head-to-head stats:?Wings vs. Mercury

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Dallas 84, Phoenix 79 (Phoenix +5.5, Under 167.5)
Game 2: Dallas 90, Phoenix 77 (Dallas -5.5, Under 168.5)
Game 3: Dallas 77, Phoenix 62 (Dallas -4, Under 168.5)

• Dallas leads the series 2-1.
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups:?160
• Dallas average points last 10 games:?89
• Phoenix average points last 10 games:?79

Injuries

Dallas Wings

• Satou Sabally, forward: Day-to-Day

Phoenix Mercury

• Shey Peddy, guard: OUT
• Diana Taurasi, guard: OUT

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There are two on the WNBA betting slate beginning at 7 PM EST. In case you missed the last article, we covered the best straight bets, odds, stats, and predictions for today. Today, I will break down our best predictions and analysis for daily prop bets.  If you're interested in watching all games, the WNBA League Pass is available.  If you are looking for the best WNBA betting odds, stats and analysis, here is some information to know.

Saturday Slate Features Two Games @LVAces vs @WashMystics at 7pm/ET on @nbatv @nyliberty vs @minnesotalynx 8pm/ET on League Pass #MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/mczpkdKSAm

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 26, 2023

Breanna Stewart O 1.5 Made Threes (-142)

ST3W YORK CITY FOR 3 @breannastewart pic.twitter.com/KS8hSp2rql

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 25, 2023

PPG: 22.6 | FG: 45.7% | 3 PT: 36.7% | FT: 85.4% % | REB: 9.2 |AST: 6 |STL: 3.7 | BLK: 1.6

Through the month of August, "Stewie" is playing around 36 minutes per game, and attempts nearly 18 field goals a game. Meanwhile, the 2018 WNBA MVP averages 9 three point pursuits this month, and 20 points a game.

In the Liberty's two matchups against Minnesota, Breanna Stewart is averaging 20 points a game, 36 minutes, and 20 field goal attempts. The Liberty star hit 3-9 threes in game one and has a combined 15 attempts from downtown in both games. This is a nice matchup against the Lynx, who allow opponents to shoot 34.6 percent from downtown. They also allow 25.6 threes attempted per game, which is the most of any team. Stewart ranks top ten in three point attempts this season (188) and is surrounded by playmakers in Vandersloot and Ionescu.

If you're betting on the WNBA, I like this prop due to Stewies volume in minutes played and field goal attempts. With Jonquel Jones dominating inside the paint, Steward has been able to stretch the floor, and ranks 10th in three pointers made this season (69). Overall, she's one of the most dominant players in the league, and the leader of this Liberty team.

Kelsey Plum O 2.5 Made Threes (-128)

Birthday splash! @Kelseyplum10 // #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/tLbPitJHx5

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) August 25, 2023

PPG: 18.9 | FG: 48.2 % | 3 PT: 39.7 % | FT: 91.9 % | REB: 2.5 | AST: 4.4 |STL: 2 | BLK: 1

Las Vegas Aces guard, Kelsey Plum is coming off a 23-point performance, in which she shot 5-12 from downtown, against Chicago. Plum, 29, is a career 39.8 percent three-point shooter, and is averaging practically 40 percent from downtown this season. The Aces start hit this prop 50 percent of the season, and more specifically, three of the last games. In reality, Plum made 3-5 three-pointers against Washington, and hit this prop five times this month.

Over the month of August, Kelsey Plum is averaging 16.6 points per game, 33.4 minutes, and over 6 three-point attempts per game. Moreover, Plum averages close to 13 field goal attempts per game.

The forward will face an injury riddled team, who allows opponents to shoot 35.6 percent from downtown, and over 22 threes attempted per game. Plum ranks 6th in three point attempts this season (204), and will face the Mystics, who have one of the worst defensive ratings since the beginning of August.

A'ja Wilson O 20.5 Points (-115)

Clean @_ajawilson22 // #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/hjjmeSEeRj

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) August 25, 2023

PPG: 22.1| FG: 54.3% | 3 PT: 24 % | FT: 81 % | REB: 9.5 |AST: 1.8 |STL: 1.4 | BLK: 2.1

Aces star A'ja Wilson has been nearly unstoppable, as she ranks second in the league in points this season (753). Through 34 games, the former MVP leads the WNBA in field goals made (273), and shows no signs of slowing down, despite the Aces 30-win season. Wilson, 27, recently tied the WNBA record with 53 points, and hit over 20.5 points 60 percent of the season. In fact, A'ja scored a career-high at the time 40 points in her only matchup against Washington, and hit this prop three of the last five games. In that matchup, Wilson attempted 25 field goals, and shot 68 percent from the field.

Overall, A'ja is having a career year in her sixth season with Las Vegas. In addition, the former MVP is averaging career highs in points, blocks, rebounds, and field goal percentage (54.3). For August, the forward is averaging 24 points, 36 minutes, and 22 field goal attempts per game. If you're betting on the WNBA, Wilson is shooting an incredible 54.3 percent from the field, and will face a Washington team who has been one of the worst defensive teams this month.

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The Los Angeles Sparks (14-18, 5-10 Away) will matchup against the?Atlanta Dream (16-17, 9-7 Home)?on the road tonight. The Sparks, led by Head Coach Curt Miller, are coming off five straight wins. In addition, Los Angeles currently holds the 8th seed, which is two games ahead of the Chicago Sky.

?With eight games to go, both teams will fight to secure a spot in the playoff bracket. In fact, Atlanta leads the series 2-1, and claims the 6th seed, just above the Washington Mystics. In this article, I will break down the WNBA Betting odds, stats, trends, and predictions. The game will begin at 8PM EST, at Gateway Center, located in College Park, Georgia. If you're looking to watch and bet on the game,?it will air on ION.?If you are looking for the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.

The @LASparks and @AtlantaDream hit the court at 8pm/ET on @iontv

Who will come out with the dub? Tune in to find out #MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/I8EyCE4zga

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 25, 2023

WNBA Betting: Los Angeles Sparks vs. Atlanta Dream Odds

Los Angeles Sparks -1.5 (-115)

5 game win streak! pic.twitter.com/cvhL9Fv7h3

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) August 24, 2023

The Los Angeles Sparks remain one of the hottest teams in the WNBA and stand at 5-2 in the month of August. Fresh off a five-game win streak, Curt Millers Sparks head into tonight's matchup with a two-game lead over the Chicago Sky for the 8th seed. With eight games left to play in the regular season, Los Angeles looks to improve upon their 5-10 record on the road. The Atlanta Dream are coming off a 112-100 loss against the Las Vegas Aces, which was a high scoring affair. Unfortunately, Atlanta's star Allisha Gray is doubtful for tonight's game, due to an ankle injury. Although Atlanta claims the 6th seed, they've dropped four of the last five, and only covered the spread twice, in five games.

Season Matchup

Tonight, is the final matchup of the regular season between the Sparks and the Dream. In the first two games, Atlanta defeated Los Angeles, in which they nearly averaged 92 points per game. In their last meeting, less than two weeks ago, the Sparks defeated the Dream 85-74.

It's easy to look at the matchups, and see Atlanta has dominated throughout the matchups, including spread coverage. Although Gray wasn't a factor much last game, all eyes will be on Rhyne Howard and Cheyenne Parker tonight.

Through three events, the Dream outscored the Sparks by 28 points. In Game one, Howard erupted for 43 points, in which Atlanta shot 43 percent from the three. In addition, Nneka Ogwumike led the way for the Sparks with 25 points.

Although Atlanta was a powerhouse through the first few games, Los Angeles held them to 74 points in game three. Los Angeles held Atlanta to 17 percent shooting from downtown, in which they shot 4-23.

Why the Sparks will Cover

Although there are multiple matchups to compare, we cannot ignore the level of basketball the Sparks are playing as of right now. In the month of August, the Sparks have the third best win percentage, and have a consistent starting lineup. Plagued with injuries, Millers squad ranks first in three-point percentage (43), second in free-throw percentage (85), and fifth in total points this month. Moreover, Los Angeles allows 80.4 opponent points per game, whereas the Dream allow 84.5 points. Through every matchup, the Sparks have become an efficient defensive team, ranking second in opponent three-point percentage per game (31.2). In addition, the purple and gold hold their competitors to 7 made three-pointers per game, 66.2 field goal attempts, and rank 2nd in defensively efficiency this month.

If you're betting on the WNBA, the Sparks are 5-0 against the spread, and 7-3 in their last ten games. In fact, they have an overall record of 16-14-2, and average 16 points off turnovers. Through the last ten games, LA is averaging 89 points a game, and limiting the opposition to 76 points. With a consistent starting five, we've seen the emergence of Jordin Canada, Layshia Clarendon, Azura Stevens, and Karlie Samuelson, in addition to Ogwumike.

Final Prediction

Tonight, the Atlanta Dream will be without star Allisha Gray, who accounts for twenty percent of the offense. Although Atlanta lost four of their last five, they scored 100 points against the Aces on Thursday. In that defeat, Howard led the way with 27 points, and Haley Jones with 23 points off the bench. If you're betting on the WNBA, tonight's game should be a tough battle. The Dream rank third in rebounds, and 5th overall in points. With playoffs on the line, I expect both teams to play competitive. Los Angeles has played exceptional defense as of late, trapping players, and playing the perimeter tight.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Los Angeles Sparks

• LA Sparks: 5-0 in?their last?5 games.
• 7-3?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?16-14-2
• O/U Record: 13-19-0
• 5-0 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 9-1 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U is 2-3 in the last 5 games.
• O/U:?2-8?in the last?10 games.
• 10th?in Offensive Rating (98.3)
• 4th?in Defensive Rating (99.4)
• 10th?in Points Per Game (79.4)
• 6th in Pace: 96.76
• Opponent Points Per Game:?80.4 (3rd)
• Three-Point Percentage:?33.5 % (7th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 31.9 (11th)
• Los Angeles ATS won last 10 games:? Indiana (-2.5, +1), New York (+9, +8.5), Washington (+3, +2.5), Atlanta (+1), Las Vegas (+16.5), Phoenix (-11)

Mercury in gatorade. pic.twitter.com/pvp2Fyicje

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) August 24, 2023

Atlanta Dream

• ATL Dream: 4-1 in?their last?5 games.
• 3-10?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?16-17-0
• O/U Record: 14-19-0
• 2-3 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 3-7 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is 1-4 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?2-8?in the last?10 games.
• 8th?in Offensive Rating (99.3)
• 6th?in Defensive Rating (101.6)
• 5th in Points Per Game (82.7)
• 1st in Pace: 99.50
• Opponent Points Per Game:?84.8 (12th)
• Three-Point Percentage:?34.2 % (6th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 36 (3rd)
• Atlanta ATS won last 10 games:? Indiana (-8), Chicago (-2), Las Vegas (+16)

IT’S GME DAY!!!

@gatewayarena
@LASparks
8:00pm ET
on @IONWNBA & @iontv #atlantadream | presented by @CrownRoyalAPPLE pic.twitter.com/MVoDpf7lOn

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) August 25, 2023

Head-to-head stats:?Sparks vs. Dream

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Atlanta 112, Los Angeles 84 (Atlanta -5.5, Over 165)
Game 2: Atlanta 90, Los Angeles 79 (Atlanta +2, Over 168)
Game 3: Los Angeles 85, Atlanta 74 (LA +1, Under 164)

• Atlanta leads the season series 2-1.
• The Dream are 2-1 ATS vs. the Sparks this season
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups:?155
• Dream average points vs. Sparks last 10 games:?76
• Sparks average points vs Dream last 10 games:?79
• Los Angeles average points last 10 games:?82
• Atlanta average points last 10 games:?77

LA; city of (crushed) dreams. pic.twitter.com/czfcbydeUv

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) August 13, 2023

Injuries

Los Angeles Sparks

• Lexie Brown, Guard: OUT (illness)
• Nia Clouden, Guard: OUT (knee)
• Chiney Ogwumike, Forward: OUT (foot)
• Katie Lou Samuelson, Foward: OUT

Atlanta Dream

• Allisha Gray, Guard: Doubtful (Ankle)
• Nia Coffey, forward: OUT

Projected Lineups 8/25 pic.twitter.com/Rne7LUt9dg

— Underdog WNBA (@Underdog__WNBA) August 25, 2023

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It's Wednesday, August 24th ("Mamba Day) and there are four games on the WNBA betting slate today. With less than three weeks to go in the regular season, teams will continue to battle for certain playoff seeds. In this article, I will discuss the straight betting odds, stats, information, trends, and our best straight bet predictions. If you're interested in watching all games, the WNBA League Pass is available. If you are looking for the best WNBA betting odds, stats and analysis, here is some information to know.

8⃣ teams take the court today for #MambaDay

4 games on 4 networks starting at 7pm/ET & 8pm/ET #MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/YUA85kyL9u

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 24, 2023

Daily WNBA Betting Odds

New York Liberty -5.5 (-110)

The New York Liberty (25-7, 13-3 Away) will face the Connecticut Sun (23-10, 9-5 Home) on the road tonight. Sandy Brondello's squad is coming off an 85-63 win against the Mercury, in which they covered the 12.5 spread. In addition, New York 8-2 in their last ten games, and covered the spread in six of the last seven games. Led by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones, the Liberty remain one of the prolific offenses in the league. In fact, New York ranks second in points scored, three-point percentage, and leads the league in three-pointers made and attempted. Although the Liberty are 15-17-0 against the spread, Brondello's squad covered in five straight games in July. That includes two wins over the top seeded team, the Las Vegas Aces.

The New York Liberty will travel to Connecticut tonight and face the reigning 2022 WNBA finalists. Through 33 games, Stephanie White's team ranks second in defense efficiency, in which Connecticut holds opponents to 78.7 points per game. Although the Sun lost Brionna Jones due to injury, Connecticut has maintained the third best record in the East and punched their way into the playoffs.

Season Matchups

The Liberty are 2-0 against the Connecticut Sun this season, in which one of their wins came on the road. Furthermore, New York covered the spread in both, including -4.5, and -6.5 favored spreads. Moreover, the Liberty have been favored in 27 total games, and won 14 of them. This team heads into this matchup with one of the best away records, and remain undefeated against the spread versus Eastern teams (last four games). Although these two teams haven't matched up in nearly two months, New York held Connecticut to 65 points in Game one.

The Connecticut Sun stand as one of the finest defensive teams in the league. First in opponent points per game, White's team holds the opposition to 31 percent shooting beyond the arc, and only 30.8 attempts per game. Conversely, the Sun have lost three of their last five games, even with the stardom of Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner. Over the last five games, the Sun are averaging 77.4 points a game, which is almost six points less than their average. In addition, in their 68-64 win over the Mystics, DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas accounted for 57 percent of the offense. Besides Tiffany Hayes, Connecticut has received inconsistent offense from Natisha Hiedeman. In game two, the Liberty had four starters with points in double figures and were simply the more effective shooting team.

Why the Liberty can cover

The Liberty are undefeated against the spread and moneyline against Connecticut this season. Through two games, New York is averaging 85 points and seems to be able to read the opposing defense. One of the most prolific offensive teams, New York is averaging nearly 90 points in the last ten games. In addition, New York has created separation in terms of net rating, holding a firm four-point lead in that category. With the Liberty improving on defense post all-star break, along with depth, and chemistry, I expect them to win the moneyline, and take the -5.5 spread. If you're betting on the WNBA, I am confident about this game.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

New York Liberty

• NY Liberty: 4-1 in?their last?5 games.
• 8-2?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?15-17-0
• O/U Record: 17-15-0
• 4-1 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 6-4 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is?1-4 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?2-10?in the last?10 games.
• 2nd?in Offensive Rating (108.1)
• 3rd in Defensive Rating (99.1)
• 2nd?in Points Per Game (88)
• 6th in Pace: 96.73
• Opponent Points Per Game:?80.4 (3rd)
• Three-Point Percentage:?37.8 % (2nd)
• Rebounds Per Game: 38 (2nd)
• New York ATS won last 10 games:? Minnesota (-9), Las Vegas (+4.5, +7.5)), Chicago (-12.5), Indiana (-10), Phoenix (-12.5).

Lit up the Valley. #SEAFOAMSZM pic.twitter.com/7a7Gw6FWTX

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 19, 2023

Connecticut Sun

• CT Sun: 2-3 in their last 5 games.
• 6-4 in their last 10 games.
• ATS Record:?17-14-2
• O/U Record: 18-15-0
• 1-3-1 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 4-5-1 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U is 3-2 in the last 5 games.
• O/U: 5-5 in the last 10 games.
• 4th?in Offensive Rating (103.4)
• 2nd?in Defensive Rating (98.3)
• 4th?in Points Per Game (82.9)
• 8th in Pace: 95.75
• Opponent Points Per Game:?78.7 (1st)
• Three-Point Percentage:?35.7 % (4th)
• Rebounds Per Game: 33.6 (8th)
• CT ATS won last 10 games:? Dallas (+3.5), Indiana (-8), Seattle (-8), Chicago (-5.5)

4-0 against Washington, if you’re counting #CTSun | #ForgedByFire | #SunWin pic.twitter.com/ml6PymAIwl

— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) August 23, 2023

Head-to-head stats:?Liberty vs. Sun

Season Matchups:

Game 1: New York 89, Connecticut 81 (New York +4.5, Over 168.5)
Game 2: New York 81, Connecticut 65 (New York -6.5, Under 164.5)

• New York leads the season series 2-0
• The Liberty are 2-0 ATS vs. the Sun this season
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups:?155
• Liberty average points vs. Sun last 10 games:73
• Sun average points vs Liberty last 10 games:?82
• New York average points last 10 games:?85
• Connecticut average points last 10 games:?81

LIBS WIN LIBS WIN LIBS WIN #SEAFOAMSZN | #LIGHTITUPNYL pic.twitter.com/h5nGMJtshV

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) June 28, 2023

Injuries

New York Liberty

• None

Connecticut Sun

• None

Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky O 169

The Las Vegas Aces (29-4, 13-3 Away) will matchup against the Chicago Sky (13-20, 6-11 Home) tonight on the road. Becky Hammons squad is coming off a 112-100 win over the Atlanta Dream, in which ored a record tying 53 points. In addition, Aces guard, Kelsey Plum had a double-double, and Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray finished with points in double figures. Although the Aces are one of the most dominant teams in the league, four of their losses came in the month of August, including the Commissioners Cup against New York. Overall, the Aces are 19-4-0 against game totals, and over hit in their last matchup.

Becky Hammon, Head Coach of the Las Vegas Aces, led her team to two straight victories against the Chicago Sky. In those two matchups, Chicago covered the spreads, and the over point hit two times. In their last matchup, Las Vegas defeated the Sky 107-95, in which Chicago shot 54 percent from the three-point line. For Chicago, Kahleah Cooper led the way with 37 points, and for the Aces, Kelsey Plum with 27. Overall, Las Vegas dominated the Sky 50-24 in the paint, and four of their starters had points in double figures.

Why the over can hit

Both teams have been on a similar trend, hitting the over after several straight unders. In the last ten games, both squads are averaging nearly 90 points a game. Since the All-Star break, Vegas has retained both the Aces and Sky are top four in offensive production. In fact, both squad rank top fourth in three-point percentage.

With the playoffs in sight, the Chicago Sky remain 1.5 games behind the Los Angeles Sparks for the 8th and final seed. The Sky recently dropped 102 points against Seattle, in which Dana Evans scored 23 points off the bench. With the regression of the Aces defense post All-Star break combined with the Sky fighting for a playoff spot, I expect this game to hit the over. In addition, their average in two games total is 189 points. If you're betting on the WNBA, I would expect the over here tonight.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Las Vegas Aces

• LV Aces: 3-2 in?their last?5 games.
• 7-3?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?19-14-0
• O/U Record: 19-14-0
• 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
• 6-4 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is?1-4 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?4-6 in the last?10 games.
• 1st?in Offensive Rating (113.9)
• 1st?in Defensive Rating (97.3)
• 1st?in Points Per Game (93.7)
• 2nd in Pace: 98.71
• Opponent Points Per Game:?80.1 (2nd)
• Three-Point Percentage:?38.3 (1st)
• Rebounds Per Game: 34.8 (5th)
• Las Vegas ATS won last 10 games:? Dallas (-11.5), Atlanta (-13.5), Dallas (-8.5), Washington (-17.5), Atlanta (-16.5), New York (-7.5)

4 players in double-digits + the W @_ajawilson22: 53 PTS // 7 REB // 4 BLK // 16-23 FG@Kelseyplum10: 20 PTS // 7 AST // 2 STL // 3-5 3PM // 63% FG@cgray209: 16 PTS // 12 AST // 9 REB // 38% FG@JackieYoung3: 12 PTS // 4 AST // 3 REB // 42% FG#ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/mDDJYdaEDw

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) August 23, 2023

Chicago Sky

• Chicago Sky: 1-4 in?their last?5 games.
• 4-6?in their last?10 games.
• ATS Record:?16-15-2
• O/U Record: 15-18-0
• 2-3 ATS?in their last?5 games.
• 6-4 ATS?in their last?10 games.
• O/U?is?1-4 in the last?5 games.
• O/U:?4-6?in the last?10 games.
• 6th?in Offensive Rating (100.5)
• 9th?in Defensive Rating (104.1)
• 10th?in Points Per Game (80.5)
• 10th in Pace: 95.69
• Opponent Points Per Game:?83.2 (6th)
• Three-Point Percentage:?35.8 % (3rd)
• Rebounds Per Game: 33.1 (9th)
• Chicago ATS won last 10 games:?Phoenix (-7), Dallas (+10.5, +9), Seattle (-4.5)

TAKE COVER, UNDERCOVER, DONALD GLOVER.

IT. DON'T. MATTER.

HELLO AGAIN, WIN COLUMN.#skytown pic.twitter.com/joVjbM1pTN

— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) August 23, 2023

Head-to-head stats:?Aces vs. Sky

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Las Vegas 93 Chicago 80 (Chicago +14.5, Over 168).
Game 2: Las Vegas 107, Chicago 95 (Chicago +14.5, Over 168).

• Las Vegas leads the season series 2-0
• The Sky are 2-0 ATS vs. the Aces this season
• Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups:?176
• Aces average points vs. Sky last 10 games:?90
• Sky average points vs Aces last 10 games:?85
• Las Vegas average points last 10 games:?90
• Chicago average points last 10 games:?86

Taking home the W #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/Hppjbox0aD

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) July 26, 2023

Injuries

Las Vegas Aces

• None

Chicago Sky

• Rebekah Gardner, Guard: OUT (knee)
• Isabelle Harrison, Foward: OUT (knee)

*Honorable Mention: Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings over totals. *

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