It’s playoff time for the WNBA. At the onset of action, the Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, and Las Vegas Aces opened as the WNBA betting favorites to win the finals. Last year, the New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. Following regular-season action, Minnesota emerged as the best team in the league. Gamblers see it that way by making Minnesota the overwhelming favorite. But the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty have a championship-caliber history. And then there is the wildcard Atlanta Dream, who finished strong.
2025 WNBA Update
| Dates | Now Through September 19, 2025 |
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2025 WNBA Playoffs – First Round Matchups and Series Odds
Minnesota Lynx -2220 vs. Golden State Valkyries +1000
Atlanta Dream -390 vs. Indiana Fever +300
New York Liberty -200 vs. Phoenix Mercury +165
Las Vegas Aces -400 vs. Seattle Storm +310
Minnesota Lynx
Overall, the Minnesota Lynx finished the regular season with a record of 34-10 straight up, 25-18-1 against the spread, and 21-21-2 over the sports betting total. Minnesota covered the spread in five of its most recent nine games. Only one of Minnesota’s final six games went over the total. Correlate that Minnesota ranks 2nd in scoring offense, 1st in field goal percentage and 3-point field goal percentage, and 7th in offensive rebounding. Defensively, Minnesota ranks 2nd in points allowed, 2nd in lowest field goal percentage against, and 4th in rebounding.
Namely, Napheesa Collier heads the marquee for the Lynx. Collier led the Lynx with 22.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Collier is a 5-time WNBA All-Star and the 2024 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.
New York Liberty
The defending WNBA champion New York Liberty finished at 27-17 straight up, 15-27-2 against the spread, and 18-25-1 under the WNBA betting total. Of great concern is that New York covered the spread in only four of their final 21 games. Only two of their last 13 games went over the total.
Overall, New York ranks 6th in scoring offense, 2nd in 3-point field goal percentage, and 1st in free throw percentage. The Liberty ranks 5th for fewest points allowed, and 1st for defending 3-point field goals.
First among New York scorers is Breanna Stewart with 18.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Stewart is a 3-time WNBA champion and 7-time WNBA All-Star. Stewart was named WNBA Finals MVP in 2018 and 2020. Additionally, Stewart was named WNBA MVP in 2018 and 2023.
Also, Sabrina Ionescu adds 18.2 points and 5.7 assists per game. Finally, Jonquel Jones averages 13.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.
Las Vegas Aces
Consider that Las Vegas won the 2022 and 2023 WNBA championships. Following a slow start, the Aces finished strong. Las Vegas has the look of a serious championship contender. The Aces won 18 of their final 19 regular-season games straight up. In turn, the Aces lost only two of their last 12 games against the spread. Las Vegas finished 29-14 straight up, 22-20-1 against the spread, and 20-23 under the total.
Overall, Las Vegas ranks 3rd for scoring offense, 3rd for 3-point field goal percentage, and 2nd for free throw percentage. Defensively, the Aces rank 9th for fewest points allowed and 2nd for defending 3-point field goals.
First for Las Vegas is the legendary A’ja Wilson. Wilson averages 23.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per contest. Wilson is a 2-time WNBA champion and was the 2023 WNBA Finals MVP. He is a 7-time WNBA All-Star.