At the onset of the WNBA betting season, there was plenty of future market action on the Indiana Fever. A much better team and coach surround Caitlin Clark than was the case in her rookie season of 2023-24. However, the most important ingredient is missing from the Fever. Clark is out with a quadriceps injury. Specifically, she is expected to be absent for at least two weeks. Meanwhile, there is plenty of controversy regarding the hatred and jealousy that other WNBA players have agaisnt Clark. There is more news on that than the actual games.
2025 WNBA Update
| Season Dates: | Now through September 19, 2025 |
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| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
On the hardwood, the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx have impressed gamblers. Also catching the notice of gamblers are the Atlanta Dream and Phoenix Mercury. On the other hand, the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, and Dallas Wings are emerging as teams to oppose.
New York Liberty Flash Championship Form
At the onset of the season, the New York Liberty has shown why they are a sportsbook favorite on the future market. New York is 6-0 straight up and 4-2 against the spread. The defending WNBA champions rank 1st for scoring offense and 3rd for points allowed.
First in scoring for New York is Breanna Stewart with 19.0 points per game. Stewart was the first player taken in the 2016 WNBA draft by the Seattle Storm out of UConn. She is a three-time WNBA champion, a two-time WNBA MVP, a two-time WNBA Finals MVP, and a six-time All-Star.
At the same time, Sebrina Ionescu is averaging 17.8 points per game. Jonquel Jones averaged 16.2 points and 11.4 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Has a Championship Dream
At the beginning of the 2025 WNBA season, the Atlanta Dream received little future market attention. Atlanta is 5-2 straight up and agaisnt the spread. Overall, the Dream ranks 2nd for scoring offense and 7th for points allowed. First in scoring for the Dream is Allisha Gray with 21.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Brionna Jones adds 13.9 points and 9.3 rebounds per contest.
Sun Sets on Connecticut
Certainly, one of the biggest disappointments in WNBA betting is the Connecticut Sun. Connecticut is straight up and 2-4 agaisnt the spread. The Sun ranks 12th for scoring offense and 11th for points allowed.
Minnesota Lynx Off to Perfect Start – But In the Red
The defending Western Conference champion Minnesota Lynx are 6-0 straight up but 2-4 agaisnt the spread. Thus, the Lynx are a source of frustration for gamblers. Minnesota ranks 5th for scoring offense and 2nd for points allowed. Overall, the Lynx ranks 5th for scoring offense and 2nd for points allowed. First in scoring for Minnesota is Napheesa Collier with 26.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest.
Phoenix Mercury Sends Mixed Signals
So far, the Phoenix Mercury is 4-2 straight up and 3-3 agaisnt the spread. The lack of profitability can be attributed to Mercury’s metrics. To show, Phoenix ranks 11th for scoring offense but 1st for points allowed. Namely, Satou Sabally leads Phoenix with 20.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per contest.
Dallas Wings Getting Clipped
Of major concern is the poor start of the Dallas Wings. Dallas is 1-6 straight up and 2-5 agaisnt the spread. Dallas ranks 3rd for scoring offense but 12th for points allowed. First in scoring for Dallas is Arike Ogunbowale with 17.3 points per game.