At the onset of the week, the New York Liberty had the best record in the WNBA. The problem with New York is that their WNBA betting success on the hardwood is not being reflected at the payout window. The second-best in the WNBA is the Connecticut Sun. In like manner to the Liberty, the Sun is in the red against the oddsmakers. On the Western Conference, the Minnesota Lynx shares the lead with the Seattle Storm. Meanwhile, the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces are right behind. The WNBA is on Olympic break until August 20.
2024 WNBA Update
| Date and Time: | Now Through September 19, 2024 |
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2024 WNBA Championship Odds at SBG
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas Aces | +160 |
| New York Liberty | +180 |
| Connecticut Sun | +750 |
| Minnesota Lynx | +750 |
| Seattle Storm | +1100 |
| Phoenix Mercury | +2500 |
| Atlanta Dream | +20000 |
| Dallas Wings | +25000 |
| Indiana Fever | +10000 |
| Chicago Sky | +20000 |
| Washington Mystics | +50000 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | +50000 |
2024 WNBA Olympic Break Overview
New York Liberty
Overall, the New York Liberty is 21-4 straight up and 12-13 against the spread. The Liberty was 13-12 over the total. New York showed improved offshore bookmaker value as the break approached. The Liberty got the cash in five of its most recent seven games. Five of their last seven games went under the total. First among New York scorers is Sabrina Ionescu, with 19.4 points and 6.2 assists per game. Breanna Stewart adds 19.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per contest. And then Jonquel Jones has 15.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
New York is one of the most complete teams in the WNBA. To illuminate, the Liberty ranks 2nd for scoring offense and 3rd for points allowed.
Connecticut Sun
Second in the East are the Connecticut Sun with a record of 18-6 straight up, 10-14 against the spread, and 11-13 under the total. Of great concern is that Connecticut covered the spread in only three of its previous ten games. And four of their most recent six games went under the total. Connecticut has the top-ranked defense in the WNBA. However, the Sun has an inconsistent offense ranked 8th for scoring offense.
First among Connecticut scorers is DeWanna Bonner, with 17.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Next is Brionna Jones, with 13.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest. Alyssa Thomas is averaging 11.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game.
Minnesota Lynx
First in the West the Minnesota Lynx, tied with the Seattle Storm. Seattle has a WNBA betting record of 17-8 straight up, 14-10 against the spread, and 8-15 under the total. The Lynx ranks 7th for scoring offense and 2nd for points allowed. Late on, Minnesota showed poor value with only two payouts in their last ten games.
First among Minnesota scorers is Napheesa Collier, with 20.0 points and 10.2 rebounds per contest. Kayla McBride adds 16.4 points per game.
Seattle Storm
Overall, the Seattle Storm are 17-8 straight up and 15-10 against the spread, with 10-14-1 under the total. Seattle ranks 3rd for scoring offense and 4th for points allowed. Late on, the Storm got the cash in only two of its most recent six games. Only three of Seattle’s last ten games went over the total.
First among Seattle scorers is Jewell Loyd, with 19.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest. Next is Nneka Ogwumike, with 17.1 points and 7.6 rebounds per contest.