Top WNBA Picks and Predictions Today (Potential Playoff Foes Matchup in Chicago)
After several days of two-game nights and even a single game last night, we’re back with three games today. The playoffs are just over a week away and tonight’s matchups are crucial to final seeding.
Each of the top four teams are active tonight, which means a lot can shake up at the top of the league.
It’s a big night in the “W” and we have best bets for all of them.
Best WNBA Prop Bets Record to Date
- WNBA Best Bets Record: 75-72-3
WNBA Odds, Spread and Totals for Every Game (Tuesday, August 9)
All odds listed above are via WynnBET.
Seattle Storm vs. Chicago Sky
Spread: Storm +5 (-110) | Sky -5 (-110)
Moneyline: Storm +170 | Sky -210
Total: 164.5 (OVER -110 | UNDER -110)
Atlanta Dream vs. Las Vegas Aces
Spread: Dream +11.5 (-110) | Aces -11.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Dream +450 | Aces -625
Total: 168 (OVER -110 | UNDER -110)
Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks
Spread: Sun -8 (-110) | Sparks +8 (-110)
Moneyline: Sun -340 | Sparks +270
Total: 160 (OVER -110 | UNDER -110)
Best WNBA Picks For Tuesday, August 9
- Storm vs. Sky 1H OVER 81.5 (-115)
- Dream/Aces OVER 168 (-110)
- Sun -8 vs. Sparks (-110)
Storm vs. Sky Best Bets
For as dominant as Chicago is at home, the same can't be said for their against-the-spread (ATS) record in their building. The Sky are just 7-10-1 ATS at home, while the Storm have also struggled; going 5-9-1 ATS away from Seattle.
Both teams have played close, defensive-oriented games in each matchup this year, but as of late, both offenses are drastically better and everyone is healthy. So what's the best way to approach this matchup? In this case, the first half provides a significant edge.
For me, it involves the first half total. Chicago ranks just behind the Aces in first half offensive rating over their last five games at 113.7; second-best in the league. Seattle, known for their defensive prowess all season long ranks fourth.
In the second half, both teams' defenses pick up, their pace is longer, and their offensive rating goes down to the middle of the pack, yet the line doesn't account for that. Because of both teams' propensity to push the ball in the first 20 minutes, I'll look to take advantage of a soft line before we see a physical second half and far less scoring. – Ben Heisler
PICK: Storm vs. Sky 1st Half OVER 81.5 (-115)
Dream vs. Aces Best Bets
The Aces haven’t been the best team against the OVER recently, but it hasn’t really been their fault. Las Vegas has either blown teams out and failed to get support for an inflated total, or it’s been in a defensive battle. The Aces are 2-8 in their last 10 games against the OVER. But tonight is the night.
The total is below 170, which gives us great value for this matchup. These are two of the three fastest teams in the league in terms of pace, and neither have staunch defenses. This should be a wide-open game with plenty of points.
Even if the Aces blow the Dream out, I still expect Atlanta to score a lot of points. The Dream are 4-3 in their last seven games against the OVER. With the Aces nearing the bottom fourth of the league in defensive rating, the Dream should be able to capitalize and hold up their end of the bargain tonight. – Donnavan Smoot
Pick: OVER 168 (-110)
Sun vs. Sparks Best Bets
I have very little confidence in this Sparks team, even following a win. They are 11th in offensive rating and ninth in defensive rating over their last 10 games.
The Sun over that stretch? First in defensive rating and third in offensive rating, good for a 7-3 stretch.
Connecticut is a legit WNBA Finals contender, while the Sparks have failed to build a winning roster this season around star Nneka Ogwumike. I’m willing to lay the points with the Sun, as they’ve gone 9-7 ATS and 10-6 straight up on the road this season. – Peter Dewey
Lean: Sun -8 (-110)
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