The WNBA has tipped off! With an incoming crop of talented rookies and the Aces chasing a three-peat, there's plenty to watch for. Join me this season as I give you daily expert picks.
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Rolling Record: 3-1 (+1.31 UNITS)
mystics vs sun preview & pick
The Game: washington mystics vs connecticut sun, 7:30 PM ET
Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
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Washington Mystics | +9.0 (-112) | O 158 (-110) | +380 |
Connecticut Sun | -9.0 (-108) | U 158 (-110) | -500 |
My Take: The Mystics had a surprisingly close season-opener, falling 85-80 to last year's runner-ups the New York Liberty. But, I think that had less to do with Washington's strengths and more to do with New York's weaknesses.
Meanwhile, Connecticut swept Indiana under the rug in its first game, dominating 92-71 -- showcasing its offensive and defensive capabilities.
The Sun are 9-1 SU in their last 10 meetings with the Mystics and are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four.
Pick: Sun -9.0 (-108)
storm vs lynx preview & pick
The Game: Seattle storm vs Minnesota Lynx, 9:30 PM ET
Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
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Seattle Storm | -1.0 (-112) | O 165 (-108) | -118 |
Minnesota Lynx | +1.0 (-108) | U 165 (-112) | -102 |
My Take: Losing their top three-point shooter Ivana Dojkic, who shot over 41% from beyond the arc last year, showed in Seattle's season opener against Minnesota. The Storm went 1-for-9 in three-point attempts... Yes, you read that right. There's no way you're winning a basketball game with that lousy effort.
In their last five outings, the Lynx are 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS against the Storm. I would assume Seattle will shoot from the perimeter a bit more tonight but I'm still using Minnesota's success from last meeting to roll with the underdog.
What an opening night for the @MinnesotaLynx ✨
— WNBA (@WNBA) May 15, 2024
The Lynx came out on TOP and got the W on the road, 83-70, vs the Seattle Storm.
Alanna Smith led all scorers and reached a career-high with 22 PTS. Napheesa Collier followed right behind her with 20 PTS#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/txHVU2J6Qi
Pick: Lynx +1.0 (-108)