It's officially a two girl race in this year's WNBA Rookie Of The Year Odds as Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (-1800) and Chicago Sky's Angel Reese (+800) are the remaining ladies on the oddsboard.
Luckily for Clark, 14 first overall picks have gone on to win the Rookie Of The Year since 1997. Despite Clark being a top rookie scorer in the league, Angel Reese's historic efforts have gotten her into the Rookie Of The Year conversation.
2024 wNBA Rookie of the year odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Caitlin Clark (Indiana) | -1800 |
| Angel Reese (Chicago) | +800 |
Odds as of July 26, 2024
Caitlin Clark is WNBA rookie of the year Favorite 2024
It's been the year of Clark. The first overall pick has been the face of college basketball, winning back-to-back Naismith Awards, and all eyes have been watching her every move as she plays out her professional season debut.
Sharing the court with teammate Aliyah Boston, last year's ROY, Clark is already averaging 17.1 PPG. That ranks her 13th in the league, placing her ahead of the elite like Diana Taurasi and Jonquel Jones. The guard has recorded 20 points or more in 10 outings though the first half of her professional career, including two 30-point performances. However, Clark has hit a groove by dropping double-digit points in 12 straight meetings between the middle of June to early July.
Caitlin Clark is the first @WNBA player ever to have 25+ points, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 5+ steals, and 5+ three-pointers in a game 👀 pic.twitter.com/8S5DwBZ4al
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 10, 2024
While an adjustment period is expected for Clark, who received the fan vote to be invited to her first WNBA All-Star appearance, in her rookie year, it seems the 22-year-old has been able to modestly sink some baskets with the best of them. The rookie continues to navigate the aggression and intensity of the league, handling the on and off court narrative and ridicule. Indiana's middling standing is not a reflection of Clark's effort on the court.
Dijonai Carrington mocked Caitlin Clark after being called for a foul on her 👀
— The Athletic WBB (@TheAthleticWBB) June 11, 2024
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angel reese catches up on Rookie of the year oddsboard
For years, there's been a narrative of pinning Clark and Reese against each other. Opinions on the which is the face of the new generation of basketball translates on the court. Their two meetings against each other this season were both intense and the rivalry continues to burn.
Reese, averaging 13.5 PPG, is extremely consistent by sinking double-digit points in all but three meetings this season. Etching herself in history, the LSU product accomplished 15-straight double-doubles, making her the first rookie to do so.
The streak is still alive and well 🔥
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 10, 2024
Angel Reese ices the game and gets her 14th consecutive double-double with 11 PTS, 13 REBS
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Sticking to her guns, Reese continues to show why her name should be in the conversation for ROY.
Last 10 wNBA Rookie of the year winners
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Aliyah Boston (Indiana) |
| 2022 | Rhyne Howard (Atlanta) |
| 2021 | Michaela Onyenwere (New York) |
| 2020 | Crystal Dangerfield (Minnesota) |
| 2019 | Napheesa Collier (Minnesota) |
| 2018 | A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas) |
| 2017 | Allisha Gray (Dallas) |
| 2016 | Breanna Stewart (Seattle) |
| 2015 | Jewell Loyd (Seattle) |
| 2014 | Chiney Ogwumike (Connecticut) |
How To Read WNBA Rookie Of The Year Odds
Online sportsbooks will list WNBA Rookie Of The Year odds to look would look similar to this:
- Caitlin Clark -800
- Cameron Brink +1400
- Angel Reese +3000
The minus sign (-) indicates who the odds consider the favorite. In this case, it’s the Indiana Fevers Caitlin Clark at -800. Every other player who’s listed is considered an underdog.
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