WNBA Player Props Today: 3 Best WNBA Best Bets and Odds June 17

It's Tuesday, and the WNBA is back in full swing! With six games on the slate today, bettors have been blessed with 12 teams to bet on!

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Today is the last day of Commissioner's Cup matchups, which means several teams are in the mix. Tonight, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (5-5) will host the Connecticut Sun (2-8) at home. Large 17.5 point spread favorites at home, will Clark have a repeat 32-point performance again?

Set to take place in Brooklyn, the New York Liberty (9-1) will host the Atlanta Dream (3-2). Both 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Commissioner's Cup standings—Atlanta leads New York with a +62 to +61 point differential. Given this is a must win for both teams, the Dream could clinch with a win over the Liberty. Heavy -8.5 point spread favorites, New York can clinch with a victory over Atlanta and a Indiana Fever loss.

Both eliminated from further Cup games, the Chicago Sky (3-7) will host the Washington Mystics at home (4-7). The Sky are coming off a massive victory over the Sun, thanks to Angel Reese's first career triple-double. 4.5 point spread underdogs, can the Sky upset at home?

Later this evening, the Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings (1-11) will square off against the Golden State Valkries (5-5) in Arlington, Texas. +140 moneyline underdogs on the road, Golden State has been a surprise team of the season. At 5-5, they are fresh off a three game win streak.

The Minnesota Lynx (10-1) need a victory to clinch, and will face the Las Vegas Aces (5-5) at home. Massive -900 money line favorites, can Napheesa Collier and company capture a victory against a A'ja Wilson-less Aces?

For the late night showdown, the Los Angeles Sparks (4-8) will host the Seattle Storm (6-5) in Los Angeles. Without Kelsey Plum and several injured players, the Sparks are 8.5 point spread underdogs at home. In order to clinch the West, Seattle is in desperate need of a victory and a Lynx loss.

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BetMGM WNBA Betting Odds And Schedule For Tuesday, June 17

If you're here to bet on the WNBA, welcome!

With a betting record of 11-8 on the season, let's continue to stay hot!

The Dream vs Liberty and Sun vs Fever matchups are set to tip-off at 7 p.m. ET. While the next three remaining matchups will begin at 8 p.m. ET— the Storm and Aces showdown will tip-off at 10 p.m. ET.

Here are my top three player prop bets and predictions for the June 17 WNBA matchups!

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WNBA Player Props For Sunday, June 8

Player Prop Bet #1: Napheesa Collier

Napheesa Collier 2025 WNBA Stats

GP: 10 | PPG: 26.1 | FG: 53.3 % | FT: 93 % | 3PT: 44.4 % | REB: 8.8 | AST: 3.9| STL: 2.0 |  BLK: 1.6

• OVER 23.5 Points (-110 DraftKings)

My first best bet for today, I placed one unit on Lynx star Napheesa Collier to record over 23.5 points against the Las Vega Aces.

Is there any player who's been as dominant as Collier? The overwhelming favorite to win WNBA MVP at -370 odds, Collier is coming off an impressive 32-point, eight-rebound, six-assist performance against the Sparks.

In 35 minutes, what was most impressive was Collier's 26 first half points. In the Lynx 101-78 dominance over the Sparks, the former UConn standout recorded two steals and blocks i 31 minutes.

Rickea Jackson respectfully struggled to defend Collier, which seems like the common trend these days. 13-16 from the field, Collier shot 3-4 from beyond the arc. Through 10 games, No. 24 now has three 30+ point performances on the season.

Not to mention, she's the WNBA leading scorer, and is headed towards a 50/40/90 season. Shooting 53.3 percent from the field, she's averaging career-high's from the 3-point line (44.4 %), and free-throw line (93 %).

Why Napheesa Collier Is The Favorite To Win The 2025 WNBA MVP Award

I think this is a strong player prop line, considering Collier has soared over the 23.4 point line in seven games this year. The Lynx leading scorer with 26.1 points per game, she leads the team by a wide margin, with 18 FGA and 5.7 FTA per game.

I truly doesn't matter the opponent, we've seen Collier cook up against a strong Seattle Storm frontcourt, and stingy Phoenix Mercury defense.

In a must win scenario, Collier and the Lynx will face the Aces, who continue to be without A'ja Wilson (Concussion). The Aces was already thin with Wilson—now is the perfect time for Collier to dominate.

The Aces have struggled on the defensive end, allowing 34.5 points per game to forwards. Last matchup against Phoenix, Tiffany Mitchell earned the starting nod of Liz Kitley. With Kiah Stokes holding down the frontcourt, Mercury stars Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally combined for 36 points.

Although Collier has the ability to score anywhere on the hardwood, her sweet spot is that mid-range. Shooting 64.7 percent from five feet or less, opponents are shooting a league high 65.8 percent from that area.

While notching 25+ point just once in the last eight head-to-head matchups with the Aces, this is simply momentum and matchup based.

Final WNBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Napheesa Collier OVER 23.5 Points (-110 DraftKings)

with 85 points over the last three games, Collier is averaging 28.3 points per game over that span. Not to mention, she has 58 field goal attempts over that span. It's hard to fade a player that's coming off a showdown in which she shot 81.3 percent from the field!

Without A'ja Wilson, this is an Aces team that was already allowing the third most interior scoring with 38 paint points per game.

• I'm taking Napheesa Collier to score over 231.5 points today. Hitting the over in three straight games, I'm confident Collier can continue her MVP caliber season in a must win game against the Aces. 

Player Prop Bet #2: Sabrina Ionescu

Sabrina Ionescu 2025 WNBA Stats

GP: 10 | PPG: 19.5 | FG: 43.8 % | FT: 92.9 % | 3PT: 34.1 % | REB: 3.6 | AST: 5.1| STL: 1.5 |  BLK: 0.5

• OVER 18.5 Points (-120 FanDuel)

My second best bet for today, I placed one unit on New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu to record over 18.5 points against the Atlanta Dream.

Today is a must win for New York, who will duke it out with the Dream for the Eastern Conference. While that's all contingent on a victory and the Indiana Fever—here's why I'm confident in this prop.

Jonquel Jones has missed a few games with an ankle and is questionable to return tonight. With Jones, Ionescu has soared over this player prop line just twice this season. Against the Fever, she notched 23 points, and erupted for 28 against the Mystics.

Either way, Ionescu has cleared this line in five games against the Fever, Valkyries, Mystics and Sky this year. With that, she's averaging a career-high 19.5 points per game in six season with New York. While known as a sharpshooter, Ionescu has very much improved her floater game, and ability to attack downhill.

Sabrina Ionescu How Streak Is Powering The New York Liberty

In last game's shootout against Caitlin Clark and the Fever, Ionescu exploded for 34 points in 38 minutes. Shooting 11-20 from the field, the former Oregon standout shot 4-10 from deep, and 8-9 from the charity stripe.

That's back-to-back 23+ points for Ionescu, who's averaging 28.5 points over the last two games. Leading the Liberty in scoring alongside Breanna Stewart, there's a reason why she leads the team with 14.6 FGA and 8.2 3-point attempts per game.

Today's matchup won't be an easy feat, considering the Dream rank No. 3 in defensive rating (96.4). Plus, the froncourt is stacked with Brionna Jones and Britney Griner. Even with Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Jordin Canada in the backcourt, the Dream arguable have one of the best defensive guard groups.

However, they allow a combined 40.4 points to guards, in which they are shooting 41.1 percent from the field.

Soaring over this line in just four games since last June against Atlanta, Ionescu last exploded for 36 points against the Dream last September.

Final WNBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Sabrina Ionescu OVER 18.5 Points (-120 FanDuel)

This is a vastly different Dream team, however, the Liberty will continue to lean on Ionescu. Scoring 24+ points in four of the last six games, her shooting percentages have been exceptional as of late.

In the four games where she soared over this prop, Ionescu is shooting 52.3 percent from the field, and 37.4 percent from beyond the arc. Over the last two games alone, she's shooting an impeccable 59.7 percent from the floor, and 37 percent from deep.

• I'm taking Sabrina Ionescu to record over 18.5 points today. Without Leonie Fiebich (Eurobasket), New York is down a starter. Sabrina will play a crucial role, especially given it's a must win. 

Player Prop Bet #3: Kayla Thornton

Kayla Thornton 2025 WNBA Stats

GP: 10 | PPG: 14.4| FG: 37.7 % | FT: 83.3 % | 3PT: 23.9 % | REB: 7.4 | AST: 1.1| STL: 1.9 |  BLK: 0.2

• OVER 2.5 Made Threes (+158 FanDuel)

My third best bet for today, I placed one unit on Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton to record over 2.5 made threes against the Dallas Wings.

A key piece of the New York Liberty's championship run, Thorton was selected by the Golden State Valkyries in their first ever expansion draft. While getting the starting nod for New York on occasion, she was mainly an x-factor off the bench.

One of the most fierce two-way players in the WNBA, Thornton is a monumental x-factor in the Valkyries surprising 5-5 start. Leading the team with 14.4 points per game, she leads Valkyries with 13 FGA and 6.7 3PA per game.

Averaging a career-high in points, Thorton's shooting efficiency is drastically down from last season. Shooting just 23.9 percent from beyond the arc—don't let that deter you from betting on this prop.

Why Kayla Thornton Is A Most Improved Player Candidate In The WNBA

As Paige Bueckers said in practice the other day, "Everybody breaks their slump against us. People who shoot 20 percent, shoot 50." (BR Sports).

Bueckers has been a shining light for the Wings, despite their 1-11 start. Having struggled to win and close out games, they rank No. 11 in defensive rating (109.1).

With that said, the Wings are allowing 31.4 points per game to forwards, and the Wings have several players on hardship contracts—including Haley Jones and Kaila Charles. Maddy Siegrist will be out for a while, which doesn't help Dallas.

Overall, the Wings continue to struggle on the defensive end, and give up the most points in the WNBA with 88.5 PPG. Although Bueckers defense is widely underrated, the Wings allow their opponents to shoot 38.5 percent from beyond the arc.

Final WNBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Kayla Thornton OVER 2.5 Made Threes (+158 FanDuel)

Regardless of Thornton's overall shooting percentages, she has 22+ points in two of the three last games. Averaging 20.7 points per game over the last three outings, her three-point attempts are high.

Over the last last three games against the Storm, Sparks, and Aces—Thornton has 25 3-point attempts. Shooting 36.1 percent from deep over that period, it's a strong play today.

• I'm taking Kayla Thornton to record 2.5 made threes today. For plus money, it's a favorable matchup against the Dallas Wings.