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WNBA Daily Betting Odds, Stats, and Predictions for Thursday, August 24th

Sara Jane Gamelli 2901 August 24, 2023 No Comments

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It's Wednesday, August 24th ("Mamba Day) and there are four games on the WNBA betting slate today. With less than three weeks to go in the regular season, teams will continue to battle for certain playoff seeds. In this article, I will discuss the straight betting odds, stats, information, trends, and our best straight bet predictions. If you're interested in watching all games, the WNBA League Pass is available. If you are looking for the best WNBA betting odds, stats and analysis, here is some information to know.

Daily WNBA Betting Odds

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

New York Liberty -5.5 (-110)

The New York Liberty (25-7, 13-3 Away) will face the Connecticut Sun (23-10, 9-5 Home) on the road tonight. Sandy Brondello's squad is coming off an 85-63 win against the Mercury, in which they covered the 12.5 spread. In addition, New York 8-2 in their last ten games, and covered the spread in six of the last seven games. Led by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones, the Liberty remain one of the prolific offenses in the league. In fact, New York ranks second in points scored, three-point percentage, and leads the league in three-pointers made and attempted. Although the Liberty are 15-17-0 against the spread, Brondello's squad covered in five straight games in July. That includes two wins over the top seeded team, the Las Vegas Aces.

The New York Liberty will travel to Connecticut tonight and face the reigning 2022 WNBA finalists. Through 33 games, Stephanie White's team ranks second in defense efficiency, in which Connecticut holds opponents to 78.7 points per game. Although the Sun lost Brionna Jones due to injury, Connecticut has maintained the third best record in the East and punched their way into the playoffs.

Season Matchups

The Liberty are 2-0 against the Connecticut Sun this season, in which one of their wins came on the road. Furthermore, New York covered the spread in both, including -4.5, and -6.5 favored spreads. Moreover, the Liberty have been favored in 27 total games, and won 14 of them. This team heads into this matchup with one of the best away records, and remain undefeated against the spread versus Eastern teams (last four games). Although these two teams haven't matched up in nearly two months, New York held Connecticut to 65 points in Game one.

The Connecticut Sun stand as one of the finest defensive teams in the league. First in opponent points per game, White's team holds the opposition to 31 percent shooting beyond the arc, and only 30.8 attempts per game. Conversely, the Sun have lost three of their last five games, even with the stardom of Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner. Over the last five games, the Sun are averaging 77.4 points a game, which is almost six points less than their average. In addition, in their 68-64 win over the Mystics, DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas accounted for 57 percent of the offense. Besides Tiffany Hayes, Connecticut has received inconsistent offense from Natisha Hiedeman. In game two, the Liberty had four starters with points in double figures and were simply the more effective shooting team.

Why the Liberty can cover

The Liberty are undefeated against the spread and moneyline against Connecticut this season. Through two games, New York is averaging 85 points and seems to be able to read the opposing defense. One of the most prolific offensive teams, New York is averaging nearly 90 points in the last ten games. In addition, New York has created separation in terms of net rating, holding a firm four-point lead in that category. With the Liberty improving on defense post all-star break, along with depth, and chemistry, I expect them to win the moneyline, and take the -5.5 spread. If you're betting on the WNBA, I am confident about this game.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

New York Liberty

  • NY Liberty: 4-1 in their last 5 games.
  • 8-2 in their last 10 games.
  • ATS Record: 15-17-0
  • O/U Record: 17-15-0
  • 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • O/U is 1-4 in the last 5 games.
  • O/U: 2-10 in the last 10 games.
  • 2nd in Offensive Rating (108.1)
  • 3rd in Defensive Rating (99.1)
  • 2nd in Points Per Game (88)
  • 6th in Pace: 96.73
  • Opponent Points Per Game: 80.4 (3rd)
  • Three-Point Percentage: 37.8 % (2nd)
  • Rebounds Per Game: 38 (2nd)
  • New York ATS won last 10 games:  Minnesota (-9), Las Vegas (+4.5, +7.5)), Chicago (-12.5), Indiana (-10), Phoenix (-12.5).

Connecticut Sun

  • CT Sun: 2-3 in their last 5 games.
  • 6-4 in their last 10 games.
  • ATS Record: 17-14-2
  • O/U Record: 18-15-0
  • 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • 4-5-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • O/U is 3-2 in the last 5 games.
  • O/U: 5-5 in the last 10 games.
  • 4th in Offensive Rating (103.4)
  • 2nd in Defensive Rating (98.3)
  • 4th in Points Per Game (82.9)
  • 8th in Pace: 95.75
  • Opponent Points Per Game: 78.7 (1st)
  • Three-Point Percentage: 35.7 % (4th)
  • Rebounds Per Game: 33.6 (8th)
  • CT ATS won last 10 games:  Dallas (+3.5), Indiana (-8), Seattle (-8), Chicago (-5.5)

Head-to-head stats: Liberty vs. Sun

Season Matchups:

Game 1: New York 89, Connecticut 81 (New York +4.5, Over 168.5)
Game 2: New York 81, Connecticut 65 (New York -6.5, Under 164.5)

  • New York leads the season series 2-0
  • The Liberty are 2-0 ATS vs. the Sun this season
  • Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 155
  • Liberty average points vs. Sun last 10 games:73
  • Sun average points vs Liberty last 10 games: 82
  • New York average points last 10 games: 85
  • Connecticut average points last 10 games: 81

Injuries

New York Liberty

  • None

Connecticut Sun

  • None

Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky O 169

The Las Vegas Aces (29-4, 13-3 Away) will matchup against the Chicago Sky (13-20, 6-11 Home) tonight on the road. Becky Hammons squad is coming off a 112-100 win over the Atlanta Dream, in which A'ja Wilson scored a record tying 53 points. In addition, Aces guard, Kelsey Plum had a double-double, and Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray finished with points in double figures. Although the Aces are one of the most dominant teams in the league, four of their losses came in the month of August, including the Commissioners Cup against New York. Overall, the Aces are 19-4-0 against game totals, and over hit in their last matchup.

Season Matchups

Becky Hammon, Head Coach of the Las Vegas Aces, led her team to two straight victories against the Chicago Sky. In those two matchups, Chicago covered the spreads, and the over point hit two times. In their last matchup, Las Vegas defeated the Sky 107-95, in which Chicago shot 54 percent from the three-point line. For Chicago, Kahleah Cooper led the way with 37 points, and for the Aces, Kelsey Plum with 27. Overall, Las Vegas dominated the Sky 50-24 in the paint, and four of their starters had points in double figures.

Why the over can hit

Both teams have been on a similar trend, hitting the over after several straight unders. In the last ten games, both squads are averaging nearly 90 points a game. Since the All-Star break, Vegas has retained both the Aces and Sky are top four in offensive production. In fact, both squad rank top fourth in three-point percentage.

With the playoffs in sight, the Chicago Sky remain 1.5 games behind the Los Angeles Sparks for the 8th and final seed. The Sky recently dropped 102 points against Seattle, in which Dana Evans scored 23 points off the bench. With the regression of the Aces defense post All-Star break combined with the Sky fighting for a playoff spot, I expect this game to hit the over. In addition, their average in two games total is 189 points. If you're betting on the WNBA, I would expect the over here tonight.

Season Statistics & Betting Trends

Las Vegas Aces

  • LV Aces: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
  • 7-3 in their last 10 games.
  • ATS Record: 19-14-0
  • O/U Record: 19-14-0
  • 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • O/U is 1-4 in the last 5 games.
  • O/U: 4-6 in the last 10 games.
  • 1st in Offensive Rating (113.9)
  • 1st in Defensive Rating (97.3)
  • 1st in Points Per Game (93.7)
  • 2nd in Pace: 98.71
  • Opponent Points Per Game: 80.1 (2nd)
  • Three-Point Percentage: 38.3 (1st)
  • Rebounds Per Game: 34.8 (5th)
  • Las Vegas ATS won last 10 games:  Dallas (-11.5), Atlanta (-13.5), Dallas (-8.5), Washington (-17.5), Atlanta (-16.5), New York (-7.5)

Chicago Sky

  • Chicago Sky: 1-4 in their last 5 games.
  • 4-6 in their last 10 games.
  • ATS Record: 16-15-2
  • O/U Record: 15-18-0
  • 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • O/U is 1-4 in the last 5 games.
  • O/U: 4-6 in the last 10 games.
  • 6th in Offensive Rating (100.5)
  • 9th in Defensive Rating (104.1)
  • 10th in Points Per Game (80.5)
  • 10th in Pace: 95.69
  • Opponent Points Per Game: 83.2 (6th)
  • Three-Point Percentage: 35.8 % (3rd)
  • Rebounds Per Game: 33.1 (9th)
  • Chicago ATS won last 10 games: Phoenix (-7), Dallas (+10.5, +9), Seattle (-4.5)

Head-to-head stats: Aces vs. Sky

Season Matchups:

Game 1: Las Vegas 93 Chicago 80 (Chicago +14.5, Over 168).
Game 2: Las Vegas 107, Chicago 95 (Chicago +14.5, Over 168).

  • Las Vegas leads the season series 2-0
  • The Sky are 2-0 ATS vs. the Aces this season
  • Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 176
  • Aces average points vs. Sky last 10 games: 90
  • Sky average points vs Aces last 10 games: 85
  • Las Vegas average points last 10 games: 90
  • Chicago average points last 10 games: 86

Injuries

Las Vegas Aces

  • None

Chicago Sky

  • Rebekah Gardner, Guard: OUT (knee)
  • Isabelle Harrison, Foward: OUT (knee)

*Honorable Mention: Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings over totals. *

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Sara Jane Gamelli is a full-time Sportswriter at BallisLife, and Sports Content Creator on Twitch. She has a focus on the NBA, WNBA, NCAA Basketball, and the NFL. Sara Jane currently resides in Connecticut with her Cat and Dog. She is a Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, New York Yankees, and New York Giants fan. SJ has her undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut in Economics.

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