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WNBA: Betting Odds, & Stats for August 4th

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WNBA Daily Betting Odds, Stats, and Predictions for Friday, August 4th.

Written & edited by:

Sara Jane Gamelli

There are four games on the WNBA for Friday, August 4th. With the first game starting at 7 PM, and the last beginning at 8 PM EST, all games will be shown on ION. In this article, I will discuss the WNBA betting odds, stats, information, trends, and our best 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 FanDuel Sportsbook

Connecticut Sun -7.5 (-120)

Connecticut Sun Betting Trends

  • Connecticut Sun: 4-1 in their last 5 games.
  • 7-3 in their last 10 games.
  • ATS Record: 14-11-0
  • O/U Record: 15-11-0
  • 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • O/U is 2-3 in the last 5 games.
  • O/U 5-5 in the last 10 games.
  • 4th in Offensive Rating (103.5)
  • 2nd in Defensive Rating (97.3)
  • 4th in Points Per Game (83.8)
  • Opponent Points Per Game 78.5 (1st)
  • Connecticut ATS won last 10 games:  Seattle (-10.5), Washington (-4.5), Chicago (-5), Atlanta (-5, +1.5), Dallas (+3.5).

Indiana Fever Betting Trends

  • Indiana Fever: 1-4 in their last 5 games.
  • 2-10 in their last 10 games.
  • ATS Record: 12-12-2
  • O/U Record: 13-13-0
  • 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • 4-6 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.
  • 5th in Offensive Rating (100.5)
  • 12th in Defensive Rating (105.9)
  • 7th in Points Per Game (80.3)
  • Opponent Points Per Game 85.1 (11th)
  • Indiana ATS won last 10 games:  Washington (+2.5), LA (-4.5).

Head-to-head stats: Sun vs. Fever

Season Matchups:
Game 1: Sun 70, Indiana 61 (Connecticut -7.5, Under 161.5).
Game 2: Sun 81, Indiana 78 (Indiana +12, Over 158.5)

  • The season spread is split 1-1
  • Connecticut is 2-0 vs. Indiana this season.
  • Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 163
  • Sun average points vs. Fever last 10 games: 85
  • Fever average points vs Sun last 10 games: 77
  • Sun average points last 10 games: 84
  • Fever average points last 10 games: 77

Injuries

Connecticut Sun

  • Brionna Jones, Forward: OUT

Indiana Fever

  • Victoria Vivans, Guard: Day-To-Day
  • NaLyssa Smith, Foward: OUT (Foot)

Prediction

Connecticut is undefeated against the Indiana Fever in two games this season. The Sun covered the spread three out of their last ten games, and covered the -7.5 spread on May 19th against Indiana. Over the last ten games, Connecticut is averaging 84 points a game, and only allow 79 opponent points. In their win against Minnesota, forward Alyssa Thomas recorded her fifth triple-double, and ninth of her career. Thomas made history this week, along with Diana Taurasi. Thomas is the first professional women's basketball player to have 21 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists. The duo of DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas is arguably one of the best in the WNBA. Connecticut ranks second in defensive efficiency (97.3), and Indiana ranks last (105.9).

Fever guard, Victoria Vivians is available to play limited minutes tonight (Underdog WNBA). Averaging 5.9 points this season, Vivians has made headlines of late, scoring 11, 16, and 17 points in three straight games. Indiana typically plays small, with four guards, and Aliyah Boston at center. Connecticut is an exceptional defensive team, and Indiana will need all the offense they can get. The Fever stand at 7-19, and the Connecticut Sun at 19-7. When it comes to betting on this WNBA game, it's important to pay attention to team injuries.

Why the Suns will cover the spread

The Sun, led by Stephanie White, rank third in point differential (+5.3), and the Fever have a differential of -4.8. The difference between these two teams is record, and net rating. Connecticut's net rating is 6.1 (3rd), while Indiana's is -5.5 (9th). With NaLyssa Smith listed as out, and Vivans listed as questionable, the offense will false on Erica Wheeler and Aliyah Boston.

The Sun are hot, winning three straight games in July, and four out of their last five. They are first in the league in opponent three-point percentage (31.1), while Indiana is last (36.9 percent). Indiana covered the +12 spread last game, however, both matchups were in May, and the Fever had Smith. Indiana hasn't covered in three straight games, including the Mercury, and Storm, who are sub .500. Connecticut is 14-11-0 against the spread, this season. If you're looking to do some betting on the WNBA, I'm going with Connecticut -7.5 tonight.

Chicago Sky vs. Dallas Wings O 164.5 (-110)

Chicago Sky Betting Trends

  • Chicago Sky: 2-3 in their last 5 games.
  • 4-6 in their last 10 games.
  • ATS Record: 13-10-2
  • O/U Record: 11-14-0
  • 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • O/U is 2-3 in the last 5 games.
  • O/U is 5-5 in the last 10 games.
  • 9th in Offensive Rating (98.9)
  • 9th in Defensive Rating (103.5)
  • 9th in Points Per Game (79.2)
  • Opponent Points Per Game 82.6 (7th)
  • Sky OVER hits last ten games: LA (O 155.5), Indiana (O 160.5), Seattle (O 158.5), Las Vegas (O 168), Phoenix (O 154.5)

Dallas Wings Betting Trends

  • Dallas Wings: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
  • 7-3 in their last 10 games.
  • ATS Record: 13-12-1
  • O/U Record: 12-14-0
  • 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • O/U is 3-2 in the last 5 games.
  • O/U is 5-5 in the last 10 games.
  • 3rd in Offensive Rating (104.6)
  • 4th in Defensive Rating (99.9)
  • 3rd in Points Per Game (85.8)
  • Opponent Points Per Game 81.9 (5th)
  • Wings OVER hits last ten games: Minnesota (O 167), New York (O 167.5), LA (O 165), Connecticut (O 168), Las Vegas (O 176).

Head-to-head stats: Sky vs. Wings.

Season Matchups:
Game 1: Sky 94, Dallas 88 (Chicago -3, Over 161.5).

  • Chicago is 1-0 ATS vs. Dallas this season.
  • Sky are 1-0 vs. Wings this season.
  • Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 167
  • Sky average points vs. Wings last 10 games: 88
  • Wings average points vs Sky last 10 games: 87
  • Chicago average points last 10 games: 82
  • Dallas average points last 10 games: 88

Injuries

Chicago Sky

  • Sika Kone, Forward: OUT
  • Rebekah Garnder, Guard: OUT (Knee)
  • Isabelle Harrison, Foward: OUT (Knee)

Dallas Wings

  • Lou Lopez Senechal, Guard: OUT (Knee)
  • Diamond DeShields, Guard: OUT (Knee)
  • Crystal Dangerfield, Guard: Day-To-Day
  • Awak Kuier, Forward: OUT (Ankle)

Prediction

If you're betting on the WNBA tonight, the Chicago Sky had one matchup against the Dallas Wings this season. On May 28th, the Sky defeated the Wings 94-88, in which the over hit, at 182 points. Chicago is coming off a 104-85 win against Phoenix and hit the over three out of the last four games. Dallas, fresh off a win over Seattle 76-85, and hit the over five of their last ten games.

Over the last ten games, Chicago is averaging 82 points, and Dallas, 88. In their first and only matchup, Natasha Howard, Satou Sabally, Arike Ogunbowale, and Crystal Dangerfield all had points in double figures. Dangerfield, listed as day-to-day, averages 7.8 points a game. For Chicago, Marina Mabrey led the way with 23 points, and Kahleah Copper, Courtney Williams, and Alanna Smith had points in double digits.

Dallas ranks third in pace (98.40), in which the Sky rank 10th (95.47). Over the last ten, the Sky averaged 167 total points, and the Wings, 168 total points per game. If you're betting on the WNBA, I am going with the over for this game.

Minnesota Lynx +9.5 (-110)

Minnesota Betting Trends

  • Minnesota Lynx: 3-2 in their last 5 games.
  • 5-5 in their last 10 games.
  • ATS Record: 15-11-0
  • O/U Record: 14-13-0
  • 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • O/U is 4-1 in the last 5 games.
  • O/U is 6-5 in the last 10 games.
  • 8th in Offensive Rating (99.4)
  • 11th in Defensive Rating (105.7)
  • 8th in Points Per Game (80.1)
  • Opponent Points Per Game 85.1 (10th)
  • Minnesota ATS won last 10 games:  Phoenix (-5), Washington (-3.5), New York (+13.5), Connecticut (+12.5, +11.5).

New York Betting Trends

  • New York Liberty: 4-1 in their last 5 games.
  • 8-2 in their last 10 games.
  • ATS Record: 10-16-0
  • O/U Record: 16-10-0
  • 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • O/U is 2-3 in the last 5 games.
  • O/U is 6-4 in the last 10 games.
  • 2nd in Offensive Rating (107.6)
  • 5th in Defensive Rating (100.7)
  • 2nd in Points Per Game (85.8)
  • Opponent Points Per Game 82 (6th)
  • New York ATS won last 10 games:  Indiana (-13), Atlanta (-9)

Head-to-head stats: Lynx vs. Liberty

Season Matchups:
Game 1: Minnesota 88, New York 83 (Minnesota +14.5, Over hit)

  • Minnesota is 1-0 ATS vs. New York this season.
  • Game Points (AVG) last 10 matchups: 172
  • Lynx average points vs. Liberty last 10 games: 83
  • Liberty average points vs Lynx last 10 games: 76
  • Minnesota average points last 10 games: 80
  • New York average points last 10 games: 89

Injuries

Minnesota Lynx

  • Napheesa Collier, Forward: QUES
  • Dorka Juhasz, Forward: QUES
  • Rachel Banham, Guard: OUT (Right Thumb)
  • Natalie Achonwa, Forward: OUT (Maternity Leave)

New York Liberty

  • Stefanie Dolson, Center OUT: (Ankle)
  • Han Xu, Center: OUT

Prediction

The Minnesota Lynx have found a way to win, without their star player, Napheesa Collier. Minnesota covered in the spread in four straight games, against Connecticut, twice, New York, and Washington. Out of those four games, the Lynx covered +11.5-, +12.5-, and +13.5-point spreads, against two very good teams, the Sun and Liberty. Forward Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhasz are questionable for tonight's game. Over the last ten games, Minnesota is averaging 83 points a game, led by Juhasz, Kayla McBride, Jessica Shepard, and Diamond Miller. The Lynx had two upsets on the road, against New York and Connecticut.

New York is an elite team at 20-6. They've struggled with large leads and lost three straight games against the spread. The Liberty, led by Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones, covered in just two of their last ten games. New York will be on the road and will face a Lynx team who is 15-11-1 against the spread this season. If Collier is available to play, along with Juhasz, I love this pick. If you are betting on the WNBA, New York can't be trusted with the spread right now.

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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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