WNBA betting trends, odds and predictions for Friday, June 23rd, 2017 from various handicappers and websites
WNBA Prediction: Chicago Sky at Atlanta Dream
By Nick Lagouretos
Bangthebook.com
Two struggling Eastern Conference teams that both sit in the last places of the league table are clashing tonight, when the Atlanta Dream (5-5) are hosting the Chicago Sky (2-9), who are second to last in the whole league, behind only the winless San Antonio Stars.
Atlanta Dream have a 5-5 record so far this season (4-6 ATS) and are currently tied with Connecticut Sun in the third to last place of the league table. They have lost four of their last five matches, all of them on the road and in their last game they lost on the road against Indiana Fever with an 85-74 score. Tiffany Hayes leads the team in scoring with 17.6 ppg, adding 4.6 rpg. She is followed by Bria Holmes with 12.2 ppg, while Layshia Clanderon adds 10.4 ppg and a team high 6.2 assists per game.
Chicago Sky have a 2-9 record so far this season (5-6 ATS) and currently sit on the last place of the East and the second to last place of the league. They have lost seven of their last eight matches and in their last game they lost at home against Indiana Fever with a 79-91 score. Allie Quigley leads the team in scoring with 15.8 ppg, followed by Tamera Young with 13.7 ppg and 4 rpg, while Cappie Pondexter adds 12.5 ppg and a team high 6.7 assists per game.
This is the third time these two teams meet this season, with both team having won on the road (1-1). Atlanta have a 2-1 home record so far this season, while Chicago have made all of their two wins on the road (2-4). Chicago are better offensively, scoring a league third-worse of 77 ppg to Atlanta’s 76.4 (second-worse), while Atlanta are better defensively, allowing 80.4 ppg to Chicago’s third-worse of 85. Atlanta are the worst team in the league in both shooting percentages, in FG’s (39.9% to 43%) and in 3-pointers (23% to 34.3%). Chicago are also better in rebounding, grabbing 35.9 to Atlanta’s 34.4. Chicago have been playing better on the road, so expect them to win tonight or lose by less than 6 points.
Prediction: Chicago Sky +5.5
WNBA Prediction: Connecticut Sun at New York Liberty
By Nick Lagouretos
Bangthebook.com
A battle between the two hottest teams of the Eastern Conference and of the whole league lately takes place tonight, when New York Liberty (7-4) are hosting the Connecticut Sun (5-5), with both teams looking to extend their winning streaks and get higher on the league table.
New York Liberty have a 7-4 record so far this season (6-5 ATS) and are currently tied with the Washington Mystics in the first place of the East and the third place of the whole league. They have won five of their last six matches and in their last game they won on the road against Dallas Wings in overtime with a 93-102 score. Tina Charles leads the team in scoring with 20.5 ppg, adding a team high 9 rebounds per game. She is followed by Sugar Rodgers with 13.4 ppg and 4 rpg, while Brittany Boyd adds 13 ppg and 4 rpg.
Connecticut Sun have a 5-5 record so far this season (8-2 ATS) and currently sit on the third to last place of the East. They have an upwards course, having won four consecutive matches and in their last game they won on the road against Minnesota Lynx with a 93-98 score. Jonquel Jones leads the team in scoring with 15.1 ppg, adding a league-best 12.1 rebounds per game. She is followed by Alyssa Thomas with 13.2 ppg, 5.3 rpg and 4.2 assists, while while Jasmine Thomas adds 12.9 ppg and a team high 4.8 assists per game.
In their previous matchup earlier this season, Connecticut won at home with a 96-76 score. New York have a 5-2 home record this season, while Connecticut are 3-3 on the road. Connecticut are better both offensively, scoring a league third-best 85.5 ppg to New York’s 81.6, and defensively, allowing 79.8 ppg to New York’s 81.4. Connecticut also have better percentages from in FG’s (44% to 43.1%) and in 3-pointers, shooting with a league-best 41.7% to New York’s 31.9%. New York lead the league in rebounding with 37.7 per game, while Connecticut are third-best with 36.7 per game. It is going to be a close game but expect a close New York home win tonight.
Prediction: New York Liberty -3.5
WNBA Prediction: Washington Mystics at Minnesota Lynx
By Nick Lagouretos
Bangthebook.com
The top teams of each conference and both coming off losses are clashing tonight, when the Minnesota Lynx (9-1) who saw their perfect record end, are hosting the Washington Mystics (7-3) who have company in the top of the Eastern Conference.
Minnesota Lynx have a league-best 9-1 record so far this season (5-4-1 ATS) and they are coming off their first loss of the season against the Connecticut Sun at home on Saturday with a 93-98 score. This defeat ended a nine game winning streak they had since the start of the season. Sylvia Fowles leads the team in scoring with 20.9 ppg, adding team highs in rebounds with 9.8 per game, steals with 2.1 per game and blocks, with 1.7 per game. She is followed by Maya Moore with 14.8 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 4.1 apg and 1.7 steals per game.
Washington Mystics have a 7-4 record so far this season (5-6 ATS) and are currently tied with the New York Liberty in the first place of the East and third place of the whole league. They have lost two of their last three matches and in their last game they lost at home against the Dallas Wings with an 83-87 score. Elena Delle Donne leads the team in scoring with 20.4 ppg, adding 6.7 rebounds per game and a team high 1.6 blocks per game. She is followed by Tayler Hill with 15.9 ppg and a team high 3.2 assists per game.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, Minnesota won easily on the road by 25 points, on a 73-98 score. Minnesota have suffered their only loss this season at home (3-1 record), while Washington are 2-2 on the road. Minnesota lead the league both in offense, scoring 87.3 ppg to Washington’s 83.6, and in defense, allowing 75.3 ppg to Washington’s 81.1. Minnesota also have the second-best percentage in the league both in FG’s, with 47.7% to Washington’s 42% and in 3-pointers with 37.2% to Washington’s 33.5%. Mystics are better in rebounding, grabbing a second-best 37 per game to Lynx’s 34.6. Mystics are struggling lately and they have been ineffective on the road, but they will not lose by more than 13 points tonight, so pick Washington in this one.
Prediction: Washington Mystics +12.5
WNBA Prediction: Dallas Wings at San Antonio Stars
By Nick Lagouretos
Bangthebook.com
In a rematch of Wednesday’s close game, where the San Antonio remained winless in the league and Dallas despite their victory remained second to last in the West, the Wings (6-8 ) are visiting the Stars (0-12).
San Antonio Stats have a league-worse record of 0-12 so far this season and are the only winless team of the WNBA so far. In their last game on Wednesday they lost on the road against tonight’s opponent Dallas Wings with a 81-78 score. Kayla McBride leads the team in scoring with 14.8 ppg and 5 rpg, followed by Monique Currie with 12.6 ppg and 4.8 rpg. Moriah Jefferson adds 11.1 ppg and a team high 3.9 assists per game, while Isabelle Harrison adds 10.5 ppg and 4.9 rpg.
Dallas Wings have a 6-8 record so far this season and currently sit on the second to last place of the West and in the third to last of the whole league. They are coming from back-to-back victories and in their last game on Wednesday, they had a hard time winning San Antonio at home with an 81-78 score. Skylar Diggins-Smith leads the team in scoring with 16.9 ppg, adding a team high 5.6 assists per game. She is followed by Glory Johnson with 14.2 ppg and a team high 8.9 rebounds per game, while Karima Christmas-Kelly adds 12.1 ppg and 4.1 rpg.
This is the second time these two teams meet this season, with Dallas having won both previous matches. San Antonio have a 0-5 home record so far, while Dallas are 3-4 on the road. San Antonio are the worst offensive team with 72.7 ppg to Dallas’ 84.6, while Dallas are the worst defensive team, allowing 87.4 ppg to San Antonio’s 81.8. Dallas have a slightly better field goal percentage, shooting with 41.7% (third-worse) to San Antonio’s second-worse of 41%, while San Antonio have a better 3-point percentage with 30.1% to Dallas’ second-worse of 29.7%. Both teams grab exactly the same number of rebounds per game (33.4). San Antonio came very close to winning two nights ago on the road so this is their chance for their first victory of the season at home.
Prediction: San Antonio Stars +3
WNBA Prediction: Phoenix Mercury at Seattle Storm
By Nick Lagouretos
Bangthebook.com
Two Western Conference teams with identical records sitting in the middle places of the league table but coming from different results in their latest games are clashing tonight, when the Seattle Storm (6-5), are hosting the Phoenix Mercury (6-5).
Seattle Storm have a 6-5 record so far this season (5-5-1 ATS) and are currently tied with tonight’s opponent in the third place of the West. In their last game on Sunday they ended a three-game losing streak by winning at home against the San Antonio Stars with a 75-57 score. Jewell Loyd leads the team in scoring with 18.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg and 3.5 apg. She is followed by Breanna Stewart with 17.3 ppg and a team high 8.7 rebounds per game, while Crystal Langhorne adds 11.4 ppg and 6.2 rpg.
Phoenix Mercury also have a 6-5 record so far this season (4-7 ATS) and are tied with Seattle in the third place of the West. They are struggling to find their rhythm by losing after every victory for the past 6 matches and in their last game they lost on the road against the Los Angeles Sparks with a 90-59 score. Brittney Griner leads the team in scoring with 22.9 ppg, adding team highs both in rebounding, with 8 and blocks, with 2.5 per game. She is followed by Diana Taurasi with 18.3 ppg and Leilani Mitchell with 10.5 ppg and 4.2 assists.
Last season Seattle won the series against Phoenix with 2-1 wins. Seattle have a 5-2 home record so far this season, while Phoenix are 3-2 on the road. Seattle are better offensively, scoring 82.4 ppg to Phoenix’s 81.5, while Phoenix are better defensively, allowing a league second-best 78.4 ppg to Seattle’s 80.3. Seattle have better percentages both in field goals, shooting with a third-best of 47% to Phoenix’s 42.4%, and in 3-pointers, shooting with 35.2% to Phoenix’s 31.1%. Phoenix are better in rebounding, grabbing 32.2 per game to Seattle’s third-worse of 30.5. Despite their recent struggles, Seattle have been quite effective at home, so expect them to win tonight.
Prediction: Seattle Storm +1.5
CHICAGO (2 - 9) at ATLANTA (5 - 5) - 6/23/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-4 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT (5 - 5) at NEW YORK (7 - 4) - 6/23/2017, 7:30 PM
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NEW YORK is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in June games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.
CONNECTICUT is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in June games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
CONNECTICUT is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-3 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 7-1 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON (7 - 4) at MINNESOTA (9 - 1) - 6/23/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 299-356 ATS (-92.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 58-82 ATS (-32.2 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS (5 - 8) at SAN ANTONIO (0 - 11) - 6/23/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 40-65 ATS (-31.5 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 7-1 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX (6 - 5) at SEATTLE (6 - 5) - 6/23/2017, 10:00 PM
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PHOENIX is 35-51 ATS (-21.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 118-80 ATS (+30.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1997.
SEATTLE is 114-85 ATS (+20.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-3 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-2 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT vs. NEW YORK
Connecticut is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Connecticut's last 21 games when playing New York
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games at home
CHICAGO vs. ATLANTA
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Atlanta's last 21 games at home
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
DALLAS vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Dallas's last 20 games
San Antonio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas
WASHINGTON vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
PHOENIX vs. SEATTLE
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
StatFox Super Situations
CONNECTICUT at NEW YORK
Play Over - Road teams where the total is greater than or equal to 140 in a game involving two horrible defensive teams (>=76 PPG), after allowing 45 points or more in the first half last game 57-25 over the last 5 seasons. ( 69.5% | 29.5 units ) 4-2 this year. ( 66.7% | 1.8 units )
CONNECTICUT at NEW YORK
Play Under - Home teams where the first half total is greater than 65.5 revenging a loss where opponent scored 85 or more points, off a road win 67-31 since 1997. ( 68.4% | 32.9 units ) 1-0 this year. ( 100.0% | 1.0 units )
DALLAS at SAN ANTONIO
Play Against - Home teams vs. the money line (SAN ANTONIO) in a game involving two horrible defensive teams (>=76 PPG), after a close loss by 3 points or less 19-9 over the last 5 seasons. ( 67.9% | 0.0 units ) 0-1 this year. ( 0.0% | 0.0 units )