WNBA betting trends, odds and predictions for Sunday, June 18th, 2017 from various handicappers and websites
WNBA Prediction: Dallas Wings at Washington Mystics
By Nick Lagouretos
Bangthebook.com
A battle between the best team in the East and the second-worst team on the Wests takes place tonight, when the Washington Mystics (7-3), who want to turn their latest victory into another streak, are hosting the struggling Dallas Wings (4-8 ), who are looking to end a losing streak.
Washington Mystics have a 7-3 record so far this season (5-5 ATS) and currently sit on the first place of the East. They have won six of their last seven matches and in their last game they won at home against the Indiana Fever with an 88-70 score. Elena Delle Donne leads the team in scoring with 21.1 ppg, adding team highs both in rebounds, with 7.2 per game and in blocks, with 1.6 per game. She is followed by Tayler Hill with 15.3 ppg and a team high 3.1 assists per game.
Dallas Wings have a 4-8 record so far this season (6-6 ATS) and currently sit on the second to last place of the West. They are coming off three consecutive losses and are 1-6 in their last seven matches. In their last game they lost at home against the New York Liberty in overtime with a 102-93 score. Skylar Diggins-Smith leads the team in scoring with 16.8 ppg, adding a team high 5.4 assists per game. She is followed by Alisha Gray with 12.6 ppg and 5.1 rpg, while Glory Johnson adds 12.3 ppg and a team high 9.3 rebounds per game.
This is the second time those two teams meet this season, with Mystics having won the previous matchup on the road with a 101-89 score. Washington are 5-1 at home so far, while Dallas are 2-4 on the road. Dallas are better offensively, scoring a league third-best 84.7 ppg to Washington’s 83.7, while Mystics are better defensively, allowing 80.5 ppg to Wings’ league-low of 88.6. Both teams are almost equal in FG percentage, while Washington have a better 3-point percentage, shooting with 34.1% to Dallas’ second-worse of 29%. Mystics are the second-best rebounding team, grabbing 37.7 to Wings’ 33.3. Washington are playing better this season, so expect them to win by more than 9 points this evening.
Prediction: Washington Mystics -8.5
WNBA Prediction: Phoenix Mercury at Los Angeles Sparks
By Nick Lagouretos
Bangthebook.com
Two of the top three teams of the Western Conference are clashing this evening, when the defending champions Los Angeles Sparks (7-3), who have gotten hot lately, are hosting the Phoenix Mercury (6-4), who have not yet managed to find their groove.
Los Angeles Sparks have a 7-3 record so far this season (4-6 ATS) and currently sit on the second place of the West and of the whole league (tied with Washington). They have three consecutive wins and are 5-1 in their last six. In their last game they won at home against San Antonio Stars with an 80-75 score. Nneka Ogwumike leads the team in scoring with 20.5 ppg and 6.7 rpg, followed by Candace Parker with 16.8 ppg, 4.3 apg and a team high 7.1 rebounds per game. Chelsea Gray adds 16.2 ppg and a team high 4.5 assists.
Phoenix Mercury have a 6-4 record so far this season (4-6 ATS) and they had a win following a loss for their last four matches. In their last game they won at home against Chicago Sky with an 86-78 score. Brittney Griner leads the team in scoring with 24.1 ppg, adding team highs both in rebounding, with 8.5 and blocks, with 2.7 per game. She is followed by Diana Taurasi with 18.2 ppg and Leilani Mitchell with 11.5 ppg and 4.1 assists.
In their previous matchup earlier this season, Los Angeles won a close game on the road by two points, on an 89-87 score. Los Angeles are perfect at home with a 5-0 record so far, while Phoenix are efficient on the road with a 3-1 record. Los Angeles have the second-best offense in the league, scoring 86.5 ppg to Phoenix’s 83.7, while Phoenix have the second-best defense, allowing 77.2 ppg to Los Angeles’ 81.5. Los Angeles have the best FG percentage in the league with 48.9% to Phoenix’s 43.4%, and the second-best 3-point percentage with 37.5% to Phoenix’s 32.7%. Sparks are the worst team in the league in rebounding with 27.3 to Mercury’s 31.9. It is going to be a closer game than 6 points, so pick Phoenix in this one.
Prediction: Phoenix Mercury +6
DALLAS (4 - 8 ) at WASHINGTON (7 - 3) - 6/18/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 299-355 ATS (-91.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 33-55 ATS (-27.5 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 175-222 ATS (-69.2 Units) after a division game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX (6 - 4) at LOS ANGELES (7 - 3) - 6/18/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 58-90 ATS (-41.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 70-99 ATS (-38.9 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-3 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA (5 - 6) at CHICAGO (2 - 8 ) - 6/18/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 48-72 ATS (-31.2 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-4 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO (0 - 10) at SEATTLE (5 - 5) - 6/18/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 117-80 ATS (+29.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1997.
SEATTLE is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
SEATTLE is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SEATTLE is 59-35 ATS (+20.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in June games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 5-4 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS vs. WASHINGTON
Dallas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Washington is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
PHOENIX vs. LOS ANGELES
Phoenix is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Los Angeles
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Phoenix
Los Angeles is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
INDIANA vs. CHICAGO
Indiana is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home
Chicago is 5-12-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing at home against Indiana
SAN ANTONIO vs. SEATTLE
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
StatFox Super Situations
DALLAS at WASHINGTON
Play Over - Road teams where the total is greater than or equal to 140 a bad team, winning 25% to 40% of their games on the season, in June games 41-15 over the last 5 seasons. ( 73.2% | 24.5 units ) 1-0 this year. ( 100.0% | 1.0 units )
PHOENIX at LOS ANGELES
Play Against - Road teams vs. the money line (PHOENIX) off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite, well rested team - playing 5 or less games in 14 days 31-14 over the last 5 seasons. ( 68.9% | 0.0 units ) 2-1 this year. ( 66.7% | 0.0 units )
PHOENIX at LOS ANGELES
Play Against - Road underdogs of 2 to 5.5 points vs. the first half line (PHOENIX) off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite 70-33 since 1997. ( 68.0% | 33.7 units ) 2-0 this year. ( 100.0% | 2.0 units )