WNBA betting trends, odds and predictions for Sunday, June 4th, 2017 from various handicappers and websites
WNBA Prediction: Atlanta Dream at Washington Mystics
By Pavlos Laguretos
Bangthebook.com
The two leaders of the Eastern Conference and both currently in winning streaks are clashing tonight in the Verizon Center of Washington, when the Mystics (4-2) are hosting the top team in the East so far, the Atlanta Dream (4-1).
Washington Mystics have a 4-2 record so far this season (2-4 ATS) and they are sitting in the second place of the East. They are coming from three consecutive wins and in their last game on Wednesday, they won a close game at home against the Connecticut Sun with a 78-76 score. Elena Delle Donne leads the team in scoring with 19.8 ppg, adding 6.2 rpg and a team high 1.7 blocks per game. She is followed by Tayler Hill with 14.8 ppg and a team high 3.7 assists per game, while Ivory Latta adds 9 ppg.
Atlanta Dream have the best record in the East with 4-1 so far this season and are coming from two consecutive wins. In their last game on Wednesday, they won at home against the San Antonio Stars with a 77-70 score. Tiffany Hayes leads the team in scoring with 19.8 ppg and 5 rpg, followed by Layshia Clanderon with 14.2 ppg, 4 rpg and a team high 7.6 assists per game, while Bria Holmes adds 13.2 ppg.
Last season Washington led 2-1 wins against Atlanta. Washington have been perfect at home so far in the league with a 3-0 record, while Atlanta are also perfect so far in the road, having won both of their road games. Washington are better offensively, scoring a league third-best 82.8 ppg to Atlanta’s 79, while Atlanta are better defensively, allowing a third-best 75 ppg to Washington’s 79.3. Atlanta have a better field goal percentage, shooting with 42.2% to Washington’s 40.9%, while the Mystics have a better 3-point percentage, shooting with 31.9% to Atlanta’s league-worse of 25%. Atlanta are also last in the league in FT percentage with 69.6% to Washington’s league-best of 88.8%, while the Mystics are also better in rebounding (36.7 to 34.2). Mystics are coming in this game hot and they are very good at home, so expect them to win by more than 5 points today.
WNBA Prediction: Phoenix Mercury at New York Liberty
By Pavlos Laguretos
Bangthebook.com
Two teams both coming off wins and with a similar record in the 2017 WNBA season so far are clashing this evening in the Madison Square Garden of New York, when the Liberty (4-2) are hosting the Phoenix Mercury (3-3), with both teams wanting to turn their latest victories into a streak.
New York Liberty have a 4-2 record so far this season and they are sitting in the third place of the East. In their last game on Friday, they snapped a two game losing streak by winning at home against the Dallas Wings with a 93-89 score. Tina Charles leads the team in scoring with 21.5 ppg, adding a team high 8.2 rebounds per game. She is followed by Epiphanny Prince with 15.8 ppg and a team high 3.8 assists per game, while Brittany Boyd adds 13 ppg and 4 rpg.
Phoenix Mercury have a balanced 3-3 record so far this season and they are sitting in the third place of the West. In their last game on Thursday, they won on the road against the Chicago Sky with a 91-99 score. Brittney Griner leads the team in scoring with 21.5 ppg, adding a team high 8.3 rebounds per game. She is followed by Diana Taurasi with 17.6 ppg and Leilani Mitchell with 12.8 ppg and 4 apg.
In their previous matchup earlier this season, Liberty won a close game on the road with a 67-69 score. Last season Liberty were 2-1 against the Mercury. Liberty are 2-2 at home so far, while Mercury are perfect on the road with 2-0. Phoenix are better both offensively, scoring 82.3 ppg to New York’s 77, and they also have the best defense in the league, allowing 71.2 ppg to New York’s 81.2. Phoenix have a better FG percentage, shooting with a third-best 43.5% to New York’s 42.1%, while Liberty have a better 3-point percentage (36% to 32.8%). Liberty are the best rebounding team in the league, grabbing 37 to Phoenix’s 31.7. It is going to be a close and exciting game but Phoenix are in great shape and will get away with the win today
ATLANTA (4 - 1) at WASHINGTON (4 - 2) - 6/4/2017, 3:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX (4 - 2) at NEW YORK (3 - 3) - 6/4/2017, 3:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
PHOENIX vs. NEW YORK
Phoenix is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of New York's last 12 games at home
StatFox Super Situations
ATLANTA at WASHINGTON
Play Under - Home teams where the total is greater than or equal to 140 off 3 consecutive wins against division rivals, playing with 3 or more days rest 29-8 since 1997. ( 78.4% | 20.2 units )
ATLANTA at WASHINGTON
Play On - Home teams vs. the money line (WASHINGTON) being called for 2+ less fouls/game than their opponents on the season 69-23 over the last 5 seasons. ( 75.0% | 0.0 units ) 1-1 this year. ( 50.0% | 0.0 units )
ATLANTA at WASHINGTON
Play Against - Road underdogs of 2 to 5.5 points vs. the first half line (ATLANTA) after 1 or more consecutive wins, top level team, winning 75% or more of their games on the season 41-15 since 1997. ( 73.2% | 24.5 units )