WNBA Betting Recap - 7/11-7/17
By Joe Williams
VegasInsider.com
League Betting Notes
Favorites went 12-3 straight up (SU)
Favorites went 8-7 against the spread (ATS)
Home teams posted a 9-6 SU record
Road teams posted a 9-6 ATS record
The 'under' went 9-6
Team Betting Notes
It was a rare trying week for Los Angeles (20-2), as they were taken to overtime in Connecticut (6-16), and then they were drummed Sunday at Atlanta (12-11) by a 91-74 score. After opening the season 8-2 ATS over the first 10 games, the Sparks are just 4-8 ATS over the past 12 outings.
The Dream had its best game of the season in their rout of the Sparks. They entered the game just 6-10 ATS over the past 16 outings. The 'over' result Sunday also snapped a three-game 'under' run for Atlanta.
New York (17-7) picked up a seven-point win against the Sun Sunday, but narrowly missed out on a cover. It's nothing new for the Liberty, as they're just 2-5 ATS over the past seven games, and 5-8-2 ATS over the past 15 outings. They're also 2-8 ATS over the past 10 games at home.
Minnesota (19-4) won their fourth game in a row with an overtime road victory in Dallas (9-14). While the Lynx won the game, they failed to cover and are just 1-3 ATS over the past four outings on the road.
The Wings are in a tailspin, losing four straight games, and seven of the past nine straight up. They slapped the brakes on a three-game non-cover streak.
Washington (9-13) is in the thros of a five-game losing streak, and they're not covering, either. They're just 1-3 ATS over the past four outings. After an amazing 12-0 'over' streak to start the season, the 'under' has cashed in seven of the past 10 for the Mystics.
Phoenix (10-13) had one of the best weeks of the season, pushing aside San Antonio (5-17) and Washington, splitting against the number. The 'under' hit in both games, and is now 4-1 in the past five games for the Mercury.
For the Stars, they have dropped four in a row and are no longer covering, either. They're just 1-3 ATS over the past four games. One constant has been totals, as the 'under' is a perfect 5-0 on their past five games, and 7-2 in the past nine.
LOS ANGELES (20 - 2) at INDIANA (10 - 12) - 7/19/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-2 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 4-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO (10 - 12) at PHOENIX (10 - 13) - 7/19/2016, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-2 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Los Angeles is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Indiana is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Los Angeles
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
CHICAGO vs. PHOENIX
Chicago is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
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StatFox Super Situations
LOS ANGELES at INDIANA
Play Under - Road teams where the total is greater than or equal to 140 very good team - outscoring their opponents by 6+ points/game, after allowing 75 points or more 84-43 since 1997. ( 66.1% | 36.7 units ) 3-5 this year. ( 37.5% | -2.5 units )
LOS ANGELES at INDIANA
Play Under - Road teams where the first half total is greater than 65.5 hot team - having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team 124-68 since 1997. ( 64.6% | 49.2 units ) 2-4 this year. ( 33.3% | -2.4 units )
CHICAGO at PHOENIX
Play On - Road teams vs. the money line (CHICAGO) an excellent offensive team (>=76 PPG) against a horrible defensive team (>=76 PPG), after scoring 90 points or more 95-61 since 1997. ( 60.9% | 0.0 units ) 13-10 this year. ( 56.5% | 0.0 units )