WNBA Betting Recap - 8/29-9/4
By Joe Williams
VegasInsider.com
League Betting Notes
Favorites went 11-4 straight up (SU)
Underdogs went 8-7 against the spread (ATS)
Home teams posted a 10-5 SU record
Home teams posted a 8-7 ATS record
The 'over' went 9-6
Team Betting Notes
Los Angeles (24-5) had a bit of a rough patch after the Olympics, but they rebounded nicely in the past week with a 3-0 SU record. Still, they're having difficulty against the number, going just 1-2 ATS in the past week, and 2-7 ATS over the past nine.
Phoenix (13-16) looked like they might be piecing together a hot streak, but they dropped each of their past two road outings and failed to cover in each. The Mercury have dropped four of their past five on the road while going 2-3 ATS during the span. Their road trip concludes in Atlanta (14-13) Tuesday. They won in Atlanta back on July 3 by a 95-87, covering as two-point favorites.
Chicago (15-13) continues to improve, winning for the fourth straight game, and seventh time in eight outings. The Sky has posted 90 or more points in each of their past four wins, and the 'over' has connected in five in a row. Chicago is 6-2 ATS over their past eight heading into their game Wednesday in D.C.
Minnesota (24-5) won each of their home games, splitting against the number. The Lynx are just 7-9 ATS over their past 16 games, and they're 9-7 ATS in 16 games this season as a double-digit favorite.
The Lynx cooled off Connecticut (11-18). Despite the fact the Sun are seven games under .500 overall, they're 4-3 SU and 5-2 ATS over their past seven road outings. They're back on the road Friday in New York (20-9). In the two previous meetings the Sun is 2-0 SU and 1-1 ATS against the Liberty.
Seattle (12-17) might not have the best overall record, but the Storm has been a bettor's favorite at the window lately. The Storm is 6-1 ATS over their past seven outings, and they're 5-1 ATS over their past six road games. They continue their road trip Wednesday in New York.
PHOENIX (13 - 16) at ATLANTA (14 - 14) - 9/6/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 26-39 ATS (-16.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA (13 - 15) at SAN ANTONIO (6 - 22) - 9/6/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
INDIANA is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games against Western conference opponents this season.
INDIANA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
INDIANA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
INDIANA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games on Tuesday since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA (24 - 5) at LOS ANGELES (24 - 5) - 9/6/2016, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-30 ATS (-21.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 52-83 ATS (-39.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) in home games on Tuesday since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 162-206 ATS (-64.6 Units) after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-6 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 9-4 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix's last 14 games on the road
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta's last 12 games at home
INDIANA vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games on the road
Indiana is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Antonio's last 12 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games
MINNESOTA vs. LOS ANGELES
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Minnesota is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Los Angeles's last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota
StatFox Super Situations
PHOENIX at ATLANTA
Play Against - Home teams where the 1rst half line is +1.5 to -1.5 (ATLANTA) explosive offensive team - scoring 77+ points/game on the season, after a combined score of 165 points or more 59-26 since 1997. ( 69.4% | 30.4 units ) 9-4 this year. ( 69.2% | 4.6 units )
MINNESOTA at LOS ANGELES
Play Under - Road teams where the total is greater than or equal to 140 after one or more consecutive overs, very good team - outscoring their opponents by 6+ points/game 109-58 since 1997. ( 65.3% | 45.2 units ) 4-8 this year. ( 33.3% | -4.8 units )
MINNESOTA at LOS ANGELES
Play On - Any team vs the money line (LOS ANGELES) after 2 or more consecutive wins, a top-level team (>=75%) playing a team with a winning record after 15 or more games 110-44 since 1997. ( 71.4% | 0.0 units ) 4-0 this year. ( 100.0% | 0.0 units )