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At the season’s onset, there was a higher level of interest in WNBA betting than ever before. Cause by the arrival of superstar rookie sensations Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. While Clark gets most of the credit for the increased eyeballs, betting action, and TV ratings, Reese is making a substantive case for Rookie of the Year. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Aces Remain the favorite for a 3-peat WNBA championship. The New York Liberty remains a co-favorite. Following Las Vegas and New York, public esteem has a sharp downturn.
2024 WNBA Update
Date and Time: | Now Through September 19, 2024 |
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2024 WNBA Championship Odds at SBG
Team | Odds |
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Las Vegas Aces | +160 |
New York Liberty | +180 |
Connecticut Sun | +750 |
Minnesota Lynx | +750 |
Seattle Storm | +1100 |
Phoenix Mercury | +2500 |
Atlanta Dream | +20000 |
Dallas Wings | +25000 |
Indiana Fever | +10000 |
Chicago Sky | +20000 |
Washington Mystics | +50000 |
Los Angeles Sparks | +50000 |
2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Odds
Player | Odds |
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Caitlin Clark | -1000 |
Angel Reese | +550 |
All Other Players | +2500 or Higher |
Clark vs. Reese for Rookie of the Year Team Overview
So far this season, Angel Reese is averaging 13.5 points and 12.0 rebounds per contest. Reese’s dominant rebounding has proven to be an offshore bookmaker asset. The Chicago Sky are 9-14 straight up and 9-14 against the spread. The Sky have failed to get the money in five of their most recent eight games.
Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark is averaging 16.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. Of great concern is that Clark is averaging 5.5 turnovers per game. Kelsey Mithcell leads the Fever with 16.9 points per game. In sum, the Fever have a WNBA betting record of 10-14 straight up, 13-11 against the spread, and 16-8 over the total. Indiana got the money in five of its previous eight games.
WNBA Update and Overview
The 2-time defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces are the highest-scoring team in the league but rank 7th for points allowed. Las Vegas is 15-7 straight up, 10-12 against the spread, and 12-10 over the total. First among Las Vegas scorers is A’ja Wilson, with 27.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per contest. Late on Las Vegas has got the cash in seven of its previous ten games.
The New York Liberty is 20-4 straight up and 11-13 against the spread—Correlate New York’s lack of betting value and how gamblers are annoyed by it. However, something of a market correction is taking place. New York has covered five of its previous seven games. New York is showing excellent balance with rankings of 2nd for scoring offense and 3rd for points allowed. Namely, Sabrina Ionescu leads the Liberty with 19.4 points and 6.2 assists per game. Brianna Stewart adds 19.3 points and 9.0 assists per contest.
Yet another impressive team in the 2024 WNBA season is the Connecticut Sun. Connecticut is 17-5 straight up, 9-13 against the spread, and 9-13 under the total. Late on, the Sun has dropped eight of its last ten games against the spread. The Sun ranks 8th for scoring offense but 1st for points allowed. First among Connecticut scorers is DeWanna Bonner, with 17.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest.
Accordingly, another team on the WNBA board to follow this season has been the Minnesota Lynx. Minnesota is 16-7 straight up and 14-9 against the spread, with 7-14 under the total. However, Minnesota has dropped five of its last seven games.