Founded in 1996 the WNBA offers female basketball players a path to play professionally. Sponsored by the NBA the WNBA has tremendous corporate support and media presence. Normally the WNBA season is played in the summer months. While other sports are playing out of season due to the coronavirus the WNBA is not. Over the years WNBA betting has shown increased handle and wagering interest. Playing in the summer gives the WNBA greater exposure and attention. Likewise, many teams have moved to a smaller arena through the years. This gives a feeling of greater fan intimacy with crowds less spread out.
Overall, the Minnesota Lynx have the most WNBA championships with four. Minnesota has made the finals six times. Their last championship was in 2017. Tied with three all-time championships are the Los Angeles Sparks, Phoenix Mercury, Dallas Wings, and Seattle Storm. Last year the Washington Mystics won their first-ever WNBA championship.
Odds to win 2020 WNBA Finals
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Seattle Storm | +135 |
| Las Vegas Aces | +400 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | +550 |
| Chicago Sky | +1100 |
| Phoenix Mercury | +1100 |
| Minnesota Lynx | +1200 |
| Connecticut Sun | +1600 |
| Washington Mystics | +2000 |
| Dallas Wings | +5500 |
| Indiana Fever | +6500 |
| Atlanta Dream | +11000 |
| New York Liberty | +11000 |
Seattle Storm
Seattle last won the WNBA championship in 2018. So far in 2020, the Storm has dominated with a record of 16-3 straight up and 12-7 against the spread. Seattle ranks fourth in the WNBA for scoring and first for points against. Namely head coach Dan Hughes has led the Storm since 2018. He is a two-time WNBA coach of the year.
Of course, Briana Stewart is a top online betting asset. Stewart leads the Storm with 19.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. It has been quite a comeback for Stewart. To illuminate she missed the 2019 season due to injury. Stewart was the 2018 WNBA’s most valuable player. Also, that year was she WNBA Finals’ most valuable player. So too was she 2016 WNBA Rookie of the Year.
Las Vegas Aces
From this point, the Las Vegas Aces have a WNBA Betting record of 14-4 straight up and 11-7 vs. the odds. Head coach Bill Laimbeer is one of the most successful coaches in WNBA history. Laimbeer has coached three teams to the WNBA championship. And he is a two-time WNBA coach of the year. Naturally, he is remembered for his key role in the Detroit Pistons championship teams. Laimbeer was badest of the “Bad Boys.”
In the beginning, this franchise was founded as the Utah Starzz in 1997. Subsequently, it moved to San Antonio in 2003. Las Vegas became home in 2018. Laimbeer needed less than two seasons to turn this perennial loser into a contender. Aja Wilson leads the Aces with 20.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Sparks
Commencing with a record of 14-5 straight up and 11-8 against the spread are the Sparks favored too. Former LA Laker and NBA player Derek Fisher is Sparks head coach. The first-year action treated Fisher well with the Sparks. To illustrate Los Angeles went 22-12 and made the Western Conference Finals. Candace Parker leads the Sparks with 14.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.
WNBA Gambling
You can bet the exact same options that you get on the NBA for WNBA action.