WNBA Betting Recap - 8/26-8/28
By Joe Williams
VegasInsider.com
League Betting Notes
Underdogs went 6-5 straight up (SU)
Underdogs went 7-4 against the spread (ATS)
Home teams posted a 7-4 SU record
Road teams posted a 8-3 ATS record
The 'over' went 7-4
Team Betting Notes
Los Angeles (21-5) did not benefit from the Olympic break, as they opened going 0-2 SU/ATS in their two road games since play resumed. The Sparks will try to get on track Thursday at San Antonio (6-19). The Sparks are 2-0 SU/1-1 ATS in their two previous games against the Stars this season.
The Stars snapped their six-game slide Sunday with a win at Washington (10-16). San Antonio will be sad to see Washington go, as they are 2-1 SU/ATS against the Mystics this season, and they do not play again.
Connecticut (9-17) had their season-high three-game win streak snapped in Atlanta (14-13). The non-cover also put to an end a hot run for the Sun, who entered the game 10-1 ATS in their past 11 before the loss.
The Dream have won and covered five straight games at home dating back to July 3, while going 0-4 SU/ATS over their past four games on the road.
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 (22-5) dropped their first game out of the break in Connecticut, but rebounded with a 92-80 win and cover against Seattle (10-16). The loss and non-cover ended a 3-0 ATS streak for the Storm. Seattle entered 6-2 ATS over the past eight, too.
The Lynx started 9-4 ATS in their first 13 games, but they're just 6-8 ATS over their past 14 outings. They're also just 1-4 ATS in the past five road outings.
The turnaround continues for Phoenix (12-14), as they fired out of the Olympic break going 2-0 SU/ATS, including a win Sunday against Los Angeles. The 'under' has now cashed in a season-high five straight games for the Mercury.
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PHOENIX vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix
SAN ANTONIO vs. CONNECTICUT
San Antonio is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
San Antonio is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut
Connecticut is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 7 games when playing San Antonio
StatFox Super Situations
PHOENIX at INDIANA
Play On - Underdogs vs. the 1rst half line (INDIANA) off a upset loss as a favorite, playing with 2 days rest 95-50 since 1997. ( 65.5% | 40.0 units ) 4-3 this year. ( 57.1% | 0.7 units )
SAN ANTONIO at CONNECTICUT
Play Against - Any team (SAN ANTONIO) average 3PT shooting team (30-35%) against a poor 3PT shooting team (<=30%), good ball handling team (<=14.5 TO's) against a poor pressure defensive team (<=14.5 TO's) 34-11 over the last 5 seasons. ( 75.6% | 21.9 units )
SAN ANTONIO at CONNECTICUT
Play On - Favorites vs. the money line (CONNECTICUT) off a loss by 10 points or more to a division rival, with a losing record after 15 or more games 99-34 since 1997. ( 74.4% | 0.0 units ) 2-1 this year. ( 66.7% | 0.0 units )