WNBA betting trends, odds and predictions for Friday, August 25th, 2017 from various handicappers and websites
WNBA Betting Picks
By Allen Moody
Bangthebook.com
Chicago at Connecticut: Aside from a hot run right before the All-Star break, it’s been a pretty disappointing season for the Sky, who traded Delle Donne to the Mystics in the offseason and have regretted it ever since. While Chicago is still alive for the playoffs, it’s not looking good, especially coming into this one against a Sun team that is playing well. The Sun is favored by 9 and the total is 172.5, while I made it 85-83, with all three additional methods calling for it to sneak under the total.
Washington at New York: The Liberty are favored by 3.5 and the total here is 157.5, while my numbers have Washington winning 79-78 in what should be a good game. The Mystics get a boost from the expected return of EDD and Washington was a different team with her than without here, as they dropped from leading the East to battling New York for the No. 4 spot. Finishing in the top four is huge, as teams 5 through 8 are forced to play in a one-game playoff. New York has been playing great lately, however, and it’s hard to go against the Liberty right now.
Minnesota at San Antonio: The Lynx are favored by 12.5 with a total of 153 and they could probably win by 25 if they really wanted, but the question you have to ask is do they? Minnesota likely watched the Sparks thump the Mercury last night and they have Los Angeles up next in a huge game, as those two have split their first two meetings of the season. But first, the Lynx are forced to play a fairly hapless San Antonio team they’ve comfortably beaten twice so far this season. My numbers make this one 84-75, while two of my three totals systems also likes the over. Going to take a shot on the home underdog here, as I think the Lynx will do enough to win, but not sure if they’ll do enough to get the cover.
CHICAGO (11 - 18 ) at CONNECTICUT (20 - 10) - 8/25/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CONNECTICUT is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
CONNECTICUT is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 7-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 6-4 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON (17 - 12) at NEW YORK (18 - 12) - 8/25/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 308-365 ATS (-93.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
WASHINGTON is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) in road games in August or September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 179-227 ATS (-70.7 Units) after a division game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW YORK is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a division game this season.
NEW YORK is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
NEW YORK is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW YORK is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-6 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-6 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA (23 - 6) at SAN ANTONIO (7 - 24) - 8/25/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) on Friday this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 9-0 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO vs. CONNECTICUT
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Connecticut is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing Chicago
WASHINGTON vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
New York is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Washington
MINNESOTA vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road
San Antonio is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
San Antonio is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Minnesota
StatFox Super Situations
WASHINGTON at NEW YORK
Play Against - Any team vs. the 1rst half line (NEW YORK) off a road win against a division rival, in August or September games 67-31 over the last 5 seasons. ( 68.4% | 32.9 units ) 7-2 this year. ( 77.8% | 4.8 units )
WASHINGTON at NEW YORK
Play Under - Road teams where the total is greater than or equal to 140 revenging a loss versus opponent by 10 points or more against opponent off a road win against a division rival 84-42 since 1997. ( 66.7% | 37.8 units ) 2-2 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.2 units )
MINNESOTA at SAN ANTONIO
Play On - Any team vs the money line (MINNESOTA) after a game where they covered the spread, top level team, winning 75% or more of their games, after 15 or more games 218-73 since 1997. ( 74.9% | 0.0 units ) 2-4 this year. ( 33.3% | 0.0 units )