WNBA betting trends, odds and predictions for Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 from various handicappers and websites
WNBA Prediction: Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever
By Nick Lagouretos
Bangthebook.com
Two teams from different conferences sitting on opposite sides of the league table are clashing tonight, when the struggling and second to last Indiana Fever (9-23), are hosting the league leaders of Minnesota Lynx (24-7), who are just half a game away from losing the first place to Los Angeles.
Indiana Fever have a 9-23 record so far this season (13-18-1) and are sitting in the last place of the East and second to last in the whole league. They have six consecutive losses (1-9 in their last 10) and in their last game they lost on the road against Atlanta in overtime with a 79-74 score. Candice Dupree leads the team in scoring with 14.9 ppg, adding a team high 5.4 rebounds per game. She is followed by Erica Wheeler with 11.5 ppg and a team high 3.9 assists, while Tiffany Mitchell adds 10.3 ppg.
Minnesota Lynx have the best record in the league since the start of the season with 24-7 (16-13-2) and in their last game they saw a two-game winning streak getting snapped by losing against the defending champions Los Angeles Sparks on the road with a 78-67 score. Sylvia Fowles leads the team in scoring with 19.4 ppg, adding team highs both in rebounds, with 10.4 per game, and in blocks with 2 per game. She is followed by Maya Moore with 16.9 ppg, adding 5.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
This will be the third meeting between those two teams this season, with each team having won once. Indiana are 6-9 at home, while Minnesota are 11-5 on the road. Minnesota are better both offensively, scoring a league third-best 84.7 ppg to Indiana’s 75.4 (second-worse), and defensively, allowing a league-best 74.1 ppg to Indiana’s 84.7 (third-worse). Minnesota also have better percentages both in field goals, shooting with a third-best 47.3% to Indiana’s 42.9% and in 3-pointers, shooting with 36.1% to Indiana’s 30.9% (second-worse). Lynx are second-best in assists made, with 20.3 to Fever’s league-low of 15, are better in rebounding, grabbing 35.3 to Fever’s league-low of 27.9, while Fever are only better in turnovers committed (13.6 to 14.4). Minnesota have destroyed Indiana by 59 points in their previous matchup and they are looking to bounce back after a loss, so pick Minnesota in this one.
Prediction: Minnesota Lynx -15
WNBA Prediction: Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky
By Nick Lagouretos
Bangthebook.com
A battle between two teams sitting on the third to last place of their respective conference takes place tonight, when the Chicago Sky (12-19), are hosting the Dallas Wings (15-17), with both squads looking to secure a place in the upcoming playoffs.
Chicago Sky have a 12-19 record so far this season (15-16 ATS) and currently sit on the third to last place of the East. They have lost three of their last four matches and in their last game they lost on the road against New York with a 92-62 score. Allie Quigley leads the team in scoring with 16.3 ppg, followed by Stephanie Dolson with 14.4 ppg and 5.6 rpg. Courtney Vadersloot adds 11.1 ppg and a team high 7.9 assists per game.
Dallas Wings have a 15-17 record (16-16 ATS) and currently sit on the third to last place of the West. They have won two of their last three matches and in their last game they won on the road against Washington with a 78-83 score. Skylar Diggins-Smith leads the team in scoring with 18.3 ppg, adding a team high 5.8 assists. She is followed by Glory Johnson with 14.5 ppg and a team high 9.1 rebounds per game, while Allisha Gray adds 13.2 ppg and 4.1 rebounds.
This will be the third meeting between those two teams this season, with each team having won at home. Chicago are 4-11 at home, while Dallas are 5-11 on the road. Dallas are better offensively, scoring a second-best 85.9 ppg to Chicago’s 81.6, while Chicago are better defensively, allowing a second-worse 86.2 to Dallas’ league-low of 88.8. Chicago better percentages both in field goals, shooting with 45.9% to Dallas’ league-low of 40.5%, and in 3-pointers, shooting with a league-best 37.3% to Dallas’ 32%. Chicago also lead the league in assists made, with 20.6 to Dallas’ second-worse of 15.5. Dallas are slightly better in rebounding, grabbing 34.3 to Chicago’s 34.1, and commit less turnovers, with 13.9 to Chicago’s second-worse of 16. Chicago have been terrible at home throughout the season, so expect the hotter Dallas to get away with the road victory tonight.
Prediction: Dallas Wings +2
MINNESOTA (24 - 7) at INDIANA (9 - 23) - 8/30/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-5 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 9-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS (15 - 17) at CHICAGO (12 - 19) - 8/30/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in home games this season.
CHICAGO is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.
CHICAGO is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Minnesota is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Indiana is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
DALLAS vs. CHICAGO
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Dallas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Chicago is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games at home
StatFox Super Situations
MINNESOTA at INDIANA
Play Under - Road teams where the total is greater than or equal to 140 very good team - outscoring their opponents by 6+ points/game, after allowing 75 points or more 99-54 since 1997. ( 64.7% | 39.6 units ) 5-7 this year. ( 41.7% | -2.7 units )
MINNESOTA at INDIANA
Play On - Home teams vs. the 1rst half line (INDIANA) off 3 consecutive losses against division rivals, well rested team - playing 3 or less games in 10 days 34-11 since 1997. ( 75.6% | 21.9 units )
DALLAS at CHICAGO
Play On - Road teams with a money line of +135 to -155 (DALLAS) in a game involving two explosive offensive teams (>=76 PPG), after scoring 77 points or more in 4 straight games 40-18 since 1997. ( 69.0% | 0.0 units ) 4-3 this year. ( 57.1% | 0.0 units )