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The WNBA All-Star weekend was definitely an thrilling one, the place Crew Steward defeated Crew Wilson, 143-127. Jewell Loyd made historical past with a report of 31 factors in a single All- Star recreation.  As well as, Sabrina Ionescu made NBA and WNBA historical past with 37 factors within the three-point contest.  Now that the All-Star break is over, I’ll break down the each day odds, stats, and my greatest predictions on this article.  The Minnesota Lynx will matchup in opposition to the Atlanta Dream, and the Connecticut will play the Phoenix Mercury on the street. When you’re thinking about watching and betting, the matchups will air on NBA TV and CBSSN.  In case you are searching for one of the best betting odds, stats and evaluation, right here is data to know.

Every day Matchups & Odds

*Odds courtesy of Draft Kings*

Connecticut Solar -7 (-115)

Connecticut Solar Stats

ATS File: 11-8-1
Over/Underneath File: 13-7-0
Final 10 ATS: 6-4
Offensive Score: 106.4 (third)
Defensive Score: 99.3 (third)
Factors Per Recreation: 84.8
Opponent Factors Per Recreation:  79.1
3PT Share: 36.4 (4th)

This would be the first matchup of the season between these two groups, and the Mercury will tackle the Suns at Dwelling.  The Connecticut Solar have the third greatest report within the WNBA (15-5) and are 7-3 of their final ten video games.  As well as, Connecticut lined the unfold in three straight video games, and rank prime three in defensive and offensive effectivity.  As well as, the Solar rank third in level differential (+5.7), and their solely losses got here in opposition to the New York Liberty, and Las Vegas Aces, the highest two groups within the league.  Connecticut is a stacked workforce, led by All-Stars DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas.  Their solely -10.5 lined unfold got here in opposition to the Seattle Storm, who’re 4-16. Total, Connecticut is 4-0 ATS vs groups who’ve dropping information.

Phoenix Mercury Stats

ATS File: 6-13-0
Over/Underneath File: 9-9-1
Final 10 ATS: 3-7
Offensive Score: 98.1 (eleventh)
Defensive Score: 109.7 (twelfth)
Factors Per Recreation: 76.7
Opponent Factors Per Recreation:  85.8
3PT Share: 31.1 (T10)

The Mercury sit at 4-15 and have the second worst report within the WNBA. Moreover, Phoenix is 2-8 of their final ten, and are coming off a 98-72 loss in opposition to the Las Vegas Aces.  As well as, the Mercury are 2-5 of their final 5 in opposition to the unfold and rank final in factors scored (76.7).  Additionally, Phoenix’s 4 wins got here in opposition to the Fever, Sparks, and Minnesota who’re all sub .500 groups.  Of their final 10 video games, the Mercury lined in opposition to an excellent Liberty workforce, nevertheless, didn’t cowl in opposition to Seattle, Minnesota, and Dallas. Total, Phoenix is not a very good workforce at residence, and rank close to final in offensive and defensive effectivity.

The upside is that Diana Taurasi, a UConn and Mercury legend, is approaching 10,000 profession factors. Taurasi, 41, is barely 86 factors away from that historic report. Apart from Brittney Griner and Taurasi, there should not a ton of excessive scoring choices on this Mercury workforce. 7 is a big unfold, and Connecticut lined over 7 as soon as within the final 10 video games.  Phoenix ranks close to final in rebounds, 3-point proportion, and turnovers. The Suns are completely the higher workforce on this matchup.  

Suns vs. Mercury Over 162.5 (-110)

On this matchup, we’re speaking in regards to the third greatest workforce, the Connecticut Solar vs. one of many worst groups within the league, the Phoenix Mercury.  The Solar hit the over 7 instances of their final recreation, particularly in opposition to Chicago, and Seattle (twice), each groups which might be sub .500.  It is vital to level out, the Storm have a horrible report, and had been capable of hit the over twice in opposition to the Suns.  Then again, Phoenix hit the over 5 instances of their final 10 video games, particularly in opposition to the Liberty and Aces(twice), who’re the prime two groups within the WNBA.

Lynx vs. Dream Underneath 170.5 (-110)

Atlanta Dream: O/U: 10-10-0
Minnesota Lynx: O/U: 12-7-0

The Minnesota Lynx (Sept. 11, 5-4 Away) will matchup in opposition to the Atlanta Dream (11-8,4-5 Dwelling).  The Atlanta Dream hit the below for 3 straight video games versus the Storm, and Skym twice.  Though Atlanta hit the over 6 instances of their final 10, their head-to head stats with Minnesota make it clearer.

It is vital to take a look at the head-to-head matchups when analyzing any totals.  Though Minnesota hit two straight overs and hit the over 6 out of their final 10, their head-to-head stats say all of it.  Of their final 10 matchups, each groups common solely 157 factors, together with the Dream averaging 76, and Atlanta 80.  Atlanta stands out as the third highest scoring workforce within the WNBA (86.60, nevertheless they permit essentially the most factors per recreation (86.4). 170 is a excessive complete for 2 groups have completely different play kinds and are inconsistent. I will take the below right here.

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