From May to September, the 2025 WNBA season brought elite talent, nonstop entertainment, and storylines fans couldn\u2019t ignore. The Las Vegas Aces ripped off a 16-game winning streak that not only locked up the No. 2 seed, but reshaped the futures market, while a crowded standings race kept playoff odds shifting week to week.<\/p>\n
With the bracket finalized and postseason games tipping off Sunday, September 14, we\u2019ll break down the playoff picture, WNBA odds<\/a>, and futures available on DraftKings Sportsbook.<\/p>\n Stay locked into the playoffs with game previews, best bets, and predictions all postseason long on DraftKingsNetwork.com!<\/a><\/p>\n WNBA Playoff Picture<\/p>\n The No. 1 seed in the 2025 playoffs belongs to the Minnesota Lynx, and it\u2019s no surprise. After finishing 34-10 and locking up the top spot on August 30, they roll into the postseason with elite defense, depth, and 5x All-Star Napheesa Collier leading the charge. Minnesota has held firm as the DraftKings Sportsbook favorite since overtaking the defending champion Liberty in mid-August, and they haven\u2019t looked back. Still, plenty of movement has shaken up the WNBA Finals odds. More on that below.<\/p>\n The No. 2 seed belongs to (and I say this with full enthusiasm) the Las Vegas Aces. Closing the regular season on a 16-game tear, the two-time champs have surged into second place behind the unstoppable play of reigning MVP and current -550 favorite A\u2019ja Wilson. At 29, Wilson is leading the league in points (23.4), rebounds (10.2), and blocks (2.3) per game, and over her last 10 she\u2019s been even more dominant, averaging 26.9 points, 10.7 boards, and 2.9 blocks. That\u2019s elite status, plain and simple.<\/p>\n The No. 3 seed goes to the Atlanta Dream, who wrapped the regular season at 30-14. Built on tough, defense-first basketball, they thrive on turning stops into transition buckets and have the weapons to pressure any top seed. Rhyne Howard paces the scoring while Allisha Gray adds two-way versatility, and with Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones holding it down inside, this squad\u2019s athleticism and depth give them real sleeper value in the 2025 playoff field.<\/p>\n The rest of the seeding is as follows:<\/p>\n No. 4: Phoenix Mercury \u2014 27-17<\/p>\n No. 5: New York Liberty \u2014 27-17<\/p>\n No. 6: Indiana Fever \u2014 24-20<\/p>\n No. 7: Seattle Storm \u2014 23-21<\/p>\n No. 8: Golden State Valkyries \u2014 23-21<\/p>\n Playoff Schedule \u2014 Round 1: Sunday, September 14th<\/p>\n Golden State Valkyries at Minnesota Lynx, 1:00 PM ET \u2014 Line: MIN -12.5<\/p>\n Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream, 3:00 PM ET \u2014 Line: ATL -7.5<\/p>\n New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury, 5:00 PM ET \u2014 Line: NY -1.5<\/p>\n Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces, 10:00 PM ET \u2014 Line: LV -6<\/p>\n Championship Odds on DraftKings Sportsbook<\/p>\n Let it be noted \u2014 the odds to win the WNBA Championship on DraftKings Sportsbook kept shifting right up until Thursday night. The reason? The Las Vegas Aces.<\/p>\n The Favorite: Minnesota Lynx (+110) \u2014 The Lynx have held the top spot for weeks, backed by the league\u2019s best offensive and defensive ratings. They lead the WNBA in scoring and assists while shooting efficiently from both the field and beyond the arc. Napheesa Collier is a force on both ends, and with Courtney Williams orchestrating as a playmaker and Kayla McBride stretching defenses as a lethal shooter, Minnesota has the depth and star power to fuel a championship run.<\/p>\n Next in Line: Las Vegas Aces (+300) \u2014 A 16-game winning streak isn\u2019t just about padding the win column \u2014 it\u2019s about building toughness, confidence, and belief. A\u2019ja Wilson has surged into serious MVP-favorite territory while proving she can take over against anyone, even the top-seeded Lynx. Add in steady production from Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd, and this veteran-loaded roster looks every bit like a team built to make another Finals run.<\/p>\n In the Mix: New York Liberty (+340) \u2014 The reigning champs may have finished as the 5-seed at 27-17, but playoff experience matters. With Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu still leading the charge, plus Natasha Cloud adding grit and defensive versatility, New York\u2019s core knows how to win on the biggest stage. Even through injuries and a late-season slump, their depth has kept them afloat, and you can\u2019t discount a team that already knows what it takes to raise the trophy.<\/p>\n Longer Odds: Atlanta Dream (+1100) \u2014 The Dream closed the season strong to secure their playoff spot and enter the postseason with momentum on their side. First-year head coach Karl Smesko has them playing faster with better spacing, creating a perimeter-heavy attack that keeps defenses guessing. With Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard lighting it up on the wing and Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones anchoring the paint, Atlanta has the balance to surprise and make a deep run.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Stay locked into the playoffs with game previews, best bets, and predictions all postseason long on DraftKingsNetwork.com!<\/a><\/p>\n All odds and lines provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and are subject to change.<\/p>\n GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537<\/a>) (AZ\/CO\/DC\/IA\/IL\/IN\/KS\/KY\/LA\/MD\/ME\/MI\/NC\/NJ\/NH\/OH\/OR\/PA\/TN\/VA\/VT\/WV\/WY),\u00a0(800) 327-5050<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0gamblinghelplinema.org<\/a>\u00a0(MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY \/ text HOPENY (467369) (NY).<\/p>\n Please Gamble Responsibly. Call\u00a01-888-789-7777<\/a>\u00a0\/ visit\u00a0ccpg.org<\/a>\u00a0(CT), or visit\u00a0www.1800gambler.net<\/a>\u00a0(WV). Void where prohibited.<\/p>\n 21+ (18+ DC\/KY\/NH\/WY). 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