WNBA Best Bets Today\u00a0<\/p>\n
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n Minnesota Lynx -2.5 (-115) vs. Chicago SkyNew York Liberty -6.5 (-265) vs. Phoenix MercuryMinnesota Lynx -2.5 (-115) vs. Chicago Sky<\/p>\n Even without MVP candidate Napheesa Collier, the Lynx are rolling right now, winning three games in a row while posting an overall net rating of plus-8.2 in the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Lynx have a stout defense \u2013 No. 3 in the WNBA in defensive rating \u2013 even without Collier and Alanna Smith (who left for Dallas in the offseason). On top of that, the Lynx are No. 2 in the W in effective field goal percentage, ranking first in field goal percentage and fifth in 3-point percentage.<\/p>\n I\u2019m surprised to see the Lynx as just 2.5-point favorites against a banged-up Sky team that has lost three in a row to fall under .500 while posting a minus-0.8 net rating. Chicago doesn\u2019t have a ton of offensive firepower with Rickea Jackson (torn ACL) out for the season, and the Lynx already picked up a 10-point win on the road against Chicago on May 23.\u00a0<\/p>\n In fact, the Lynx have three straight wins by double digits, outscoring their opponents by 53 points over that stretch.\u00a0<\/p>\n They\u2019re a solid bet to win outright, and since they\u2019ve been so great against the spread (6-1), I\u2019ll take them to cover this one-possession line on Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n New York Liberty -6.5 (-265) vs. Phoenix Mercury<\/p>\n The Liberty were able to win and cover against Phoenix on Wednesday even though two starters \u2013 Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally \u2013 sat out that matchup.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sabally is off the injury report and set to return on Friday, so the Liberty should be in a great spot to cover.<\/p>\n Phoenix has won just one of its last seven games, slipping to eighth in the league in net rating in the process. While the Liberty have shown some growing pains with a new-look roster (Sabally signed in free agency) and some injuries in 2026, they are sixth in the league in net rating (plus-3.1) and fourth in effective field goal percentage.<\/p>\n The shooting, especially from 3, is where the Liberty have an advantage in this game as the Mercury hold the No. 12 defensive rating in the league and the worst 3-point defense through eight games.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sabally’s return should be yet another boost to an already potent New York offense. I\u2019ll trust the Liberty to get back over .500 in the 2026 season.<\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Claim the latest\u00a0DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. Sign up and get\u00a0$100 in bonus bets instantly when you make your first $5 bet<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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