{"id":693453,"date":"2026-06-09T12:24:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/693453\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T12:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:24:10","slug":"peters-points-wnba-best-bets-today-predictions-prop-bets-for-wings-lynx-jessica-shepard-dream-sky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/693453\/","title":{"rendered":"Peter\u2019s Points: WNBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Wings-Lynx, Jessica Shepard, Dream-Sky)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7w\">The WNBA takes center stage in the basketball world on Tuesday night on an off day before Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7z\">In fact, the WNBA Commissioner\u2019s Cup is really starting to heat up, and there are three matchups to dive into for fans \u2013 and bettors \u2013 on June 9:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago SkyDallas Wings vs. Minnesota LynxPhoenix Mercury vs. Golden State Valkyries<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"85\">I\u2019m only betting on two of these three games, though I have two plays for the Wings vs. Lynx matchup as both teams have their eyes on a Commissioner\u2019s Cup title. The Lynx \u2013 even with Napheesa Collier nursing an ankle injury \u2013 have won seven games in a row and have the best record in the league heading into Tuesday\u2019s matchup.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"88\">Meanwhile, the Wings and Paige Bueckers have won four games in a row and are just three wins shy of their total from last season (10 wins) just 10 games into 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8b\">That is by far the best game of the night on June 9, but I also think there is a side to bet in the Atlanta-Chicago battle where Angel Reese gets to take on her former team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8e\">Let\u2019s take a look at the odds and analysis behind my WNBA Best Bets, which have been off to a strong start in the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>WNBA Best Bets Record2026 season record: 33-18 (+9.12 units)Overall (since 2024 season): 208-182-2 (+12.02 units)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8n\">Find Peter Dewey&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1BIvWO-S-TFepu-8DBiXfx10kJJ4Zi7ctpMBVYK9oCZQ\/edit?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WNBA betting record here<\/a>\u00a0(futures included). You can also follow my daily plays on \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/betstamp.app\/u\/peter2dewey\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BetStamp here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>WNBA Best Bets Today<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8t\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4kJjtBu\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Atlanta Dream -6.5 (-115) vs. Chicago SkyJessica Shepard to Record a Double-Double (-120)Minnesota Lynx Moneyline (-166) vs. Dallas WingsAtlanta Dream -6.5 (-115) vs. Chicago Sky<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"92\">The Dream are third in the league in net rating this season, and they\u2019ve done it by playing elite defense.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"95\">Atlanta has the No. 2 defensive rating in the W and allows less than 80 points per game (also No. 2 in the league). That\u2019s going to be a major issue for a Chicago team that is down top scorer Rickea Jackson for the rest of the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"98\">The Sky have fallen off a cliff offensively since Jackson tore her ACL, ranking 13th in offensive rating and 14th in effective field goal percentage.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9b\">Chicago is also just 3-8 against the spread in the 2026 campaign, winning one of five games at home. Atlanta has been a much better team in 2026, and it has a net rating (plus-8.2) that is nearly 15 points per 100 possessions better than Chicago (minus-6.2).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Shepard to Record a Double-Double (-120)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9h\">Wings forward Jessica Shepard has been one of the best breakout players in the league this season, averaging 13.5 points, 11.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. The 29-year-old averages just 7.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game for her career, so it\u2019s been pretty special what she\u2019s been able to do over the team\u2019s first 10 games.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9k\">Shepard already has six double-doubles this season, and she\u2019s looking for a bounce-back game against Minnesota. The Lynx held Shepard to seven points, six boards and four assists in a Dallas loss earlier this season.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9n\">Since then, Shepard has been on a tear, picking up a double-double in six of seven games. I think she\u2019s a little undervalued at this price since she could get to 10 points, rebounds or assists in any game with how well this Dallas offense is playing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Lynx Moneyline (-166) vs. Dallas Wings<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9t\">Even though both of these teams are on winning streaks, I\u2019m going to take the Lynx to win outright at home on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9w\">Minnesota has not only been great at winning games, but it is also 9-2 against the spread in the 2026 season. Collier\u2019s injury may limit the Lynx\u2019s ceiling a bit \u2013 for now \u2013 but they are still first in the league in net rating (plus-13.9), second in offensive rating and first in defensive rating.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9z\">The defense has been the key for Minnesota over the last few years, and Cheryl Reeve\u2019s group has played at a high level on that end in 2026. The Lynx also have a four-point win over Dallas already this season.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a2\">The Wings are much improved from their 2025 form, but they remain shaky on the defensive end of the floor, ranking ninth in defensive rating overall and 14th in defensive rating on the road.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a5\">That is a major issue against a team as talented as the Lynx, and Dallas has been better against the spread when favored (4-1) than as an underdog (3-2) in the 2026 season. Unless the Dallas defense takes a step forward on Tuesday, I think Minnesota wins for the 10th time in 2026. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-29\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"aa\">Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-30\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ad\">If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-31\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ag\">Claim the latest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/betting\/sportsbook-promos\/draftkings-promo-code\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. 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