Wednesday September 17

There is no better time to bet on sport than the playoffs. With the WNBA qualifiers in progress this week, here are some of the best bets.

Liberty vs Mercury Cotes

Propagé: New York Liberty (-2.5) (-112) against Phoenix Mercury (+2.5) (-108)
Moneyline: Liberty -148 | Mercury +120
Total points (on / less): 159.5 (-112 / -108)

New York made a defensive masterclass during its 76-69 victory on Sunday. The Liberty held Phoenix at 32.5% shot in the field and 23.1% of three, including a 4-in-28 combined with Sutou Sabally and Monique Akoa Makani.

These figures may not be durable, however.

The Liberty has sported a defense in the middle of the pack – sixth in the league with 80.3 points authorized per game – this season, while the Mercury has an average of 82.8 points per competition.

The Liberty Natasha Cloud goalkeeper equaled his high season with 23 points, as well as six rebounds, five assists and four interceptions. Breanna Stewart added 18 effective points, although a knee injury forced her to leave the match in overtime. She is now questionable for match 2.

Cloud will probably not reproduce this performance, and even if Stewart is active for the second match in the series, his injury can linger.

Best bet: Mercury Moneyline (+120, Fanduel)

Phoenix should be an offensive regression in match 2 after crossing an icy section in the opening of the series. The Mercury scored 12 points in the fourth quarter and in overtime in match 1.

Their shooting is required to improve, and with that will come a victory that forces a decisive match 3 in Phoenix.

Accessories handle: Satou Sabille on 14.5 points (-114)

The star striker probably had his worst shooting evening of the season on Sunday, going 2 for 17 on the field and 1 per 10 of three. Coach Nate Tibbetts also clearly gave him the green light. Sabally played almost 37 minutes, finishing second in the team in the fields on the ground attempted and first in three catches.

She collected an average of 16.3 points per game this year, and with a shortened rotation to seven players in the playoff series, Sabally will have the opportunity to hit the end.

Lynx vs Valkyries Cotes

Propagé: Minnesota Lynx (-10) (-114) vs Golden State Valkyries (+10) (-106)
Moneyline: Lynx -600 | Valkyries +420
Total points (on / less): 151.5 (-112 / -108)

Minnesota beat Golden State in match 1 on Sunday, beating the first year of Valkyries expansion 101-72. On paper, it is not unexpected. The lynx equaled the WNBA record for the victories in a single season while the Valkyries ended just above 0.500. This match should really not be close, just as the dimensions think.

Golden State, however, has a penchant to challenge the chances. Although the Valkyries may not force a match 3, it is difficult to imagine that they will concede three -digit points in an eruption defeat for a second consecutive match.

Best bet: Valkyries +10 (-106)

The Valkyries had the best defense of the League, a sweltering unit which granted 76.3 points per game. The Minnesota drew more than 50% of the field and 40% of three, and only became the third team to score more than 100 points against Golden State this season.

If the Defense of the Valkyries plays a solid game and the offensive is competent, they should cover the spread and play a game 2 a figure.

Accessories handle: Napheesa necklace on 20.5 points (-122)

As usual, Collier led Minnesota by scoring in match 1 with 20 points, sitting just below his line for Wednesday’s match. She only tried 11 shots, however, second to sixth player of the year, Natisha Hiedeman’s 15. Hiedeman and striker Jessica Shepard combined for 30 bench points for Minnesota.

Although the depth of the lynx was one of the main reasons for their success, the necklace remains firmly the number one option. It has an average of around 16 goal attempts on the field and 22.9 points per game. Golden State can slow the sparks on the minnesota bench in match 2, but necklace will always produce.