WNBA Best Bets for Friday | July 17, 2026
Written by: Nick Zanghi
Published: Fri Jul 17, 2026, 8:00 am ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
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There's a four-game slate in the WNBA tonight and that is consider fat. Although we have four games, we are stuck with the poor timing of three games all starting at the same time. Eventually they'll learn how to schedule in this league!
In the first three games, we have the Seattle Storm taking on the Indiana Fever; the Los Angeles Sparks will face the Chicago Sky; and the Atlanta Dream visiting the Toronto Tempo. In the last game, we have the Phoenix Mercury hosting the Connecticut Sun.
I dove in and found three plays I really like. Let's get into the Best Bets for tonight in the WNBA.
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WNBA Best Bet #1: Monique Akoa Makani to record 11 or more points (-120)
Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani pulls up for a jump shot in a game this season.
"We have a first timer over here" (insert Adam Sandler voice). Welcome a new face to our arsenal and that is Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani. She is averaging 10.6 points, 2.6 assists and 2 rebounds per game. As of late, she is on fire.
Akoa Makani is playing the basketball she was playing at the beginning of the year before getting injured. This is her sixth game back and she has broke this line in her last three games. I really like this spot for her against a weaker team in the league as well.
Both teams are not very good on defense, but the Mercury are definitely better on offense. We're getting only 12 points to cash here and I think she goes for 14 plus. Let's get this first one under our belts with Monique and stay hot!
WNBA Best Bet #2: Kelsey Mitchell to record 3 or more three pointers (-140)
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell goes to drive around the defender in a game vs. the Washington Mystics.
Talk about another girl who's a walking flame. Mitchell is averaging a team high 22.6 points this season and has been on a tear. She has recorded 20 or more points in her last eight straight games and nine out of ten games.
One of the things she's been doing real well and shooting the three-ball. Mitchell has hit this line in last eight and nine out of ten games as well. There's a little correlation to the teams wins and her three-point shooting.
The other thing that is a huge bonus is you know she's going to put up the shots. Her volume from deep is crazy, averaging around 7 attempts per game. Indiana needs to keep winning to keep that first spot in the East and Seattle should be a doable game. Give me Mitchell threes for the W.
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WNBA Best Bet #3: Angel Reese to record 13 or more rebounds (+105)
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese throws up a "W" after a big win this year.
I know you all probably hate me at this rate. I don't know what else to do – I've been burned, but more time than not, she has come through. Give me Angel Reese to grab 13 or more boards tonight vs. the Tempo.
She is averaging 15.3 points and a team high 11.8 rebounds per game. Reese has faced the Tempo twice this season where she had 17 rebounds in the first game but only had 9 in the second and more recent game. She has cleared this line in her last three out of four games and a perfect spot for another.
The Tempo rank in the bottom of the league for rebounds per game and offensive rebounds per game. This is another opportunity for Reese to eat and clear the line. We're getting good value on something that I think should come easily.
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Nick Zanghi
Nick Zanghi is an avid hockey fan who loves to bet on the NHL Props. He has also found a liking for the WNBA. Born and raised on LI, NZ is a lifelong Islanders #isles fan and a new NY Liberty fan #LIGHTITUPNYL. When not watching or attending sporting events, he enjoys grilling and time with his wife and kids.
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