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Welcome to the home of our WNBA betting content. Here, you will find everything you need to know to bet on today’s WNBA games and other WNBA odds.
That includes in-depth betting analysis of many of the top WNBA matchups, free WNBA picks and daily WNBA odds, a comprehensive WNBA betting guide, and much more. We also keep up with the latest WNBA news and WNBA futures odds, like WNBA championship odds.
As with the other sports betting content that you can find on Betting News, the content here is designed to be helpful to all bettors, whether you are a veteran WNBA bettor or are new to betting on the league.
What is the WNBA?
The WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) is the top professional women’s basketball league in North America.
The league was formed in 1996 and began play in 1997. Like the NBA, it is split into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and Western Conference.
Currently, there are 12 teams split evenly across the two six-team conferences. Two expansion teams are set to join the league over the next couple of years. The Golden State Valkyries, based in San Francisco, will begin play in the 2025 season, while an unnamed Toronto team will begin play in the 2026 season.
Current WNBA Teams
Eastern Conference
- Atlanta Dream: The Dream joined the league in 2008. To date, they have not a WNBA championship, but they appeared in the WNBA Finals in 2010, 2011, and 2013 and have made nine playoff appearances.
- Chicago Sky: The Sky joined the league in 2006. They won their first and only championship in 2021, lost to the Phoenix Mercury in the Finals in 2014, and have made nine total playoff appearances to date.
- Connecticut Sun: The Sun were the Orlando Miracle from 1999 to 2002 before moving to Uncasville, Connecticut in 2003. They have never won a WNBA championship, losing in the Finals in 2004, 2005, 2019, and 2022.
- Indiana Fever: The Fever began play in the WNBA in 2000. Their lone WNBA championship to date came in 2011, and they also lost in the Finals in 2009 and 2015. Entering the 2024 season, they have the league’s longest playoff drought, having not made the postseason since 2016.
- New York Liberty: The Liberty were one of the league’s eight original members and are the only remaining original member to not have won a title. They lost in the WNBA Finals in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, and 2023.
- Washington Mystics: The Mystics began play in 1998, the league’s second season. They won their first WNBA championship in 2019, a year after losing to the Seattle Storm in their first Finals appearance.
Western Conference
- Dallas Wings: The Wings began play in 1998 as the Detroit Shock. They moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma prior to the 2010 season, then moved to the Lone Star State and were rebranded as the Dallas Wings beginning with the 2016 season. The franchise won three league titles (2003, 2006, 2008) and lost once in the Finals (2007) while in Detroit but hasn’t reached the Finals since leaving there.
- Las Vegas Aces: As the Utah Starzz, the Aces were one of the WNBA’s original members. They moved to San Antonio before the 2003 season and played there as the Silver Stars/Stars until 2017, then moved to Las Vegas and were rebranded as the Aces. The Aces have won the last two WNBA titles, becoming the first franchise to win back-to-back titles since the Los Angeles Sparks did so in 2001 and 2002.
- Los Angeles Sparks: The Sparks are another remaining original member and have been in Los Angeles their entire existence. They have three WNBA titles (2001, 2002, 2016) and two Finals losses (2003 and 2017).
- Minnesota Lynx: The Lynx began play in the 1999 WNBA season. They are one of three franchises with four WNBA championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017), along with the Seattle Storm and defunct Houston Comets. No team has made more WNBA Finals appearances than Minnesota’s six.
- Phoenix Mercury: The Mercury were an original member of the league and have been in Phoenix their entire existence. They have three WNBA Finals wins (2007, 2009, 2014) and lost in the Finals in 1998 and 2021.
- Seattle Storm: The Storm began play in 2000. They are the only active franchise with no WNBA Finals losses, as they have won the title in each appearance they have made to date (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020).
Future WNBA Teams
- Golden State Valkyries: The Valkyries will begin play in the 2025 season.
- Toronto (team name TBA): The Toronto team is scheduled to begin play in the 2026 season.
Former WNBA Teams
- Charlotte Sting (1997-2006, folded)
- Cleveland Rockers (1997-2003, folded)
- Detroit Shock (1998-2009, became the Tulsa Shock)
- Houston Comets (1997-2008), folded)
- Miami Sol (2000-2002, folded)
- Orlando Miracle (1999-2002, became the Connecticut Sun)
- Portland Fire (2000-2002, folded)
- Sacramento Monarchs (1997-2009, folded)
- San Antonio Stars/Silver Stars (2003-2017, became the Las Vegas Aces)
- Tulsa Shock (2010-2015, became the Dallas Wings)
- Utah Starzz (1997-2002, became the San Antonio Silver Stars)
WNBA Schedule Format
Currently, the WNBA regular season, which begins in May, consists of 40 games for each team, 20 at home and 20 on the road. Each team will play one another home and away at least once.
Starting in 2021, the Commissioner’s Cup has been a part of the season. Except for the final, each game in the Commissioner’s Cup is part of the regular season schedule.
In the Commissioner’s Cup, each team has a game against each team in their respective conference. After all of those games are completed, the top team in the standings in each conference after all of those games are completed advances to the Commissioner’s Cup final.
Each player on the winning Commissioner’s Cup team receives $30,000 (with an extra $5,000 given to the MVP), while each player on the losing finalist receives $10,000.
As with the NBA, NHL, MLB, and Major League Soccer, the WNBA has an All-Star Game during the season. In 2024, the WNBA All-Star team will take on the USA Olympic women’s basketball team on July 20 in Phoenix.
Following the regular season, the season concludes with the WNBA playoffs. The teams with the eight best records, regardless of conference, make the playoffs. The first round features four best-of-three series, while the final two rounds are both best-of-five.
Key Dates in the 2024 WNBA Season
- May 14: Start of the regular season
- June 25: 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final (Barclays Center in Brookly, New York – Minnesota Lynx 94, New York Liberty 89)
- July 18-August 14: The league will take a break for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
- July 20: 2024 WNBA All-Star Game (Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona)
- August 15: Play resumes following the Olympic break.
- September 19: Final day of the regular season.
- Late September to mid-October: The playoffs will take place, culminating in the 2024 WNBA Finals.
Who Are the Best Teams in the WNBA?
Following the latest WNBA championship odds is a good way to keep up with who the league’s top teams are.
In 2024, five teams appear to be better than the rest.
The Aces are the two-time defending WNBA champions and are looking to become only the second team to win three or more consecutive league titles. To date, the Houston Comets, who won the first four editions of the WNBA Finals in 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000, are the only team to do so.
The Liberty lost to the Aces in the 2023 Finals, and a rematch in this season’s Finals could be in the cards.
The Sun, who are still in search of the franchise’s first championship, have been a fixture as one of the league’s top teams in recent years and are once again this season.
And after struggling last season, the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm have reemerged as top teams and potential championship contenders in 2024.
WNBA Champions (1997-Present)
- 2023: Las Vegas Aces
- 2022: Las Vegas Aces
- 2021: Chicago Sky
- 2020: Seattle Storm
- 2019: Washington Mystics
- 2018: Seattle Storm
- 2017: Minnesota Lynx
- 2016: Los Angeles Sparks
- 2015: Minnesota Lynx
- 2014: Phoenix Mercury
- 2013: Minnesota Lynx
- 2012: Indiana Fever
- 2011: Minnesota Lynx
- 2010: Seattle Storm
- 2009: Phoenix Mercury
- 2008: Detroit Shock
- 2007: Phoenix Mercury
- 2006: Detroit Shock
- 2005: Sacramento Monarchs
- 2004: Seattle Storm
- 2003: Detroit Shock
- 2002: Los Angeles Sparks
- 2001: Los Angeles Sparks
- 2000: Houston Comets
- 1999: Houston Comets
- 1998: Houston Comets
- 1997: Houston Comets
Who Are the Best Players in the WNBA?
Over the course of the league’s history, there have been many great WNBA players. Cynthina Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, Lauren Jackson, and Candace Parker, who retired after last season, are some of the retired legends who have graced the league.
All four players won the WNBA Most Valuable Player Award multiple times, as have active players A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart and Elena Delle Donne, who has not retired but is not playing in the 2024 season.
The league’s all-time leading scorer is Diana Taurasi, the 2009 WNBA MVP. Taurasi is the only player in league history to date to reach 8,000, 9,000, and 10,000 points. She also owns the league records for highest single season scoring average (25.3 points per game in 2006) and career scoring average. Also, Taurasi has been WNBA scoring champion a record five times, two more than anyone else.
In the 2024 WNBA season, the top WNBA MVP contenders include Wilson, Stewart, Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun, Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx, and Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury.
While they won’t be MVP candidates this season, two of the league’s biggest draws attention wise are Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) and Angel Reese (Chicago Sky). Clark and Reese are the top two favorites for WNBA Rookie of the Year, and both have been named to the WNBA All-Star team.
WNBA Most Valuable Player Winners
- 2023: Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty
- 2022: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
- 2021: Jonquel Jones, Connecticut Sun
- 2020: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
- 2019: Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics
- 2018: Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm
- 2017: Sylvia Fowles, Minnesota Lynx
- 2016: Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles Sparks
- 2015: Elena Delle Donne, Chicago Sky
- 2014: Maya Moore, Minnesota Lynx
- 2013: Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks
- 2012: Tina Charles, Connecticut Sun
- 2011: Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever
- 2010: Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
- 2009: Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury
- 2008: Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks
- 2007: Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
- 2006: Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks
- 2005: Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
- 2004: Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks
- 2003: Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
- 2002: Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
- 2001: Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks
- 2000: Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
- 1999: Yolanda Griffith, Sacramento Monarchs
- 1998: Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets
- 1997: Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets
What WNBA Content Can You Find at Betting News?
At Betting News, you can find an array of WNBA betting content and insight.
We aim to be a go-to resource for all WNBA bettors, and all written, video, and audio content produced here features first-hand knowledge and experience.
How can you use the content here to help you bet on the WNBA? By using the analysis, statistics and trends, trusted picks, and suggested betting strategies in conjunction with your additional research, you will be armed with the ability to confidently make WNBA bets.
Here is a rundown of the WNBA betting content we provide.
Picks
If you are looking to bet on WNBA games today, we have you covered.
On our WNBA picks page, you can find consensus point spread, moneyline, and total (also known as the over/under) picks for each of the day’s matchups.
In addition to the picks, who are aggregated from trusted sports betting industry sources, each matchup page contains notable betting stats, recent results, and links to any predictions and betting analysis our team of writers has done for that particular matchup.
Odds
Are you looking to find out who is favored in tonight’s WNBA games?
On our WNBA odds page, you can find point spread, moneyline, and total odds for each game on the schedule from top sports betting sites like BetOnline, Bovada, and BetUS.
Different sportsbooks can have different odds for the same game, so using our odds page can help you find the best value.
Predictions
Each day, our team of sports betting experts is here to provide analysis, predictions, and best bets for the top WNBA matchups on the schedule.
Using the in-depth analysis from our writers and the information found on our matchup pages together can help you maximize your chances of having success with betting on the WNBA.
News and Insights
As is the case with other sports, the WNBA season is full of twists and turns that can affect how everything shakes out. Over the course of the season, both game and futures odds can be shaped by injuries and ups and downs in team and player performances.
As a bettor, staying on top of the latest news, injury reports, and recent player and team form is vital to making the most informed betting decisions possible.
Are the Aces going to be without one of their key players for tonight’s matchup or the foreseeable future? Is a team getting hot and potentially emerging as a championship contender? How are recent player and team performances affecting the WNBA MVP and WNBA Rookie of the Year races or WNBA championship odds?
Along with providing predictions, best bets, and betting analysis for WNBA games daily, our team of writers also tracks and analyzes the latest futures odds and game-changing headlines.
Betting Tips and Strategies: How to Bet on the WNBA
The WNBA is experiencing a significant increase in popularity, and a lot of new fans and new bettors are coming on board.
With that in mind, we have put together a betting guide to help bettors learn valuable tips and strategies for betting on the WNBA, as well as learn more about the players and teams that they are betting on.
There are a lot of similarities between betting on the WNBA and betting on either the NBA or college basketball. Therefore, a lot of principles that are applied to betting on those sports can be applied to betting on the WNBA. But with every sport or league, there are specific stats, trends, strategies, and other tidbits that are unique to that specific sport or league.
This betting guide will evolve as WNBA betting continues to evolve, so we suggest bookmarking it so you can refer to it regularly and adjust your WNBA betting strategy accordingly.
Other WNBA Betting Information
What Are the Best WNBA Betting Sites?
Thanks to the growing popularity of the WNBA and women’s basketball, WNBA odds can be found at all the top online sportsbooks.
In addition to offering odds on every WNBA game, many sports betting sites also offer WNBA futures odds. For example, you can find championship odds, MVP odds, Rookie of the Year odds, and even regular season win total odds at BetOnline.
BetOnline is one of many sports betting sites you can choose from that are good for betting on women’s professional basketball. Including BetOnline, here are some of the other books that we have reviewed and highly recommend for betting on the league:
What can you do if you don’t have an account at any of the books mentioned? Check out our reviews to help you determine if it is worth your interest and your betting funds.
Our in-depth sportsbook reviews cover available betting options, deposit and payout options, mobile betting, bonuses and promos, which are some of the areas bettors consider the most when deciding where to place bets.