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Today’s board
Full odds →- -275BR+235BETUDream @ Mystics7:30 PM ET · Jul 2
- -310FD+270WILLWings @ Sun8:00 PM ET · Jul 2
- +145MGM-160BOLStorm @ Mercury10:00 PM ET · Jul 2
- -125BETU+110DKLynx @ Liberty7:40 PM ET · Jul 3
From the desk
- Napheesa Collier Returns to Practice: What It Means for Lynx Betting Lines
- WNBA All-Star 2026 Starters Predictions: What the Picks Mean for the Betting Market
- WNBA Betting News: What the Drama, Rookies, and Injury Wire Mean for Thursday Lines
- WNBA Injury Report: Thursday Line Movement Triggers on Nye, Sims, and a Cleared Quartet
The wire
Injuries only →- WNBAWNBA Turmoil Boils Over as Stars Clash, Coaches ReactThe Ugly Side of the Game: Racist Hate and Hypocrisy Exposed Story: The WNBA’s facade of unity is cracking. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White didn’t mince words after Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas revealed she’s been bombarded with racist threats and death wishes—all because of a foul on Caitlin Clark. White called the abuse “absolutely unacceptable” and admitted she’s got blind spots too. But let’s be real: this isn’t just about one foul. It’s about a league where Black players get vilified while white stars like Clark get kid-glove treatment. The Numbers Don’t Lie: Thomas, a two-time All-Star, averaged 17.9 PPG, 9.2 RPG, and 7.9 APG last season. Clark? 16.8 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 5.1 APG. Yet who’s getting the hate? Who’s getting the snubs? Sophie Cunningham—Clark’s teammate—called out the WNBA’s poster snub of Clark’s highlight plays, slamming it as “a joke.” But where’s the outrage when Black players get death threats? Collier’s Comeback, Kitley’s Camp, and Literacy Fluff Story: Nap
- WNBAAbsences clés en WNBA avant les matchs de jeudiSituation des joueuses avant le choc de jeudi Le coup dur pour les équipes Trois absences confirmées ce jeudi en WNBA, et pas des moindres. Noémie Brochant (pas de détails sur la blessure) et Taina Mair (forfait) manqueront à l’appel, tandis qu’Ezi Magbegor (probable) reste un doute jusqu’au bout. Les bookmakers ajustent déjà les cotes : son équipe voit sa probabilité de victoire chuter de 12% sans elle, selon les données de RotoWire. Les bonnes nouvelles Côté positif, Monique Akoa Makani et Jordan Horston sont officiellement hors de l’infirmerie. Pas de blessure signalée pour elles, ce qui devrait rassurer leurs staffs techniques. Horston, avec une moyenne de 14,3 pts/match cette saison, représente un atout majeur pour son équipe en attaque. Impact sur les paris Les bookmakers s’attendent à une volatilité des lignes de paris, surtout pour les matchs impliquant les équipes de Brochant et Mair. Les parieurs avisés surveillent déjà les ajustements de dernière minute – un classique en WNB
- WNBACollier back at practice, looks to boost red-hot Miles, LynxMinnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has returned to team practice and activities, keeping her recovery progression from surgeries on both ankles on track as expected.
- WNBAWNBA player rankings: The top 50 players in the leagueFrom former MVPs such as A'ja Wilson to five rookies, these are the best players eight weeks into the WNBA season.
- WNBA'Job done,' says Stewart, as Liberty beat Aces to win 2nd WNBA CupSabrina Ionescu scored 26 points, Breanna Stewart added 25 and the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 to win the WNBA Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday night.
- WNBAWNBA Drama Boils Over as Stars Clash, Betting SurgesA’ja vs. Brady Takes WNBA Pandering to New Low Chiney Ogwumike’s hot take that A’ja Wilson is "greater" than Tom Brady—because Brady’s winning is "boring"—is the kind of ESPN clickbait that makes bettors roll their eyes. Brady’s 7 rings vs. Wilson’s 2? No contest. But the WNBA’s credibility problem isn’t just about bad takes—it’s about forcing a narrative that doesn’t pass the smell test. The league’s betting surge (more on that below) is real, but this ain’t the way to sell it. Betting on WNBA? Men Are Driving the Numbers Turns out, the WNBA’s growth isn’t just about Caitlin Clark’s hype—it’s about cold, hard cash. Men are betting on the league in record numbers, and the books are loving it. More eyes = more action, and the WNBA’s finally getting a piece of that pie. If the league wants to keep this momentum, it’d better focus on the product, not the politics. Dakich Rips Alyssa Thomas: ‘Same Old WNBA Victim Playbook’ Dan Dakich didn’t hold back after Alyssa Thomas
- WNBAWNBA Injury Report Shakeup Ahead of Thursday GamesBig Mike’s Take: The injury wire’s buzzing like a hornet’s nest, and Thursday’s lineups just got a whole lot murkier—or clearer, depending on who you’re rostering. Here’s the breakdown, sharp and straight, with the numbers that matter. The Biggest Moves Aaliyah Nye OUT – No mincing words: if she’s in your lineup, swap her now. Nye’s absence is a gut punch for depth, especially if her squad’s already thin at guard. Rotations just got tighter, and bench players are about to see a spike in minutes. Odyssey Sims PROBABLE – Sims is the rare bright spot here. If she’s been on your IR, get her back in—she’s a proven scorer (14.2 PPG last season) and her return could swing a game or two. Monitor pre-game warmups, but the odds are in your favor. The Fades and Question Marks Naz Hillmon’s injury fade – The report’s vague, but “fade” in this context means proceed with caution. Hillmon’s a double-double threat (9.8 PPG, 7.1 RPG in 2025), but if she’s not 100%, her efficiency tanks. Sit her unle
- WNBAWNBA All-Star 2026 starters predictions: Clark, Wilson, moreThe 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be played in Chicago on July 25. These players should be on the court at tip-off.
- WNBASeattle visits Phoenix after Johnson's 24-point gameSeattle Storm (5-15, 0-10 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (7-13, 4-8 Western Conference)
- WNBABueckers leads Dallas against Connecticut after 25-point gameDallas Wings (11-8, 6-6 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (4-15, 2-8 Eastern Conference)
- WNBAAtlanta visits Washington after Citron's 32-point outingAtlanta Dream (12-7, 7-2 Eastern Conference) at Washington Mystics (9-9, 6-5 Eastern Conference)
- WNBAHow the Liberty beat the Aces for the Commissioner's Cup titleSabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart led New York past Las Vegas for the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup title.
- WNBANew York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 to win the Commissioner's Cup— Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionsecu wouldn't let the New York Liberty come away without the Commissioner's Cup championship in front of their home crowd.
- WNBAWhat is the WNBA Commissioner's Cup? Format, winners, statsThe WNBA Commissioner's Cup awards a trophy to a team in the middle of the season. Learn more about the format, rules, and previous winners now.
- WNBANew York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces, 06/30/2026
- WNBAAlyssa Thomas: Received death threats over Caitlin Clark incidentMercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she has received death threats and been called racial slurs following last week's in-game incident with Fever star Caitlin Clark.
- WNBALeBron James, Serena Williams lead list of players who remained great late in their careersJames and Williams are still competing at a high level late in their careers -- and other notable athletes such as Tom Brady, Barry Bonds, Sue Bird and more can relate.
- WNBAKawhi Leonard is the latest star to return to old stomping groundsKawhi Leonard joins the likes of LeBron James, Ken Griffey Jr. and Zdeno Chara in returning to a former team.
- WNBAAces' Wilson ruled out of Commissioner's Cup championship gameA'ja Wilson has been ruled out of the Las Vegas Aces' matchup Tuesday against the New York Liberty in the Commissioner's Cup championship game due to a right leg injury.
- WNBAWNBA Commissioner's Cup 2026: Keys to Aces-Liberty finalNew York hosts Las Vegas on Tuesday in a clash between the WNBA's winningest teams over the past three seasons.
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