2023 WNBA Discussion and Betting

[jakelyson]

Curses. You are right!
It's another blowout game. First, the Sky did it against the Liberty, and now the Aces versus Mercury. They are done.
I should've trusted my instincts to just take the Over total score and stay away from the handicaps. I have been staring at that before the game starts and it did hit.
Congratulations to you bro. That 2 of 3. Cheers!

My initial bet was actually over but then I changed my mind to under. Should have been 3/3 but 2/3 is still good enough. Better luck next time.

Tomorrow, Sun vs Wings Game 2. I think the Connecticut Sun would also like to finish this early. I hope good odds will be shown so I can place a nice amount of bet for them.

Even without their top scorer, I do not think the Wings will lay down easily. They will surely show up with guns blazing. I am afraid I will stay out of this action but will see if the over odds will improve later. If it improves, I will take the over. Good luck with your bets mate.

[YuginKadoya]

Well, these are my picks for tomorrow's games

Connecticut Sun VS Dallas Wings

Stake odds for this game are 1.10 for the Sun while 5.80 for the Wings, Right now there are no other injuries for the Connecticut Sun aside from Bria Hartley and Jasmine Thomas that are out of this season, while Arike Ogunbowale still can not play for the quarterfinals The Connecticut Sun pretty much dominates the 1st game against the Wings, pretty much the Connecticut Sun teamwork will prevail again they have Jonquel Jones, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner to do the job done again, think the Connecticut sun will win this, I will bet -12.5 for Connecticut Sun on handicap,

Seattle Storm VS Washington Mystics

Stake odds for this game are 1.55 for Seattle Storm, while 2.29 for the Mystics, for the Seattle Storm Mercedes Russell is the only out-of-season player, while Tianna Hawkins can not play against the Storm for the Washington Mystics, this is a close game in my opinion, and it is really hard to predict what may happen, but for me, I think the Washington Mystics will get their revenge from their 1st game, this is a risk for me but I am taking it,

[danherbias07]

Tomorrow, Sun vs Wings Game 2. I think the Connecticut Sun would also like to finish this early. I hope good odds will be shown so I can place a nice amount of bet for them.

Even without their top scorer, I do not think the Wings will lay down easily. They will surely show up with guns blazing. I am afraid I will stay out of this action but will see if the over odds will improve later. If it improves, I will take the over. Good luck with your bets mate.

It's -11.5 for the Sun and it's about to start. The odds were not that great because of the blowout in Game 1.
This is a risk and I don't recommend my bet. I'll take the -11.5 for the Sun for being their fan. 

I would love to watch the Mystics vs Storm though later as last time was a hell of a game. It's like both teams are a good match and the lead change happened like 10 times. The competitive spirit between EDD and Stewart is high as they are carrying their teams.

[YuginKadoya]

It's -11.5 for the Sun and it's about to start. The odds were not that great because of the blowout in Game 1.
This is a risk and I don't recommend my bet. I'll take the -11.5 for the Sun for being their fan. 

I would love to watch the Mystics vs Storm though later as last time was a hell of a game. It's like both teams are a good match and the lead change happened like 10 times. The competitive spirit between EDD and Stewart is high as they are carrying their teams.

It was really an unpredictable game at first the Seattle Storm was doing great until the Mystic has the lead drop to 2 at the end of the 1st half, then the Storm accumulated their momentum in taking the win, pretty much it was an unpredictable game until the Storm have decided to finish it on the 2nd half, they don't really let the Mystic gained another leading score,

Now here are my results for the game today

Connecticut Sun VS Dallas Wings SCORE 79 - 89  - LOST

A shocking thing happen, I thought that the Connecticut Sun will be pretty much dominant in this game but the Dallas was the dominant in the 1st quarter with a whopping 22 for the Wings while 7 for the Sun, and because of that lead on the 1st quarter the Connecticut Sun doesn't know how they can turn the tables around, pretty much the players of the Sun did their best but that lead is simply just impossible,
 
Seattle Storm VS Washington Mystics SCORE 97 - 84 - LOST

Another loss for me is pretty much the Washington Mystics can not turn back what they have lost it was really a close game anything is possible and the Seattle Storm have decided that they will not let the Washington Mystic to pass their score, so their defense was pretty much impressive,

[danherbias07]

It was really an unpredictable game at first the Seattle Storm was doing great until the Mystic has the lead drop to 2 at the end of the 1st half, then the Storm accumulated their momentum in taking the win, pretty much it was an unpredictable game until the Storm have decided to finish it on the 2nd half, they don't really let the Mystic gained another leading score,

It was. Those two teams had been banging hard and playing at their highest level of the game.
Breanna Stewart never ceases to amaze me. Her stats was almost the same as Game 1 and she got better at facilitating their team. From 4 assists to 8 assists in Game 2.
But here comes big trouble, the Aces in Round 2.

A shocking thing happen, I thought that the Connecticut Sun will be pretty much dominant in this game but the Dallas was the dominant in the 1st quarter with a whopping 22 for the Wings while 7 for the Sun, and because of that lead on the 1st quarter the Connecticut Sun doesn't know how they can turn the tables around, pretty much the players of the Sun did their best but that lead is simply just impossible,

I stopped watching at the 3rd quarter of this game. It was too one-sided. 28 points lead, iirc. McCowan was dominating the inside in both offense and defense. Then there's Allisha Gray who is punishing them shooting everywhere.

I still got lucky, thanks to Storm. 

[YuginKadoya]

It was. Those two teams had been banging hard and playing at their highest level of the game.
Breanna Stewart never ceases to amaze me. Her stats was almost the same as Game 1 and she got better at facilitating their team. From 4 assists to 8 assists in Game 2.
But here comes big trouble, the Aces in Round 2.

She never ceases to amaze me aswell in both games against the Washington Mystics she both got a double-double performance, even in the game against the Las Vegas Aces I think she keeps on improving her plays, and I think this will continue until the semi-finals well if this continues then the Seattle Storm will take the win and advance, that is for sure,

I stopped watching at the 3rd quarter of this game. It was too one-sided. 28 points lead, iirc. McCowan was dominating the inside in both offense and defense. Then there's Allisha Gray who is punishing them shooting everywhere.

I still got lucky, thanks to Storm. 

Don't forget about Kayla Thornton that pretty much made a huge lead in the game, for the Dallas Wings, but I can not be so sure about that because the Connecticut Sun can surely take their revenge on the next match, and yeah you surely got lucky with your bets congrats to it,

Well, next match and this is my pick,

New York Liberty VS Chicago Sky

Right now the New York Liberty doesn't have any injuries while the Sky has Kahleah Copper with an Ankle injury, and pretty much she is needed on this team, but I guess Candace Parker and Courtney Vandersloot is enough for the Liberty but we can not underestimate the Liberty so in the absence of Kahleah Copper I think they will be having a hardtime against the Liberty so my pick will be the New York Liberty  

[danherbias07]

New York Liberty VS Chicago Sky

Right now the New York Liberty doesn't have any injuries while the Sky has Kahleah Copper with an Ankle injury, and pretty much she is needed on this team, but I guess Candace Parker and Courtney Vandersloot is enough for the Liberty but we can not underestimate the Liberty so in the absence of Kahleah Copper I think they will be having a hardtime against the Liberty so my pick will be the New York Liberty  

Do or die. Liberty homecourt. This is going to be a challenging game for the Sky.
Although it will be the homecourt of Liberty they are still the underdog due to the rankings. They may win in Game 1 but the favorites don't change and the same goes with my pick. I am betting for the Sky -7.5.

I am expecting Candace Parker to give her all in this game with the goal to advance in round 2 and maybe more, the Finals.

[YuginKadoya]

Do or die. Liberty homecourt. This is going to be a challenging game for the Sky.
Although it will be the homecourt of Liberty they are still the underdog due to the rankings. They may win in Game 1 but the favorites don't change and the same goes with my pick. I am betting for the Sky -7.5.

I am expecting Candace Parker to give her all in this game with the goal to advance in round 2 and maybe more, the Finals.

Well I have lost my bet, I thought that the New York Liberty would win this but it was really still risky, but in the following next game maybe I would still go for the Liberty, maybe they may get their revenge on their next game I don't know why but there might be a chance that the Liberty could win this next time it was another close match and the Liberty is nearly closing the gap, but I will stick to the injuries next time,


New York Liberty VS Chicago Sky SCORE 72 - 90 - LOST

I may have lost this game but the Liberty still have their chance, but 2nd quarter for the Chicago Sky surely has their momentum on the top, Candace Parker is one hell of a rebounder, always having Double-double performance for the Chicago Sky, because of that she is really a precious asset for the team, but here is my pick for the next game,

Dallas Wings VS Connecticut Sun

Stake odds are 2.90 for the Wings while 1.36 for the Sun, Still Arike Ogunbowale isn't able to play for the Wings, while the sun still has a complete team, while Bria Hartley and Jasmine Thomas were out for this season, that is why for this game I think that the Connecticut Sun should win this even if Dallas Wings has home court advantage I will still pick the Connecticut Sun winning this game,

[danherbias07]

Well I have lost my bet, I thought that the New York Liberty would win this but it was really still risky, but in the following next game maybe I would still go for the Liberty, maybe they may get their revenge on their next game I don't know why but there might be a chance that the Liberty could win this next time it was another close match and the Liberty is nearly closing the gap, but I will stick to the injuries next time,

The difference was seen in Game 2. It's like Liberty got lucky in Game 1 only or the Sky was not that ready when they faced them.
But in Game 2 it was shown how far the Sky is in strength as it ended with a blowout game.

Again, another blowout here in Game 3. And just like I predicted, Candace Parker will do her work ending with a double-double and the addition of 8 assists to help out to win their first Round.
Now we wait on what team they will face. Wings vs Sun later.

[YuginKadoya]

Well I have lost my bet, I thought that the New York Liberty would win this but it was really still risky, but in the following next game maybe I would still go for the Liberty, maybe they may get their revenge on their next game I don't know why but there might be a chance that the Liberty could win this next time it was another close match and the Liberty is nearly closing the gap, but I will stick to the injuries next time,

The difference was seen in Game 2. It's like Liberty got lucky in Game 1 only or the Sky was not that ready when they faced them.
But in Game 2 it was shown how far the Sky is in strength as it ended with a blowout game.

Again, another blowout here in Game 3. And just like I predicted, Candace Parker will do her work ending with a double-double and the addition of 8 assists to help out to win their first Round.
Now we wait on what team they will face. Wings vs Sun later.

It looks like it, the New York Liberty just got lucky now the Chicago Sky is facing Connecticut Sun next on August 29 in a best of 5 games, now with that game I think this will be a hard-to-predict game now that it is between this two teams, I may have lost with the recent games but I would surely deep research for this by looking at these two teams past games that I could compare who's really going to within this best of 5,


The result of my pick for today's game with the quarter-finals of the WNBA

Dallas Wings VS Connecticut Sun SCORE 58 - 73 - WIN

It was a tied game at the end of the 1st half, while the Connecticut Sun have an advantage at the start of the 2nd half, it truly was a great game at the start but the momentum for the Sun when Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner have managed to make that momentum for the Connecticut Sun, and that is the time that the Dallas Wings doesn't make any progress with their score, Marina Mabrey have 20 points for the Wings, Veronica Burton has 10 points, while Jonquel Jones has double-double performance of 10 rebounds and 11 points, Alyssa Thomas 13 points DeWanna Bonner 21 leading points for the Connecticut Sun,

[danherbias07]

^I forgot to bet, well I did think I made the bet for the Connecticut Sun after I shared the post yesterday but checking it now, there is none. Damn memory problems.

I doubted them, maybe that's why I didn't place the bet.
The Wings did great at Game 2 which made me believe it will end in a close game and the spreads will not hit.
DeWanna Bonner. That lady is a big threat to any team. Someone in the Sky roster must focus the defense on her because they cannot leave her anywhere on the floor. She can shoot inside and also outside. 21 points. Wow.

[YuginKadoya]

^I forgot to bet, well I did think I made the bet for the Connecticut Sun after I shared the post yesterday but checking it now, there is none. Damn memory problems.

I doubted them, maybe that's why I didn't place the bet.
The Wings did great at Game 2 which made me believe it will end in a close game and the spreads will not hit.
DeWanna Bonner. That lady is a big threat to any team. Someone in the Sky roster must focus the defense on her because they cannot leave her anywhere on the floor. She can shoot inside and also outside. 21 points. Wow.

Well, we should not doubt our favorite team, now that we are in the semi-finals I think this will be a serious game from now on, there is no room for mistakes this time, but the 1st 2 games will be on August 29, so we will be having much time to research and look for various outcomes on what may happen to the upcoming games, 1st game will be against the Las Vegas Aces VS the Seattle Storm, now looking back on the Aces and Storms recent matches there were 3 matches to date and 2 wins for the Las Vegas Aces and only 1 win for the Storms, so for me, the Las Vegas Aces surely have a chance, here while the 2nd game Chicago Sky VS Connecticut Sun there were 4 games in total for their recent games and all 4 was a close game win for the Chicago Sky, so I will be making a lot of assessment depending on player injuries but the Sky might likely can win here,

[danherbias07]

Yeah, that's true, it's my mistake for having doubts before the game starts.

August 29. I have my predictions ready for the Aces vs Storm as I think the Aces will dominate that series.
But for the Sky and Sun, it will be a close fight.
During the season, I have seen both teams coming back from a large deficit against other teams. Even a game that looks like a blowout can change.

As of their past meetings. Here is their box score. August 1 and 8.

Thanks to Google.
You can see they're always close. I don't even have a single clue who will win the first game.

[YuginKadoya]

^
Don't be hard on yourself, it is really still a risk even though a team has their advantage and you think they will win that game, but we surely need to take out that doubt, if they lost we just need to shove it up and move on to the next game, and if we win we need to celebrate even in the small things, we just need to enjoy this,

Yes August 29 was the start of the Semi-finals and I am really excited about it, we still have 2 days, and after that, we have to look for again if there is additional news on injuries or players that can not play for that game, but I also got my prediction and just like you, I am also having a hard time making a prediction with the Chicago Sky VS Connecticut Sun, these two teams are pretty much hard to make a pick and I am still torn between, but for these I like Chicago Sky, more than the Connecticut Sun so I am biased with the Sky,

[danherbias07]

Yes August 29 was the start of the Semi-finals and I am really excited about it, we still have 2 days, and after that, we have to look for again if there is additional news on injuries or players that can not play for that game, but I also got my prediction and just like you, I am also having a hard time making a prediction with the Chicago Sky VS Connecticut Sun, these two teams are pretty much hard to make a pick and I am still torn between, but for these I like Chicago Sky, more than the Connecticut Sun so I am biased with the Sky,

That's cool, then I am biased with the Connecticut Sun.  I mean, also the same as undecided if I should take the bet but I will be cheering for them more than the Sky. I like both teams actually and whoever won on these two teams will be the one I am cheering for in the Finals.
It would be more cool though if the underdog on the other series will be the one who takes on either Sun or Sky.
Yes, the Storm. All the expectations are for the Aces because they are on the top but who knows if the Storm will suddenly become a formidable foe.

Their record is 2-1 in favor of the Aces in the season match-up.

[YuginKadoya]

That's cool, then I am biased with the Connecticut Sun.  I mean, also the same as undecided if I should take the bet but I will be cheering for them more than the Sky. I like both teams actually and whoever won on these two teams will be the one I am cheering for in the Finals.
It would be more cool though if the underdog on the other series will be the one who takes on either Sun or Sky.
Yes, the Storm. All the expectations are for the Aces because they are on the top but who knows if the Storm will suddenly become a formidable foe.

Their record is 2-1 in favor of the Aces in the season match-up.

Even though I am biased toward the Chicago Sky I surely don't know who I am going to bet this game is really unpredictable, but maybe I would just watch the 1st 3 games on what may happen, then I would base my prediction on that, and even though I am biased with the Chicago Sky, I really like this two teams and just like you I will surely support whoever wins and gets to the finals,

For me, Las Vegas Aces may have a higher chance of making it to the Finals, so it will surely be Las Vegas Aces Versus whoever wins in the Semi-finals between the Chicago Sky VS Connecticut Sun, I am surely excited about the finals, I pretty much the Las Vegas Sky is a decent team aswell, so if they really win against the Seattle Storm then I think we can surely have a hard time predicting again, but let's see,

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[danherbias07]

Even though I am biased toward the Chicago Sky I surely don't know who I am going to bet this game is really unpredictable, but maybe I would just watch the 1st 3 games on what may happen, then I would base my prediction on that, and even though I am biased with the Chicago Sky, I really like this two teams and just like you I will surely support whoever wins and gets to the finals,

It's like either the West or the East but sadly they don't have that in WNBA.
How I wish someday this will be like the NBA but supporters seem like not going higher but stagnant.

For me, Las Vegas Aces may have a higher chance of making it to the Finals, so it will surely be Las Vegas Aces Versus whoever wins in the Semi-finals between the Chicago Sky VS Connecticut Sun, I am surely excited about the finals, I pretty much the Las Vegas Sky is a decent team aswell, so if they really win against the Seattle Storm then I think we can surely have a hard time predicting again, but let's see,

This game I want to be memorable if ever Breanna Stewart could carry her team and defeat the Aces. She is good, no doubt about that. For me, she is like the Kevin Durant of the NBA. But it will all come to being a champion. I know she will fight harder as she did with the Mystics. Maybe, what I want is a different ending rather than the tops being ahead again. Pro underdog to the max. 

[jakelyson]

For me, Las Vegas Aces may have a higher chance of making it to the Finals, so it will surely be Las Vegas Aces Versus whoever wins in the Semi-finals between the Chicago Sky VS Connecticut Sun, I am surely excited about the finals, I pretty much the Las Vegas Sky is a decent team aswell, so if they really win against the Seattle Storm then I think we can surely have a hard time predicting again, but let's see,

This game I want to be memorable if ever Breanna Stewart could carry her team and defeat the Aces. She is good, no doubt about that. For me, she is like the Kevin Durant of the NBA. But it will all come to being a champion. I know she will fight harder as she did with the Mystics. Maybe, what I want is a different ending rather than the tops being ahead again. Pro underdog to the max. 

Everything is stacked against her though. She is against the number 1 seed. She does not have the homecourt advantage if it went to a game 5, and the Aces have a 13-5 record in their home. They are up against the Head Coach of the Year. Though it is just Hammond's first year of coaching, she was under Coach Popovich and when it comes to in-game adjustments, you know she could do it. Though in talents, Storms and Aces have an equal pool of talent to pull them off. This will all go down on how their stars will perform and how quickly the coaches could adjust.

Here's my bet on this game

[YuginKadoya]

It's like either the West or the East but sadly they don't have that in WNBA.
How I wish someday this will be like the NBA but supporters seem like not going higher but stagnant.

I think many are comparing this to the NBA, although the name suggested that it is the WNBA, comparing WNBA to the NBA will not take a point at all, in my country our local basketball there if you watch it and compared it to the NBA you certain will say that NBA is in a different level, but you can not compare that to the NBA it is like there is a different vibe while watching the local basketball the PBA to watching NBA there is a different feel but we can not surely compare the level of play PBA to the NBA it is like in the WNBA you can not compare NBA to it because they are completely different but people there would surely compare the two, they will want to watch NBA because the level of playing the players in there are different with the WNBA and this is true but if we always compare that you can never enjoy watching the WNBA, just like I am watching PBA to NBA there are a different level of gameplay but there are also a different level of excitement, but I think in time people may learn to also have support to women basketball as well,

This game I want to be memorable if ever Breanna Stewart could carry her team and defeat the Aces. She is good, no doubt about that. For me, she is like the Kevin Durant of the NBA. But it will all come to being a champion. I know she will fight harder as she did with the Mystics. Maybe, what I want is a different ending rather than the tops being ahead again. Pro underdog to the max.  

Yes, I almost forgot about Breanna Stewart in the Seattle Storm, she is quite a great player for them looking at her stats points right now and I think she is a big asset to them, making those big points and rebounds and as I am posting this the Seattle Storm did win the game with 73 - 76 and Breanna Stewart is pretty much looking good, along with Tina Charles but Jewell Loyd was the lead scorer for them this time if this continues maybe they can win against the Aces, I haven't made my bet this time because I am seeing who's going to win for two games, and looking at their performance first,

Everything is stacked against her though. She is against the number 1 seed. She does not have the homecourt advantage if it went to a game 5, and the Aces have a 13-5 record in their home. They are up against the Head Coach of the Year. Though it is just Hammond's first year of coaching, she was under Coach Popovich and when it comes to in-game adjustments, you know she could do it. Though in talents, Storms and Aces have an equal pool of talent to pull them off. This will all go down on how their stars will perform and how quickly the coaches could adjust.

Here's my bet on this game

Well, about that I think I will make an adjustment that the Aces would win this and I think the Seattle Storm is quite reliable with Breanna Stewart around, and well let's not take the part that the coaches really are something when it comes to making decisions and who's going to play and what kind of play they will do so yeah Hammond should get praise for their 1st game win on the semi-finals, Well about your bet the Las Vegas Aces lost to the Storm but I think you can make it next time,

[danherbias07]

That was an intense game from the Aces vs Storm.
Oh man, Breanna Stewart. She was an offensive monster. How could you even stop that woman who has so much length and accuracy to shoot perimeter shots?
Then there's Jewell Loyd. A big help indeed, Storm needed that badly.
Sue Bird playing like a point god, It's like Jason Kidd at his veteran year of the Mavs championship. There's not even a sense of her aging. Wow.

Sun won too, both my favorites won the first game. Yey.