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WNBA Betting

The WNBA is growing slowly but surely, contrary to what internet trolls will tell you in the comments section of websites around the world. With expansion in terms of the number of games and number of teams in the league coming, WNBA betting is also expanding in popularity. With betting markets that fly under the radar, bettors who wager on this league can often find incredible value, which our WNBA betting picks can help bring all season long.

Types of WNBA Bets

In WNBA betting, there are not quite as many betting markets to choose from as there are in many leagues. However, the list of bet types to choose from in this league is starting to grow. 

In each of these different bet types, odds are displayed with positive and negative numbers, which mean very different things. Odds displayed as a negative number show the amount bettors need to wager to win $100 in profit. Meanwhile, odds displayed as a positive number showcase the amount a bettor would win if they wager $100 on that market.

Here, we take a look at the main types of wagers that bettors can place on WNBA games throughout the season.

Point Spread Bets

With point spread betting, a point total is set by each sportsbook, which represents the perceived difference between the teams going into each game. That point spread value is either added to the score of the underdog, or subtracted from the score of the favorite, depending on the side that a bettor takes. For example, a bettor may see a point spread look like this during a WNBA contest.

Los Angeles Sparks -5.5 (-110)

New York Liberty +5.5 (-110)

In this example, the Sparks would be favored by 5.5 points, meaning that bettors who wager on the Sparks would see 5.5 points taken from their score in this betting market. On the other side, those who back the Liberty would see 5.5 points added to their score, with the team whose score is higher after that adjustment winning against the spread.

Moneyline Bets

In WNBA moneyline betting, things are much more straightforward, as the goal for bettors is to simply predict which team will win each game. This is easier said than done, of course, as anything can happen on the court in any league, the WNBA included. But bettors do not have to navigate any point spread values when betting on the moneyline, which makes it a popular bet.

With this type of bet, bettors need to evaluate several key factors that could fly under the radar in a league where there is less reporting available than in college basketball and the NBA. Digging deeper for injury news and remembering that travel concerns are much more prevalent with commercial travel can help uncover value in the moneyline market on either side of each game.

Over/Under Bets

The over/under is a bet that asks WNBA bettors to determine how much scoring will happen in each game. Sportsbooks will set a point total for each matchup throughout the season, based on a number of factors, with bettors being responsible for picking whether they think the combined score from both teams will go over or under that amount.

In the WNBA, the outcome of the over/under can often come down to the pace that each team uses in running their offense, as well as the shot making capabilities of each side. But bettors should also evaluate what the schedule looks like for each team, as tired legs could mean lower scoring games, while more rested teams could be more effective while in possession of the ball.

Prop Bets

Prop bets are becoming more and more common in WNBA betting, as sportsbooks are starting to offer props to keep up with the over/under prop sites out there. While many sportsbooks still do not offer WNBA props, some of them are offering over/under bets on statistical categories like points and rebounds.

With WNBA props still being relatively new to market, there is an opportunity for bettors to gain the upper hand on sportsbooks before they are fully ironed out. Those who are willing to put in the work to develop an understanding of how each team plays can find some value when betting on WNBA props at this point in time.