WNBA Best Bets for August 29: Weekend Preview and WNBA Finals Odds<\/p>\n
Meghan Townsley of DraftKings Network<\/p>\n
The 2025 WNBA regular season is in its final stretch, and the competition is HOT. The expansion Golden State Valkyries are chasing history as they fight to clinch a postseason berth in their inaugural year, while Indiana\u2019s Caitlin Clark inches closer to a long-awaited return. Meanwhile, Alyssa Thomas continues to redefine versatility with a record-breaking seventh triple-double, fueling Phoenix\u2019s late push.<\/p>\n
With the playoff picture tightening and sportsbooks adjusting daily, this weekend offers bettors compelling angles tied directly to the league\u2019s biggest headlines<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a look at the latest WNBA odds<\/a> for the WNBA Finals, give a weekend preview, and I\u2019ll share my best bets for Friday and Saturday\u2019s games on DraftKings Sportsbook You can also find more WNBA previews, picks, and daily content on DraftKings Network.<\/a><\/p>\n 2025 WNBA Finals Odds<\/a><\/p>\n The Favorite: MIN Lynx (+135)<\/strong><\/p>\n Minnesota remains the Finals favorite at +135, and for good reason. The Lynx sit atop the league at 30-7 with a six-game cushion, having beaten the defending champion Liberty three times this season and held down the best defense and offense in the league.<\/p>\n Napheesa Collier\u2019s return only strengthens their case, dropping 32 points and nine rebounds in her first game back, reasserting her MVP status. With a playoff berth locked and depth pieces like Jessica Shepard and Courtney Williams delivering in big spots, Minnesota\u2019s mix of elite scoring, defense, and veteran leadership makes them the clear team to beat.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n WNBA Best Bets and Weekend Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n Dallas Wings at Atlanta Dream \u2014 Friday, August 29, 7:30 PM ET<\/strong><\/p>\n The Atlanta Dream enter the weekend looking to rebound after falling to the red-hot Las Vegas Aces, who have ripped off 12 straight wins. Rhyne Howard and Brionna Jones each dropped 19 points in that loss, but Atlanta has now failed to crack 80 points in five straight contests despite still owning the third-best offensive rating in the league (106.4).<\/p>\n The Dallas Wings, meanwhile, are trending in the opposite direction, dropping six in a row and 11 of their last 12, sliding to the bottom of the standings. Scoring hasn\u2019t been their issue, but their second-worst defense \u2014 especially in transition \u2014 continues to sink them. That\u2019s a suboptimal matchup against an Atlanta team that thrives when they can get out and run.<\/p>\n From a betting perspective, this feels like a spot where the Dream should control the pace and cover. Look for Allisha Gray (18.8 PPG, 38.8% from three) to shine in a revenge game against her former team, making her scoring props an intriguing angle alongside a play on Atlanta against the spread.<\/p>\n Lean: ATL -13<\/p>\n PICK: Allisha Gray Over 16.5 Points (-115)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Indiana Fever at Los Angeles Sparks \u2014 Friday, August 29, 10:00 PM ET<\/strong><\/p>\n The Indiana Fever are in must-win mode to stay in the playoff picture, but injuries have taken a toll. They\u2019ve gone 10\u201311 without Caitlin Clark and just 3\u20136 in their last nine, though Clark\u2019s recent return to non-contact drills hints she could be back soon. The Los Angeles Sparks, meanwhile, sit ninth in the standings but have already swept the season series 3-0, including a 100\u201391 win on Aug. 5. With Kelsey Plum averaging 20.4 PPG (23.1 over her last six), L.A. has the momentum and matchup edge. From a betting standpoint, even with Indiana\u2019s desperation factor, the Sparks on the moneyline remain the play I\u2019m eyeing.<\/p>\n Lean: LA ML<\/p>\n PICK: Kelsey Plum Under 2.5 Three-Pointers Made (-140)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Washington Mystics at Golden State Valkyries \u2014 Saturday, August 30, 8:30 PM ET<\/strong><\/p>\n The Golden State Valkyries are closing in on history, sitting seventh in their inaugural WNBA season and looking to become the first expansion team to reach the playoffs in Year 1. They\u2019ll lean heavily on Veronica Burton, who\u2019s already delivered two of the only eight games in league history with 24+ points and 13+ assists, as they try to lock in that postseason spot down the stretch.<\/p>\n The Washington Mystics, meanwhile, are reeling after an 89\u201363 blowout loss to the Liberty on Thursday, their fifth straight defeat. With a bottom-third offense (10th in rating) and only average defense (7th), they\u2019ll need big nights from rookie standouts like Sonia Citron (15.2 PPG) and Kiki Iriafen to stay alive in the playoff hunt.<\/p>\n From a betting lens, momentum leans heavily toward Golden State. The Valks\u2019 depth and Burton\u2019s elite playmaking make them a strong pick against a struggling Mystics squad.<\/p>\n PICK: GS -5.5 (-105)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n All season long, I\u2019ll be tracking the WNBA Odds<\/a> for MVP, Finals Winner and more right here!<\/p>\n All odds and lines provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and are subject to change.<\/strong><\/p>\n GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537<\/a>) (AZ\/CO\/DC\/IA\/IL\/IN\/KS\/KY\/LA\/MD\/ME\/MI\/NC\/NJ\/NH\/OH\/OR\/PA\/TN\/VA\/VT\/WV\/WY),\u00a0(800) 327-5050<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0gamblinghelplinema.org<\/a>\u00a0(MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY \/ text HOPENY (467369) (NY).<\/p>\n Please Gamble Responsibly. Call\u00a01-888-789-7777<\/a>\u00a0\/ visit\u00a0ccpg.org<\/a>\u00a0(CT), or visit\u00a0www.1800gambler.net<\/a>\u00a0(WV). Void where prohibited.<\/p>\n 21+ (18+ DC\/KY\/NH\/WY). 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