The 2025 WNBA season is underway, and Saturday, May 17, brings a full slate of exciting matchups. With teams eager to make early statements, here are the top betting picks for today’s games.
Here is the full WNBA schedule for Saturday, May 17 (all times Eastern):
- Aces at Liberty, 1 p.m.
- Sky at Fever, 3 p.m.
- Storm at Mercury, 10 p.m.
Fever -8 (-112)
The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky are set for an exciting matchup to open the 2025 WNBA season. Both teams enter with star power and fresh faces, led by two of the league’s brightest young talents: Caitlin Clark for Indiana and Angel Reese for Chicago. Clark enters her second season with high expectations, while Reese looks to build on her dominant rookie campaign.
Clark has been a standout performer for the Fever, setting the WNBA’s single-season assist and rookie scoring records last year. She is expected to lead Indiana’s offense alongside seasoned veteran DeWanna Bonner. On the other side, Reese is coming off a strong rookie year and looks to further develop her all-around game under new head coach Tyler Marsh.
While the Sky have added depth with new additions like Ariel Atkins and Hailey Van Lith, the Fever’s strong team chemistry and the all-around play of Clark should allow them to cover the -8 spread. Expect Clark’s scoring and playmaking to be too much for the Sky to handle as Indiana looks to start the season with a statement victory.
Storm -5 (-108)
The Seattle Storm head into their 2025 season opener with a strong roster, including nine-time All-Star Nneka Ogwumike. The Storm are coming off a solid 2024 campaign, finishing with a 25-15 record. Ogwumike’s leadership and scoring ability, combined with the return of Skylar Diggins and Ezi Magbegor, make Seattle a formidable team.
Phoenix enters the season with uncertainty surrounding the health of star Kahleah Copper, who was already ruled out for Saturday’s matchup. The departure of key veterans like Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner has left a void in their lineup. With Copper being ruled out, Satou Sabally and the rest of the supporting cast will be pressured to step up.
Seattle’s experience and depth should be enough to cover the -5 spread. The Storm’s balanced attack and leadership from Ogwumike will provide the necessary edge in this opening game, even on the road.
Caitlin Clark Over 21.5 Points (-105)
Clark is entering her second season with a chip on her shoulder. After an impressive rookie campaign, she’s set her sights on more than individual success—she wants to bring a championship to Indiana.
“I know I belong. I know I can perform, and I can make my teammates better every single night. And that’s my job,” Clark said.
Her scoring ability was evident last season as she averaged 19.2 points per game, and in her second year, she’s expected to be even more dynamic. If she picks up where she left off after the Olympic break last season, she’ll be in a prime position, given that she averaged 23.1 points per game. With the ball in her hands for most of Indiana’s possessions, Clark is primed to surpass the 21.5-point mark in what should be a fast-paced game.
