Nobody in the WNBA is playing better basketball than Napheesa Collier. The Minnesota Lynx superstar is on the path to claim her first MVP, and her squad is 9-0.
The 28-year-old forward is averaging 25.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.3 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. It’s a preposterous average that nobody in the WNBA can match. The reigning DPOY and MVP runner-up is making a claim as the best in the game. But the Seattle Storm will give her a strong test.
Seattle boasts arguably the best defensive trio in the league. Ezi Magbegor, Nneka Ogwumike, and Gabby Williams will make All-Defense cases this season. Their cohesion and versatile skill sets make them extremely tough to score over. It gave MVPhee a lot of trouble in their last matchup; she produced 16 points on 7-of-18 shooting. Will Seattle be able to contain her a second time? Or will Collier break through their defensive line?
The Lynx are 3.5-point favorites on the road and are -175 on the Moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. The total is set at 155 points. Let’s look at the best bets and predictions for this contest.
Best Napheesa Collier Prop Bet
Napheesa Collier Under 22.5 Points (-135)
I am a huge believer in this Storm defense. The kind of versatility, size, and experience they can throw at you is tough to deal with. Even for the best scorers in the world.
They’re also quite good at forcing the ball into the hands of the non-stars. Collier may rack up more assists tonight as she relies on Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams as outlets. Even if Magbegor, Ogwumike or Williams are guarding Collier one-on-one, I expect plenty of help and double teams sent her way. That opens passing lanes and stops Collier from scoring points.
Maybe I’ll get burned for betting against the MVP favorite. But I’m ready to take my chances.
