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The 2025 WNBA regular season is entering its final stretch, with a weekend slate full of matchups that could reshape the playoff race. The Liberty and Dream clash Saturday in a pivotal fight for the potential No. 2 seed behind the already-clinched Lynx, while rookie Paige Bueckers turned heads with a stunning 44-point outburst. With WNBA Finals odds shifting, this weekend offers not only high-stakes action on the court but also some of the best bets of the season for fans and bettors alike.
Let’s take a look at the latest WNBA odds for the WNBA Finals, give a weekend preview, and I’ll share my WNBA best bets for Friday and Saturday’s games on DraftKings Sportsbook.
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2025 WNBA Finals Odds
The Favorite: MIN Lynx (+145)
For the first time in three weeks, the favorite to win the WNBA Finals remains on top, and it’s Minnesota (+145) holding the crown. The Lynx have not only separated from the pack but dominated it, sitting first in the league at 26-7 and 5.5 games clear of their closest challenger, Atlanta. They’ve beaten the defending champion New York Liberty three times this season, have yet to lose back-to-back games, and have done it all without MVP front-runner Napheesa Collier. With a playoff berth already secured, Minnesota continues to prove they’re the most formidable opponent in the postseason. A balanced roster built on elite scoring, suffocating defense, and veteran leadership has carried them this far, and Collier’s return will only make them more dangerous.
WNBA Best Bets and Weekend Preview
Seattle Storm at Dallas Wings — Friday, August 22, 7:30 PM ET
Dallas knew what it was getting when it drafted Paige “Ms. Buckets” Bueckers No. 1 overall, and she delivered in a big way with 44 points against the Sparks, tying Cynthia Cooper’s 28-year-old rookie scoring record. Still, the 9-27 Wings couldn’t close, losing 81-80 and have officially been bounced from playoff contention.
They now face a Seattle team that’s stumbled of late, dropping seven of its last ten to fall back to .500, though veterans Skylar Diggins and Nneka Ogwumike helped notch a crucial win over Chicago earlier this week. Offensively, both teams rank near the bottom (Dallas 9th, Seattle 8th in offensive rating), but the Storm hold the edge defensively. With Ezi Magbegor holding down the paint (2.1 BPG), Gabby Williams locking down the perimeter (2.4 SPG), and the team holding opponents to 80.1 points per game (5th), Seattle has the talent to rewrite the ship
With their playoff lives on the line, the Storm are the safer lean tonight. That said, Bueckers proving she’s a bucket every night? I’m backing that, too.
Lean: Storm ML
PICK: Paige Bueckers Over 19.5 Points (+100)
Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever — Friday, August 22, 7:30 PM ET
Even without MVP front-runner Napheesa Collier, the Lynx have looked like a well-oiled machine, leaning on their depth and a next-player-up mentality to go 4-2 in her absence. After being taken down Thursday by a surging Atlanta Dream, Minnesota now faces an Indiana Fever team that has been hit hard by injuries. Sophie Cunningham is out for the season with a torn MCL — the third Fever guard lost in just two weeks — while Caitlin Clark remains sidelined with a bone bruise suffered on August 7.
Still, the Fever have managed to win six of their last 10 and currently sit sixth in the league standings, with Golden State and Seattle close behind. The challenge Friday is steep: the Lynx remain the championship favorite, boasting both the league’s best defense (96.7 rating) and best offense (109.7 rating) even without Collier on the floor. With their depth, consistency, and proven ability to handle adversity, Minnesota has the edge to overpower an injury-riddled Fever squad tonight.
New York Liberty at Atlanta Dream — Saturday, August 23, 2:00 PM ET
Talk about a matchup. The Dream have surged into second place behind Minnesota, winning eight of their last 10 and edging out the Finals-favorite Lynx 75-73 on Thursday. The Liberty, meanwhile, continue to stumble without Breanna Stewart — just 5-5 over their last 10 — showing lapses in fundamentals. While they’re only allowing 81.7 points per game, New York leads the league in opponent rebounds (36.4), saw their defensive rating balloon to 110.9 at a point in August, and remains plagued by turnovers.
Allisha Gray has been on fire, averaging 18 points per game over her last 10 and dropping 27 against the league’s top defense in her last outing. With New York’s defense slipping, Gray looks primed for another big performance. I’m backing her to light it up again Saturday afternoon.
Lean: ATL ML
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