WNBA Betting News & Analysis

The Indiana Fever secured a crucial 98-87 victory over the Dallas Wings, spearheaded by Caitlin Clark's record-setting performance of 29 points and 10 assists, marking her 20th career game achieving these numbers.

The WNBA issued a strong statement on August 12 or 13, 2026, condemning 'bad-faith efforts' to fabricate a narrative around transgender women's participation, emphasizing that no immediate eligibility issues exist within the league. This comes as former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declared for the 2027 WNBA draft, identifying as women, adding a new dimension to the ongoing discourse.

The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx narrowly defeated the Portland Fire 85-81 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, after nearly letting a commanding 29-point lead slip away. Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride’s strong performances ultimately secured the vital victory for Minnesota.

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin has been named the Kia WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 11, marking her second career honor after a stellar run from August 3-9, 2026. Her exceptional two-way play was pivotal in extending the Mystics' season-best seven-game winning streak.

The Atlanta Dream secured a decisive 107-95 victory over the Toronto Tempo, fueled by record-setting performances from Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese, marking a definitive season sweep for Atlanta.

Kayla McBride delivered a historic performance, sinking a WNBA-record 10 three-pointers en route to a career-high 43 points, as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 103-90, becoming the first team to clinch a playoff spot.

Kelsey Mitchell made history on Saturday, August 8, 2026, setting a new WNBA single-season scoring record with her 16th consecutive 20-point game, leading the Indiana Fever to a 90-86 victory over the Chicago Sky.

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Washington Mystics on Friday, August 7, 2026, securing their season series with a performance highlighted by Rhyne Howard's game-high 23 points and exceptional three-point shooting.

The Las Vegas Aces pulled off an improbable 20-point comeback, defeating the Indiana Fever 86-84 in overtime, thanks to Chelsea Gray's clutch heroics and standout performances from A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young.