Best bets this week 7/28 - 8/1

Here are my picks throughout the week as the WNBA returns on Tuesday from the All-Star break. Picks will be updated throughout the week as lines change and if any major injuries occur. (last updated 2:30 PM PST 7/31)

WNBA

Thursday 7/28

Valkyries(+157) @ Mystics(-196)

Spread Mystics -4.5

Total Points 154.5

Valkyrie are still competing through the loss of Kayle Thorton but this Mystics team has been playing well with their mix of rookies and veterans. The over could easily hit in this game as Mystics could put up points with Sintron.

My prediction: Mystics size and scoring ability take over here for a solid win as Valkyire still trying to find footing without Thorton.

Pick : Mystics -4.5 & Over 154.4

Result: Loss

Monday 7/28

Storm(-588) @ Sun(+405)

Spread Storm -10.5

Total Points 157

Which Storm and Sun teams will show up today is the question. Storm went from an embarrasing loss to an impressive win in the last 2 games. While the Sun have had a dissapointing season only to have their most impressive win of the season against the Valkyrie.

My prediction: Storm are one of my tops picks to win the title this year and I think the Sun caught the Valkyrie at their lowest point after losing Thorton for the year. Give me the Storm and the over here since I believe the Sun will also keep their hot scoring going.

Pick : Storm ML and Over 157

Result: Win

Liberty(-417) @ Dallas(+311)

Spread Liberty -8.5

Total Points 173

Trap game written all over this one with Stewart and Kennedy Burke out for the Liberty today. However Ionescu is playing at an MVP level lately and this Liberty squad has enough talent to still pull off the win against a poorly coached Dallas team.

My prediction: Liberty pull off the win so ML is the safe play but we are going to go with an alt line on this one.

Pick : Liberty -5.5 and Over 173

Result: Loss

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