WNBA Predictions

Portland Fire vs Las Vegas Aces: a real test for the home side Portland welcome one of the league’s most complete teams in Las Vegas, and while the gap on paper is obvious, it might not tell the full story from the opening tip. There is no history between these two franchises, so it is…

Toronto Tempo vs Connecticut Sun: this one could catch fire fast This matchup between Toronto and Connecticut sits squarely in the category of games where the pace should be high. On one side, a Tempo team that plays fast, attacks without hesitation and fully embraces its offensive identity. On the other, a Sun side that…

Seattle Storm vs Los Angeles Sparks: a matchup that could stay under control The Storm know they will struggle to keep up in a game played at a blistering pace. The Sparks, for their part, have no interest in turning this into a straight shootout. Both teams have good reason to favour a more measured…

Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury: a matchup that should be fast-paced Golden State is back on home court and looking to lean on what has carried it all season: pace, movement and a willingness to keep the ball humming. Phoenix, though, brings a different kind of threat, one that can strike quickly and stay…

Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings : Minnesota want to set the tone from the opening tip When Minnesota are playing like this, it becomes a tough ask for anyone to keep pace for 40 minutes. The Lynx come into this one brimming with confidence, carrying the kind of control that usually comes with elite form.…

Chicago Sky vs Atlanta Dream : Atlanta come in with the stronger case The schedule gives Chicago another chance to get back on track in front of their own fans, but this is no easy assignment. Atlanta, meanwhile, have been one of the steadiest teams in the early part of the season and have travelled…

Washington Mystics vs Indiana Fever : a clash that should deliver more pace Some matchups just carry an attacking edge, whatever the context. Washington and Indiana are one of them. Their last meeting turned into a straight-up scrap, a game that went right down to the wire and finished 104-102. On that basis, it is…

Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm: a matchup that could catch fire fast Some games matter more than the standings suggest. Las Vegas against Seattle is one of them. Two teams that know each other inside out, two clubs used to bruising Western Conference fights, and a meeting that could end up playing at a…

Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty: could this be a repeat of last time? The picture is pretty clear heading into this one. On one side, a New York team playing with real conviction, ready to land early and land hard when the tempo lifts. On the other, Connecticut trying to keep its head above…