WNBA Picks Today: 2 WNBA Predictions, Best Bets & Player Props for Monday, August 24, 2026

WNBA Best Bets at a Glance

• Minnesota Lynx -4.5 (-120)
• Angel Reese 20+ Points (+146)

Each day in the WNBA, we've got countless betting options.

You can ride with traditional markets such as spreads or totals or bet on which players will erupt via the player-prop markets.

Which bets stand out for tonight's slate?

Let's run through the top options in FanDuel Sportsbook's WNBA odds, leaning on advanced stats from the WNBA to help us find an edge in the market.

Please note lines are subject to change throughout the day after this article is published. All injury news comes via the official WNBA player news wire.

WNBA Best Bets and Predictions Today

Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx

Minnesota Lynx -4.5 (-120)

Minnesota enters Monday with the best record in the WNBA at 31-7 and has won six straight games. Golden State sits second in the Western Conference at 25-11, but the Valkyries have dropped their last two.

The Lynx have also had Golden State's number. Minnesota is 3-0 against the Valkyries this season, winning 87-84 on June 5, 81-75 on June 20 and 77-66 on August 20. The most recent meeting was just four days ago, when Minnesota led by as many as 22 points.

Atlanta Dream vs. Los Angeles Sparks

Angel Reese 20+ Points (+146)

Angel Reese enters Monday on her best scoring stretch of the season. She scored 20 points against Los Angeles on Thursday, followed that with a career-high 31 points against Phoenix on Saturday, and has now reached 20 points in three consecutive games.

The first of those performances came against the same Sparks team she'll see again Monday. Reese went a perfect 9-for-9 from the field while adding 10 rebounds in Atlanta's 124-88 win. She's coming off a 14-of-21 shooting performance against Phoenix as well, giving her 51 points on 23-of-30 shooting over her last two games.

WNBA Betting -- Frequently Asked Questions

What does the point spread mean in WNBA betting?

The point spread is a margin set by oddsmakers to level the playing field between two unevenly matched teams. For example, if the Dallas Wings are listed at -7.5, they need to win by 8 or more points for a bet on them to cash. Conversely, a bet on their opponent at +7.5 wins if that team loses by 7 or fewer points — or wins outright.

What is the moneyline?

The moneyline is a straight-up bet on which team wins the game, with no spread involved. Favorites carry a negative number (e.g., -200, meaning you must risk $200 to win $100), while underdogs carry a positive number (e.g., +170, meaning a $100 bet returns $170 profit).

How does the over/under (game total) work?

Oddsmakers set a projected combined score for the game, and bettors wager on whether the actual total will go over or under that number. For instance, if the total is set at 154.5 points, an over bet wins if both teams combine for 155 or more points. WNBA totals can swing based on pace of play, rest situations, and injuries, so it's worth tracking those factors before placing a total bet.

What are WNBA player props?

Player props are bets tied to an individual player's statistical performance rather than the game's outcome. Common prop bet markets include points scored, assists, rebounds, three-pointers made, and combinations of those stats.

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