WNBA champs, Rookie of the Year and everything in between: One bet to make on every team

The 2026 WNBA season tips with the additions of the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo this season after the league added the Golden State Valkyries in 2025, bringing the total to 15 teams. That means more games, more players, more storylines and plenty of bets to consider.

As we enter a new season, every team has a betting angle -- from player props to team futures -- and we're here to help you find the best or most interesting bet to make for each franchise.

André Snellings made his picks for the Eastern Conference, Eric Moody did the same for the Western Conference. For the most up to date odds, visit DraftKings Sportsbook

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Eastern Conference: Dream | Sky | Sun | Fever | Liberty | Tempo | Mystics
Western Conference: Wings | Valkyries | Aces | Sparks | Lynx | Mercury | Fire | Storm

Eastern conference

Atlanta Dream
Angel Reese to win Defensive Player of the Year (+1000)

Reese is one of the most tenacious on-ball defenders in the WNBA, as well as one of the most versatile. She can defend all three frontcourt positions at a high level, and is even comfortable when switched onto guards. Reese is also one of the best possession-enders in the league, averaging a combined 10.0 defensive rebounds and steals per game last season that led the league, ahead of even Defensive Player of the Year winner A'ja Wilson (9.5 R+S/game). Reese isn't the shot-blocker that Wilson is, but she already has a great defensive reputation among her peers that led to her being named DPOY of Unrivaled in 2025. And Reese will have much less offensive pressure on her with the talented Dream than she had in her first two seasons with the Sky, allowing her to potentially focus even more energy on the defensive end.

Chicago Sky
Over 19.5 wins (-115)

The Sky effectively pressed the reset button this offseason, trading away their best player in Reese but bringing in Skylar Diggins, Rickea Jackson, Natasha Cloud, Jacy Sheldon and Azura Stevens to play with incumbents Kamilla Cardoso and Elizabeth Williams. It's the addition of Cloud that puts them over the top to becoming a legitimate playoffs contender in my eyes. This group has the talent to approach .500 ball, which would be 24 wins that well clear the 19.5 threshold.

Connecticut Sun
Over 11.5 wins (-120)

The Sun are in Year 2 of a full-blown rebuild, coming off an 11-33 season and planning their relocation to Houston next season. But the team went through the worst of their growing pains last season and found some rhythm late after then-rookie Leila Lacan joined the team. The Sun went 2-17 without Lacan, but raised that to 9-16 with her. This season, they brought in veteran Brittney Griner as the centerpiece and surrounded her with young rising players like Lacan, Aneesah Morrow, Saniya Rivers, Aaliyah Edwards and Diamond Miller. They should be better than last season. ESPN BPI projects the Sun for at least 14 wins this season.

Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark over 18.5 PPG (-140)

Clark averaged 19.2 PPG as a rookie before sliding to 16.5 PPG in an injury-riddled second season. Even in the 13 games she played, Clark was visibly dealing with injury and where it showed up the most was her shooting. As a rookie, Clark shot 41.7% from the field, 34.4% from 3-point range and 90.6% from the line, all at high volume. Last season, those numbers plummeted to 36.7 FG%, 27.9 3P% and 82.0 FT%. The fact that even her free throw percentage dropped significantly shows how much the injury affected her shot. Now healthy, in her third professional season, Clark should bounce back to her typical shooting ability. And since teammates Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell are both coming off excellent seasons, Clark may get to work against defenses that won't necessarily key on her, which would benefit her scoring volume and efficiency.

New York Liberty
Over 32.5 wins (+100)

The Liberty have largely dominated the regular season in the three years since forming a super team around Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu. In both 2023 and 2024, they went 32-8 (80.0 win%). Last season, they started off 9-0 before injuries to their big three caused them to slide. This season, the addition of Satou Sabally bolsters the nucleus with a do-everything 6-foot-4 player that has proven capable of fitting her game around other stars while making a big impact of her own. I look for the Liberty to return to their 80-plus percent winning ways this season, which would put them over 35 wins in a 44-game season.

Toronto Tempo
Kiki Rice to win Rookie of the Year (+1300)

Rice was the No. 6 overall pick in this year's WNBA draft, and she is joining an expansion team. This team is rebuilding by definition, so they will want to see what they have in their first franchise draft pick. Rice has logged time with both the starting lineup and off the bench in the preseason, but should be given every opportunity to carve out a large role once the season begins. This rookie class is talented, but most of the top picks are likely to begin their careers as reserves. This gives Rice a path to win the award, if she is able to earn starter minutes and production earlier than her peers.

Washington Mystics
Over 17.5 wins (-110)

The Mystics ushered in an elite rookie class last season, led by WNBA Rookie of the Year runner-up Sonia Citron and rookie all-star power forward Kiki Iriafen. This season, they bring in another heralded rookie class, highlighted by NCAA tournament Most Outstanding Player Lauren Betts. Betts and Iriafen team with incumbent Shakira Austin to give the Mystics one of the more talented young frontcourts in the league. Youth movements can be up-and-down, but the Mystics have the talent to improve on last season's 16 wins, which is why I'm on board with ESPN BPI, which projects the team for 19.5 wins.

Western conference

Dallas Wings
Paige Bueckers under 20.5 PPG (-115)

Bueckers averaged 19.2 PPG last season while shooting 47.7% from the floor and posting a 24.1% usage rate en route to Rookie of the Year. However, Arike Ogunbowale (22.1% usage) remains a high-volume scorer, and No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd adds even more offensive competition. With touches likely spread out, Bueckers could fall just under this line.

Golden State Valkyries
Over 22.5 wins (-110)

The Valkyries exceeded expectations last year, going 23-21 and finishing the regular season ranked third in defensive rating. That identity should carry over, especially with offseason addition Gabby Williams (2.3 SPG last season) anchoring the unit. Continuity, strong coaching and a defense that travels give the Valkyries a clear path to surpass this win total.

Las Vegas Aces
To win the championship (+390)

The Aces remain the team to beat after winning three titles in four years, led by A'ja Wilson coming off a 23.4 PPG, 10.2 RPG season and a fourth MVP. Las Vegas' core features multiple All-WNBA players and championship experience across the board. A fourth title in five seasons would put the Aces in rare territory and cement this as one of the greatest dynasties in league history.

Los Angeles Sparks
Kelsey Plum over 19.5 PPG (-115)

Plum averaged 19.5 PPG last season while posting career highs in assists (5.7) and minutes (35.1) and shooting 42.2% from the floor. Head coach Lynne Roberts wants her to remain aggressive as a scorer while running the offense, and the addition of Ariel Atkins should ease pressure and improve efficiency. If Plum's 3-point shooting bounces back, she'll be well positioned to surpass this line.

Minnesota Lynx
Under 26.5 wins (-130)

The Lynx face a tougher path this season with Napheesa Collier expected to miss at least the first month after ankle surgery. Key frontcourt departures like Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard weaken the team's depth, while rookie point guard Olivia Miles and fellow newcomer Natasha Howard will be leaned on early, creating potential inconsistency and making the under a strong play.

Phoenix Mercury
Under 23.5 wins (-110)

The Mercury face a tougher path after losing Satou Sabally, a primary scorer who averaged 16.3 PPG and 5.9 RPG in the regular season and elevated her play in the playoffs. Phoenix did little to replace that production in a quiet offseason, and their efficiency was already an issue. Increased pressure on Alyssa Thomas and a lack of reinforcements could keep this team from matching last year's win total.

Portland Fire
Over 9.5 wins (-115)

Portland enters as an expansion team with low expectations, but opportunity and pace could drive results. Head coach Alex Sarama's up-tempo system should create scoring chances, and players like Bridget Carleton and Haley Jones are stepping into larger roles with meaningful minutes. Even with growing pains, that volume and style gives them a realistic path to clear this total.

Seattle Storm
Dominique Malonga to win Most Improved Player Award (+275)

Malonga is positioned for a breakout season and is expected to have a larger role in the Storm's front court. The No. 2 overall pick in 2025, Malonga averaged 11.5 PPG and 7.0 RPG in her final 22 games and produced 17.5 PPG and 9.8 RPG when playing 24-plus minutes. Her expanded role and efficient play could lead to a big jump in production and put her firmly in the Most Improved Player race.