Sun Look to Maintain Perfect Start Against Wings
Wings vs Suns WNBA Odds List Connecticut at -355 on ML
The Connecticut Sun will look to continue their undefeated start Friday (7:30 p.m. ET) when they host the Dallas Wings at Mohegan Sun Arena.
WNBA odds list Connecticut as a 9-point favorite and -355 on the moneyline, with Dallas +280 to win outright. Meanwhile, the projected total is 161 with a slight edge the Over at -112 odds.
What can bettors expect? Read on as we break down both teams and analyze the Wings vs Sun WNBA odds.
🏀 Dallas Wings vs Connecticut Sun 🏀
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena; Uncasville
Day/Time: Streaming: ION
Wings vs Sun Betting Trends
The Dallas Wings covered as 7.5-point favorites in Wednesday’s 87-79 win over Chicago and are 4-1 against the spread. As for the Over/Under, the Wings are 3-2.
The Connecticut Sun, on the other hand, are just 2-4 ATS. They’ve been more profitable for Over/Under bettors, going 4-2.
That’s important to remember when assessing the Wings vs Sun WNBA odds.
Health Dims Wings Outlook
The Wings enjoyed a breakthrough in 2023, winning 22 games and advancing past the first round of the WNBA playoffs for the first time since relocating to Dallas. They made it all the way to the semifinals, where they were swept in three games by eventual two-time defending champion Las Vegas.
Unfortunately, injuries have interrupted their plans to build on that success. The first — and perhaps biggest — blow came in February when All-Star forward Satou Sabally hurt her left shoulder competing for Germany at an Olympic qualifying tournament in Brazil. The injury was severe enough that Sabally, the WNBA’s Most Improved Player last season and an All-Star, was forced to undergo surgery.
Sabally is expected to make a full recovery, though she likely won’t rejoin the Wings until after the Paris Olympics, which are scheduled to run from July 26-Aug. 11. The WNBA regular season concludes in mid-September, meaning Dallas will be without its top playmaker (18.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 4.4 APG) for a majority of the year.
Dallas is also missing forward Natasha Howard. The two-time All-Star is expected to miss another few weeks after breaking her foot May 15 against Chicago. Howard recorded 15 points and 13 rebounds in that game.
The Wings have shown a lot of resilience in their 3-2 start, but injuries could hold them back. Projected for 20.5 wins, the Wings will need Sabally and Howard both healthy to fulfill their potential. Be sure to keep that in mind when analyzing the Wings vs Sun WNBA odds.
Dallas is +3500 to win the WNBA title, the sixth-shortest odds on the board.
So Far, So Perfect
At 6-0, Connecticut remains the WNBA’s only unbeaten team. Per WNBA stats, the Sun lead the league in scoring defense (73.8 points allowed per game) and are first in scoring differential at plus-10.
The Sun, who have reached the WNBA semifinals in each of the last five seasons, have again solidified themselves as championship contenders. They are +1000 to win their first title, third on the odds board behind Las Vegas (+100) and New York (+180).
Projected for 24.5 wins, Connecticut is led by one of the league’s best trios in Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones. The Sun also have improved depth with Moriah Jefferson and Tiffany Mitchell.
With a veteran group — Bonner is 36 and Thomas 32 — health is a slight concern. The 28-year-old Jones, the 2022 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year and a two-time All-Star remains on a minutes restriction after returning from a torn Achillies. The 6-foot-3 forward is averaging 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 21.8 minutes of action. Jones had 18 points and three steals in just 18 minutes in Tuesday’s 70-47 rout of Phoenix.
The Sun should only continue to improve as they integrate Jones more into the lineup alongside Bonner and Thomas, who is in the conversation for the best WNBA player.
Handicapping the Game
Despite their undefeated start, the Sun remain a liability for bettors. They are just 2-4 ATS after covering Tuesday as 8-point favorites.
The Sun will presumably improve in that department, though it’s understandable if bettors are hesitant to buy in on Connecticut.
At the same time, Connecticut has dominated at home. It’s won four games by an average of 13 points. Compare that to the road, where it has a pair of four-point wins over Indiana and Chicago.
Because of injuries, Dallas may not have the talent or depth to keep pace.
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