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Top WNBA Bets for Thursday, September 19
The conclusion of the 2024 WNBA regular season is upon us, with three teams battling for the one remaining playoff spot, and a few teams still jostling for seeding. The Dream, Mystics and Dream have the most at stake Thursday, as all three teams remain in contention for the No. 8 seed. The WNBA doesn't generally have as much load management as its male counterpart, but several teams will rest key players, including the Lynx and Aces.
RotoWire's experts break down their favorite picks for the night.
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Best Bets for Thursday, September 19
Phoenix Mercury Moneyline vs. Seattle Storm (+106)
FanDuel Sportsbook, 3:00 p.m. CT
Jason Shebilske: With limited player props available on Thursday's slate, most of the options available involve overall game results. Both the Mercury and Storm are locked into their playoff positions, so their starters may not see excessive playing time. However, if the "If This is It" campaign by the Mercury is any indication, this could be Diana Taurasi's final regular-season home game of her career. I view Seattle as a more complete team than Phoenix, but I think the Mercury will be competing at a slightly higher level Thursday in an attempt to get a win for the 20-year veteran.
Atlanta Dream Moneyline at New York Liberty (+116)
FanDuel Sportsbook, 3:10 p.m. CT
Jason Shebilske: Unlike some other teams around the WNBA, the Liberty haven't announced that any of their key players will rest during Thursday's regular-season finale. However, the spread has shifted in Atlanta's favor ahead of the game, and since the Dream need a win, I'm inclined to believe Atlanta will emerge with a playoff-clinching victory on the road. I consider most games on Thursday's slate to be toss-ups, but the narrative is working in Atlanta's favor in this game, and I like the odds for the moneyline.
