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The 2025 WNBA season tips off on Friday May 16, with 13 teams ready to compete for a championship. After one of the busiest offseasons in recent history, we now get a chance to see how the league will shape up with a new expansion team and 44 games on the schedule. The New York Liberty (+230) open the season as the favorites to repeat with the new-look Indiana Fever (+350) closer behind them, led by superstar Caitlin Clark. Don't forget about the Las Vegas Aces (+350) and reigning MVP A'ja Wilson looking to win their third title in four years. Does Napheesa Collier (+300) have a legitimate MVP case if the Minnesota Lynx (+400) can make it back to the WNBA Finals? How will the Los Angeles Sparks (+4000) look with Kelsey Plum running point guard? And how much will 2025 No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings squad surprise fans this season? Our betting experts, Andre Snellings, Eric Moody and Jenni LaCroix break down everything you need to know to bet on the 2025 season, including season win totals and player props for each team. All odds are accurate as of time stamp. For the latest odds go to ESPN BET 
New York Liberty (+230)Sabrina Ionescu total 3-Pointers made leader (+500) Ionescu is one of three players to hit 100 or more threes in each of the past two seasons (Kelsey Mitchell and Arike Ogunbowale). New York also added a point guard in Natasha Cloud to take the load off of Ionescu, which will allow her to shift back to the shooting guard position. The Liberty starting lineup should be similar to 2023, when Courtney Vandersloot was the starting point guard and Ionescu was the sharpshooter who led the league in three-pointers made that season. Cloud is coming off a year in which she assisted on 96 three-pointers, according to GeniusIQ, the second most in the league. Expect Ionescu to get a lot of looks from three off passes from Cloud. -- LaCroix New York Liberty under 31.5 wins (+110) The Liberty core of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Ionescu return for the 2025 season. While they lost Vandersloot, they brought in Cloud as a replacement. New York is the favorite to win the championship this year for a reason, but this win total feels a bit high. The Liberty will come close, but with every team bringing extra motivation to beat the reigning champs night after night, I believe they'll fall just short of this number. -- Moody Indiana Fever (+350)Caitlin Clark assists per game leader (-300) Clark led the league in APG last season as a rookie at 8.3 and she didn't even start playing her best basketball until after the Olympic break. Now, with so many weapons and shooters on her team, I think her APG numbers will be even higher. Clark should shine in a larger facilitator role this year. -- LaCroix Caitlin Clark over 374.5 total regular season assists (minimum 28 games played) (-125). Clark averaged 10.0 APG over the last 23 games of her rookie season, clearly establishing herself as the top distributor in the league. The Fever added several high-level offensive finishers this offseason, giving Clark even more assists-targets for this season. Clark played in every game of her rookie season and with the WNBA regular season increasing to 44 games this year, if Clark continues to produce at the same pace this season, she is likely to go well over 375 assists. -- Snellings Under 30.5 wins (-105). Despite excitement surrounding the Fever, including Stephanie White's return as head coach, the addition of veterans DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard, and the growth of Clark and Aliyah Boston, the 30.5-win total feels a bit high. While the Fever have improved their roster, especially with added depth, their defense still needs work. With a record 41 nationally televised games, Indiana will face maximum effort from their opponents. They'll come close, but ultimately fall short of this line. -- Moody Las Vegas Aces (+350)A'ja Wilson to win Defensive Player of the Year (+150) Wilson finished as the leader in blocks per game (2.6) and fifth in steals per game (1.8) last season. She's won the award twice before, in 2022 and 2023, and finished second in voting in 2024. Also, according to GeniusIQ, she heavily contested players on 62.1% of their shots as the closest defender, which was the seventh-highest rate in the league last season (min. 150 FGA). That means she is altering shots a majority of the time and she will have extra motivation after not winning the award last season. -- LaCroix Aces to win the championship (+350) The Aces entered last season as prohibitive favorites to three-peat, but despite a career-year from Wilson, the team couldn't recapture their dominance from the previous two seasons. I believe Chelsea Gray's injury played a major role in the Aces' struggles. Gray was absent or limited for much of the season and Las Vegas missed her playmaking and swagger. The Aces traded for Jewell Loyd in the offseason and Gray looked healthy again playing in Unrivaled. This Aces team reminds me of their back-to-back championship squad, but with even higher upside. They should be the clear favorites to win the WNBA championship. -- Snellings Under 29.5 regular season wins (+105) The Aces showed signs of championship fatigue last season, ultimately falling short of a three-peat. While Las Vegas made a splash by adding Loyd, integrating another high-usage star alongside A'ja Wilson could lead to early growing pains with shot distribution and team chemistry. Defense was also an issue, as the Aces ranked sixth in points allowed. Depth remains a concern, as an injury to a key player could significantly alter their trajectory. The Aces might struggle to surpass this line. -- Moody Minnesota Lynx (+400) Napheesa Collier to win regular season MVP (+300) Collier has finished in the top 4 in MVP voting in each of the past two seasons, won the Unrivaled 1v1 tournament in the offseason and is in her prime. Twenty-five of the 28 WNBA MVP awards in history have been given to a forward or a center, so the odds are in her favor. -- LaCroix Under 30.5 regular season wins (-110) Minnesota is undeniably strong, but 31 wins is a high bar. Nearly their entire roster returns, including Collier and All-Star Kayla McBride, but they didn't make many splashy upgrades. Chemistry and continuity are the Lynx's strengths, yet they rely heavily on health and a small guard rotation. While they came close to a championship last year, the league around them has improved. Every opponent will bring their best to knock off a Finals team, so I'm leaning toward the under. -- Moody Phoenix Mercury (+1000)Alyssa Thomas to win regular season MVP (+4000) Thomas is one of the WNBA's most complete players, excelling as a rebounder, playmaker and defender while holding the league record for triple-doubles (15). She now has a great opportunity to shine leading a revamped Mercury squad. Even with stars like Kahleah Copper and Satou Sabally around her, Thomas could thrive in a more open offense and bounce back from her lowest scoring average since 2019. She deserves to be in the MVP conversation. -- Moody Seattle Storm (+3000)Under 24.5 regular season wins The Storm face a challenging season after trading away Jewell Loyd and losing key players like Jordan Horston and Nika Mühl for the season due to injuries. Despite adding veterans like Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins, the backcourt lacks a clear second option, and the offense could struggle without Loyd's scoring. While the defense remains solid with players like Ezi Magbegor, concerns about the team's depth and chemistry-coupled with the loss of key players-lead me to lean toward the under. -- Moody Los Angeles Sparks (+4000)Sparks to make the playoffs (-160) The Sparks haven't made the playoffs since 2020 and are on their fourth different head coach with Lynne Roberts. They are due to make it this season with a much more talented roster if they stay healthy. Los Angeles traded for Kelsey Plum in the offseason and Cameron Brink will likely return from her ACL tear sometime in June. Plus, the Sparks still have Dearica Hamby, who averaged over 17 PPG and 9.2 RPG, and Rickea Jackson, who was the team's second leading scorer last season. -- LaCroix Over 20.5 regular season wins (Even) The Sparks are set to exceed expectations in 2025. Plum is a true star, Jackson is coming off a strong rookie season and Hamby just had the best year of her career. Once Brink returns, the Sparks frontcourt will get even stronger. With improved depth, talent, and leadership, Los Angeles is built to bounce back from last year's eight-win season. -- Moody Atlanta Dream (+5000)Dream to make the playoffs (-220) They made some really big moves in the offseason, signing Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones. Those two on a roster that already has Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard could make the Dream a dark horse team in 2025. -- LaCroix Over 21.5 regular season wins (-115) The Dream made their second straight playoff appearance last season but still finished with a sixth consecutive losing record. That could change in 2025. With Griner and Jones, Atlanta has one of the best frontcourts in the league. They also brought in veteran guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough to pair with Howard, and drafted Te-Hina Paopao. After winning just 15 games in 2024, it's not unreasonable to expect at least 22 wins this season under new head coach Karl Smesko. -- Moody Chicago Sky (+5000)Angel Reese rebounds per game leader (-350) Reese averaged 13.1 RPG last season, setting the single-season record. It doesn't matter who's on her team or who's playing against her; she has a nose for the ball. -- LaCroix Angel Reese to win Defensive Player of the Year (+2000) While Reese became infamous for her putback rebounds on offense, she actually ranked second in the WNBA in defensive rebounds per game as well (8.1). Her penchant for cleaning the glass, positional flexibility and physical on-ball defense was on full display in Unrivaled this offseason. At 20-1, Reese is getting long shot odds for an award she has a reasonable chance to contend for. -- Snellings Reese to record 30+ double doubles in the regular season (+250). Reese had a phenomenal rookie season and racked up 26 double-doubles in 34 games, including an impressive 15-game streak. During the offseason, Reese stayed active in Unrivaled and focused on extending her range to become a stretch power forward for the Sky. Reese's field goal percentage was 39.1% last season, and she is projected to average 15.0 PPG and 13.2 RPG in 2025. -- Moody Dallas Wings (+6000)Paige Bueckers to win Rookie of the Year and Wings to make the playoffs (+105). Bueckers is the favorite to win Rookie of the Year. Her efficiency as a college player, high basketball IQ and status as a Day 1 starter puts her ahead of the other rookies. Dallas is an underrated team. They have decent talent around Bueckers and Ogunbowale with DiJonai Carrington, NaLyssa Smith and Teaira McCowan alongside the two elite scorers. Not to mention the Wings have more depth than other teams in the league with Tyasha Harris, Myisha Hines-Allen, and Maddy Siegrist. -- LaCroix Over 19.5 regular season wins (+110). The Wings completely revamped their roster and coaching staff after a nine-win season, headlined by the addition of star rookie Bueckers and defensive ace Carrington. Dallas now has a deeper, more balanced roster that should feature elite guard play from Bueckers and Ogunbowale, plus a frontcourt anchored by McCowan and Smith. Key veterans like Hines-Allen and a healthy Siegrist add depth. With new head coach Chris Koclanes and general manager Curt Miller steering the ship, the Wings have the talent and leadership -- both on the court and in the front office -- to make a double-digit win leap and contend for a playoff spot in 2025. -- Moody Connecticut Sun (+7500)Over 11.5 regular season wins (+105) The Sun lost five of their top six scorers from 2024, and the only key piece returning is Marina Mabrey. However, they did make some key picks in the 2025 draft and signed Tina Charles free agency. Charles is a former scoring champ and MVP and DeShields is a former All-Star. In addition, they drafted Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers, who are both very talented players. With all that being said, this is a more talented roster than most people are giving them credit for. -- LaCroix Three years removed from making the Finals, the Sun lost their head coach and top players this offseason and expectations are low. But don't count them out. Charles anchors the frontcourt, with DeShields and Mabrey leading the backcourt. Morrow, Rivers, and Rayah Marshall are all promising rookies with immense upside. First-year head coach Rachid Meziane brings international success, while general manager Morgan Tuck provides a fresh vision. With solid leadership, talent and depth, Connecticut should stay competitive even if a playoff berth is unlikely. -- Moody Washington Mystics (+7500)Under 14.5 regular season wins (-125) The Mystics only won 14 games in 2024, and they didn't add much talent, specifically veterans, to boost them over that hump. They also have a new head coach and lost 53.5% of their scoring production last season. They did have three of the top six picks in this year's draft, but one of those picks has already gone down with a season-ending knee injury (Georgia Amoore), and the other two (Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen) are going to eventually be gassed because they haven't had a break since October. -- LaCroix The Mystics are entering a full rebuild, with three rookies expected to play key roles. Elena Delle Donne has retired, Ariel Atkins was traded, and Walker-Kimbrough left in free agency. While new head coach Sydney Johnson brings energy and a fast-paced vision, this young team lacks experience, on-ball creation and continuity. Growing pains are inevitable, and even with optimism around player development, wins will be hard to come by. -- Moody Golden State Valkyries (+20000)Temi Fagbenle to win Most Improved Player (+4000).  Fagbenle in the perfect situation to improve this season, being on an expansion team. She will most likely be a starter for the first time in her career. It's her fifth season, and if her momentum last season hadn't been stunted by a foot injury that kept her out most of June and a thumb injury that kept her out most of July, she would have made her case for most improved in 2024. She also has proven that she improves every season she plays. In each of her first 4 seasons in the WNBA, she has improved her scoring, rebounding, and blocks per game each season. -- Lacroix Kate Martin to win Most Improved Player (+1000). Selected by the Aces in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft, Martin quickly became a fan favorite by playing substantial minutes early in the season while Las Vegas dealt with multiple injuries. With the Valkyries lacking the talent the Aces have, Martin has a great opportunity to showcase her skills on the expansion team. After a stellar collegiate career at Iowa, where she was a perfect complement to Clark, Martin played a key role in the Hawkeyes' successful runs during that time. -- Moody
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