Topic: 2022 WNBA Discussion and Betting (Read 7677 times)

It's highschool, not college.

I think they have 0 chance. Also outside shooting won't be a factor since these young guys can jump out of the gym and can contest/block plenty of shots with their much superior physical strenght.
It's funny how they commented on it but when the actual offer came there is dead silence, because they know this would get embarassing. Or they just don't have the money to pay up if they lose. 

Yes, that will be interesting, and will be more interesting if the WNBA superstars will defeat those college boys.
I guess the answer of Chelsea Gray was the best answer of all.
I mean, they made a league for women because of the difference in speed, agility, height, and more. But I don't see the game will end just like how it did with that soccer game between US Women and Wrexham Red Dragons. This ain't soccer and WNBA players have shooters who can use that to their advantage. The rebounding category might be where the college boys will dominate but I seriously doubt that it will end in a blowout.
Perhaps the WNBA should try it, maybe this will boost their fans and get more viewers next year if they make it to the trend. Although I also think this is foolish, if there's a good thing that can happen from it then why not?
We have never seen it yet and in today's sports, they like making crossovers like the Ngannou vs Fury match.

A little funny video I just watched: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tnmG0P9Zwo

Klay Travis, a sports writer and analyst, said a state champion high school team would beat the current WNBA champion to which one of the players of the champs called him a dumbass.

He then said he would bet 1 million of his own money ( the million would go to the wnba players if they won ) if they played a team of his choice, of course no reply, hahaha.

That would make a funny and interesting match. I would definitely watch that!

Aces' Candace Parker becomes first player in WNBA history to win titles with three different teams
https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/aces-candace-parker-becomes-first-player-in-wnba-history-to-win-titles-with-three-different-teams/
She may not be there to contribute for the Finals game against the New York Liberty due to a broken foot injury but this is still a great achievement from the veteran champion.
She played 18 games in the season and averaged 9 points per game and 5 rebounds.

Anyway, here is a nice photo posted by the Las Vegas Aces Twitter account.

https://twitter.com/LVAces/status/1714829217626550779/photo/1
There is a high chance they may go three-peat if they can keep their roster healthy. Some may say it's early to predict but the Liberty already made a superteam just to compete against the Aces and the prediction was right that both teams will meet in the Finals. Yet, it was not enough.
Unless another team makes a super team, it will not be easy to defeat a highly talented roster like the Aces, their players can all be a weapon and their defense is tough.
Again, congratulations to the back-to-back champions.

True. Something is missing with the New York Liberty and they must find that if they want to win it next year. Ionescu's 3-point field goal percentage is way below 30 percent in Games 1 and 2 and that should not happen if you are playing in the home of the opponent, they should be better at least on paper. Unless the Aces are disbanded they will still dominate the WNBA which may cause a 3-peat win and Liberty will always just be the 2nd unless they step up their game. I am sure they will be watching all those tapes on what went wrong with their plays, especially on the defensive end.
It must be the worst feeling for the Liberty thinking they should've won that game against a handicapped team without Chelsea Gray. Sad.

Well, that ends the 2023 WNBA, I will be focusing on the NBA season next as it gets near.
OP, keep us posted with updates and news about what will happen next especially when the trading line opens.

For sure the pressure of playing in the finals is really great Courtney Vandersloot is making a mistake on who's going to score for sure Her decision has failed her she can not handle the pressure of the Finals and for sure if an opponent makes a mistake the Las Vegas Aces will surely carry on with their Scorecards for the play and will surely give the New York Liberty with a hard time for the bucket,


For quite some time the domination of the Las Vegas Aces has surely been there they are making great plays and easy buckets for this game while the New York Liberty is making mistakes that they should not make going into the finals, but for sure the Las Vegas Aces being this good is really there and being dominant in any game they do, in addition to this the pressure for the finals is there, and for sure just like you have said the decision was just to shoot the ball for sure he can not do so much in her position for that but to shoot, but again I really thought that the Liberty would make a win so I can get another bet for the last game for the WNBA,

Congratulations to the LAS VEGAS ACES,

Well it was not only the last shot, it was the whole 2nd half.
They went from 44:30 to 51:55 , easy peasy 25:7 run for the Aces.

By the way, the last shot wasn't forced or anything. She had to take the short right there. Defender was closing in and only 2sec on the clock, nothing she could have done differently (other than making the shot maybe, haha).



You can't have a stretch like this when you want to compete for a title.
In game 1 they also threw is away with a terrible 2nd half, history repeats itself.

Well, better luck next year. The investment of creating a monster roster almost paid off after many years of irrelevancy.

And it's done.

Las Vegas Aces won Game 4 and are now the 2023 WNBA Champions.

That was a really close game in the end. I don't know what Vandersloot is thinking taking the last three-point shot. They only need a 2-pointer, she is too open that she could get close and shoot a perimeter instead of where she is good at. The other problem is, that she is shaky, her shot didn't even hit the rim so she ain't really the right person taking the last shot job.
They lack time, Jonquel Jones got the final rebound but she needs like 1 more second to be considered a score.

Congratulations to the Las Vegas Aces.
It hurts as a New York Liberty fan, especially at this time when they could take advantage of the fact that the Aces don't have Chelsea Gray because of an injury. But, it is what it is. They won, try again next year and I hope they will be better.

We will be having a game for the WNBA today I think upon posting this the game will start in 1 hour, so yeah posting this because I think I can not bet for this game for now well not because I can not but because I am having doubts for the Las Vegas Aces in this game for sure I guess the New York Liberty has gotten their opening for this game and they are playing at home for sure they could have another chance again in winning this but for sure we are now at 2 to 1 lead for the Las Vegas Aces, and for sure the Las Vegas Aces right now has additional injuries Kiah Stokes has a foot injury, Chelsea Gray has a leg injury, Candace Parker has an ankle injury, and Riquna Williams has a suspension while the New York Liberty doesn't have any injuries going to this game, and for sure good luck to who's going to bet for this game,

Thanks, for sure the New York Liberty now has gotten the win this time and it was not because of the Home court advantage but the Las Vegas Aces just got too relaxed for this game just because they got 2 leads for this final they thought that they can win against the New York Liberty but their luck has just run out,


I agree the Las Vegas Aces sure it too relaxed coming from this game because of their 2 leads and I think they got a hold of their selves, for sure that they have made a mistake for sure

Now the result of my post for the match New York LiBerty won the game but I lost the Over 172.5

New York Liberty (2.08) VS Las Vegas Aces (1.67) - WIN

You have got it right they are too relaxed going into the game and so because of this I lost all of my bets why didn't you bet for the game I really think you can surely get it the Odds are pretty much great and New York Liberty is the underdog right now but for sure I have bet for the Las Vegas Aces because I think that the New York Liberty will be pressured going into the game, but they managed to get this done with them now winning against the Las Vegas Aces the game was pretty much close and so the Liberty have gotten a win for sure,


Well, I guess congrats to both you and Owengtam for getting this game for the New York Liberty and for wanting the Liberty to win this badly you truly deserve this win for both of you have believed in the New York Liberty, so congrats to you both,

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For this game here is the result of my bet and prediction

New York Liberty VS Las Vegas Aces SCORE 87 - 73 - LOST

I was surprised but the New York Liberty is now the winner of this game and changing the ambiance might have helped them win this game another one that helped the Liberty win is the Aces were too relaxed going into this game for sure



And Losing the Over 172.5 bet as well, for sure It is not my day for sure but I will get this on the next game for sure,

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Too relaxed. You are right. Not the day for Jackie Young too after being one of the dominant players in Games 1 and 2.
Today is the day for New York Liberty and just like I thought it brought their confidence back when they got home.
Jonquel Jones is in the zone, she found her rhythm and her threes are also sinking in. You name it, from perimeter shots to post-up game and defense against A'ja Wilson, she did it all. Most of the damage in the early quarters came from Jones and I think she should continue this kind of setup. Like I said before, they ain't weak and they just need that confidence back.
Stewart did her average, all she needed was help and they could win, if someone stepped up her game then they could be a scary team and Jones did that today.

A little bit of profit but I do wish the over also won.
Congratulations to all the winners.
I hope Chelsea Gray is okay though after she went out in the 4th quarter.

Looking at the series so far I think the current odds for LV winning game 3 are quite juicy.

Of course a change of venue can always shift a series but LV is so dominant, I honestly don't see them losing.
Another thing is pressure. NY has a do or die situation and Vegas can go into this game with a relaxed mindset leading 2:0 .
Though it's always dangerous to be too relaxed and losing focus. I think they want to close out the series tonight of course and they will know that lacking could bring back NY into the series. That's the worst thing you can do when you are up, getting too relaxed and letting the other team get back into the series.

Thanks, dude for me the possibility for an upset is pretty much imminent as the Las Vegas Aces are showing more capability for the play-offs maybe the New York Liberty can get 1 upset but for me, they can still be champion for this season, you can surely bounce back in the next game or maybe in the starting of the NBA season as the Preseason is now starting

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Now here is my bet and prediction for the game tomorrow

New York Liberty VS Las Vegas Aces

The stake odds for this game are 2.08 for the New York Liberty and 1.67 for the Las Vegas Aces, for this game the New York Liberty don't have any injuries right now but fight now Candace Parker has an ankle injury and Riquna Williams is suspended so both players can not play for the Las Vegas Aces, for me I really think that the Las Vegas Aces will again or they can win this with a sweep the possibility is there if the New York Liberty can not win 1 game for sure, so my pick is the Las Vegas Aces, and also betting for the Over 172.5

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I love your picks @owengtam09. I will definitely have the same bet as yours and I am locking it now.

How I wish there was a handicap of (-) for the New York Liberty but there's none yet. I would've picked up to -4.5 so I could enhance my profits and take back all the losses from the last two games if ever I win this one. 
Anyway, the odds are kind of intriguing because the Las Vegas Aces are still the favorites. IMO, they are underestimating the Liberty way too much, especially their fans who will support them in their homecourt advantage.
I think this will boost the team's confidence and will win their games. They just need that bit of a push because their team is a strong one. I mean, they made this roster to match the Aces in the Finals so they better show it now.

3:00 AM will be the tipoff so I might not be able to watch the game again. I hope it will be good news when I wake up.

Yup! We got the same bet for sure I really want the New York Liberty to win this one for sure as for sure they will now do anything for this game but they still lose the 2nd game, but maybe the 3rd game can be a good one, for them, but for sure I feel like they can make a win right now, but if they can not make a win for this right now then it is OK and yeah Sabrina Ionescu is not a threat outside for sure, I think he can not Copy Stephen Curry's style for me she is not aggressive enough to be running around inside but she can be accurate and have a defensive capabilities like Klay Thompson for sure,

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Now here are my picks and predictions for the game tomorrow,

New York Liberty (2.08) VS Las Vegas Aces (1.67)

This game will commence at Barclays Center home of the New York Liberty, Right now the New York Liberty doesn't have any injuries, while the Las Vegas Aces Candace Parker, has an Ankle injury, and Riquna Williams is Suspended, and both can not play for the Las Vegas Aces right now but this injury has proven that their performance is not affected by those injuries, so for this game, I really think that the New York Liberty can make an upset for this game I can surely feel like it, the Las Vegas Aces right now in on a great advantage right now because of their 2 wins but I feel like the possibility of getting 1 win for the Liberty is still possible so I feel like this is it,



And I will also bet for Over 172.5 for this game

Lol! @owengtam09! You also?

True. I also want them to split the win even though they are playing in Las Vegas Aces homecourt. It's not like they are not capable, they just lack some weapons that would strengthen both their offense and defense.
What I really don't like is the defense of Liberty, it's like the Aces are playing with them using ball rotation and with that, the defense of Liberty will break down and that's where they can easily find their offense.
Also, Sabrina Ionescu's shooting is not there, actually in both games 1 and 2. You cannot even feel that she is a threat outside. I'd really like to see a play that is better. Maybe copy that Golden State Warriors style with Steph Curry. Keep on moving without the ball until she finds her space and is back on her rhythm.

I am not giving up yet. I am 0-2 now but I believe they can absorb some confidence from the fans at their home in Game 3.

Dang! I also made the same mistake as you did danherbias07 actually I really want the New York Liberty to win so badly as well and I would like to just make it a draw for sure but the match ended up in a dominating fashion with Las Vegas Aces winning it, the Las Vegas Aces surely has shown what they can really do with the 1st match it was a close game but this one isn't you can not say that the Liberty did their best but this could also end with a sweeping win for the Las Vegas Aces,

Here is the result of my pick and bet for this game it was a loss but still got a win with an Over 171.5 for me actually I really want the Las Vegas Aces to win this and because they a good Odds if they win I can get a great profit for sure, but still the Las Vegas Aces have won the game with a dominating fashion,

Good one @YuginKadoya.
I took the other direction on team picks but we are the same with the overs.

That's why my bet is not recommended because it's too emotion. I badly want the New York Liberty to win that game 2 but it didn't happen.
Chelsea Gray is a point god. Damn, she is a monster at making plays, it's either she has eyes on the back of her head or the chemistry on their team is too strong that she could see them all even with her eyes closed.
Jackie Young also exploded, then there's Kelsey Plum who went back to being a sharpshooter from scoring many deuce in Game 1 instead of threes, and of course, I won't forget the name that is being chanted the whole game, A'ja Wilson, she can shoot everywhere and using the paint is also not a problem for her.

Now, we will be in New York. Will they win one or will it be a sweep? I am looking forward to prolong this series.

I think Vandersloot will need to up her confidence a bit it is likely that she is making plays and for sure it will surely help with the game against the Las Vegas Aces for sure and they can also may take 1 win for this final games and for sure because of that speed alone she might make a difference if she does that,

While the team work of A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum and the Las Vegas Aces also got Chelsea Gray the Las Vegas Ace, surely have a great team for the team to spread the game, for sure the defense on Sabrina Ionescu was working properly if Ionescu can find a way around her defense then she can deffinitely make a difference with the 2nd game but let's see if the 3rd game will be different,

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Here is the result of my bet on today's game both my bet won, now that the Las Vegas Aces gotten 2 wins now it is not looking good for the Las Vegas Aces, in my money line bet I have put a large amount to it so it could profit if it won, while with the Over bet it was a win for sure and I was happy about it,