The WNBA is back and so is the "WNBA Buckets" podcast. Of course, that means we have some WNBA best bets for Thursday's slate.
Jim Turvey breaks down some of his best bets tonight below, so be sure to listen to the podcast and read his "WNBA Buckets" best bets.
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 8:00 p.m. | Sky +2.5 (-114) |
  | 8:00 p.m. | Mystics +8.5 |
Sky +2.5 (-114) vs. Mercury
8:00 p.m. ET ⋅ WNBA League Pass
By Jim Turvey
I like the spread and the moneyline for Chicago.
Chicago has been plucky all season. It traded Marina Mabrey, so we do need to consider that, but in getting Rachel Banham and Moriah Jefferson, the Sky have two players who are gonna be key toward increasing their depth.
So, I don't think there is going to be a massive, massive drop off, maybe a little bit on the offensive side. I definitely lean to the Chicago side of the moneyline.
I like the spread even more because Phoenix is going to be motivated to get across the finish line as the Mercury are a bit higher up in the standings. But the other thing about this is that Chicago has one of the best 3-point defenses in the league.
All things Chicago for me in this game.
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Mystics +8.5 at Lynx
8:00 p.m. ET ⋅ ESPN3
By Jim Turvey
For the Washington Mystics, the time is now. I'm on the spread and like it at +8.5.
I think this Washington team is a team that I'm going to be sprinkling moneylines on throughout the rest of the season, if they keep their current players in the lineup.
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