The Indiana Fever entered the playoffs on a rough note, losing three of their final four games. They are considered underdogs in their first-round series against the Connecticut Sun.
Despite hopes for a successful postseason run led by Caitlin Clark, the Fever winning the title would be a significant loss for sportsbooks.
Currently, the sixth-seeded Fever are at +165 to upset the Sun (-190) in their series and are +2800 to win the championship. Despite these odds, 63 percent of the money wagered on the WNBA champions has been in favor of the Fever.
The New York Liberty are the title favorites at +145, followed by the Las Vegas Aces at +250. However, the Fever have received more backing than any other team with 61.7 percent of bets placed at BetMGM.
The regular season performance saw the Liberty finish strong at 32-8, overtaking the Aces as favorites. The Lynx, with a surprising second-place record of 30-10, have also seen a significant shift in odds from +6000 to +240.
The playoffs feature matchups between the Aces and the Storm, as well as the Liberty against the Atlanta Dream, who secured their spot in the postseason on the final day of the regular season.
Star players like A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and Napheesa Collier are in the running for Finals MVP honors. Collier, leading Minnesota with impressive stats, is considered a top contender for the award.
Overall, the WNBA playoffs are shaping up to be an exciting battle for the championship title.
