The WNBA has been a wild ride this season, and the competition has been fierce. The Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces have been dominant throughout the season. The Lynx are by far the odds-on favorites to win it all at -115 according to BetMGM, with the Aces at +450 to be crowned champs. There are a few teams that could be a great value bet if you’re thinking about wagering on who could win the WNBA title this season. The FIBA World Cup break is fast approaching, so here are three great value bets for teams that could win a WNBA championship.
Indiana Fever (+800 at BetMGM)
There’s a lot of noise surrounding the Indiana Fever off the court, but on the court? They’ve been hooping at a very high level. The Fever are leading the league in points, averaging 96.6 per game. Indiana has
arguably the best 1-2 punch in the league with Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, who are averaging 22.1 and 24.8 PPG, respectively.
They’ll need to improve their defense to have a chance at winning a championship. Aliyah Boston, with role players like Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham, will be critical in their success on that end of the floor. The health of Boston and Clark is crucial to the Fever's chances at a ring. If they do stay healthy, no one will want to face the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference.
Golden State Valkyries (+900 at BetMGM)
The Golden State Valkyries have been one of the best stories in the WNBA over the past couple of seasons. They have one of the best home-court advantages at Ballhalla and are an exciting team to watch.
Gabby Williams was their big offseason addition, and she’s been brilliant for them. Williams is averaging 14.4 points for a team that is second in the Western Conference right now. She’s also a menace on the defensive end of the floor. Defense wins championships, and Golden State is the best defensive team in the league, allowing 76.6 PPG.
Janelle Salaun and Veronica Burton are both averaging more than 10 points per game and aren’t afraid to light you up from deep.
Washington Mystics ( +6000 at BetMGM)
You want a young, exciting, and wild team to bet on to win a WNBA championship? The Washington Mystics are your squad.
They just clinched a playoff spot, and their group of young players has a unique nickname for their youthful exuberance. “The Young Hos” is a self-dubbed nickname, and this squad is so much fun to watch. They’re currently 4th in the Eastern Conference.
Washington is led by Sonia Citron, Shakira Austin, and Kiki Iriafen, who are all averaging over 15 points per game. They may lack postseason experience, but a young, fearless team is not something many teams will want to face in the postseason. +6000 is long odds, but worth a shot if you want to cheer for a team that will be a problem in the league for a long time.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: 3 value bets to win the 2026 WNBA championship
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