WNBA Picks: Minnesota Lynx @ Seattle Storm

The World Cup kicks off in less than a week, and our friends at 1Vice are running their annual World Cup Contest where the winner takes home $2,000 plus $25 per contestant entry. Let's face it, if you know anything about the other football, it's probably money in the bank when you're going up against a bunch of us Americans...said the very secret American soccer fan. 

We'll be posting our picks when the games arrive. 

Go Spain!




NBA Playoff Record: 43-39-1 ATS

NHL Playoff Record: 4-1-1 

MLB Record: 4-7

WNBA: 1-1 ATS


Let's head straight to the WNBA for today's action:



TULSA SHOCK (+4.5) over Phoenix Mercury: We don't know anything about either team, we're simply stat scavengers, and this one caught our eye - The Mercury (4-1) head to Tulsa tonight to face a Shock team that is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games against a team with a winning record. 

Minnesota Lynx (-5.5) over SEATTLE STORM: This is our first shot at backing the Lynx since they filled our coffers back in the WNBA playoffs, and we like the five days of rest and the added motivation of remaining undefeated to carry Minnesota to victory here. 

CHICAGO SKY (-2.5) over Los Angeles Sparks: Why wouldn't we roll with the 5-1 Sky to defend home court when their only loss this year has come against the defending WNBA champs. Sparks have been on the road for a while, lost to Atlanta a couple of days ago, and have a tougher match tonight. Lay the small chalk.

Indiana Fever @ Washington Mystics UNDER 141: This line is weird with both teams averaging a combined 150 on offense/defensive rankings, but the low number and this stat has us taking the UNDER - Play Under – Home teams where the first half total is between 65.5 and 70.5 points after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games, with a winning record on the season
221-133 since 1997. ( 62.4% | 74.7 units )

May the Spreads Be With You,

Vinny and Marco

WNBA Picks: Seattle Spark vs Phoenix Mercury - 6/3/14

NBA Playoff Record: 42-39-1 ATS

NHL Playoff Record: 4-1-1 

MLB Record: 2-5

Man, I can't wait until the NHL and NBA playoffs resume, because we kind of suck at picking baseball games. No - that's not going to stop us, but much like our two-time TSZ contest winner Manny takes his hat off to those who bet on hockey, we tip our caps to baseball bettors. Speaking of Manny, for those of you who solicited (and received) his input during the NFL playoffs, I believe we may have him on board as our World Cup Wizard. Let's face it - soccer's just another word for football, and Manny ruled our NFL Friday Five Contest from start to finish. 



Speaking of Manny and the World Cup, our friends at 1Vice are still offering free entry into their $2000 tournament plus 150% free play with deposits of $250 or more. Just click on the link to the right, check out the contest rules and guidelines on their site, and join the fun. 

Speaking of Manny and the World Cup and $2000 contests, I think we might broaden our horizons today by taking a stab at the WNBA. I know what you're thinking, "What? You can bet on the WNBA?" Yes, you can, and if ever there were a market to corner in the sports betting world, it would be that one. Thanks to the Minnesota Lynx playoff run, we were able to recoup some of our early season NFL losses (both pride and money) last year. Let's take a look at today's action. 

WNBA

Seattle Storm @ Phoenix Mercury: We're going with the UNDER 148. Although the Mercury score a ton of points, the Spark have been relatively anemic early on this year. Plus, betting on Road teams where the first half total is greater than 65.5 after going under the total by 30 or more points total in their last three games and playing division opponents have gone 107-57 since 1997. ( 65.2% | 44.3 units ). We like the total to stay low for the whole game.



MLB - We're not quitting

Toronto Blue Jays @ DETROIT TIGERS - Under 9 runs: This total seems high with Anibal Sanchez on the mound and Hutchison with potential CG stuff on the other side (although he is prone to disaster, too). We'll roll with a low-scoring affair here tonight. 

May the Spreads Be With You,

Vinny and Marco