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Top WNBA bets for Friday, August 23
The WNBA kicks off the weekend with a four-game schedule on Friday, featuring Marina Mabry facing her former team and a matchup between two powerhouse teams, the Aces and the Lynx.
RotoWire's experts break down tonight's picks.
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Atlanta Dream Moneyline (+106) vs. Phoenix Mercury
FanDuel Sportsbook, 2:50 p.m. CST
Jason Shebirski: The Dream are on a roll after the Olympic break. Their two-point underdog status on Friday is puzzling, especially considering they're playing at home. They've won three straight, including a nine-point win over Phoenix on Wednesday. The Mercury remains a tough opponent, but I think the plus odds on the moneyline for Atlanta are good.
Diana Taurasi scores 18+ points (+220) for the Atlanta Dream
DraftKings Sportsbook, 12:50 p.m. CST
KILIEN SPRECHER: Phoenix has lost two of three games since the Olympic break. The Mercury's only win during that time was against Chicago, where Taurasi had 23 points (6-13). Phoenix will need the veteran to be a strong offensive force again if it wants to avenge Wednesday's loss.
