On Saturday, the WNBA All-Star Game will be held at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This highly anticipated event will feature a matchup between the United States Women’s Basketball National Team and the WNBA All-Stars. Here is a detailed betting preview for the game.
Previous Meeting
The last encounter between these two teams occurred on July 14, 2021, when the WNBA All-Stars defeated Team USA 93-85.
Betting Odds
Team USA is the favorite in this game. The American team is listed at -6.5 in this game over the young WNBA All Stars.
Team USA Roster
Team USA boasts a star-studded lineup featuring 7 guards, 5 forwards, and one center. The lone center, Brittney Griner, a 34-year-old standout for the Phoenix Mercury, has been dominant this season with her 6’9” frame and strong presence in the lane.
A’Ja Wilson, a key player in Las Vegas’s WNBA title win last season, is one of the younger stars on the team. She, along with Jackie Young, will be pivotal on both ends of the court. Wilson leads the WNBA in scoring with 27.2 points per game.
The roster also includes Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray, both leaders from the Las Vegas Aces, and Diana Taurasi and Kahleah Copper from the Phoenix Mercury. Cooper is second in the league in scoring with 23.2 per game. Rounding out the squad are Jewell Loyd, Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Alyssa Thomas.
WNBA All-Stars Roster
The WNBA All-Stars team is filled with young talent, promising an exciting game. The front court features DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones from the Connecticut Sun.
One of the most notable names is Caitlin Clark, the former Iowa Hawkeyes star, who is joined by Aliyah Boston in the front court. Both players have shown significant improvement this season with the Indiana Fever. Kelsey Mitchell, another key player for the Fever, is also on the roster. Clark was fantastic in her regular season finale, as she set a WNBA record with 19 assists. The feat came in a loss on the road at Dallas.
Allisha Gray represents the Atlanta Dream as the sole member on the All-Stars team. Other notable players include Dearica Hamby, Jonquel Jones, Arike Ogunbowale, and Nneka Ogwumike. Ogunbowale is third in the league in scoring, with 22.3 per game. Angel Reese, known for her impressive NCAA Tournament run and strong performance with the Chicago Sky, is another rookie on the team.
Game Outlook
This game promises to be a thrilling affair. Team USA, with its depth of talent, is expected to have the upper hand against the WNBA All-Stars. Although these teams have not played against each other or together, Team USA’s preparation for the Olympics begins here, making a strong start crucial.
Betting Pick
Considering the talent and experience on Team USA, they are favored to win. In saying that, the WNBA team is not going to back down in this game. We do expect this to be a competitive game that sees both teams putting forth a solid effort. This is going to be a fun game to watch, and bet on. Our betting pick for this game is Team USA -6.5 over the WNBA All-Stars.
