Get ready for an exciting weekend of basketball as the 2023 WNBA All-Star Weekend approaches, taking place in Las Vegas from July 14-15.
After reading this preview you should be eager to make any WNBA bet. Let’s look at the money line odds for this upcoming matchup.
The weekend tips off with All-Star Friday, featuring the Skills Challenge and the highly anticipated 3-Point Contest. While the participants for the Skills Challenge have been announced, the lineup for the 3-Point Contest remains to be confirmed.
The main event, the 2023 All-Star Game, will take place on Saturday, showcasing the best talents in the league.
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Let’s take a look at the betting odds for both of these teams.
As we eagerly await this thrilling weekend of basketball, here’s everything you need to know to fully immerse yourself in the action.
Las Vegas is no stranger to hosting this prestigious event, having done so for the third time in the last five years. Adding to the hometown excitement, the Aces have a strong representation with four players, including team captain A’ja Wilson, selected for the game.
Continuing the tradition from the previous year, the league has once again adopted the captain’s picks format for the upcoming event.
The esteemed title of captain has been bestowed upon A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, who have been selected for this honor due to their overwhelming popularity in fan voting.
After successfully completing the All-Star draft, the rosters for the highly anticipated event have been finalized.
Team Wilson:
Starters: A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), Chelsey Gray (Las Vegas Aces), Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces), Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever) and Arike Ogunbowale (Dallas Wings).
Reserves: Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas Aces), Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream), Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun), Cheyenne Parker (Atlanta Dream, DeWanna Bonner (Connecticut Sun) and Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream).
Howard was selected to replace Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne who will miss the game due to an ankle injury.
Team Wilson to win gameTeam Stewart vs Team Wilson
Starters: Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury), Jewell Loyd (Seattle Storm), Satou Sabally (Dallas Wings) and Nneka Ogwumike (Los Angeles Sparks).
Reserves: Courtney Vandersloot (New York Liberty), Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty), Ezi Magbegor (Seattle Storm), Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx), Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever) and Kahleah Copper (Chicago Sky).
Aces head coach Becky Hammon will coach Team Wilson while Sun head coach Stephanie White will coach Team Stewart.
The WNBA All-Star Game follows a familiar format, resembling a regular season game with four ten-minute quarters.
Set your reminders for Saturday and prepare for an exhilarating showdown as the WNBA’s most prominent and talented stars face off against each other. It’s a must-watch event that promises to showcase the very best of women’s basketball.
Team Stewart to win gameTeam Stewart vs Team Wilson
In All-Star games defense is usually optional. This is the reason the totals are sky high. 249 points is a lot for a WNBA game, but it’s difficult to see this going under that total.
I would recommend betting on the over in this game. The teams and players relax and like to have fun. It should be high-scoring fun game.
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