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2026 WNBA MVP Odds: A'ja Wilson Standing Her Ground

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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The 2026 WNBA season is already turning up the heat, with the MVP race grabbing early headlines. While Caitlin Clark draws plenty of attention as she looks to find consistency with the Fever, it’s A’ja Wilson who continues to command the spotlight.

Wilson became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 career points, hitting the milestone in just 278 games to shatter the previous record held by all-time scoring leader Diana Taurasi (291 games).

Averaging a staggering 25.9 points and 2.4 blocks per game for the Las Vegas Aces, the 29-year-old is playing entirely "unguardable" basketball. If she keeps this up, tracking down her fifth MVP trophy feels less like a race and more like an inevitability.

Let's take a look at the WNBA odds market with storylines already shaping the MVP picture.  

2026 WNBA MVP oddsFavorite to win the 2026 WNBA MVP awardA'ja Wilson (-175)

After a dominant 2025 campaign that reaffirmed her status as the league’s most unstoppable force, A'ja Wilson enters 2026 with a clear and compelling case to capture her fifth WNBA MVP award.

Anchoring the Las Vegas Aces on both ends of the floor, Wilson continues to define what sustained greatness looks like. Her two-way impact remains unmatched — serving as a primary scoring option in the half court while also controlling games defensively as an elite rim protector and rebounder.

Even in seasons where opponents scheme specifically to slow her down, she consistently finds ways to dictate tempo, draw attention, and elevate the efficiency of everyone around her.

What separates Wilson’s MVP résumé is not just peak performance, but repeat dominance. Coming off a season where she fully asserted herself as the league’s most reliable superstar, the expectation isn’t regression—it’s continuation.

If she maintains that level of production while leading Las Vegas back into title contention, the narrative for a fifth MVP becomes not just plausible, but unavoidable.

Caitlin Clark (+500)

A healthy and fully rested Caitlin Clark enters the 2026 season with a legitimate path to the WNBA MVP award, even after a challenging stretch of injuries that included a season-ending groin issue and additional setbacks.

While durability concerns have briefly interrupted her early professional momentum, the underlying talent profile that made her a generational prospect remains unchanged—and arguably more dangerous with added motivation.

Clark’s elite playmaking, deep shooting range, and ability to dictate pace immediately elevate the Indiana Fever’s offensive ceiling.

When she’s on the floor, she functions as both a primary scorer and a system-level engine, generating efficient looks for teammates while forcing defenses to extend far beyond the arc. That dual impact is exactly what MVP voters tend to reward: not just volume production, but transformative influence on team success.

Aisha's 2026 WNBA MVP Predictions

Barring injuries, this award looks like Napheesa Collier’s to lose. After back-to-back standout seasons, her path has been repeatedly interrupted—whether by untimely setbacks or falling just short in postseason runs—keeping her from capturing a long-awaited MVP despite consistently playing at an elite level for the Minnesota Lynx.

Her MVP chase has felt like a series of “almosts,” but 2026 could finally be different. From her leadership role in league-wide conversations to earning major accolades in other competitions and showcase events, Collier has established herself as one of the most dominant forces in the game. If she returns fully healthy following surgery recovery, this season could be the moment she finally claims the WNBA’s top individual honor.

Understanding WNBA MVP odds

Most sportsbooks will display odds in the American format as listed above.  If a player becomes a very strong favorite, their odds will be listed with a minus (-) sign ahead of the number. 

A'ja Wilson -110

The (-) means that Wilson is an odds-on favorite, and a bettor needs to wager $110 to win $100. Other contenders in the MVP race have plus (+) odds to win.

Breanna Stewart +300

Here, a bettor stands to profit $300 for a $100 wager on Stewart if she wins the award. 

If American odds aren't your thing, simply use a tool like our odds converter to switch the odds to decimal or fractional format. Most online sportsbooks also give you the option to change the odds format that you see.

WNBA MVP odds trends

Here are some trends you'll want to keep in mind when betting on WNBA MVP odds:

WNBA MVP has historically been a big woman's award. Diana Taurasi (2009) is the only pure guard to win since Cynthia Cooper (1997, '98).

Repeat winners are quite common, with eight players having won two or more MVP trophies in the award's 27-year history.

Seeding had been of increasing importance recently, with six of the previous seven MVP winners having being from the league's No. 1 overall seed. However, Wilson's unanimous 2024 win came from the 4-seed.WNBA MVP history

A quick look at the last 10 WNBA MVPs, their position, and the team they played for. Stewart's 2023 win joins A'ja Wilson and Elena Delle Donne as repeat winners this decade. 

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Olivia Miles is making WNBA history look possible with stunning rookie start

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:01:17 +0000

Olivia Miles is making WNBA history look possible with stunning rookie start originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The race for WNBA Rookie of the Year may not be much of a race right now.

According to ESPN's latest awards tracker, Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has separated herself from the rest of the rookie class and established herself as one of the league's biggest stars.

That's saying something considering the season is barely a month old.

The numbers continue to jump off the page

Miles has delivered in virtually every category. She leads all rookies in scoring, assists, steals and free-throw percentage while helping Minnesota sit atop the standings. ESPN's panel even described her Rookie of the Year case as unquestioned at this point in the season.

Those accomplishments would already make for a memorable rookie campaign. The bigger story is what they could lead to.

MORE: Cheryl Reeve's latest Coach of the Year buzz comes down to one surprising factor

MVP conversations are becoming impossible to ignore

ESPN's MVP rankings listed Miles among the top contenders behind A'ja Wilson. Historically, that's extremely rare territory for a first-year player.

The only rookie ever to win WNBA MVP was Candace Parker. Miles is now generating conversations about whether she could become the second. That possibility has only grown because of Minnesota's remarkable record and her ability to impact every phase of the game.

The Lynx may have found their next superstar

An ESPN feature detailing Minnesota's success without Napheesa Collier revealed just how quickly Miles has earned trust within the organization. Head coach Cheryl Reeve praised her intelligence, adaptability and willingness to learn. Veterans have spoken about her like a longtime teammate rather than a rookie.

That level of respect isn't common. Neither is the production Miles has delivered. If this pace continues, the Rookie of the Year award may simply be the first accolade in what could become a historic debut season.

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WNBA gameday discussion: Is the early-season favorite for Most Improved Player again on an expansion team?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Marina Mabrey and Nyara Sabally. | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Last season, an expansion team produced the WNBA’s Most Improved Player, with Veronica Burton blossoming into a two-way star with the Golden State Valkyries.

In the fast-expanding WNBA, could this become a pattern, where expansion teams, offering opportunities to previously under-utilized players, pump out MIP winners by empowering players to show off the extend of their skills?

Zack Ward flagged this potential development when previewing potential Most Improved Players at the beginning of the season, and he also might have pinpointed the winner: the Toronto Tempo’s Nyara Sabally. (Edwin Garcia sees another expansion team player, the Portland Fire’s Carla Leite, as the current leader in the MIP race.)

Admittedly, I was skeptical of Zack’s Sabally selection. Not only did I not trust her health, but, considering she played for Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello with the New York Liberty, and did not see consistent playing time, I did not expect her to be featured in new ways.

That was wrong!

Sabally is realizing all the promise she’s possessed throughout an injury-riddled career. There was a reason that some believed she could, in fact, be the better Sabally sister—and that might be happening (although, in part, due to Satou’s own battles with injuries and ailments).

Surely, Satou would be thrilled if Nyara matched her by winning her own MIP award, as Satou secured the honor in 2023 with the Dallas Wings.

Health permitting, Nyara is on pace to power past her previous career highs across the board. But more important than her raw numbers is how she has maintained, or improved, her efficiency. Her career-high 12.1 points per game is coming on 56 percent shooting, which includes a career-best 35.7 percent from 3.

She’s also upped her activity in other areas of the game, particularly getting after it on the offensive glass. Sabally’s career-best 2.4 offensive rebounds have helped her produced top-10 value on putbacks, according to ESPN Analytics. Defensively, she totaling 2.5 stocks per game; offensively, she’s tapped into her passing chops with almost two assists per game.

She also really like playing against the Chicago Sky.

When Toronto won in Chicago, she dropped a career-high 29 points on almost 80 percent shooting, adding on six boards, two blocks and two steals. In the Tempo’s recent home win over the Sky, she scored 15 points, her second-highest output of the season, with her fast scoring start helping the Tempo cruise to the comfortable home win.

Does she like playing the Connecticut Sun?

On Wednesday, Sabally and Tempo welcome the Sun to Toronto (7 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass). She’ll face off with another MIP candidate identified by Zack who also is making a strong case: Aneesah Morrow.

Who do you see coming out ahead in this battle of ascendant post talents?

Will Sabally again produce efficient contributions for the Tempo? Can Morrow make her life difficult? And overall, which of the two do you favor as the W’s Most Improved Player? Or, do you have your eyes on someone else?

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Sparks vs Storm Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0000

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Kelsey Plum is the engine that drives the Los Angeles Sparks' offense.

The WNBA's leading scorer is averaging 25 points and six assists per game while controlling nearly every half-court possession for Los Angeles. 

But instead of attacking her scoring prop against the Seattle Storm, we're targeting her playmaking numbers.

Read on for my Sparks vs. Storm predictions and free WNBA picks for Wednesday, June 10.

Sparks vs Storm predictionSparks vs Storm best bet: Kelsey Plum Over 6.5 assists (+115)

The bookmakers are completely ignoring the true engine of the Los Angeles Sparks offense, leaving Kelsey Plum’s assist line flat at 6.5 based on stale season-long models. 

Plum has been acting as the primary point distributor with 7,6,9,7,7 dimes in her last five games. She has sailed over this mark in four of her last five outings. 

Facing a gritty Seattle Storm defense focused entirely on choking off her perimeter shot, Plum will naturally turn into a high-volume playmaker. Play to +100.  

Sparks vs Storm same-game parlay

The matchup history between the Sparks and the Storm tells a glaring story: they have hit the Over in nine of their last ten meetings. 

Stacking this trend with Plum pushing a furious 97.85 pace to dish over 6.5 assists makes perfect sense.

With Plum actively facilitating, Nneka Ogwumike will dominate inside against a Seattle defense that is conceding 32.6 points per game to opposing frontcourts. 

Ogwumike averages 15.5 points per game on highly efficient 53.2% shooting and boasts a versatile game built to punish the Storm down low or on the wings. 

Sparks vs Storm SGPKelsey Plum Over 6.5 assistsNneke Ogwumike Over 14.5 pointsOver 168.5Sparks vs Storm oddsSpread: Sparks -6.5 | Storm +6.5Moneyline: Sparks -270 | Storm +220Over/Under: Over 168.5 | Under 168.5Sparks vs Storm trend

The Over is 9-1 in their previous 10 meetings. Find more WNBA betting trends.

How to watch Sparks vs StormSparks vs Storm latest injuries

Sparks: None. 
Storm:  Ezi Magbegor (Out). 
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.

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‘That’s crazy’: Donald Trump sparks outrage for refusing to invite WNBA champion to White House

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:09:54 +0000

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For decades, one of the perks of winning a championship in a major sport was the opportunity to visit the White House and meet the president of the United States. The Las Vegas Aces celebrated their 2022 WNBA Championship at the White House with Vice President Kamala Harris, but they won’t have the chance this year.

Despite winning the WNBA Championship back in October, the Las Vegas Aces did not receive an invitation to the White House by United States President Donald Trump, a team spokesperson told USA Today. It marks the second consecutive season that the WNBA champion did not receive an invite. In fact, Trump has never invited a WNBA champion to the White House during any of the six years of his presidency.

According to USA Today, the Aces considered visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture as an alternate way to commemorate the championship in Washington D.C. in lieu of an invitation to the White House, but they could not make it work due to scheduling conflicts.

Not Just the WNBA

While it’s certainly noteworthy that Trump has not invited a single WNBA team to celebrate their championship at the White House, it’s worth noting that this isn’t unique to women’s basketball – he hasn’t invited a single NBA Champion, either.

“The scarcity of women’s sports championship visits for Pres. Donald Trump’s White House is one thing, but the glaring trend is that this is his sixth year in office and he has yet to host a single WNBA or NBA team,” Callie Fin of USA Today wrote in a post on X.

Trump, who claims to be a lifelong fan of the New York Knicks, did attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. It’s not clear whether or not the Knicks woud receive or accept an invitation if they are able to win the Championship.

Decision Sparks Outrage

Needless to say, the decision not to invite the Aces to the White House quickly sparked outrage amongst fans on social media.

“I mean I know my Aces team would refuse but not even an invitation??? not surprised tho,” one fan wrote in a post on X.

“Even if it was gonna be a declined invite, like come on now…. thats crazy and I shouldn’t be surprised but I AM,” someone else added.

“Loser, couldn’t stand the rejection,” another fan wrote.

“Mind u [Kamala Harris] would have had them folks suited and booted bright n early to congratulate them,” someone else added.

“It’s kind of funny actually that Trump just, like, doesn’t think that women’s sports are real,” another fan wrote.

“Come on now,” someone else wrote.

At this point, it’s a clear pattern for Trump.

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Natasha Howard Mocks Dallas Wings With Savage Dig After Emphatic Win

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:12:42 +0000

Natasha Howard Mocks Dallas Wings With Savage Dig After Emphatic Win © Imagn Images

A 100-76 loss is ugly. Getting outscored 46-26 in the paint is even uglier. And when it happens for the second time against the Minnesota Lynx, legitimate championship contenders, who have their system figured out and are playing some of their best basketball, it stings even more.

The Wings had just won four consecutive games for the first time this season. They finally got over that mental hurdle, found some consistency, and started to look like the team many expected them to be. Then Minnesota showed up and reminded them that they still have plenty of work to do.

The Wings shot just 29-of-77 from the field and 8-of-28 from three-point range in the loss, but some of the biggest shots came courtesy of Lynx forward Natasha Howard.

The 34-year-old was busy, productive, and effective throughout the game, finishing with 21 points, four rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block to help lead Minnesota to victory. However, her loudest moment came after the game when she took a savage dig at Dallas’ defense.

The comment even drew a laugh from Olivia Miles, who finished with 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists in the win.

Howard’s assessment wasn’t far off. The Wings went with a guard-heavy lineup, with Jessica Shepard serving as their only viable rim protector. Howard took full advantage, going 7-of-9 in the paint against Dallas.

Paige Bueckers Reacts To Wings’ Blowout Loss

Paige Bueckers said all the right things after the Dallas Wings’ blowout loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday. Bueckers acknowledged that many of the same defensive issues that contributed to the defeat were once again on display throughout the game.

The Wings gave Minnesota too much to work with. They took risks that didn’t pay off, turned the ball over in bad spots, and got caught trying to play too fast and loose. The Lynx made them pay for it every single time, capitalizing on multiple mistakes and forcing Dallas into a difficult night. The Wings also surrendered 19 points off turnovers.

This loss hurts, but it’s also a reminder of what the Wings still need to fix. Minnesota is one of the league’s most talented teams, and the Lynx exposed weaknesses in Dallas’ defensive structure while capitalizing on nearly every mistake. The good news for the Wings is that they’ll get another opportunity to make adjustments when they meet Minnesota again later this season.

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Kelsey Plum's MVP push hits decisive point with Sparks' upcoming schedule

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:53:53 +0000

Kelsey Plum's MVP push hits decisive point with Sparks' upcoming schedule originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Don't look now, but Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum is making a case for herself as a WNBA MVP candidate.

Granted, ESPN's awards tracker ranks A'ja Wilson as the favorite to claim the award for a record fifth time later this year. But Plum is listed as a contender amid the instability in Los Angeles -- where the Sparks are trying to snap a five-year playoff drought.

"In her second season in Los Angeles, Plum has been the offensive engine for the Sparks as they've integrated a number of veteran players," wrote ESPN's Kendra Andrews.

MORE: LA Sparks just had their best game of the season and Cameron Brink was hardly involved

Plum is the WNBA's leading scorer at 25.5 points per game. She's averaging the most minutes in the league at 34.9 per game -- and though the Sparks have the league's worst defense by efficiency, Plum's brilliance has Los Angeles (5-6) just one game out of the playoffs.

Kelsey Plum runs a strict program as the Sparks are slowing turning their season around 👏

Via @flybyknite on X pic.twitter.com/UYc6eLopx0

— WNBA Got Game (@wnbagotgame) June 8, 2026

Though three-fourths of the season remain, the Sparks' upcoming games could go a long way toward determining the viability of Los Angeles' playoff push -- and Plum's candidacy as a challenger to Wilson's MVP throne.

The Sparks visit two of the WNBA's worst teams on Thursday and Saturday, and road wins over the Seattle Storm and the Phoenix Mercury would push LA over .500.

Next week, the Sparks have three consecutive games against 2025 playoff teams: the dangerousGolden State Valkyries, the league-bestMinnesota Lynx and the star-studded New York Liberty. After that is a visit to Toronto, where the high-powered Tempo are in direct contention with LA for a playoff berth.

Even at this early stage, the Sparks know the clock is ticking with Plum, Nneka Ogwumike and their veteran core. It already feels as if Plum will need to pull off some wizardry through this tough stretch to keep the Sparks' push on track.

But if anyone in purple and gold is capable of that, it's her.

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