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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get WNBA picks today and best bets for Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Today’s best WNBA bets for May 17, 2026 are here, with Storm vs. Fever and Sky vs. Lynx among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s WNBA play.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest WNBA odds to unearth legitimate betting edges. The result? Data-backed plays that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of WNBA best bets today [5/17, updated 2:34AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 WNBA bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Storm vs. Fever under 177.5 points (+102)
- Edge: 11.4%
- Probability: 60.9%
- Matchup: Storm vs. Fever (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
Our model has identified value on under 177.5 points in Storm vs. Fever at +102 odds. A 60.9% probability produces an edge of 11.4%, making this the strongest play for today's WNBA slate.
Sky +4.5 (+106)
- Edge: 9.3%
- Probability: 57.8%
- Matchup: Sky vs. Lynx (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
Sky +4.5 carries a 9.3% edge and a probability of 57.8% at +106 odds, according to our model.
Sky vs. Lynx over 170.5 points (-106)
- Edge: 7.1%
- Probability: 58.6%
- Matchup: Sky vs. Lynx (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
Sky vs. Lynx over 170.5 points at -106 odds shows a 7.1% edge, supported by a 58.6% probability in simulations.
Sky ML (+199)
- Edge: 6.6%
- Probability: 40.1%
- Matchup: Sky vs. Lynx (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
A 6.6% edge and 40.1% probability make Sky at the moneyline at a value play in the Sky vs. Lynx matchup, per our model.
Tempo vs. Sparks under 174.5 points (+106)
- Edge: 6.2%
- Probability: 54.7%
- Matchup: Tempo vs. Sparks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
Tempo vs. Sparks under 174.5 points at +106 odds presents a 6.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.7%.
Dream +2.5 (+102)
- Edge: 5.6%
- Probability: 55.1%
- Matchup: Aces vs. Dream (1:30PM ET, Sunday)
Our model finds value on Dream +2.5 at +102 odds, supported by an edge of 5.6%.
Aces vs. Dream under 172.5 points (-102)
- Edge: 4.9%
- Probability: 55.4%
- Matchup: Aces vs. Dream (1:30PM ET, Sunday)
Our model has uncovered value on Aces vs. Dream under 172.5 points at -102 odds. A 55.4% probability produces a 4.9% edge, making this a strong play for today's WNBA action.
Dream ML (+141)
- Edge: 3.8%
- Probability: 45.3%
- Matchup: Aces vs. Dream (1:30PM ET, Sunday)
A 3.8% edge on a 45.3% probability makes Dream to win at +141 odds a solid value play in today's Aces vs. Dream matchup.
Fever ML (-456)
- Edge: 2.6%
- Probability: 84.6%
- Matchup: Storm vs. Fever (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
Our model projects value on Fever to win at -456 odds. A 84.6% probability produces a 2.6% edge, making Fever the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.
Sparks ML (-308)
- Edge: 2.1%
- Probability: 77.6%
- Matchup: Tempo vs. Sparks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
Rounding out our top 10 bets, Sparks to defeat Tempo at -308 odds shows a 77.6% probability and a 2.1% edge.
WNBA best bets summary: Sunday, 5/17/2026
As of 2:34AM ET, here are our top WNBA bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm vs. Fever | Under 177.5 Points | +102 @ polymarket | 11.4% | 60.9% |
| Sky vs. Lynx | Sky +4.5 | +106 @ polymarket | 9.3% | 57.8% |
| Sky vs. Lynx | Over 170.5 Points | -106 @ polymarket | 7.1% | 58.6% |
| Sky vs. Lynx | Sky ML | +199 @ polymarket | 6.6% | 40.1% |
| Tempo vs. Sparks | Under 174.5 Points | +106 @ polymarket | 6.2% | 54.7% |
| Aces vs. Dream | Dream +2.5 | +102 @ polymarket | 5.6% | 55.1% |
| Aces vs. Dream | Under 172.5 Points | -102 @ polymarket | 4.9% | 55.4% |
| Aces vs. Dream | Dream ML | +141 @ polymarket | 3.8% | 45.3% |
| Storm vs. Fever | Fever ML | -456 @ polymarket | 2.6% | 84.6% |
| Tempo vs. Sparks | Sparks ML | -308 @ polymarket | 2.1% | 77.6% |
List of upcoming WNBA games to bet on [5/17/2026]
- Aces vs. Dream (1:30PM ET, Sunday)
- Storm vs. Fever (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
- Tempo vs. Sparks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
- Sky vs. Lynx (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
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Conclusion
Our WNBA best bets are locked and loaded for May 17, 2026, featuring plays such as under 177.5 points in the Storm vs. Fever matchup and Sky +4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.
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Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media brands.
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