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Phoenix at San Antonio

May 19, 2017
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The San Antonio Silver Stars had the worst record in the WNBA last season, and starting 0-2 this season fuels the betting market against them. Yes, they are 0-2, but are 2-0 ATS when playing on them, and this looks like another forced hand by the oddsmakers to cater to public opinion. The Stars have a star in the making in Monique Currie. She dropped 23 points on New York, and followed-up with 31 against Washington. She is the type of player that can keep San Antonio in games, and this one is home after two roadies. The Stars may have a wildcard with the possible return of Kelsey Plum, the all-time scoring leader in NCAA Women's basketball, as she has missed the first two games with an ankle injury. That could be an added scoring threat to aid in an already over-blown line. Make the play on San Antonio plus the points. Also put a little on them to win outright. Let's not forget that Phoenix is a losing team from last year, including a dismal 7-14 SU record on the road and a 6-14 record vs. division opponents. Take the Stars on the moneyline as well.

1.5 units on San Antonio +8.5 (-110) (risk 1.5 to return 2.86)
Result:
WIN
0.5 unit on San Antonio +355 (moneyline) (risk 0.5 to return 2.28)
Result:
LOSS
FINAL
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72
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