The 1st Half Moneyline is a straightforward market: pick the winner of the opening 24 minutes. Unlike full-game moneylines, this prop isolates early momentum and lineup rotations. Today's slate features Dallas Wings heavily favored at -275 against Connecticut, New York Liberty at even money with a strong home trend, and several underdog opportunities. Here's what the data shows.
Quick Stats
- 1st Half Moneyline: 10 live WNBA examples
- Minnesota W - 1st Half Moneyline at -130 - MIN @ NYL
- Dallas W - 1st Half Moneyline at -275 - DAL @ CON
- Chicago W - 1st Half Moneyline at +240 - CHI @ LVA
Reading the Odds
American odds show what you win on a 100 stake (positive) or must risk to win 100 (negative). Implied probability rises as the price shortens, so a -200 favorite implies about 67%.
Live 1st Half Moneyline Examples
Current WNBA 1st Half Moneyline angles:
- Minnesota W - 1st Half Moneyline at -130 - MIN @ NYL
- Dallas W - 1st Half Moneyline at -275 - DAL @ CON
- Chicago W - 1st Half Moneyline at +240 - CHI @ LVA
- New York W - 1st Half Moneyline (60% in the last 20 night home games) at +100 - NYL vs. MIN
- this pick at +695
How to Bet It Well
Shop the number across books and weigh recent hit rate, but remember the longer the price the more the juice eats your edge, so a -120 line costs more than it looks.
Dallas Wings 1st Half Dominance
Dallas enters at -275 implied probability (73%) against Connecticut. This represents the day's steepest favorite and reflects Dallas's first-half strength. The Wings command significant early-game positioning in this matchup.
- Dallas Wings -275 1st Half Moneyline vs Connecticut Sun (implied 73%)
- Connecticut at +200 underdog, but posted 60% hit rate in last 10 night games
New York Liberty Home Night-Game Edge
New York Liberty land at +100 (even money, 50% implied) but their actual 1st Half ML record tells a different story. In their last 20 night home games, New York has cashed this prop 60% of the time. Playing at home against Minnesota, this trend is live.
- New York Liberty +100 vs Minnesota Lynx (50% implied probability)
- 60% hit rate in last 20 night home games - clear positive trend at home
Seattle Storm Struggles on the Road
Seattle's road 1st Half ML performance is a cautionary sign. Over the last 20 away games, their 1st Half Moneyline has hit just 35% of the time. Heading to Phoenix at +130 odds, this underdog play carries headwind from established away-game weakness.
- Seattle Storm +130 at Phoenix (44% implied probability)
- 35% hit rate in last 20 away games - negative trend on the road
Atlanta Dream Early-Game Favorite
Atlanta sits at -220 (69% implied) against Washington. This represents the second-steepest chalk on the board and signals strong early-game positioning for the Dream at home.
- Atlanta Dream -220 vs Washington Mystics (69% implied)
- Minnesota Lynx at -130 vs New York completes the favorite slate (56% implied)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 1st Half Moneyline mean?
1st Half Moneyline settles on the specific stat or outcome it tracks. A negative price (e.g. -110) marks the favorite; a positive price (e.g. +120) marks the underdog and pays more per unit staked.
How is 1st Half Moneyline priced?
With American odds; negative is the favorite, positive the underdog.
How many live 1st Half Moneyline angles are there?
10 in WNBA right now.
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