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Thanks to the influx of extraordinary young talent, the popularity of the WNBA is blowing up. Unsurprisingly, the betting markets are too. Showing respect to the wonderful women’s game, this gambler will occasionally dip his toe in the WNBA wagering waters.
The pick — SGP: Caitlin Clark 3+ made threes, 20+ points at Connecticut Sun (+120, FanDuel)
Saying Captain America isn’t good enough for the Avengers when the world is in peril due to a hostile Thanos takeover is equivalent to Team USA not selecting Caitlin Clark for this year’s Olympics squad.
Yes, her general struggles and purposeful hip checks received through 12 WNBA games have been well-documented, but the elevated interest in the sport is primarily her doing. Critics who argue only the best should represent the country are completely justified in their reasoning. But do you want eyeballs? Do you want to galvanize a splintered nation to fully support a common cause? Do you like ratings, NBC?
All she needed was Christian Laettner's role on the bench. It’s an opportunity sorely missed. Suffice it to say, the omission is sure to spark motivation inside an already intense competitor.
You’re very much on notice, Connecticut Sun.
Admittedly, the on-paper matchup for Monday's road game is one of the worst imaginable for the Indiana Fever rookie. The first-place Sun rank No. 1 in several defensive categories, including opponent points per game (70.6), opponent three-pointers per game (6.0), opponent three-point percentage (28.2%) and defensive rating (89.7). Simply put, Stephanie White’s team is stifling.
Clark scored 20 and 17 points in two games against Connecticut last month. In those contests, she also drained a combined seven three-pointers. The third time around, her sense of familiarity will play a factor. So will the Olympic team slighting.
Take out your frustration and bombard threes, Captain Caitlin.
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