Las Vegas Aces: Dominance and Expectations for the Upcoming WNBA Season
The Las Vegas Aces, led by A’ja Wilson, solidified their legacy by winning their third WNBA title in four seasons, culminating in a sweep over the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 Finals.
Experts are already anticipating the 2026 season, with an eye on an emerging team with a different MVP potential.
Minnesota Lynx: Early Favorites for the 2026 WNBA Title
The Minnesota Lynx opened as favorites to win the WNBA title in 2026, with favorable odds.
Other betting sites also favor the team led by Napheesa Collier, although with slightly higher odds.
However, not all experts see Minnesota, which fell to Phoenix in the 2025 semifinals, snatching the crown from Las Vegas next season.
Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever Aspirations
BetMGM has the Aces as favorites for the 2026 title.
The Indiana Fever are also in a prominent position, tied with the Aces.
Indiana had an outstanding performance in the WNBA semifinals, competing closely with Las Vegas despite key injuries.
New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury in the Championship Race
The New York Liberty, WNBA champions in 2024, are also among the favorites, although the odds vary depending on the betting site.
The Mercury, runners-up this season, are also on the list of favorites, with a wide range of odds.
New Teams and Betting Outlook
The highest odds correspond to the expansion teams Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, both with significant odds for the 2026 title.
Although expecting a championship from these teams in their first seasons might be ambitious, the performance of the Golden State Valkyries demonstrates the potential value in betting on expansion teams.
