Winning at sports betting often requires contrarian opinions and ugly picks. The Connecticut Sun fit that profile with a WNBA -worst 3-20 record. But a deeper dive shows a more attractive option than at first glance. Despite their grotesque record, they are a respectable 11-12 against the spread (ATS).

Golden State will play the rest of the 2025 season without their All-Star forward, who had to undergo surgery on Friday

Golden State Valkyries All-Star Kayla Thornton suffered a season-ending injury earlier this week, much to the dismay of everyone in the WNBA.

Amid a historic season for the franchise, veteran forward and former WNBA champion with the New York Liberty, Kayla Thornton, recently sat down with ESPN to reflect on how quickly the group has gelled.

Expansion franchises have historically struggled in Year 1. But Golden State is fighting for a WNBA playoff spot.