With the 2026 WNBA campaign on deck, betting odds on teams to make or miss the playoffs are now available at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
Even with the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire joining the WNBA as expansion franchises, the playoff format will remain the same, with eight of the league’s 13 members reaching the postseason.
Read on for the latest WNBA playoff odds for the 2026 season:
WNBA Playoffs Odds 2026
| Team | Make Playoff Odds | Miss Playoff Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | -2500 | +900 |
| Chicago Sky | +160 | -210 |
| Connecticut Sun | +1200 | -5000 |
| Dallas Wings | -165 | +130 |
| Golden State Valkyries | -175 | +135 |
| Indiana Fever | -2500 | +900 |
| Las Vegas Aces | -5000 | +1200 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | -400 | +275 |
| Minnesota Lynx | -425 | +290 |
| New York Liberty | -10000 | +3000 |
| Phoenix Mercury | -250 | +190 |
| Portland Fire | +2000 | -10000 |
| Seattle Storm | +500 | -900 |
| Toronto Tempo | +400 | -625 |
| Washington Mystics | +280 | -400 |
WNBA Playoff Predictions 2026
Check out my updated predictions for the WNBA playoff picture:
- 1. Liberty
- 2. Aces
- 3. Fever
- 4. Dream
- 5. Sparks
- 6. Wings
- 7. Mercury
- 8. Lynx
When Will the 2026 WNBA Playoffs Begin?
The 2026 WNBA playoffs will begin after the regular season concludes on Sept. 24.
How Many Teams Make the WNBA Playoffs?
Eight teams make the first round of the WNBA playoffs. The first round will feature a three-game series, with the higher seed hosting Games 1 and 3.
Explaining the WNBA Playoff Structure
The WNBA Finals moved to a seven-game series in 2025. The higher seed will host Games 1, 2, 5, and 7, while the lower seed will host Games 3, 4, and 6. The semifinal round will remain a five-game series (2-2-1), while the first round will be a best-of-three series (1-1-1).
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