A long but entertaining WNBA offseason is finally nearing its conclusion, meaning the start of the 2022 season is near. Precisely, we’re 10 days away from tip-off. And as training camps get underway, the excitement and anticipation are growing.
There are many reasons to get pumped for the upcoming season. For one, the new playoff format that’ll include first-round series for every playoff team, thus eliminating the byes and double-byes of past postseasons. Then, there are the many teams that have positioned themselves to contend for a 2022 WNBA championship.
Who are those teams? We’ll identify the few that find themselves in the championship or bust tier, while also looking at the odds of teams who fall into the other categories.
All odds via Tipico Sportsbook.