Connecticut at Chicago

Connecticut (8-4 ATS) is a big dog but No. 3 in the WNBA standings outscoring opponents by +5 points per game anchored by the best defense in the league (74.6 ppg allowed). They're on a 9-3-1 spread run on the road, 7-2-1 ATS as a road dog, plus 9-3-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. They're third in the league in three-point shooting and face a Chicago squad that is ninth in three-point shooting. Chicago topped Connecticut the last game in a close one, 81-75, with both teams shooting under 42%. With Connecticut 10-4 ATS against the Eastern Conference, back the dog in another close one all the way. Play Connecticut.