Dallas at Minnesota

Dallas prefers to run, ranked third in the WNBA in scoring (87 ppg), while the defense allows the third-most points (83.8 ppg). Dallas is off a 97-84 win over Washington, part of an 11-2 run OVER the total, including 7-4 OVER the first-half total. Minnesota is the second-worst defensive team in the league surrendering 84.4 points per contest. They're also 10th in the 12-team league allowing 44.7% shooting from the field. Minnesota comes off an 88-74 loss at home to Seattle, on a 6-3 run OVER the first-half total. Dallas put up 107 points (50 in the first half) when these teams met last month and the wagering value is on a high-scoring first half. Take Dallas/Minnesota OVER the first-half total.