One month into the 2026 WNBA season, the Minnesota Lynx sit atop the league at 9‑2 despite missing star Napheesa Collier, who remains sidelined after ankle surgery. Rookie of the Year frontrunner Olivia Miles anchors the surge, her odds tightening from preseason +800 to +400 for the title. The Lynx now face a gauntlet, hosting the hot‑handed Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces later this week.

Dallas, long‑shot at preseason 30‑1, has vaulted into the sixth‑best record at 11‑1, propelling its championship odds upward. The Wings’ rise coincides with Paige Bueckers earning +600 MVP odds, trailing only Caitlin Clark (+475) and favorite A'ja Wilson (-110). Meanwhile, the Aces improved marginally to +360, while New York, Atlanta and Indiana slipped to make room for the surging clubs.

Los Angeles and Phoenix continue to slide, sitting at 40‑1 and 70‑1 respectively after disappointing starts, while the rest of the field steadies. DraftKings Sportsbook supplies the odds, which remain fluid as teams navigate packed schedules. The shifting board underscores how early performance now dictates playoff positioning more than preseason projections for the league this season.