WNBA All-Star Game: Team USA vs. Team WNBA preview and prediction (July 20)

The WNBA All-Star Game is one of the most anticipated events in the WNBA community. The once-in-a-year exhibition game allows fans to see league superstars who generally compete against each other team up and play on the same team.

Usually, the All-Star format for the WNBA is similar to that of the NBA, where the league announces the All-Star teams for both conferences and they play each other in an exhibition contest.

However, this year, the WNBA All-Star Game has a different format. As the 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner and the athletes selected to represent the USA in the prestigious international tournament need to practice, the league announced a single WNBA team that would face the national team.

WNBA All-Star Game: Team USA vs. Team WNBA details and odds

The Team USA vs. Team WNBA matchup will be held at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, July 20. The contest is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on the ABC network.

Here are the odds for the game:

Moneyline: Team USA (-250) vs. Team WNBA (+250)

Spread: Team USA (-6.5) vs. Team WNBA (+6.5)

Total (O/U): Team USA -115 (o187.5) vs. Team WNBA -105 (u187.5)

Note: The odds mentioned are as per the information available at the time of writing and are subject to change before the game.

WNBA All-Star Game: Team USA vs. Team WNBA Preview

The players on the WNBA team will go up against the USA women's team instead of the standard East vs. West competition. This year, the WNBA team features two of the most talked-about rookies, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

For the first time in history, two rookies have made it to the All-Star Game. Apart from them, veterans like DeWanna Bonner, Brionna Jones and Kelsey Mitchell are also on the WNBA squad.

Meanwhile, the USA women's national team features big names like A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Kahleah Cooper and Sabrina Ionescu. It will be an interesting matchup that will serve as great practice for the national team and will also entertain fans.

WNBA All-Star Game: Team USA vs. Team WNBA Starting Lineups

Team WNBA features a rich talent pool of starters, and it will all depend on who the coach wants to start. Here is an expected lineup for the WNBA All-Stars:

G- DeWanna Bonner, G- Caitlin Clark, G- Allisha Gray, F- Dearica Hamby and F- Nneka Ogwumike.

Bench: Aaliyah Boston, Brionna Jones, Jonquel Jones, Kayla McBride, Kelsey Mitchell, Arike Ogunbowale and Angel Reese.

The USA women's team also features a roster of the most talented players in the league. Here is an expected lineup for Team USA:

G- Sabrina Ionescu, G- Kelsey Plum, G- Jewell Loyd, F- Napheesa Collier and C- A'ja Wilson.

Bench: Khaleah Cooper, Chelsea Gray, Brittney Griner, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Alyssa Thomas and Jackie Young.

WNBA All-Star Game: Team USA vs. Team WNBA Prediction

The oddsmakers have predicted Team USA to bag the win in Saturday's matchup by a close margin. Both teams are full of talented players, but the experience on Team USA gives them a slight edge over Team WNBA. Fans can expect the teams to cover the spread and the game to be a high-scoring one.