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Tonight’s WNBA doubleheader features one matchup between playoff contenders and another between teams on opposite ends of the standings.The opening matchup is the more compelling of the two, as the red-hot Dallas Wings host a team they have been unable to solve. Dallas has won seven of its last eight games, but Atlanta has already beaten the Wings twice this season and will look to spoil their momentum by completing the season sweep.On the back end of this doubleheader, the floundering Phoenix Mercury will try to build on their two-game winning streak against a Golden State Valkyries team that has established itself as a championship contender.For all of your WNBA betting picks, here are today’s TST Best Bets, brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Click here to join. All new players receive a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.

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LOS ANGELES -- Before taking on the Sparks, Mercury guard Kahleah Copper talked about various topics.

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Alyssa Thomas has been around the WNBA long enough to know that one loss doesn&#39;t define a season.

Alyssa Thomas staying focused as Mercury fight for playoff position

The result wasn&#39;t what the Sparks wanted, but Ariel Atkins gave them another reason to believe better days are ahead.

Ariel Atkins finds her rhythm despite another tough Sparks loss

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Under Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, WNBA faces controversies, sparking calls for fresh leadership. The league needs to start acting more professionally.

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The final result wasn&#39;t what the Sparks wanted, but Erica Wheeler gave Los Angeles every opportunity to come away with a win.

Erica Wheeler leads the way despite Sparks&#39; late collapse against the Dream

ATLANTA -- It was a hard-fought game for the Sparks.

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The Los Angeles Sparks have had to navigate a roster decimated by injury to two key pieces.

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