Over the course of her first 19 pro games, Olivia Miles has effectively ended a high-profile Rookie of the Year race, become a legitimate MVP dark horse and pushed the Minnesota Lynx to the WNBA title favorites.Miles has a killer first step, razzle-dazzle passes and a cool nickname: the Spectacle, a nod to her goggles and entertaining play style.We’re not yet halfway through the schedule, but Miles has been the story of the season (you know, aside from the daily discourse about Caitlin Clark).Let’s take a look at how three betting markets have moved to show the distance Miles has covered already.Watch This: Olivia Miles throws dimes in Minnesota's win over DallasRookie of the Year oddsIn what should be one of the most scrutinized decisions in WNBA Draft history, the Dallas Wings used the No. 1 pick on Azzi Fudd — an accomplished but less dynamic guard — in part because of Fudd’s chemistry with her old UConn teammate, Paige Bueckers. When the Wings shut down questions about their off-court relationship, the story exploded into the mainstream.Most of the discussion was about whether it was appropriate to pry into the personal lives of women’s athletes — particularly when those lives spill into roster-building decisions. What got overlooked at the time was Miles.The New Jersey native finished her bachelor’s and master’s degrees during a standout career at Notre Dame, so people assumed she’d enter the 2025 WNBA draft and be a top-five pick. But she instead used one final year of eligibility to transfer to TCU and cash in on an NIL check.Another big season had her in the running to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft.Several days before the draft, it was actually a third player, Spanish center Awa Fam, who was the betting favorite to go No. 1. Closer to the event, all signs pointed to Fudd, so Miles was a +1200 underdog.Still, Fudd and Miles entered this season neck and neck in the rookie of the year race, each at around +275, depending on the sportsbook.
Olivia Miles’ hot start has shifted WNBA Rookie of the Year, MVP and Lynx title odds
Olivia Miles is making a huge impact on and off the court. Here's how her play has shaken up the betting markets.









