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Eric MoodyESPN
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Each day of the WNBA season, our team of fantasy and betting experts breaks down every game on the slate, making note of everything from injuries and lineup changes to recent trends and more.
All odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook. Times are ET.
Here's what to look for during today's slate:
Dallas Wings at Indiana Fever3:00 p.m., Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Line: Wings (-6.5)
Money line: Dream (+260), Storm (-335)
Total: 167 points
BPI Win%: Wings (61%)
Questionable: Awak Kuier (ankle)
Ruled Out: Satou Sabally (ankle)
Fantasy Need to Know: The Wings put up 94 points to win on June 23rd when these two teams last faced off. In their most recent game,a loss at the Sky, the Wings were led by Arike Ogunbowale, who scored 28 points. It was her seventh game with 25 points this season, tied for second most in the league. The Wings rank sixth in offensive rating (102.2) and seventh in defensive rating (103.3).
You should start Ogunbowale, Allisha Gray, and Marina Mabrey. Sabally has already been ruled out due to an ankle injury. Isabelle Harrison, who's available in 59.7% of leagues, and Kayla Thornton, who's available in 81% of leagues, are firmly on the streaming radar.
This season, Kelsey Mitchell has been Indiana's most consistent player, averaging 28.5 fantasy points per game. She and NaLyssa Smith are the top fantasy options for the Fever, while a solid streamer, Queen Egbo, can be found in 45.1% of leagues. She has averaged 19.9 fantasy points per game. -Eric Moody
Best bet: Wings -6.5
With an average of 88.3 points allowed per game, the Fever are among the worst defensive teams in the league. In this matchup, the Wings should be able to score at will. Dallas is 9-4 in their road games against the spread and should cover this one as well.
Atlanta Dream at Seattle Storm6:00 p.m., Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
Line: Storm (-7.5)
Money line: Sun (-210), Lynx (+175
Total: 157 points
BPI Win%: Storm (75.9%)
Questionable: Nia Coffey (knee)
Ruled Out: Monique Billings (ankle), Mercedes Russell (procedure)
Fantasy Need to Know: The Dream rank 11th in offensive rating (95.3) and fourth in defensive rating (97.8) and are led by rookie Rhyne Howard, who averages 29.1 fantasy points
On Friday, a 94-78 loss to the Mercury, Seattle started four former No. 1 picks in a game for the first time in league history, Sue Bird, Tina Charles, Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart. The Storm rank seventh in offensive rating (99.9) and second in defensive rating (94.9). Breanna Stewart continues to be Seattle's top fantasy option. Against the Mercury, she scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Stewart has 94 career 20-point games, which is the second most in the league since she entered the league in 2016.
The Dream's most reliable fantasy options are Rhyne Howard, Tiffany Hayes, and Cheyenne Parker. Aari McDonald, who's available in 70% of leagues, is an excellent streamer. Over the last five games, she has averaged 17 fantasy points per game. For the Storm, Breanna Stewart, Jewell Loyd, Tina Charles, Ezi Magbegor and Sue Bird belong in lineups. The top streamer in Seattle is Gabby Williams, who is available in 65.3% of leagues. Three of her last five games have resulted in 20 or more fantasy points.
Best bet: Storm -7.5
On Sunday, Seattle will look to bounce back against the Dream. Atlanta should have a hard time dealing with the Storm's defense. Although Seattle is a stronger offensive team than the Dream. The Storm should cover.
Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx7:00 p.m., Target Center, Minneapolis
Line: Sun (-5)
Money line:
Total: 164 points
BPI Win%: Sun (55.4%)
Questionable: Jonquel Jones (COVID-19 protocols)
Ruled Out: Sylvia Fowles (knee), Damiris Dantas (personal)
Fantasy Need to Know: The Sun will face the Lynx in Minnesota for the second time in three days after defeating them 94-84 on Friday. Connecticut ranks second in offensive rating (105.1) and third in defensive rating (96.6) and are led by Jonquel Jones who has averaged 32 fantasy points per game this season. She has missed the last two games due to the COVID-19 protocols, but could play on Sunday. While the Lynx ranks fourth in offensive rating (102.8) and ninth in defensive rating (104.3). Jones, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, Brionna Jones and Courtney Williams are must starts for the Sun. Natisha Hiedeman, who's available in 86.7% of leagues, continues to be Connecticut's top streaming option. She's scored 19 or more fantasy points in four of her last five games.
Sylvia Fowles has already been ruled out with a right knee injury. She's averaged 30.2 fantasy points per game this season so there's plenty of production to be spread around the rest of the team. Aerial Powers, Jessica Shepard and Kayla McBride are the Lynx players that can be confidently placed in lineups. Fowles' absence provides Natalie Achonwa, who's available in 96.6% of leagues, additional minutes.
Best bet:: Sun -5.0
The Sun are the better overall team and the Lynx could struggle without Fowles. Connecticut is 7-7 in their road games against the spread but should cover this one.
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