Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Sparks look for a second road win to improve to 2-1 on the season. The Sparks have won their last two road games.

The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 84 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 27.5 points and 5.5 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 17 points and 10 rebounds. Azura Stevens is the third double-digit scorer and Rickea Jackson is dishing 2 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 56 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury look for another win after upsetting the Storm on Saturday. The Mercury look for their first 2-0 start since the 2018 season.

The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 81 points on 51.7 percent shooting and allowing 59 points on 33.3 percent shooting. Satou Sabally is averaging 27 points and 6 rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas is averaging 20 points and 7 rebounds. Alexa Held is the third double-digit scorer and Kathryn Westbeld is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 61.9 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 17.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.

Mercury vs Sparks Injury Report

The Sparks will be without Rickea Jackson, Rae Burrell, and Cameron Brink. Julie Allemand is probable despite a knee injury.

The Mercury will be without Natasha Mack and Kahleah Copper.

Mercury vs Sparks Prediction

This is a tough game to cap with both teams being down key players. The Sparks won’t have Jackson, while the Mercury will be without Copper for at least a month. The Mercury looked good in their season opener and are at home, so they’re getting the nod from oddsmakers. Still, I’ll lean toward the points with the Sparks who already have a road win this season and showed a respectable effort against the Lynx. I need some more convincing from the Mercury to lay decent sized numbers, especially without one of their best players. The Sparks have played well defensively through and that should be enough to grind out at least a cover. Give me the points.

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Before we dive into the Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury matchup.

Draftkings WNBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Dearica Hamby, Forward, Los Angeles Sparks $10,800

Talented forward Dearica Hamby was a solid performer for the Los Angeles Sparks last season. Let’s review Hamby’s relevant player data from the 2024 WNBA regular season to better shed light on the veteran forward’s overall contributions to her team.

In the 40 games that Dearica Hamby played for the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Hamby averaged a rather impressive 17.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.2 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 40 games that Dearica Hamby played for the Sparks in 2024, Hamby averaged 37.3 Draftkings points a contest.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Sparks 84-67 win over the Golden State Valkyries four days ago, Los Angeles forward Dearica Hamby played exceptionally well. More specifically, Hamby amassed 20 points, ten rebounds and two assists in the Sparks defeat of the Valkyries.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings WNBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In summary, I think Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this WNBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing Dearica Hamby at the captain position for this one game Draftkings WNBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Azura Stevens, Forward, Los Angeles Sparks $8,800

In addition to Dearica Hamby, forward Azura Stevens has been a key contributor for the Los Angeles Sparks this season.

In the two games that forward Azura Stevens has played for the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2025 WNBA regular season, Stevens is averaging a robust 16 points, 5.5 rebounds, 0.5 assist, 3 steals and 1.5 blocks a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Los Angeles Sparks forward Azura Stevens to play well in tomorrow night’s WNBA regular season matchup with the Pheonix Mercury.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this WNBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Kelsey Plum, Guard (Los Angeles Sparks) $10,600: Alyssa Thomas, Forward (Phoenix Mercury) $10,200: Kalani Brown, Forward (Phoenix Mercury) $5,000.

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Seattle Storm Betting Preview

The Storm won 25 games last season and will enter year five under coach Noelle Quinn. The Storm are as experienced as any team in the league, as there are five players who are at least 30 years old. Skylar Diggins and Nneka Ogwumike are back for another season, while Erica Wheeler and Alysha Clark were added to create this old roster. Gabby Williams will play her first full WNBA season since 2022, and at 28 years old, she’s as decorated overseas as it gets.

The one young player is Dominique Malonga, who Tony Parker compared to Victor Wembanyama, and it will be interesting to see how much she plays her rookie year. Overall, the Storm are a veteran team filled with players who have been there, done that at all levels. We’ll see if that’s enough for the Storm to push the contenders in this league. 

Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Mercury haven’t won a playoff series since winning the title in 2021, and they enter year two under coach Nate Tibbetts. It’s a new era in Phoenix with Diana Taurasi retiring and Brittney Griner going to Atlanta. Kahleah Copper and Natasha Cloud showed enough last season that they’re capable of leading the franchise. The Mercury were also busy by adding Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas, players with a combined seven all-star berths.

The core of this Mercury roster is in their prime, and they have scoring and athletic ability. Copper, Sabally, and Thomas have all been the go-to player on previous teams, so it will be interesting to see how they come together. There’s high upside with this Mercury squad, and they will be a team to watch, as this is the one team that could legit spoil the party for some of the elite contenders.

Mercury vs Storm Injury Report

The Storm will be without Katie Lou Samuelson.

The Mercury will be without Natasha Mack, Kahleah Copper, Kitija Laksa, and Murjanatu Musa.

Mercury vs Storm Prediction

I’m high on the Mercury with the additions they made and will be backing them a lot this season. The problem is the Mercury enter the season with a lot of injuries, which includes not having Copper for opening day. A team as experienced as the Storm should be able to take advantage of that. The Mercury are also 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog. It’s just not an ideal situation for the Mercury, who are a bit top-heavy, so being down so many players already puts them behind the eight-ball. The line is reasonable. Give me the Storm and the small number. 

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Before we dive into the Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 2x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value.

The remaining four players in your lineup will be one star and three flex plays. The star player will receive 1.5x the standard fantasy points value. The final three flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

Here are my FanDuel picks for tonight’s Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx matchup.

FanDuel WNBA Player Selections

MVP-Napheesa Collier, Forward, Minnesota Lynx $11,000

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier arrives at tonight’s WNBA playoff game with the Phoenix Mercury playing exceptional basketball from a statistical perspective. Let’s take a look at Collier’s recent game data to shed light on my previous statement.

In the 34 games that Napheesa Collier played for the Minnesota Lynx this season, talented Lynx forward Napheesa Collier averaged an impressive 20.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.4 blocks a game.

I also like Napheesa Collier’s matchup this evening. Why? Collier draws a Phoenix Mercury team that has struggled on the defensive side of the basketball this season. Through 40 games played in the 2024 WNBA regular season, the Phoenix Mercury ranked ninth in total team defensive rating (105.4), 12th in defensive rebound percentage (67.4%), and 12th in total opponent second chance points allowed a game (12.8). Clearly, the defensive data just presented tells us that the Phoenix Mercury are not a good defensive basketball team. After all, numbers don’t lie.

These two teams met two days ago in the first game of this WNBA playoff series. Who prevailed? How did Naphessa Collier play in the game? In the Minnesota Lynx’s 102-95 victory over the Seattle Storm earlier this week, Collier tallied a robust 38 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocks.

In summary, I like Napheesa Collier’s chances of continuing to play quality basketball versus a vulnerable Phoenix Mercury defense later today. For that specific reason, I am backing Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier at the MVP position for this one game FanDuel WNBA DFS contest.

Flex Plays

Kahleah Copper, Guard, Phoenix Mercury $8,000

How important has Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper been to this Phoenix Mercury team this season? Let’s review Kahleah Copper’s recent statistical game data to answer that question.

In the 37 games that the guard Kahleah Copper played for the Phoenix Mercury in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Kahleah Copper averaged a respectable 21.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 0.8 steals a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 37 games that Copper played for the Lynx this season, Copper averaged 29.3 FanDuel points a game.

Additional players I like to play well this evening (FanDuel price noted): Natasha Cloud, Guard (Phoenix Mercury) $9,000: Courtney Williams, Guard (Minnesota Lynx) $7,500: Alanna Smith, Forward (Minnesota Lynx) $7,000: Kayla McBride, Guard (Minnesota Lynx) $6,000: Sophie Cunningham, Guard (Phoenix Mercury) $5,500.

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Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury need a win to force a game 3 on Friday. The Mercury have won 5 of their last 9 road games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 95 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 102 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Natasha Cloud is averaging 33 points and 6 rebounds, while Diana Taurasi is averaging 21 points and 2 rebounds. Kahleah Cooper is the third double-digit scorer and Brittney Griner is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 51.9 percent from beyond the arc and 63.6 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 41.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx look to complete the sweep to advance to the next round. The Minnesota Lynx have won 7 of their last 8 home games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 102 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 95 points on 50 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 38 points and 6 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 20 points and 3 rebounds. Bridget Carleton is the third double-digit scorer and Myisha Hines-Allen is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc and 96 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 51.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Injury Report

The Phoenix Mercury will be without Rebecca Allen and Charisma Osborne. The Minnesota Lynx don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction

I mentioned that the Phoenix Mercury are a team others don’t want to see, and there’s upset potential here. It feels like the Mercury blew their chance, as they got top level play from their stars and still lost. The Mercury had a lead with two minutes to play and still lost. At least they covered. I don’t feel great about a series win after blowing game 1, I’m grabbing the points again with the Mercury. As good as the Lynx are the Mercury are loaded with experience and players built for the playoffs. While Cloud and Taurasi may not be as efficient offensively again, Griner is capable of giving more scoring wise. I’ve said it all year, the Mercury won’t go down quietly. Give me the points.

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Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury need a win after losing 11 of their last 18 games. The Mercury have won 5 of their last 8 road games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 81.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 84.8 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 21.1 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Brittney Griner is averaging 17.8 points and 6.6 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after winning 14 of their last 16 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 6 of their last 7 home games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 82 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 75.6 points on 41 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 20.4 points and 9.7 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 15 points and 2.6 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Alanna Smith is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Injury Report

Rebecca Allen is out for the Mercury, while Charisma Osborne is questionable with a leg injury. Dorka Juhasz is probable for the Lynx despite dealing with a foot issue.

Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction

The Minnesota Lynx are the better team and at home. You could argue the Lynx are the hottest team in the league and are a sexy pick to win it all. However, I’ve mentioned all year that the Mercury are a team teams don’t want to see in the playoffs. There’s two top-20 players in Cooper and Griner, and Taurasi brings experience and can still score down the stretch. The Mercury have covered their last 4 games as a double-digit underdog, while the Lynx are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games as a double-digit favorite. Give me the points with the Mercury.

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Seattle Storm Betting Preview

The Seattle Storm have won 5 of their last 7 games. The Seattle Storm have won 4 of their last 6 road games. The Seattle Storm are averaging 83.4 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 78.8 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Jewell Loyd is averaging 19.7 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 16.7 points and 7.6 rebounds. Skylar Diggins-Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Ezi Magbegor is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 84 percent from the free throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury need a win after losing 8 of their last 13 games. The Mercury have lost 5 of their last 6 home games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 81.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 84.8 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 21.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Brittney Griner is averaging 18.2 points and 6.6 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm Injury Report

The Phoenix Mercury will be without Charisma Osborne, Rebecca Allen and Kahleah Copper. The Seattle Storm will be without Ezi Magbegor, while Jewell Loyld is questionable with a knee injury.

Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm Prediction

We already have notable names listed out for this contest, but I’d check the report later in the day to make sure there’s no more changes. Neither the Mercury nor Storm have anything to play for, as they’re both locked into their playoff seeds. With that said, I’ll lean toward the Mercury at home and the free bucket. The Storm have been shaky on the road, while the Mercury are coming off back to back wins and probably would like to keep the positive mojo going after a couple of rocky weeks. Again, check the injury report later in the day before locking in anything.

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Before we dive into the Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles Sparks game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 2x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value.

The remaining four players in your lineup will be one star and three flex plays. The star player will receive 1.5x the standard fantasy points value. The final three flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

Here are my FanDuel picks for tonight’s Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles Sparks matchup.

FanDuel WNBA Player Selections

MVP-Dearica Hamby, Forward, Los Angeles Sparks $9,000

Talented Los Angeles forward Dearica Hamby has been the presence in the paint that the Los Angeles Sparks have needed to win games in 2024. Having stated that, how has Hamby been playing from an offensive standpoint this season?

In the 38 games that Los Angeles forward Dearica Hamby has played for the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Hamby has averaged a whopping 17.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.7 steals a game.

Additionally, I certainly like Dearica Hamby’s matchup in this WNBA contest. Why? Hamby draws a Phoenix Mercury team that has struggled on the defensive side of the basketball all season. Through 38 games played in the 2024 WNBA regular season, the Phoenix Mercury are currently ranked a abysmal 12th in total opponent second chance points allowed a game (12.5), 11th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.5%), and ninth in total team defensive rating (105.3). Keep in mind that the WNBA has 12 teams in the entire league.

What did we learn from the data just presented? The Phoenix Mercury are currently not a good defensive team. Now the Phoenix Mercury will face one of the best players in the association in Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby. I think it’s fair to say that Dearica Hamby should post quality fantasy numbers versus a rather vulnerable Phoenix Mercury defense later today.

In my opinion, Dearica Hamby is the most likely player to post the most fantasy points in this WNBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby at the MVP position for this one game WNBA FanDuel contest.

Star-Natasha Cloud, Guard, Phoenix Mercury $8,500

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud arrives at today’s game with the Los Angeles Sparks playing exceptional basketball from a statistical perspective. Let’s take a look at Cloud’s recent game data to shed light on my previous statement.

In the 36 games that Natasha Cloud has played in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Cloud has averaged an impressive 11.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.6 blocks a game.

Flex plays I like (FanDuel price noted): Rickea Jackson, Forward (Los Angeles Sparks) $7,500: Azura Stevens, Forward (Los Angeles Sparks) $8,000: Brittney Griner, Forward (Phoenix Mercury) $9,500: Diana Taurasi, Guard (Phoenix Mercury) $6,500.

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Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury need a win after losing 8 of their last 12 games. The Mercury have lost 5 of their last 9 road games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 81.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 84.8 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 21.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Brittney Griner is averaging 18.2 points and 6.6 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Sparks need a win after losing 24 of their last 27 games. The Sparks have lost 4 straight home games. The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 78.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 86.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Dearica Hamby is averaging 17.1 points and 3.5 assists, while Rickea Jackson is averaging 13.4 points and 3.8 rebounds. Azura Stevens is the third double-digit scorer and Aari McDonald is dishing 3.7 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury Injury Report

The Los Angeles Sparks will be without Cameron Brink, Layshia Clarendon, Aari McDonald and Lexie Brown, while Odyssey Sims is probable despite a hand injury. The Phoenix Mercury will be without Rebecca Allen and Kahleah Copper, while Charisma Osborne is doubtful with a leg injury.

Los Angeles Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction

The Phoenix Mercury haven’t won many games lately, but there’s no excuse to lose this game. Even with injuries, the Mercury are head and shoulders the better team with Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi on the court. The Los Angeles Sparks are the most banged up team in the league, and they have nothing to play for with two games left. The Mercury are still playing for playoff seeding and are coming off a hard fought win over the Sky. You can argue this line should be larger than it is. I’ll lay the bucket with the Mercury. 

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Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury need a win after losing 8 of their last 11 games. The Mercury have lost 5 of their last 8 road games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 81.7 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 84.6 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 21.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Brittney Griner is averaging 17.9 points and 6.5 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.

Chicago Sky Betting Preview

The Chicago Sky need a win after losing 13 of their last 18 games. The Sky have lost 6 of their last 8 home games. The Chicago Sky are averaging 78 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 82.1 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Chennedy Carter is averaging 17.4 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey is averaging 14 points and 4.9 rebounds. Elizabeth Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Kamilla Cardoso is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.

Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury Injury Report

The Chicago Sky will be without Diamond DeShields, Angel Reese and Elizabeth Williams, while Kamilla Cardoso is questionable with a shoulder injury. The Phoenix Mercury will be without Charisma Osborne and Rebecca Allen, while Kahleah Copper is questionable with a back injury.

Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction

I want nothing to do with either the Phoenix Mercury or Chicago Sky, two teams that are heading in the wrong direction and dealing with endless injuries. The game is important with the Mercury fighting for seeding and the Sky fighting for a simple playoff spot, but neither side has been able to get out of their own way over the last two weeks. With all that said, the Mercury are still the better team overall and have waxed the Sky in two games this season. I’ll lay the bucket with the Mercury if forced to pick. 

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Before we dive into the Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun matchup.

Draftkings WNBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Alyssa Thomas, Forward, Connecticut Sun $10,000

Connecticut forward Alyssa Thomas has been the leader in the paint that the Connecticut Sun have needed to win games this season. Having stated that, how has the talented Connecticut forward been playing from a statistical perspective? Let’s review Thomas’s recent game data to answer that question.

In the 35 games that Alyssa Thomas has played for the Connecticut Sun in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Thomas is averaging 10.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.6 steals a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 35 games that Alyssa Thomas has played for the Sun in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Thomas averaged a whopping 32.6 Draftkings points a game.

I also like Alyssa Thomas’s matchup this evening. Why? Thomas will face a Phoenix Mercury team that has been vulnerable on the defensive side of the basketball this season. Through 35 games played in the 2024 WNBA regular season, the Phoenix Mercury are currently ranked ninth in total team defensive rating (104.4), 12th in defensive rebound percentage (68%), and 12th in total opponent second chance points allowed a game (12.6). Clearly, the defensive data just presented tells us that the Phoenix Mercury are not a good defensive basketball team.

In my opinion, Connecticut forward Alyssa Thomas is the most likely player to post the most fantasy points in tonight’s game. For that reason, I am rolling with Alyssa Thomas as my captain for this Draftkings WNBA Showdown slate.

Flex Plays

Kahleah Copper, Guard, Phoenix Mercury $9,000

Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper has been one of the few bright spots for a Phoenix Mercury team that has struggled at times this season. Let’s take a look at Copper’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 35 games that Kahleah Copper has played for the Phoenix Mercury in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Copper has averaged a robust 21.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 0.8 steals a game.

It should be noted that the Phoenix Mercury have listed Copper as questionable on the team’s official injury report. Make sure to check the starting lineups for both teams prior to finalizing your lineups for this one game WNBA slate.

Additional players I like to play well this evening (Draftkings price noted): Diana Taurasi, Guard (Phoenix Mercury) $7,800: Sophie Cunningham, Guard (Phoenix Mercury) $6,400.

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Connecticut Sun Betting Preview

The Connecticut Sun look for a win after winning 12 of their last 18 games. The Sun have won 8 of their last 11 road games. The Connecticut Sun are averaging 80.1 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 73.9 points on 43.2 percent shooting. DeWanna Bonner is averaging 15.6 points and 2 assists, while Marina Mabrey is averaging 14.8 points and 3.2 assists. Brionna Jones is the third double-digit scorer and DiJonai Carrington is dishing 1.5 assists. The Connecticut Sun are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Connecticut Sun are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury need a win after losing 7 of their last 10 games. The Mercury have lost 4 of their last 5 home games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 81.7 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 84.6 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 21.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Brittney Griner is averaging 17.6 points and 6.4 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury vs Connecticut Sun Injury Report

The Phoenix Mercury will be without Charisma Osborne and Rebecca Allen, while Kahleah Copper is questionable with a back injury. The Connecticut Sun will be without Tiffany Mitchell.

Phoenix Mercury vs Connecticut Sun Prediction

The Phoenix Mercury are falling apart with losses in 7 of their last 10 games, and now they could be without Kahleah Copper, which doesn’t help matters. I want nothing to do with the Mercury in this spot. The Connecticut Sun still have a shot at the second seed, so there’s motivation to get this game. Also, the Sun have won all 3 games against the Mercury this season by double digits. I have no choice but to lay the points with the Sun on the road.

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Before we dive into the Phoenix Mercury vs. Seattle Storm game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Phoenix Mercury vs. Seattle Storm matchup.

Draftkings WNBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Nneka Ogwumike, Forward, Seattle Storm $9,800

Seattle forward Nneka Ogwumike has been the leader in the paint that the Seattle Storm have needed to win games this season. Having stated that, how has the talented Seattle forward been playing from a statistical perspective? Let’s review Ogwumike’s recent game data to answer that question.

In the 31 games that Nneka Ogwumike has played for the Seattle Storm in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Ogwumike is averaging a whopping 16.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.1 steals, and 0.6 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 31 games that Nneka Ogwumike has played for the Storm in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Ogwumike averaged 35.5 Draftkings points a game.

I also like Nneka Ogwumike’s matchup this evening. Why? Ogwumike will face a Phoenix Mercury team that has been vulnerable on the defensive side of the basketball this season. Through 33 games played in the 2024 WNBA regular season, the Phoenix Mercury are currently ranked ninth in total team defensive rating (104.4), 12th in defensive rebound percentage (68%), and 12th in total opponent second chance points allowed a game (12.6). Clearly, the defensive data just presented tells us that the Phoenix Mercury are not a good defensive basketball team.

In my opinion, Seattle forward Nneka Ogwumike is the most likely player to post the most fantasy points in tonight’s game. For that reason, I am rolling with Nneka Ogwumike as my captain for this Draftkings WNBA Showdown slate.

Flex Plays

Kahleah Copper, Guard, Phoenix Mercury $8,200

Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper has been one of the few bright spots for a Phoenix Mercury team that has struggled at times this season. Let’s take a look at Copper’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 34 games that Kahleah Copper has played for the Phoenix Mercury in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Copper has averaged a robust 23.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and one steal a game.

More recently, in the Phoenix Mercury’s 74-66 win over the Atlanta Dream four days ago, Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper played exceptionally well from a statistical perspective. More specifically, Kahleah Copper tallied a whopping 28 points, three rebounds, and four assists in 32 minutes played in the Mercury’s victory over the Atlanta Dream.

Additional players I like to play well this evening (Draftkings price noted): Diana Taurasi, Guard (Phoenix Mercury) $7,000: Skylar Diggins Smith (Seattle Storm) $9,400: Sophie Cunningham, Guard (Phoenix Mercury) $6,200.

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Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Mercury have split their last 8 road games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 82.1 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 84.4 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 21.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Brittney Griner is averaging 18.1 points and 6.4 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.

Seattle Storm Betting Preview

The Seattle Storm look for a win after lost 6 of their last 9 games. The Seattle Storm have split their last 8 home games. The Seattle Storm are averaging 8.28 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 78.8 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Jewell Loyd is averaging 20.1 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 16.8 points and 7.7 rebounds. Skylar Diggins-Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Ezi Magbegor is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 28.4 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.

Seattle Storm vs Phoenix Mercury Injury Report

The Seattle Storm don’t have any players listed on their injury report. The Phoenix Mercury will be without Rebecca Allen and Charisma Osborne.

Seattle Storm vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction

Both the Storm and Mercury have been a mess over the last couple of weeks, so it’s hard to get a proper read in this spot. With that said, the Storm have played their best ball at home where they’re 11-3 SU and that’s why I have to lean toward Seattle. The Phoenix Mercury are 5-8 SU on the road and I have less confidence in them finding their footing on the road. The Storm are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games, but I’ll follow their success at home. I’ll lay the reasonable number with the Storm.

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Before we dive into the Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Washington Mystics Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury matchup.

Draftkings WNBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Kahleah Copper, Guard, Phoenix Mercury $9,200

Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper has been one of the few bright spots for a Phoenix Mercury team that has struggled at times this season. Let’s take a look at Copper’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 34 games that Kahleah Copper has played for the Phoenix Mercury in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Copper has averaged a robust 23.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and one steal a game.

More recently, in the Phoenix Mercury’s 74-66 win over the Atlanta Dream two days ago, Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper played exceptionally well from a statistical perspective. More specifically, Kahleah Copper tallied a whopping 28 points, three rebounds, and four assists in 32 minutes played in the Mercury’s victory over the Atlanta Dream.

Looking closer at the data just noted, in the Phoenix Mercury’s win over the Atlanta Dream just noted, Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper accumulated 37.3 Draftkings points.

In my opinion, selecting the correct captain is of the highest importance if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) Draftkings contest. Having stated that, I think that talented Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper is a great play at captain for this one game WNBA DFS Draftkings slate.

Flex Plays

Ariel Atkins, Guard, Washington Mystics $8,000

Washington guard Ariel Atkins has been the leader in the backcourt that the Washington Mystics have needed to win games this season.

In the 33 games that Ariel Atkins has played for the Washington Mystics in 2024, Atkins has averaged 15.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

I also like Ariel Atkins’s matchup this evening. Why? Atkins will face a Phoenix Mercury team that has been vulnerable on the defensive side of the basketball this season. Through 33 games played in the 2024 WNBA regular season, the Phoenix Mercury are currently ranked ninth in total team defensive rating (104.4), 12th in defensive rebound percentage (68%), and 12th in total opponent second chance points allowed a game (12.6). Clearly, the defensive data just presented tells us that the Phoenix Mercury are not a good defensive basketball team. After all, numbers don’t lie.

Additional players I like to play well this evening (Draftkings price noted): Diana Taurasi, Guard (Phoenix Mercury) $8,200: Emily Engstler, Forward (Washington Mystics) $6,800: Sophie Cunningham, Guard (Phoenix Mercury) $6,200.

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Washington Mystics Betting Preview

The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Mystics have won 3 straight road games. The Washington Mystics are averaging 79.2 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 83.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Ariel Atkins is averaging 15.3 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 12.6 points and 1 assist. Brittney Sykes is the third double-digit scorer and Stefanie Dolson is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. The Mercury have split their last 6 home games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 82.3 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 84.3 points on 43 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 22.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Brittney Griner is averaging 18.3 points and 6.4 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics Injury Report

The Phoenix Mercury are expected to still be without Charisma Osborne and Rebecca Allen. The Washington Mystics will be without Shakira Austin due to an ankle injury.

Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics Prediction

The Phoenix Mercury are getting the benefit of the doubt at home as they’ve been the better team overall this season. However, the Mercury haven’t played well over the last couple of weeks. Also, the Mystics are 21-11-1 ATS on the season and have covered 10 of their last 15 games as an underdog. The Mystics are also finding ways to win games all of a sudden and find themselves just one game behind the Sky for that last playoff spot. We’ve backed the Mystics a ton lately. I’ll continue to do so as long as the tickets keep cashing. Give me the Mystics and the points.

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Atlanta Dream Betting Preview

The Atlanta Dream need a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Dream have lost 8 of their last 9 road games. The Atlanta Dream are averaging 76.1 points on 41 percent shooting and allowing 80 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Rhyne Howard is averaging 16 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Allisha Gray is averaging 15.9 points and 2.6 assists. Tina Charles is the third double-digit scorer and Jordin Canada is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury need a win to snap a 3-game losing streak. The Mercury have split their last 10 home games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 82.6 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 84.8 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 22.1 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Brittney Griner is averaging 18.3 points and 6.3 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream Injury Report

The Phoenix Mercury will continue to be without Charisma Osborne and Rebecca Allen. The Atlanta Dream will continue to be without Cheyenne Parker-Tyus and Aerial Powers.

Phoenix Mercury vs Atlanta Dream Prediction

The Atlanta Dream had success against the Mercury last week, which included a win and a two point loss. The Mercury are in a funk at the worst possible time and are slipping in the standings. With that said, the Mercury are the better team, have more to play for and are at home. Also, despite being 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games, the Mercury are still a profitable 15-10 ATS on the year. The Dram are a tough team to get behind because they can’t score. I’ll lay the bucket with the Mercury, as there’s really no excuse to lose this game at home.

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Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview

The Las Vegas Aces look for a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. The Aces have won 7 of their last 10 road games. The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 86.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 82.9 points on 43.3 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 27 points and 11.8 rebounds, while Kelsey Plum is averaging 17.6 points and 2.4 rebounds. Jackie Young is the third double-digit scorer and Tiffany Hayes is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury look for a win after winning 7 of their last 13 games. The Mercury have won 5 of their last 9 home games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 82.9 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 84.3 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 22.3 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Brittney Griner is averaging 18.1 points and 6.4 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces Injury Report

The Phoenix Mercury will continue to be without Charisma Osborne and Rebecca Allen. Jackie Young is questionable for the Las Vegas Aces.

Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces Prediction

It feels like the Las Vegas Aces are just waiting for oddsmakers to flip a switch, but I’ve seen enough to believe they are who they’ve shown us to be. The Aces have been average at best over the last month or so, and they’re 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. The Phoenix Mercury have seen 8 of their 13 wins come at home, and they’ve been competitive against the Aces in 3 meetings, which includes a win back in May. The Mercury are fighting for playoff seeding, and I’m just not impressed with the Aces at the moment. Something isn’t right in Vegas. Give me the points.

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Before we dive into the Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury matchup.

Draftkings WNBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Napheesa Collier, Forward, Minnesota Lynx $11,000

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier arrives at tonight’s game with the Phoenix Mercury playing exceptional basketball from a statistical perspective. Let’s take a look at Collier’s recent game data to shed light on my previous statement.

In the 25 games that Napheesa Collier has played for the Minnesota Lynx this season, talented Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has averaged an impressive 21.1 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 214 steals, and 1.2 blocks a game.

I also like Napheesa Collier’s matchup this evening. Why? Collier draws a Phoenix Mercury team that has struggled on the defensive side of the basketball this season. Through 31 games played in the 2024 WNBA regular season, the Phoenix Mercury are currently ranked ninth in total team defensive rating (104.4), 12th in defensive rebound percentage (68%), and 12th in total opponent second chance points allowed a game (12.6). Clearly, the defensive data just presented tells us that the Phoenix Mercury are not a good defensive basketball team. After all, numbers don’t lie.

It is noteworthy that these two teams faced off two months ago in Minnesota. In that matchup, Lynx forward Napheesa Collier played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. In the Minnesota Lynx’s 73-60 win over the Phoenix Mercury in June, Lynx forward Napheesa Collier tallied a whopping 23 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, and one block.

In my opinion, selecting the correct captain is of the highest importance if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) Draftkings contest. Having stated that, I think that talented Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is a great play at captain for this one game WNBA DFS Draftkings slate.

Flex Plays

Kahleah Copper, Guard, Phoenix Mercury $9,400

How important has Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper been to this Phoenix Mercury team this season? Let’s review Kahleah Copper’s recent statistical game data to answer that question.

In the 31 games that the guard Kahleah Copper has played for the Phoenix Mercury in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Kahleah Copper has averaged a robust 22.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 0.8 steals a game.

Additional players I like to play well this evening (Draftkings price noted): Natasha Cloud, Guard (Phoenix Mercury) $8,800: Courtney Williams, Guard (Minnesota Lynx) $8,400: Alanna Smith, Forward (Minnesota Lynx) $8,000: Kayla McBride, Guard (Minnesota Lynx) $7,400: Sophie Cunningham, Guard (Phoenix Mercury) $6,000.

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Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx look to build on their 6-game winning streak. The Minnesota Lynx have won 5 of their last 8 road games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 82.7 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 75.6 points on 41 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 21.1 points and 10 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 15.8 points and 2.6 rebounds. Alanna Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Courtney Williams is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury look for a win after winning 7 of their last 12 games. The Mercury have won 5 of their last 8 home games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 82.9 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 84.3 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 22.9 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Brittney Griner is averaging 18.5 points and 6.4 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

The Phoenix Mercury are expected to be without Rebecca Allen and Charisma Osborne. The Minnesota Lynx don’t have any players on their injury report.

Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction

The Minnesota Lynx are going to be favored for obvious reasons, as they’ve played the better ball up to this point. However, the Lynx aren’t the same team on the road as they are at home, and the Mercury have seen 9 of their 16 wins come at home. The home team has won 8 of the last 10 games between the Mercury and Lynx. Big game as the Lynx and Mercury are fighting for playoff seeding. I could see this game going either way. Give me the Mercury and the free 3.5 points.

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