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Andre Snellings
Every day of the WNBA season, our team of fantasy and betting experts breaks down every game on the scoreboard, taking note of everything from injuries and roster changes to recent trends and more.
Here’s what to look for during today’s whiteboard:
All odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook. The times are ET.
Selections will continue to update throughout the day.
Chicago sky in the Connecticut sun
1 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.
Line: Sun (-5.0)
money line: Sun (-205), Sky (+170)
Total: 166 points
BPI Earning %: Sun (66.9%)
Discarded: Candace Parker (illness)
Phoenix Mercury in Liberty New York
2:00 p.m., Barclays Center, Brooklyn
Line: Mercury (-2.0)
money line: Aces (-2000), Fever (+1050)
Total: 168 points
BPI Earning %: Mercury (52.3%)
Questionable: Diamond DeShields
Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever
3:00 p.m., Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Line: Aces (-16.0)
money line: Mystics (-135), Storm (+115)
Total: 171 points
BPI Earning %: Aces (77%)
Discarded: Kelsey Mitchell
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Seattle Storm in Washington Mystics
3:00 p.m., Sports and Entertainment Arena, Washington, DC
Line: Mystics (-2.0)
money line: Mystics (-135), Storm (+115)
Total: 156.5 points
BPI Earning %: Mystics (52.7%)
Discarded: Mercedes Russell (director)
Fantasy needs to know: Breanna Stewart was sensational on Saturday helping the Storm secure a playoff spot with a win over the Mystics. She has averaged 38.6 fantasy points per game as the best option for Seattle all season. Stewart, Tina Charles, Jewell Loyd, Ezi Magbegor, and Sue Bird are all must-haves on Storm, while Gabby Williams (55.6% available) is the top streamer.
Elena Delle Donne is still the best player on the Mystics. She has 34 or more fantasy points in seven of her last eight games. Natasha Cloud, Ariel Atkins, and Myisha Hines-Allen are also top picks for the Mystics, and Shakira Austin (63.9% available) should be on the streaming radar. She has scored 21 or more fantasy points in her last two games. –Eric Moody
Best bet: Mystics -2.0
The Storm defeated the Mystics on Saturday thanks to a great run in the second half. Washington is now a game behind Seattle and will be looking for a win on home court. The Mystics are a much stronger team defensively than they are offensively and the Storm rank seventh in the WNBA offensive rating (100.3). I hope the Mystics cover. — Grumpy
Minnesota Lynx at Los Angeles Sparks
7:00 p.m., Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Line: Lynx (-1.0)
money line: Lynx (-120), Sparks (+100)
Total: 166.5 points
BPI Earning %: Lynx (52.1%)
Questionable: Jessica Shepard
Discarded: damiris tapirs
Fantasy needs to know: Sylvia Fowles has been the best fantasy option for the Lynx this season. She has averaged 30.2 fantasy points per game, with 11 double-doubles, tied for second on the team with Alyssa Thomas. Only Las Vegas Aces shooting guard A’ja Wilson has more (14). The Lynx are 6-5 when Fowles posts a double-double and 5-14 when she doesn’t. Aerial Powers, Moriah Jefferson, Kayla McBride and Jessica Shepard are also an option for your starting lineup at Lynx. Jefferson (68.4% available) should be prioritized as a streamer. The Lynx rank fourth in offensive rating (102.7), but ninth in defensive rating (104.1). — Grumpy
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Nneka Ogwumike is the best fantasy option in Sparks. She has averaged 32.3 fantasy points per game. Ogwumike, Brittney Sykes, Jordin Canada, Katie Lou Samuelson and Chiney Ogwumike are also in the fantasy lineups. With Liz Cambage out of the squad, Chiney Ogwumike (63.6% available) has seen his minutes increase here. Katie Lou Samuelson (68.7% available) is another good broadcast option for tonight. — Grumpy
Best bet: Lynx +1.0
The Sparks ranked 10th in offensive rating (95.9) and ninth in defensive rating (104.1) over the last three games. Minnesota’s offense could prove problematic for Los Angeles. — Grumpy
Source: www.espn.com