eric grumpyESPN
CloseFormer manager of a Fortune 100 financial services company, I am now living my dream creating NFL, NBA and WNBA sports betting and fantasy content for ESPN.
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.
All odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook. The times are ET.
Here’s what to look for on Saturday’s list:
Seattle Storm in Washington Mystics
12:00 p.m., Sports and Entertainment Arena, Washington, DC
Line: Mystics (-3)
money line: Storm (+140), Mystics (-165)
Total: 154.5 points
BPI Earning %: Mystics (53.2%)
Discarded: None
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Following her divorce contract with the Phoenix Mercury, Tina Charles has been a welcome addition to Storm. She has had three consecutive double-doubles. Charles joins Breanna Stewart, Swim Cash and Lauren Jackson as the only players in Storm franchise history with three consecutive double-doubles. Seattle ranks seventh with a 100.2 offensive rating and second in defensive rating (95.3). You should start with Stewart, Charles, Jewell Loyd and Sue Bird. Gabby Williams, who is still available in 60.7% of the leagues, is the optimal broadcaster for coaches in need with her ability to contribute in multiple statistical areas.
Elena Delle Donne has a top player for the Mystics. She has scored 34-plus fantasy points in five straight games. Delle Donne, Natasha Cloud, Ariel Atkins and Myisha Hines-Allen are the best options for the Mystics. Alysha Clark, who is available in 60.3% of leagues, should be on the radar of fantasy managers in need of a streamer. She this season she has averaged 26 minutes and 19 fantasy points per game. The Mystics rank ninth in PPG (79.8), but they rank first in defensive rating (94.4).
Best Bet: Mystics -3
On their home court, the Mystics are 9-4, and their record against .500-plus teams is 8-5. Against the spread, storms are 4-9 on the way. The Mystics should cover with Delle Donne playing.
Dallas Wings in Atlanta Dream
7:30 p.m., Gateway Center Arena, Atlanta
Line: Pick them
money line: Wings (-110), Sleep (-110)
Total: 163.5 points
BPI Earning %: Sleep (54.4%)
Questionable: Awak Kuier (ankle), Nia Coffey (knee), Monique Billings (ankle)
Discarded: Satou Sabally (ankle)
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Arike Ogunbowale has been the Wings’ best fantasy player this season, averaging 32.5 points per game. Special mention deserves Teaira McCowan’s performance against the Mystics on Thursday night. She was only the second player in Wings history with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 80% shooting percentage in a game. Ogunbowale, Allisha Gray, Marina Mabrey, and McCowan are your top fantasy picks. Kayla Thornton, who is available in 76.3% of leagues, is a great streaming option for coaches.
For the Dream, Rhyne Howard has had a stellar rookie season. He has averaged 34.7 fantasy points per game over the last four games. The Dream isn’t going to be an offensive giant, but Howard, Cheyenne Parker, Tiffany Hayes and Erica Wheeler are his top fantasy options. Atlanta ranks 11th in offensive rating (95.0). Aari McDonald, who is available in 70% of the leagues, is still the best streaming option on Dream.
Best Bet: Over 163.5
While Dream has averaged 78.1 PPG this season, Wings is averaging 82.0 PPG and ranks 10th in pace. The game seems to have the makings of a low score contest, but I like the ending. In the last five games, the Wings have topped the total five times.
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