Every day of the WNBA season, our team of fantasy and betting experts breaks down each game on the whiteboard, taking note of everything from injuries and roster changes to recent trends and more.
All odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook.
Here’s what to look for during Tuesday’s list:
Washington Mystics in Indiana Fever
7:00 p.m. ET, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Line: Mystics (-7)
money line: Mystics (-350), Fever (+280)
Total: 165 points
Questionable: Bria Hartley (hamstring)
Discarded: Alysha Clark (health and safety protocols)
Fantasy needs to know: Shakira Austin (available in 58.2% of leagues) remains a starter, and the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 draft continues to produce. In her last five games, the most recent four of which were starts, Austin has averaged 12.2 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.2 SPG and 1.2 BPG at 23.2 MPG. Elena Delle Donne (by rest) should be back in the starting lineup after sitting out the last game, but Alysha Clark is on the COVID-19 protocol list, and Austin just moved past fellow starters Elizabeth Williams and Myisha Hines-Allen. lately.
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Victoria Vivians (available in 56.8% of leagues) establishes herself as one of the Fever’s go-to scorers. In her last five games, she’s averaged 16.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.8 3PG, and 0.8 SPG at 31.4 MPG. Emily Engstler (available in 68.7% of leagues) returned to the bench with NaLyssa Smith back in the lineup on Friday, but remained productive with 13 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks, a steal and a 3-pointer in 27 minutes . the bank. –Andre Snellings
Best bet: Mystics -7. This will be the second time these two teams have played this season, and both teams have a pattern in their second matchup against the same team. The Mystics have played Wings and Dream twice each; in the first games against each, they averaged a -1.5 point scoring margin, but in the second games against those two teams they averaged a +18.0 point scoring margin. The thing is reversed for Fever, who averaged a -7.5 point scoring margin in their first games against the Sun and Dream, but a -22.0 point scoring margin in the second game. The Mystics won the first matchup against the Fever by 14 points, so if the trend continues, they should win comfortably today. –Snellings
Phoenix Mercury in the Chicago sky
7:00 p.m. ET, Wintrust Arena, Chicago
Line: Sky (-8.5)
money line: Mercury (+340), Sky (-440)
Total: 166.5 points
Questionable: Shey Peddy (back), Sophie Cunningham (health and safety protocols)
Fantasy needs to know: If you find yourself in one of the 16.9% fantasy hoops leagues where Diamond DeShields is still available, you should immediately stop reading and add it to your list. She has averaged 20.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.8 SPG and 1.0 3PG in her last four starts and is a certifiable impact player.
Azura Stevens (available in 42.9% of leagues) moved to a bench role three games ago when Kahleah Copper returned, but has maintained solid fantasy value with a combined 11.7 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.0 combined steals and blocks per game and 0.7 3PG at 20.7 MPG in that span. –Snellings
Best bet: Sky -8.5. The Mercury have struggled this season. They have lost five games in a row averaging 14.8 PPG, with four of the five losses by more than 8.5 points. Defending champion Sky have been solid if unspectacular so far this season, with a +4.9 PPG scoring margin on the season that suggests they are playing much better overall than their opponent on Tuesday. –Snellings
Connecticut Sun at Las Vegas Aces
9:00 p.m. ET, Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas
Line: Aces (-3.5)
money line: Sun (+160), Aces (-190)
Total: 167.5 points
Discarded: Riquna Williams (foot)
Fantasy needs to know: A six-game winning streak for the Aces (8-1) is on the line tonight against the Sun (6-2). Las Vegas leads the league in PPG (92.1), 3-point shooting percentage (39.4%) and RPG (37.4). The Sun are second in both PPG (86.1) and 3-point percentage (36.8%). In terms of defensive rating, the Aces rank fifth (96), while the Sun rank second (93.3). This season, Las Vegas has benefited significantly from its defense. The abundance of playmakers on both teams makes this a fantasy basketball bonanza.
A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Dearica Hamby and Chelsea Gray are all must-have starters for the Aces. Wilson, in particular, has been exceptional this season. Wilson recorded her fifth double-double of the season in last Saturday’s game against the Chicago Sky, tying Sylvia Fowles for the most in the league thus far. He also surpassed 1,000 rebounds in his career. She is the seventh fastest player in league history to reach 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. Wilson reached this milestone in 122 games. Only Breanna Stewart (116 games) reached this milestone faster among players drafted in the last decade.
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For The Sun, Jonquel Jones, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones and Courtney Williams should be part of the fantasy lineups. Consider streaming Natisha Hiedeman, who is still available in 84.5% of leagues. She averaged 29.5 MPG and 25.5 fantasy points per game over the last two games. Hiedeman will continue to get minutes with Jasmine Thomas in the offseason with a torn ACL. –Eric Moody
Best bet: under 167.5 points. Both the Aces and Sun have excellent offense. However, the defense of both teams will be the difference here. This Sun team is giving up just 73.1 points per game. I suggest you choose the bass. — Grumpy
Dallas Wings at Los Angeles Sparks
22:30 ET, Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Line: Sparks (-1.5)
money line: Wings (+105), Sparks (-125)
Total: 169 points
Questionable: Jordin Canada (hamstring), Lexie Brown (calf)
Discarded: Kristi Toliver (suspension), Rae Burrell (knee)
Fantasy needs to know: Los Angeles ranks third in the WNBA with 84 PPG, but their defense is still a problem, ranking 10th in defensive rating (107). The Sparks are also a poor rebounding team, ranking 12th with just 30.7 RPG. The Wings, on the other hand, rank third in offensive rating (102.4) and seventh in defensive rating (102.7). Dallas wants to play at a slower pace and ranks 10th in pace while the Sparks rank 5th. To win this game, the Wings’ defense will need to step up.
For the Sparks, Nneka Ogwumike, Liz Cambage and Chennedy Carter remain key fantasy starters. This season, Ogwumike has averaged 18.1 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 1.9 APG and 1.8 SPG. In her last three games, she averaged 38 fantasy points. This season, Cambage has averaged 29 fantasy points per game. While Carter was fantastic on Sunday against the Minnesota Lynx in his first start of the season. She finished with 32 fantasy points. Don’t overlook Katie Lou Samuelson, who is available in 85.4% of leagues. Over the past two games, she’s averaged 25.5 fantasy points per game.
Arike Ogunbowale, Allisha Gray and Marina Mabrey have been top fantasy options for the Wings. Despite averaging 18.8 points per game, Ogunbowale has been shooting poorly and is shooting just 37.1% this season. Gray averaged 27.8 fantasy points per game this season, while Mabrey averaged 26.5. Isabelle Harrison is on the broadcast radar because of her ability to provide comprehensive statistical output for fantasy managers. She is available in 55.7% of the leagues. — Grumpy
Best bet: Wings +1.5. In the home matchup against the Wings, the Sparks’ defense could jeopardize their chances of winning. Dallas is 4-1 in its road games against the spread. Against the spread, I’d bet on the Wings. — Grumpy
Source: www.espn.com