WNBA Schedule Today
- Minnesota Lynx at Atlanta Dream
- New York Liberty at Dallas Wings
- Connecticut Sun at Los Angeles Sparks
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Daily Matchups (Vegas Odds, Team Efficiency, Pace, Opposing Stats)
Minnesota Lynx 
at Atlanta Dream 
Line: Lynx -4.5
O/U: 158
Injury Report - Lynx vs. Dream
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Minnesota
Dorka Juhasz - Game-Time Decision
Atlanta
Aerial Powers - OUT
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The Lynx have been red-hot lately, winning three in a row and 10 of the past 11 games, working their way to the 2nd-best record in the WNBA.
Minnesota has been doing it several ways, winning with strong defense at times and rolling up huge offensive totals in other games. It scratched out a 78-71 win over the Washington Mystics on the road Sunday, while spanking the Indiana Fever 99-88 on Friday.
This is the first meeting since July 17 when the Lynx won 86-79 in the very last game before the All-Star and Olympic break. Minnesota shot just 38.7% (29-of-75) to 49.2% (29-of-59) for Atlanta, and the Dream outrebounded the Lynx at a 33-to-32 margin. The difference was in turnovers, as Atlanta had 16 miscues to just seven for Minnesota. The Lynx hit 11 3-pointers, too, while the Dream had just five triples.
In that game, Napheesa Collier didn't play due to a left foot injury, too, while Jordin Canada (finger) was sidelined with a finger issue. Ironically, Dorka Juhasz filled in as a starter, going for six points and eight boards, and now she is a game-time decision due to illness.
Collier enters with consecutive double-doubles, averaging 22.5 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, and she has at least one blocked shot in six straight games, averaging 1.5 BPG in the span.
For the Dream, Tina Charles enters with five straight double-doubles, averaging 16.2 PPG with 12.8 RPG across the past five outings. She isn't the only rising Dream player, as Rhyne Howard has racked up 31 or more points in three straight outings, averaging 33.4 PPG, 4.0 APG, 3.8 RPG and 1.3 SPG in the span.
New York Liberty 
at Dallas Wings 
Line: Liberty -9.5
O/U: 172.5
Injury Report - Liberty vs. Wings
Note: All return dates are just estimates
New York
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton - Game-Time Decision
Dallas
Stephanie Soares - Game-Time Decision
WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy
The Liberty have won three in a row since a stunning loss at Los Angeles on Aug. 28. The offense has been a little down, averaging just 76.0 PPG, but this team is still tops in the WNBA at 29-6, three games clear of the Lynx.
The Liberty picked up a 75-71 win last time out against the Las Vegas Aces, hitting 39.1% (27-of-69) from the field, but it had an uncharacteristically difficult night from behind the arc at 20.8% (5-of-24). The good news was that the Liberty outrebound the Aces, 39-27, with Breanna Stewart leading the way with 21 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and a blocked shot.
B-Stew has scored 21 or more points in four of the past five games while going for at least six rebounds in nine consecutive games. As a DFS option, and for bettors who play props and Same-Game Parlays (SPG), Stewart is one of the best options around.
In addition, Jonquel Jones has been consistent lately, too, posting 15 points and eight rebounds in each of the past two games, while averaging 13.4 PPG, 10.5 RPG and 2.5 APG in the past eight contests. When the price is right, Jones is a solid DFS option, too.
You'll want a Liberty stack against a Dallas Wings squad that is the worst in The W, allowing 91.1 PPG and teams to hit 47.3% from the field. The Wings allow teams to hit 3-pointers at a 35.4% clip, too, which is the 9th-highest mark in the league. Go heavy on the Liberty, and feel confident in doing so.
Connecticut Sun 
at Los Angeles Sparks 
Line: Sun -9.5
O/U: 158.5
Injury Report - Sun vs. Sparks
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Connecticut
Tiffany Mitchell - OUT
Los Angeles
Lexie Brown - OUT
Layshia Clarendon - OUT
Aari McDonald - Game-Time Decision
WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy
The Sun have been skidding lately, going just 3-3 over the last six, and the offense has averaged only 70.0 PPG in the previous three outings. They were able to pick up a 79-67 victory Sunday in the front end of the back-to-back set in Southern California to snap a two-game skid.
Connecticut hit 46.4% (32-of-69) from the field but a disastrous 56.3% (9-of-16) from the free-throw line. Alyssa Thomas was the exception, though, as she had a strong game with 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for the rare WNBA triple-double, hitting 5-of-11 with two steals and a blocked shot.
In that win, Brionna Jones had 21 points, hitting 9-of-15, with nine boards, three assists and two blocked shots, while DiJonai Carrington had 19 points on 9-of-14 shooting. Everyone else was dogwater.
For the Sparks, they were just 40.7% (22-of-54) from the field but went 50.0% (7-of-14) from behind the arc, while rookie Rickea Jackson had 23 points on 9-of-18 shooting and added four rebounds, three steals and a blocked shot. Kia Nurse was sharp off the bench, hitting 3-of-3, including two triples to finish with nine points. Li Yueru is also a solid low-cost option off the bench, going for five points and eight boards.
WNBA DFS Picks Today
FanDuel
- Breanna Stewart ($9,000)
- Rhyne Howard ($8,300)
- Jonquel Jones ($7,400)
Again, there hasn't been anyone nearly as consistent as Stewart for the Liberty, and facing the defensively-challenged Wings will be good news for every player in New York jerseys. Jones is an especially solid value at this price point. Howard is also a strong play, scoring 30+ points in three consecutive outings. As far as the value plays are concerned, Courtney Vandersloot is a solid play as part of your New York stack, as she has averaged 19.26 FPPG. In the past eight games, Vandersloot averaged 7.1 PPG, 6.3 APG and 3.3 RPG. As far as Leonie Fiebich is concerned, she might see a solid role if Laney-Hamilton, who's a game-time decision, can't go.
Value Plays
- Leonie Fiebich ($6,200)
- Courtney Vandersloot ($5,500)
DraftKings
- Tina Charles ($10,800)
- DeWanna Bonner ($9,100)
- DiJonai Carrington ($8,000)
Charles has been on fire lately, racking up a double-double regularly. Bonner is looking for a bounce-back outing after a subpar game in L.A. during the front end of the back-to-back. She had 14 points on 4-of-9 shooting, adding four rebounds, one assist, one blocked shot and one steal. Her teammate, Carrington, was on fire with 19 points on 9-of-14 shooting, posting five steals and a 3-pointer. And, again, Nurse was a spark off the bench, and pun totally intended, she gave the Sparks a shot in the arm with a 3-of-3 night off the bench, including 2 triples.
Value Plays
- Kayla Thornton ($5,200)
- Kia Nurse ($4,800)
