We’re practically 1 / 4 of the best way via the WNBA season and as at all times, there’s lots happening across the league.
So which gamers are trending up? Are there any futures bets value making? And which accidents might affect fantasy ladies’s basketball?
Let’s take a better look across the league for the most recent fantasy and betting tidbits on all 12 groups.
The Dream haven’t got many dependable fantasy choices exterior of Rhyne Howard, Tina Charles, Allisha Grey and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus. Nevertheless, managers in want of a streamer should not overlook Aerial Powers (rostered in 12.3% of ESPN leagues). She has performed 20 or extra minutes in three of her previous 4 video games and scored 18 or extra fantasy factors in three of them.
Angel Reese is the fourth Sky rookie to file a number of double-doubles, becoming a member of Imani McGee-Stafford (2 in 2016), Candice Dupree (2 in 2006) and Sylvia Fowles (6 in 2008). Reese has additionally been very constant in fantasy, scoring 22 or extra factors in seven out of eight video games. Bettors should not overlook Reese (+1100) within the Rookie of the Yr race (extra on that under).
The Solar entered Tuesday evening’s recreation in opposition to the Washington Mystics as double-digit favorites, regardless of a 3-5 file in opposition to the unfold. It is also value noting that Connecticut had didn’t cowl in 5 of their previous eight video games as double-digit favorites. Nevertheless, the Solar gained the sport by 17 factors. This might be a turning level for Connecticut and unfold bettors, particularly contemplating their straightforward remaining schedule, which is predicated on the mixed profitable share of their opponents. Connecticut ranks fourth in offensive ranking and first in defensive ranking.
Ought to we take Arike Ogunbowale (+4000) severely as an MVP candidate? Completely. Ogunbowale ranks second within the league with 27.1 PPG behind A’ja Wilson (27.9). On high of that, she has averaged 4.6 RPG, 5.1 APG and three.0 SPG. The final true guard to win the MVP award was Diana Taurasi in 2009. Taurasi averaged 20.4 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.2 SPG and 1.4 BPG that season. With numbers like Ogunbowale’s, it is clear that she’s making a powerful case for herself.
The Fever (2-9) are struggling, rating close to the underside of the league in each offensive ranking and defensive ranking. Indiana has suffered two losses by 30 or extra factors, whereas the remainder of the league has just one such loss (Washington Mystics). Curiously, the Fever will face the Mystics on Friday. Higher days are forward for this younger and gifted Indiana staff, although, and bettors ought to take into account backing the Fever (-115) to win over 12.5 common season video games.
The Aces discover themselves with a 5-2 file and rank fourth in web ranking (measures the distinction between factors scored and factors allowed per 100 possessions, indicating a staff’s general efficiency). The Aces (+185) together with the New York Liberty have the best odds to win the championship. Nevertheless, there’s one pattern that Las Vegas wants to repair rapidly; the Aces haven’t got a ton of depth and it does not assist that Chelsea Grey remains to be out with a leg damage. Las Vegas surprisingly ranks seventh in web ranking within the fourth quarter. A’ja Wilson (33.0), Kelsey Plum (36.9), Jackie Younger (36.3) and Alysha Clark (32.0) have averaged 32-plus minutes per recreation this season. One thing bettors ought to concentrate on because the season progresses.
There are a variety of promising rookies across the WNBA this season, however realistically the Rookie of the Yr race is between Indiana’s Caitlin Clark (-650), Los Angeles’ Cameron Brink (+650) and Chicago’s Angel Reese (+1100). Reese’s protection and rebounding have stored her within the ROY dialog, and he or she’s made an enormous leap up from her +2500 odds initially of the season. That mentioned, her lack of scoring (10.9 PPG) and inefficiency from the sphere (33.8 FG%) might take her out of the working as a reputable contender.
Brink, whose odds have jumped up from +1000 initially of the season, contributes to a number of statistical classes on a per-game foundation. If she improves her scoring common (8.0 PPG) and reduces her turnovers (2.4 TPG), she might develop into a drive to be reckoned with on this race.
The Lynx (7-2) have been actually spectacular this season. Head coach Cheryl Reeve has achieved a wonderful job constructing a roster round Napheesa Collier through free company, particularly since current first-round picks like Diamond Miller and Alissa Pili but to have a viable position in Minnesota’s rotation. Regardless of enjoying a difficult early-season schedule, the Lynx have excelled. Minnesota is a strong longshot staff to guess on for profitable the Commissioner’s Cup, as they rank within the high three in each offensive ranking and defensive ranking.
Tuesday’s recreation in opposition to Chicago marked the tenth time Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu have mixed for 50 or extra factors in a recreation as teammates and the primary time this season. The Liberty are 9-1 in video games the place Stewart and Ionescu have mixed for 50 or extra factors. That is one thing to remember when prop and moneyline bets for New York, relying on their opponent.
The Mercury at present have a 4-6 file, placing them below .500 via 10 video games for the third consecutive season. That is notable as a result of the Mercury had solely had this occur twice of their earlier 10 seasons. Additionally, Phoenix has struggled on the street with a 1-5 file. Lastly, it is value mentioning that the Mercury are 8-18 in opposition to the unfold of their final 26 street video games — one thing to remember from a betting perspective.
The Storm are within the midst of a five-game profitable streak, their longest since June 2021. Seattle truly leads the league in web ranking throughout this time-frame. The staff seems to have jelled with new additions Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike. This can be a large cause why they’ve climbed seven spots in our energy rankings to No. 4. The Storm (-105) even have a really favorable rest-of-season schedule, which makes now a good time to guess on them to go over 23.5 wins.
The Mystics (0-9) are the one staff within the league that hasn’t gained a recreation but. Whereas Washington is not precisely a fantasy hoops goldmine, these with Shakira Austin on their groups ought to take into account including No. 6 general decide Aaliyah Edwards (51.9%). She’s stepped up when Austin has taken relaxation days, scoring 27 or extra fantasy factors in two of the three video games Austin has missed this season.