WNBA DFS Strategies for Friday, July 25
It's Friday, and almost time for the weekend. In the WNBA, we have a total of three games on the slate, and each of the contests are nationally televised. At 7:30 p.m. ET, the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty tangle at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, while the Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx meet at Target Center in Minneapolis. In the late window, the Dallas Wings take on the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center in San Francisco.
Let's check out the best options for DFS players heading into Friday. There are plenty of good values available.
WNBA Schedule Today
- Phoenix Mercury at New York Liberty
- Las Vegas Aces at Minnesota Lynx
- Dallas Wings at Golden State Valkyries
RotoWire WNBA DFS Tools
Daily Matchups (Vegas Odds, Team Efficiency, Pace, Opposing Stats)
Phoenix Mercury 
at New York Liberty [LOGO ]
Line: Mystics -3
O/U: 167.5
Injury Report - Mercury vs. Liberty
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Phoenix
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Pueyo | G | Personal | OFS | 5/1/2026 |
| Julia Ayrault | G | Personal | OFS | 5/1/2026 |
New York
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Meesseman | C | Not Injury Related | GTD | 7/25/2025 |
| Nyara Sabally | F | Rest | OUT | 7/26/2025 |
| Ivana Dojkic | G | Not Injury Related | OFS | 5/1/2026 |
| Seehia Ridard | F | Personal | OFS | 5/1/2026 |
| Annika Soltau | F | Not Injury Related | OFS | 5/1/2026 |
| Raquel Carrera | C | Personal | OFS | 5/1/2026 |
| Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | G | Knee | OFS | 5/1/2026 |
WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy
The Mercury (15-8) and the Liberty (16-6) square off in the marquee game of the night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Phoenix won the first two meetings this season, posting an 89-81 win in Brooklyn on June 19 as an 11.5-point underdog as the Over (163.5) cashed, while blasting the Liberty 106-91 in the Valley of the Sun on June 27 in the rematch, covering as a 1.5-point favorite as the Over (168) also cashed. High-scoring games are obviously very good for DFS and fantasy purposes.
The good news for the Mercury is that Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper are back healthy, and the team added DeWanna Bonner since those first two wins. Phoenix is at full strength and looking to go 3-for-3 in the season series against New York.
The Liberty are coming off a back-to-back sweep of the Fever before and after the break, and New York scored 98 points in each of the victories. Defensively, New York has allowed at least 77 points in 11 of the past 12 games, so expect offensive fireworks.
The Liberty had six players with double-digit points in the June 27 loss, while Alyssa Thomas of the Mercury went off with 17 points and 15 assists. Sabally was good for 25 points, six rebounds and two steals while knocking down a ridiculous seven three-pointers. Sami Whitcomb also added 15 points off the bench.
New York leads the WNBA in points per game (87.4) and three-point percentage (36.0), with Sabrina Ionescu entering play with six triples in her last two outings and 15 makes from distance over six appearances in July. She also has at least five assists in all six games this month.
Las Vegas Aces 
at Minnesota Lynx 
Line: Lynx -10
O/U: 160.5
Injury Report - Aces vs. Lynx
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Las Vegas
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Parker-Tyus | F | Not Injury Related | OUT | 9/4/2025 |
Minnesota
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey Griffin | G | Knee | OUT | 10/1/2025 |
| Karlie Samuelson | G | Foot | OFS | 5/1/2026 |
| Dorka Juhasz | F | Not Injury Related | OFS | 5/1/2026 |
WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy
The Aces (12-12) slipped to 5-8 on the road with an 80-70 loss at Indiana on Thursday, and now they turn around and face the Lynx (21-5) on no rest. That's a tough turnaround.
The Aces didn't arrive into the Twin Cities until 11:19 p.m. CDT on their chartered flight, so that likely means they didn't get to the team hotel for sleep until at least 1:00 a.m. local time. Expect the legs to be a little on the heavy side in the second end of the back-to-back.
Minnesota won the first meeting at Target Center on June 17 in a Commissioner's Cup matchup, topping Las Vegas 76-62 as a 13-point favorite as the Under (161) cashed. Of course, the Aces played without A'ja Wilson due to injury. She is back for Las Vegas, although she was just so-so against the Fever on Thursday, hitting 7-of-17 from the field to go for 20 points, six rebounds, and three steals while turning it over five times.
In the first meeting, Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier struggled despite Wilson's absence, going for just seven points on 3-of-9 shooting in 19 minutes. Collier also left in the second half due to a back issue. Still, she was in there in the entirety of the first half, and the Lynx had a season-low 30 first-half points despite no Wilson.
However, Minnesota has pieced together three straight wins, and it has scored at least 91 points in three of the past five games while limiting teams to just 67.0 PPG in the past two matchups.
Dallas Wings 
at Golden State Valkyries 
Line: Valkyries -4
O/U: 159.5
Injury Report - Wings vs. Valkyries
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Dallas
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myisha Hines-Allen | F | Lower Leg | OUT | 7/27/2025 |
| Maddy Siegrist | F | Knee | OUT | 7/27/2025 |
| Lou Lopez Senechal | G | Not Injury Related | OFS | 5/1/2026 |
| Tyasha Harris | G | Knee | OFS | 5/1/2026 |
Golden State
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Thornton | F | Lower Leg | OUT | 7/27/2025 |
| Maria Conde | F | Achilles | OUT | 8/1/2025 |
| Juste Jocyte | G | Not Injury Related | OFS | 9/12/2025 |
WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy
The Wings (7-17) and Valkyries (10-12) meet for the second time this season. In the first meeting June 17, the Wings won 80-71 in Dallas as a 3.5-point favorite as the Under (164.5) came through.
In that home win, rookie Paige Bueckers went for 20 points on 9-of-18 shooting, although she was 0-for-5 from behind the three-point line. She added four steals, while Arike Ogunbowale and Kaila Charles each had three steals.
The Valkyries have dropped three in a row, and five of the past six games, while allowing at least 78 points in four of their last six matchups.
Golden State has struggled on offense, averaging just 79.2 PPG (10th in the WNBA), while ranking 12th, or second-to-last, in both field-goal percentage (40.2) and three-point percentage (30.7). On defense, though, the Valkyries are very good, ranking No. 1 in field-goal percentage allowed (40.1), while giving up just 78.1 PPG, which ranks third in the league.
Dallas has been poor defensively, allowing 85.8 PPG (10th) and a 44.6 field-goal percentage (10th), while ranking 12th in three-point percentage (36.5) allowed.
This could be a surprisingly interesting game with plenty of points along the way.
Top WNBA DFS Picks: Key Players to Watch
FanDuel
- Paige Bueckers ($7,300)
- Sabrina Ionescu ($7,100)
- Li Yueru ($5,600)
Bueckers led the team in scoring in the first matchup with Golden State, an outright victory in late June. Look for the rookie to have another solid performance against the expansion Valkyries. Ionescu should find plenty of open space along the perimeter against the Mercury. Yueru has fit in nicely since coming over from the Storm, where she struggled to garner a consistent role in the rotation. She is starting, and she is exceeding her DFS salary expectations on a nightly basis. Bonner has a new lease on life playing back in Phoenix, while Kathryn Westbeld is worth a look at a nice salary for the Mercury.
Unlocking Value: WNBA DFS Sleeper Picks
- DeWanna Bonner ($5,700)
- Kathryn Westbeld ($4,500)
DraftKings
- Sabrina Ionescu ($10,600)
- Alyssa Thomas ($11,300)
- Veronica Burton ($8,900)
Ionescu should be able to rain down plenty of threes against Phoenix, but look for Thomas of the Mercury to keep the visitors in the game. She had a massive performance in the most recent meeting with the Liberty. Burton should also find plenty of open space against the defensively-challenged Wings, making her a tremendous value as she looks to lead Golden State to a revenge win over Dallas. Additionally, with Kayla Thornton out for the Valkyries due to a lower-leg injury, look for Janelle Salaun to be the beneficiary of some added run and offensive responsibilities.
Unlocking Value: WNBA DFS Sleeper Picks
- Janelle Salaun ($6,300)
- Cecilia Zandalasini ($5,300)
