WNBA Schedule Today
- New York Liberty at Atlanta Dream
- Phoenix Mercury at Dallas Wings
- Indiana Fever at Minnesota Lynx
- Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks
- Washington Mystics at Seattle Storm
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Daily Matchups (Vegas Odds, Team Efficiency, Pace, Opposing Stats)
New York Liberty 
at Atlanta Dream 
Line: New York -7.5
O/U: 164.0
Injury Report - Liberty vs. Dream
Note: All return dates are just estimates
New York
No injuries to report.
Atlanta
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iliana Rupert | C | Not Injury Related | OUT | 6/15/2023 |
| Aari McDonald | G | Shoulder | OUT | 6/30/2023 |
| Danielle Robinson | G | Knee | OUT | 7/2/2023 |
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New York enters Friday well-rested after not playing in Wednesday's game against Minnesota with the game being postponed due to the poor air quality in Brooklyn from the Canadian wildfires. The Liberty, who sit third in the WNBA standings at 4-2, are coming off an 86-82 loss to Chicago last Sunday in Brooklyn. Breanna Stewart has led the Liberty so far this season with 23.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.7 blocks per game.
Atlanta has had an up-and-down start to the 2023 campaign, currently sitting eighth in the standings at 2-3 overall while coming off a 92-87 loss on June 2 against the Las Vegas Aces. The trio of Cheyenne Parker, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray have been the stars for the Dream through five games, all averaging at least 15 points and five rebounds per contest.
Phoenix Mercury 
at Dallas Wings 
Line: Dallas -4
O/U: 167.5
Injury Report - Mercury vs. Wings
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Phoenix
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moriah Jefferson | G | Ankle | GTD | 6/9/2023 |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith | G | Personal | OUT | 8/23/2023 |
Dallas
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Dangerfield | G | Ankle | OUT | 6/11/2023 |
| Teaira McCowan | C | Not Injury Related | OUT | 6/20/2023 |
| Lou Lopez Senechal | G | Knee | OUT | 7/12/2023 |
| Diamond DeShields | F | Knee | OUT | 8/18/2023 |
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Phoenix has struggled to start the year while still dealing with some injuries on the team over the first handful of contests. The Mercury, who could be without point guard Moriah Jefferson (ankle) on Friday, have lost two straight games while sitting tied for ninth place in the league standings. Brittney Griner has been outstanding in her return to the WNBA to lead Phoenix, averaging 22.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, 1.8 assists and one steal over five games.
Dallas has played well to start the season while featuring one of the top offenses in the WNBA, coming in second in the league in points per game (84.9). The Wings sit in fifth in the standings at 4-3 overall, coming off an 84-79 win over the Mercury just two nights ago in Texas. Satou Sabally and Arike Ogunbowale have led Dallas to start the year, with Sabally averaging a team-best 22.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.9 steals while Ogunbowale has posted 20.6 points, 4.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals per contest.
Indiana Fever 
at Minnesota Lynx 
Line: Minnesota -3
O/U: 162.5
Injury Report - Fever vs. Lynx
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Indiana
No injuries to report.
Minnesota
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Powers | F | Ankle | GTD | 6/9/2023 |
| Natalie Achonwa | C | Personal | OUT | 6/9/2023 |
| Diamond Miller | G | Ankle | OUT | 6/11/2023 |
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Indiana has been similar to Minnesota this season struggling to get out of the bottom of the league standings, entering Friday in the 11th spot while losing three in a row. Indiana is coming off a 108-103 overtime loss to Chicago on Tuesday in Chicago. Kelsey Mitchell and rookie Aliyah Boston have been standouts for the Fever this year, with Mitchell averaging 16.7 points, 2.5 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game and Boston tallying 15.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks over six contests.
Minnesota last took the court against Washington last weekend while coming away with its first win of the season after a last-second shot put the Lynx on top. That victory did mark the first of the year, but the Lynx still remain at the bottom of the WNBA standings entering a celebration night Friday at Target Center where Minnesota will honor its All-25 Team in honor of the organization's 25th anniversary. Napheesa Collier has been the brightest spot for the Lynx this season, averaging a team-best 18.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks per game.
Chicago Sky 
at Los Angeles Sparks 
Line: Los Angeles -1.5
O/U: 163.0
Injury Report - Sky vs. Sparks
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Chicago
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Bertsch | F | Ankle | GTD | 6/9/2023 |
| Kristine Anigwe | C | Not Injury Related | OUT | 6/22/2023 |
| Ruthy Hebard | F | Personal | OUT | 6/25/2023 |
| Rebekah Gardner | G | Foot | OUT | 7/2/2023 |
| Isabelle Harrison | F | Knee | OUT | 7/2/2023 |
| Li Yueru | C | Lower Body | OFS | 4/1/2024 |
Los Angeles
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Thomas | G | Knee | GTD | 6/9/2023 |
| Chiney Ogwumike | F | Foot | GTD | 6/9/2023 |
| Stephanie Talbot | F | Knee | OFS | 2/1/2024 |
| Katie Lou Samuelson | F | Personal | OFS | 2/1/2024 |
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Chicago has been one of the early surprises in the WNBA, sitting in the top five of the league standings in the fourth seed with a record of 5-3 overall and winners of two straight. After an offseason of losing a few key players, the Sky are thriving even while dealing with a large number of injuries and absences to being the year. Kahleah Copper and newcomer Marina Mabrey have led the charge in Chicago, with Copper tallying 18.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals and Mabrey averaging 16.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.
Los Angeles has had a bit of a rollercoaster start to the new year, starting the year a bit slower only to have answered back by winning two of the last three to sit at 3-3 and tied for sixth in the WNBA standings. The Sparks are coming off a loss on Tuesday, dropping a 66-63 road contest to the Seattle Storm. As for the leader in Las Angeles, Nneka Ogwumike has averaged team-highs of 20.6 points and 9.2 rebounds to go along with 3.2 assists and 1.8 steals over five games.
Washington Mystics 
at Seattle Storm 
Line: Washington -9.5
O/U: 160.0
Injury Report - Mystics vs. Storm
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Washington
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myisha Hines-Allen | F | Neck | GTD | 6/9/2023 |
Seattle
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell Loyd | G | Foot | OUT | 6/11/2023 |
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Washington has struggled a bit more than some thought it would to begin the season, but still are at the .500 mark at 3-3 overall while tied for sixth in the standings. The Mystics last took the court last Saturday, handing Minnesota its first win of the season with an 80-78 loss in the nation's capital. Elena Delle Donne has led Washington with 19.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 blocks over the first six contests.
Seattle has struggled to start the 2023 campaign, even though it is coming off its first win of the season against Los Angeles on Tuesday. The Storm have averaged the second-lowest scoring total (76.8 points per game) in the league this season and will be without their top scorer Jewell Loyd (foot) against the Mystics. Loyd has averaged a WNBA-leading 28.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 blocks over five games for the Storm this year, and there should be some value to be had in Seattle's backcourt ranks with Loyd's 35.8 minutes per game available.
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DraftKings
- Arike Ogunbowale ($10,700)
- Napheesa Collier ($10,500)
- Ezi Magbegor ($10,400)
All three players listed should be able to step up and have solid nights offensively while leading their respective teams. Ogunbowale will likely continue her strong offensive season thus far, while Collier has shown her ability to pace the Lynx offense so far and Minnesota is facing an Indiana team she could take advantage of facing. Megbegor could have a breakout game with Jewell Loyd out due to injury.
Value Plays
- Jordan Horston ($6,700)
- Dorka Juhasz ($5,900)
FanDuel
- Elena Delle Donne ($8,100)
- Aliyah Boston ($7,600)
- Kahleah Copper ($6,700)
Delle Donne is off to a strong start to the year and has remained healthy which is the most important thing. She should be able to take advantage of the matchup against Seattle to continue that strong start. Boston has been getting better as the games advance this season and she might be able to use Minnesota's lack of post presence to have another strong outing. Copper has been a key to Chicago all season long and the Sky will go to her early and often against Los Angeles.
Value Plays
- Sabrina Ionescu ($6,700)
- Jessica Shepard ($6,600)
- Haley Jones ($4,200)
