WNBA DFS Picks and Lineup Tips for Sunday, August 7

WNBA DFS Picks and Lineup Tips for Sunday, August 7

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  • Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky
  • Los Angeles Sparks at Washington Mystics
  • Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm
  • Atlanta Dream and Minnesota Lynx

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PLAYERPOSTEAMOPPSALFPTSVAL
Naz HillmonFATL@MIN490026.635.4
Erica WheelerGATL@MIN500026.635.3
Katie Lou SamuelsonGLA@WAS480025.355.3
Dearica HambyFLVA@SEA500025.735.2
Tina CharlesFSEALVA680034.265

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PLAYERPOSTEAMOPPSALFPTSVAL
Maya CaldwellGATL@MIN510021.344.2
Jessica ShepardFMINATL710027.583.9
DeWanna BonnerGCON@CHI850032.473.8
Katie Lou SamuelsonGLA@WAS680025.733.8
Aari McDonaldGATL@MIN640024.323.8

Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky (-3.5)

Injury Report - Sun vs. Sky

Note: All return dates are just estimates

Connecticut

Jasmine ThomasGKneeOFS5/1/2023
Bria HartleyGKneeOFS5/1/2023
Kiara SmithGUndisclosedOFS5/1/2023

Chicago

NamePosInjuryStatusReturn
Astou Ndour-FallCPersonalOFS5/1/2023
Leonie FiebichFPersonalOFS5/1/2023

2022 WNBA Stats - Sun vs. Sky

Connecticut

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Brionna JonesC322613.85.21.31.20.400.25.193.54.2
Alyssa ThomasF3232.713.28.36.21.70.200510.43.24.3
Jonquel JonesF2926.514.38.61.81.11.11.23.65.210.62.73.3
DeWanna BonnerG2930.513.64.82.61.30.31.44.44.811.12.73.3
Courtney WilliamsG3028.411.64.63.110.50.72.1511.60.81.1
Natisha HiedemanG3225.39.21.83.31.20.11.94.73.37.60.70.8
DiJonai CarringtonG3217.86.8310.80.10.61.82.35.71.72.3
Nia CloudenG248.92.10.80.80.300.50.90.71.80.30.5
Joyner HolmesF237.521.20.50.30.10.20.80.72.30.30.4
Yvonne AndersonG119.23.20.81.10.30.20.40.91.12.40.60.6
Jasmine ThomasG521.86.62.230.60.212.61.662.42.6
Bria HartleyG3124.70.71.3101.32.71.73.700
Jazmine JonesG76.30.90.10.10.3000.30.310.30.7
Stephanie JonesF24100.5000000.511
Odyssey SimsG1601000020300
Kiana WilliamsG1300000000000

Chicago

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Kahleah CopperG2728.715.662.20.501.23.25.511.63.34.4
Emma MeessemanC3228.912.45.63.81.40.90.30.95.49.71.41.6
Candace ParkerF2828.213.38.54.5111.44.34.91122.3
Allie QuigleyG3026.511.42.62.90.70.21.44.13.892.42.5
Azura StevensF3122.210.44.00.80.51.21.23.34.39.10.71.0
Courtney VanderslootG2826.611.34.16.61.10.50.92.44.18.82.33
Rebekah GardnerG3121.88.83.31.31.50.50.41.23.56.41.41.8
Dana EvansG3111.44.40.91.30.30.10.621.53.90.70.8
Julie AllemandG2116.73.21.73.30.60.10.41.212.40.70.8
Ruthy HebardF229.62.41.80.50.30.100120.30.4
Li YueruC165.11.81.50.10.10.1000.51.10.80.8
Sparkle TaylorG212.55.5100000.52.530.50.5
Anneli MaleyF41121.80.80.80.30.50.80.81.500
Kaela DavisG11001100000100
Tina KrajisnikC22.50010.500000.500

WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy

Connecticut and Chicago tipoff 1 PM ET with the Over/Under set at 166.5.

Alyssa Thomas continues to provide superb all-around production and has averaged 13.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 2.3 steals over her last nine appearances. Jonquel Jones is coming off back-to-back double-doubles, but she's playing just 22.0 minutes per game since returning from a three-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols. Regardless of her status in the starting lineup, Brionna Jones continues to provide consistent production on a nightly basis. Over her last 11 games (four starts), she's posted 14.5 points and 5.7 rebounds across 25.7 minutes per game. DeWanna Bonner has also been solid since the All-Star break, notching 14.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals across her last 10 appearances. Courtney Williams continues to lead the backcourt, scoring in double figures in six consecutive contests, while Natisha Hiedeman and DiJonai Carrington have shown flashes of strong play but remain inconsistent overall. 

Courtney Vandersloot (14.5 points and 9.0 assists per game) and Allie Quigley (15.3 points) have both picked up their play over Chicago's last four contests. However, Kahleah Copper continues to lead the Sky (18.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists) since the All-Star break, especially since Candace Parker has missed games/been limited due to an illness over the last two weeks. During Parker's illness, Azura Stevens has also stepped into a larger role, posting11.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 blocks across her last five appearances (two starts). Emma Meesseman has been a consistent force at center and has averaged 12.8 points, 5.2 assists and 5.0 rebounds across her last 11 games.


Los Angeles Sparks at Washington Mystics (-10.5)

Injury Report - Sparks vs. Mystics

Note: All return dates are just estimates

Los Angeles

Chiney OgwumikeFFaceGTD8/7/2022
Kristi ToliverGCalfOUT8/9/2022
Rae BurrellGKneeOUT8/16/2022
Amanda Zahui B.CUndisclosedOFS4/1/2023

Washington

Klara LundquistGIllnessOFS5/1/2023

2022 WNBA Stats - Sparks vs. Mystics

Los Angeles

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Nneka OgwumikeF3131.718.56.721.50.50.71.87.513.52.83.4
Liz CambageC2523.4136.42.10.61.60.20.64.79.23.54.4
Brittney SykesG2828.111.23.53.81.90.70.41.54.210.22.53.3
Katie Lou SamuelsonG2829.69.9321.10.21.853.48.91.31.6
Jordin CanadaG2827.29.12.35.31.40.20.31.73.38.82.32.9
Lexie BrownG3025.57.42.52.21.10.11.63.92.86.30.10.2
Chennedy CarterG2215.68.71.81.90.70.40.10.43.57.71.52.1
Chiney OgwumikeF2518.67.25.51.10.80.40.30.72.75.91.42
Olivia Nelson-OdodaF26133.82.80.30.30.7001.52.60.71
Kristi ToliverG1119.85.90.83.10.401.23.31.74.61.31.5
Jasmine WalkerF287.41.31.40.10.20.10.31.40.520.10.1
Kianna SmithG79.61.60.70.70.600.11.60.630.30.3
Rae BurrellG314.71.710.30.700.320.330.70.7
Amy AtwellF480.80.50.5000.31.50.32.300

Washington

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Ariel AtkinsG3330.114.63.22.31.30.225.45.112.22.42.8
Elena Delle DonneF2227.9176.42.20.511.53.86.212.833.3
Natasha CloudG3131.9113.87.21.10.31.34.23.89.52.12.6
Myisha Hines-AllenF3319.28.55.220.80.30.82.33.381.21.7
Shakira AustinC3321.38.56.20.80.70.8003.36.11.83
Shatori Walker-KimbroughG3220.271.91.510.30.82.12.35.71.51.7
Alysha ClarkF2626.38.34.520.90.31.13.53.370.70.7
Elizabeth WilliamsF2715.25.340.50.60.7002.34.70.81.4
Tianna HawkinsF2312.64.72.30.90.40.10.521.74.40.70.7
Kennedy BurkeG1613.95.42.20.410.30.722.14.60.61.1
Rui MachidaG3312.81.81.22.50.30.10.210.72.40.20.2
Katie BenzanG3960.70.300.31.72.31.7311.3
Evina WestbrookG45.53.300.80.500.81.311.50.50.8
Stephanie JonesF36.32.30.70.30.300.30.712.300

WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy

Los Angeles and Washington tipoff at 3 PM ET with the Over/Under set at 159.5, the lowest of the four-game slate.

Chiney Ogwumike has missed back-to-back games due to a facial injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest, while Kristi Toliver (calf) remains out for a fourth straight game. In Toliver's absence, Brittney Sykes has averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals over her last four appearances. However, the rest of the Sparks' backcourt regulars (Lexie Brown, Jordin Canada and Chennedy Carter) have remained inconsistent since the All-Star break. After sitting out the first game of the second half, Nneka Ogwumike has been on a tear, posting 18.8 points (52.3 percent shooting), 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals across her last nine games. Katie Lou Samuelson has struggled recently, scoring just 7.8 points on 28.8 percent shooting over her last eight contests, but she still averaged 30.9 minutes per game during that stretch. 

Elena Delle Donne will return to action Sunday following a one-game absence due to rest. Over her last eight appearances, she's averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 29.4 minutes per game. Her return will likely mean lesser roles for Alysha Clark, Myisha Hines-Allen and Elizabeth Williams. In the backcourt, Natasha Cloud has averaged 11.4 points and 8.2 assists across her last five appearances, while Ariel Atkins has posted 14.1 points per game over her last 21 appearances – though she did snap her 20-game, double-digit scoring streak Friday. At center, Shakira Austin has stepped up recently, posting 12.6 points and 7.2 rebounds over her last five contests.

Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm (-2.5)

Injury Report - Aces vs. Storm

Note: All return dates are just estimates

Las Vegas

None

Seattle

Stephanie TalbotFAnkleGTD8/7/2022
Mercedes RussellFHeadOFS8/16/2022

2022 WNBA Stats - Aces vs. Storm

Las Vegas

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Kelsey PlumG3232.6202.85.10.90.13.17.56.614.63.64.3
A'ja WilsonF3229.319.29.521.42.10.82.27.114.14.25.1
Jackie YoungG3033.216.14.43.91.40.21.43.35.711.93.23.8
Chelsea GrayG3129.313.1361.70.312.9510.522.3
Dearica HambyF3227.59.77.31.21.10.20.52.23.67.622.8
Theresa PlaisanceF3013.34.12.70.50.30.4131.43.90.20.3
Riquna WilliamsG1717.96.21.81.30.50.11.54.525.60.71
Kiah StokesC2713.61.94.10.50.40.80.10.70.71.80.40.5
Iliana RupertF1412.73.62.30.80.300.82.11.430.10.1
Aisha SheppardG227.91.60.60.30.200.41.50.51.90.30.4
Sydney ColsonG177.21.60.51.10.100.20.60.61.90.30.3
Kierstan BellG176.71.61.10.40.10.20.21.20.61.80.20.2

Seattle

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Breanna StewartF3030.621.57.12.81.7125.27.315.54.95.8
Jewell LoydG3230.215.92.73.61.20.12.265.414.22.83.2
Ezi MagbegorC292610.15.81.411.90.30.94.27.81.31.8
Gabby WilliamsF32257.152.81.40.40.41.82.86.70.91.3
Sue BirdG2726.37.91.85.91.10.11.94.72.76.90.50.5
Tina CharlesC1424.111.97.41.40.50.60.82.34.910.11.21.4
Stephanie TalbotG3016.95.13.21.30.70.30.82.21.94.20.50.8
Epiphanny PrinceG2912.83.91.11.70.70.10.61.91.33.90.70.8
Briann JanuaryG3217.43.512.30.70.30.521.23.40.60.7
Jantel LavenderC2612.343.30.80.10.10.20.81.74.10.30.5
Reshanda GrayF117.72.52.20.10.200.20.30.91.80.50.5
Kaela DavisG118112020234711
Mercedes RussellC510.821.80.200000.81.60.40.6
Kiana WilliamsG391.70.71.7000.31.30.72.700
Raina PerezG1200100000000

WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy

Las Vegas and Seattle tipoff at 3 PM ET with the Over/Under set at 167.5, the highest of the four-game slate.

Las Vegas continues to be led by its core-four (Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and A'ja Wilson). Plum has scored in double figures in five consecutive games, including three 20-plus point performances. Gray has scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games, including a season-high 28 points Thursday. Young is in the midst of an eight-game double-digit scoring streak, and Wilson has averaged 20.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.9 blocks since the All-Star break (10 games). Looking for production outside of those four will be a risky proposition, but the most likely candidates would be Riquna Williams and Dearica Hamby – though both have struggled mightily recently. 

Stephanie Talbot is considered probable due to an ankle injury, but her status shouldn't impact DFS, as she's averaged just 5.2 points in 16.6 minutes per game since July 1. Sue Bird has scored in double figures in three of her last four games after not reaching that plateau in her previous eight appearances. Jewell Loyd has scored in double figures in 10 of her last 11 contests and has averaged 15.5 points during that stretch. In the frontcourt, Breanna Stewart and Tina Charles continue to lead the way. Stewart is coming off a season-high 33 points and has averaged 22.7 points on 51.1 percent shooting since the All-Star break (nine games). Charles has drawn six straight starts for Seattle and has averaged 13.8 points and 9.8 rebounds during that stretch, though she has been limited offensively in the Storms' last two games.

Atlanta Dream at Minnesota Lynx (-4.5)

Injury Report - Dream vs. Lynx

Note: All return dates are just estimates

Atlanta

Monique BillingsFAnkleOUT8/9/2022
Kristy WallaceGCovid-19OUT8/9/2022
Tiffany HayesGAnkleOUT8/9/2022
Nia CoffeyFKneeOFS5/1/2023
Asia DurrGHipOFS5/1/2023
Maite CazorlaGPersonalOFS5/1/2023

Minnesota

Aerial PowersFKneeGTD8/7/2022
Napheesa CollierFPersonalOUT8/10/2022
Damiris DantasCPersonalOUT8/10/2022

2022 WNBA Stats - Dream vs. Lynx

Atlanta

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Rhyne HowardG3030.916.14.62.71.50.82.57.25.514.82.73.3
Cheyenne ParkerF3225.611.96.31.81.110.31.559.91.62
Aari McDonaldG3223.810.82.22.61.501.33.83.68.32.32.7
Erica WheelerG2625.67.83410.10.82.238.70.91.2
Kristy WallaceG2920.86.62.32.20.60.20.92.32.35.61.11.4
Tiffany HayesG1127.516.23.62.10.70.11.63.86112.53.7
Asia DurrG1519.910.71.91.70.30.11.53.23.891.62.1
Monique BillingsF2117.46.26.210.90.4002.35.21.51.9
Naz HillmonF3018.94.24.81.10.60.300.11.73.50.91.1
Nia CoffeyF16216.45.20.80.60.10.61.92.26.31.41.9
Kia VaughnC25142.730.90.40.3001.230.30.4
Maya CaldwellG5229.62.42.80.80.21.83.63.68.20.60.8
Beatrice MompremierF208.72.32.90.40.10.60012.20.30.7
Megan WalkerF129.63.30.80.40.300.61.61.23.20.30.5
Destiny SlocumG313.74.71.31.300131.33.711.7
Yvonne TurnerG280.510.50.500000.50.51

Minnesota

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Aerial PowersF3227.114.14.731.20.30.92.94.812.53.74.6
Sylvia FowlesC2627.714.89.81.211.2006.3102.13.3
Kayla McBrideG2730.113.32.9210.11.44.14.410.933.4
Moriah JeffersonG2627.711.52.44.91.30.21.22.64.18.922.5
Jessica ShepardF3226.88.37.73.10.40.30.20.83.16.31.82.6
Rachel BanhamG3217.48.21.42.40.30.11.74.22.96.60.80.9
Nikolina MilicC3011.96.130.80.30.30.20.72.44.411.4
Bridget CarletonG3217.34.32.310.40.20.82.31.53.80.50.7
Natalie AchonwaF1815.85.74.31.90.40.300.12.34.21.11.3
Damiris DantasC1517.55.13.81.90.20.11.14.11.96.10.30.4
Evina WestbrookG1412.42.61.41.40.40.40.1113.10.40.6
Lindsay AllenG513.85.823.8000.211.8422.2
Yvonne TurnerG4226.32.52.50.500.81.826.51.51.8
Odyssey SimsG2279.53.53.50.510.523.511.524.5
Angel McCoughtryF2106310.5100.51.5433
Kamiah SmallsG311.31.31.721.3001.30.72.700
Rennia DavisG1320000001100
Elissa CunaneC33.30.71.700000.30.30.700
Hannah SjervenC3300000.30000.300

WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy

Atlanta and Minnesota tipoff at 7 PM ET with the Over/Under set at 163.5. 

Atlanta continues to deal with a bevy of injuries, but that's simply forced rookie phenom Rhyne Howard into increased production. Over her last seven games, Howard has averaged 20.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks across 32.0 minutes. Aari McDonald has also scored in double figures in three straight games, while Maya Caldwell has scored in double figures off the bench in back-to-back games. In the frontcourt, Cheyenne Parker has been a solid contributor recently, posting 13.7 points and 6.3 rebounds over her last six appearances, while Naz Hillmon has posted 6.5 points and 7.4 rebounds over her last eight games. 

Since July 1, Aerial Powers has averaged 16.1 points in 27.7 minutes per game, but Minnesota's most consistent contributor is dealing with a left knee injury and is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup. Sylvia Fowles has averaged 13.0 points and 8.3 rebounds over her last four appearances, but she's averaged just 22.8 minutes during that stretch. Nikolina Milic finished Wednesday's game with 13 points and six rebounds in just 15 minutes of action, but her production has remained sporadic since being reinserted into Minnesota's rotation. In the backcourt Kayla McBride, Moriah Jefferson and Rachel Banham continue taking turns as the top producer, which makes it difficult to trust any of them in a DFS lineup.

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