WNBA Schedule Today
- Phoenix Mercury at Atlanta Dream
- Seattle Storm at New York Liberty
- Las Vegas Aces at Chicago Sky
- Connecticut Sun at Dallas Wings
- Indiana Fever at Los Angeles Sparks
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Daily Matchups (Vegas Odds, Team Efficiency, Pace, Opposing Stats)
Phoenix Mercury 
at Atlanta Dream 
Line: -6.5 Dream
O/U: 164.5
Injury Report
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Phoenix
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Taurasi | G | Quadriceps | OUT | 7/30/2023 |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith | G | Personal | OUT | 8/23/2023 |
Atlanta
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Phoenix averages league lows of 76.3 points and 30.6 rebounds per game while also struggling defensively by giving up averages of 83.8 points and 34.5 rebounds. Conversely, the Dream are the fourth-highest scoring team in the league, with 85.3 points per game, and they are also dominant on the glass, averaging 37.3 boards per game, which is second most in the league.
Sophie Cunningham and Shey Peddy have each stepped up over the last two games to help lead the offense in the absence of Diana Taurasi (quadriceps). Sug Sutton and Brianna Turner continue to provide good support in their roles, but Brittney Griner has hit a slump, unable to score more than 13 points in any of the last four outings. Meanwhile, Rhyne Howard has topped 20 points in four of the last five games for the Dream. Allisha Gray, Cheyenne Parker and Nia Coffey each continue to chip in consistently, while AD Durr shows fluctuating production off the bench.
Seattle Storm 
at New York Liberty 
Line: -15.0 Liberty
O/U: 168.5
Injury Report
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Seattle
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Horston | G | Personal | OUT | 7/28/2023 |
New York
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanie Dolson | C | Ankle | OUT | 8/4/2023 |
| Han Xu | C | Foot | SUSP-INJ | 8/11/2023 |
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The Storm continue to struggle on both ends of the floor, shooting a league-low 39.9 percent from the field while also giving up 86.2 points per game, which is second most in the league. The Liberty average 88.8 points per game, which is second most in the league, and they are also shooting a league-best 38.9 percent from deep.
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu rank top-three in scoring, rebounding and assists per game for the Liberty. Betnijah Laney, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot also each average more than 10 points per game, while Marine Johannes continues to provide good help off the bench. On the other side, Jewell Loyd is coming off a couple of quiet outings, but has a chance to get back on track against the Liberty, who give up the league's fourth-most threes per game. The Storm also look to Ezi Magbegor and Sami Whitcomb, who are the only other players averaging double digits in scoring, while the absence of Jordan Horston (personal) could lead to more action for Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu, who recently recorded back-to-back games with double-digit rebounds.
Las Vegas Aces 
at Chicago Sky 
Line: -14.5 Aces
O/U: 168.5
Injury Report
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Las Vegas
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riquna Williams | G | Back | OUT | 7/30/2023 |
| Candace Parker | F | Ankle | OUT | 9/10/2023 |
Chicago
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebekah Gardner | G | Foot | OUT | 8/4/2023 |
| Isabelle Harrison | F | Knee | OUT | 8/4/2023 |
| Li Yueru | C | Lower Body | OFS | 4/1/2024 |
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The Aces lead the league with 93.5 points per game on 50.3 percent shooting. They also limit opponents to league lows of 78.0 points per game on just 42.0 percent shooting. On the other side, the Sky have struggled offensively with just 77.5 points per game while their defense has also been subpar. However, on a positive note, the Sky are limiting opponents to a league-low 6.0 three-pointers per game.
The Sky's Kahleah Copper has been on a tear lately, averaging 22.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists over the last five games. Marina Mabrey also reminded folks she can step up on offense, posting 22 points in Chicago's last outing, while Elizabeth Williams and Courtney Williams are the only other players to score in double digits over the last five games. Alternatively, the Aces have four players averaging double figures in scoring. Kelsey Plum leads the squad averaging 21.3 points per game, but it was A'ja Wilson who delivered a 35-point outburst in the team's previous outing. Moreover, Chelsea Gray does a fantastic job distributing the ball with at least 10 assists in three of the last five outings.
Connecticut Sun 
at Dallas Wings 
Line: -2.0 Aces
O/U: 167.0
Injury Report
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Connecticut
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brionna Jones | C | Achilles | OFS | 10/1/2023 |
Dallas
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond DeShields | F | Knee | OUT | 8/18/2023 |
| Lou Lopez Senechal | G | Knee | OUT | 8/18/2023 |
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The Sun do a great job getting to the foul line, with 21.2 free-throw attempts per game, while the Wings give up an average of 20.2 free throws per game. The Sun are also one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 36.7 percent from deep, which ranks third. On the other hand, the Wings rank last in the league from deep, knocking down just 29.4 percent of their shots from three-point range.
Arike Ogunbowale, Natasha Howard and Satou Sabally each tallied at least 25 points in the Wings' last game and should continue to lead the way for Dallas. On the other side, DeWanna Bonner is on a roll for the Sun, averaging 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists an 1.8 steals over the last five outings. Alyssa Thomas is also a major producer with 14.9 points and a team-high 8.5 rebounds per game, while Natisha Hiedeman and Rebecca Allen have stepped up into more prominent roles lately.
Indiana Fever 
at Los Angeles Sparks 
Line: -3.5 Sparks
O/U: 165.5
Injury Report
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Indiana
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NaLyssa Smith | F | Foot | OUT | 7/30/2023 |
Los Angeles
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlie Samuelson | G | Knee | GTD | 7/27/2023 |
| Chiney Ogwumike | F | Foot | OUT | 8/19/2023 |
| Nia Clouden | G | Knee | OUT | 8/19/2023 |
| Stephanie Talbot | F | Knee | OFS | 2/1/2024 |
| Katie Lou Samuelson | F | Personal | OFS | 2/1/2024 |
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The Fever average 82.2 points but give up a league-most 86.2 points per game. They also take a league-low 19.4 three-point attempts and average the second-fewest assists per game. However, the Sparks have not been much better, averaging just 78.4 points on 42.2 percent shooting while giving up an average of 82.5 points. They also allow opponents to shoot 46.4 percent from the field, which is the second-highest mark in the league.
Nneka Ogwumike is by far the Sparks' top offensive threat, but Jordin Canada, Lexie Brown and Azura Stevens have also been hot lately. With NaLyssa Smith still out for the Fever, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston and Erica Wheeler should continue to step up. Victoria Vivians is also in line for more opportunities.
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DraftKings
- Aliyah Boston ($10,200)
- Jewell Loyd ($9,800)
- Nneka Ogwumike ($10,800)
Boston is coming off a quieter outing but should thrive against the Sparks' lackluster defense and rebounding, especially as she continues to have room to step up without NaLyssa Smith in the lineup. Loyd is also coming off a muted effort but has a good chance to heat up against the Liberty's poor perimeter defense. Ogwumike is averaging 21.3 points on 61 percent shooting across the last three games and should feast against the Fever, who give up the league's most points per game.
Value Picks
- Amanda Zahui B. ($3,400)
- Ivana Dojkic ($4,400)
Zahui B. is coming off back-to-back games with at least 10 DK points and has a good chance to step up against the Sparks' poor defense. Dojkic is coming off a limited performance but is averaging 7.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.9 steals across 15 consecutive starts.
Fanduel
- Chelsea Gray ($6,900)
- Kelsey Plum ($6,500)
- Rhyne Howard ($7,800)
Gray has three double-doubles in the last five games and should prosper against the Sky, who give up the league's fourth-most points per game. Plum has finished with more than 20 FD points in all but two games this season and has reached a total of 46 twice in her last five outings. Howard is averaging a stunning 22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.0 blocks through the last five games.
Value Picks
- Marine Johannes ($4,500)
- Rebecca Allen ($4,600)
Johannes logged a season-high 25.4 FD points in the last outing and should keep the momentum going against the Storm's struggling defense. Allen is averaging 7.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.2 blocks across 10 consecutive starts.
