Top WNBA DFS Picks and Lineup Strategies for August 28
After a week that featured several two-game slates, Friday's schedule includes four matchup heading into the final weekend before the WNBA takes a break for the FIBA World Cup. First the Sun will head to Indiana to take on the Fever, along with the Dream hosting the Fire. In the later slot, the Tempo will visit the Aces, and the Mystics will take on the Sparks in Los Angeles.
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WNBA Games Today
Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever: Sun 3-15 on road; Fever 13-6 at home
Portland Fire at Atlanta Dream: Fire 7-12 on road, on three-game losing streak; Dream 12-6 at home, on four-game winning streak
Toronto Tempo at Las Vegas Aces: Tempo 4-14 on road; Aces 12-7 at home
Washington Mystics at Los Angeles Sparks: Mystics 11-8 on road, on three-game winning streak; Sparks 7-12 at home
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WNBA Injury Report Today
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Connecticut Sun - Olivia Nelson-Ododa (knee): Questionable; Brittney Griner (knee), Leila Lacan (not injury related), Kennedy Burke (not injury related): OUT
Indiana Fever - Caitlin Clark (back): Probable
Portland Fire - Serah Williams (illness): Questionable; Frieda Buhner (not injury related): OUT
Atlanta Dream - Brionna Jones (leg), DeWanna Bonner (rest): OUT
Toronto Tempo - Isabelle Harrison (foot): Questionable; Marina Mabrey (hip), Maria Conde (not injury related), Julie Allemand (not injury related), Nyara Sabally (calf): OUT
Las Vegas Aces - A'ja Wilson (head/back), Dana Evans (leg): Questionable
Washington Mystics - No injuries to report
Los Angeles Sparks - Emma Cannon (knee): Probable
Elite WNBA DFS Players
Guards
FanDuel
Allisha Gray, Dream 
($7,300) vs. Fire
There are several elite guard options to consider on Friday's slate, but Gray has a slightly more reasonable salary than some of the other players available in this range, and her production has regularly provided value at this salary. She's posted at least 29.1 FD points in eight of her last nine appearances, and while scoring is her strength, she has the ability to produce in multiple categories, giving her a solid floor for Friday's matchup.
DraftKings
Kelsey Mitchell, Fever 
($10,400) vs. Sun
Mitchell has the second-highest salary of any guard on DraftKings on Friday, but her salary is $1,600 lower than that of Caitlin Clark. Despite the discrepancy between the two players, Mitchell has been consistently dominant recently, including at least 32.5 DK points in each of her last four appearances. She's scored at least 25 points in each of those outings and should continue to see plenty of looks against Connecticut.
Forwards/Centers
FanDuel
Aliyah Boston, Fever ($8,000) vs. Sun
Boston missed the second half of a back-to-back set Sunday against Chicago due to a lower-leg injury, but she's been cleared to return following a minimal absence. Assuming she doesn't face any limitations Friday, she's been an incredibly reliable option recently while displaying ample upside, and she would have provided at least 4x value at this salary in each of her last 10 appearances.
DraftKings
Angel Reese, Dream ($11,700) vs. Fire
A'ja Wilson carries some risk for Friday's DFS slate since she's questionable due to head and back injuries, but Reese is another stellar option with a slightly lower salary. Reese has been on a tear recently, posting at least 50.5 DK points in each of her last three appearances, including a monumental 26-rebound performance against the Sparks on Monday. The Dream are jostling for playoff positioning heading into the final month of the regular season, so expect Reese to remain heavily involved Friday.
Mid-Range WNBA DFS Picks
FanDuel
Aaliyah Edwards, Sun 
($5,000) at Fever
Edwards recently missed four games due to an ankle injury, but she hasn't missed a beat over her two appearances since returning to action. She posted a 26-point, 10-rebound double-double during Tuesday's game against Chicago, and while she didn't post double figures in any category during Wednesday's matchup against the Valkyries, she still finished with 21.0 FD points. She's provided over 4x value in each of her four appearances this month and should continue to have plenty of opportunities to contribute Friday.
DraftKings
Emily Engstler, Fire 
($8,300) at Dream
Engstler posted her second double-double of the season Tuesday against the Wings, and she's exceeded 4x value at this salary in each of her last two appearances. She generated 43.3 DK points during her last appearance against Atlanta, and I'm expecting another successful performance Friday, especially given her recent momentum. She's averaged 29.7 minutes per game over her recent three-game surge, up from her season-long 24.4 minutes per game, so I'm expecting continued opportunities Friday.
WNBA DFS Value Picks
FanDuel
Naz Hillmon, Dream ($4,700) vs. Fire
Diamond Miller ($4,100) was also a consideration for this slot, and although Hillmon has a slightly higher salary during Friday's slate, she's been more consistent while displaying more upside recently. Hillmon has posted at least 21.4 FD points in two of her last three appearances, including an outing with 38.5 FD points against the Sparks on Aug. 20. Even though there are several DFS targets on the Dream on Friday, Hillmon warrants consideration with her reasonable salary.
DraftKings
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Aces 
($3,800) vs. Tempo
Parker-Tyus has had an inconsistent role for the Aces for most of the season, including over her last three appearances, as she recorded 32.3 DK points in one matchup but was held to 6.0 DK points or below in her other two outings during that stretch. However, NaLyssa Smith (leg) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Aces give some of their other frontcourt players more opportunities down the stretch in order to fine-tune their rotation for the playoffs.
