We have a got a two-game slate on Fanduel tonight. On Draftkings we have just the single game slates for the two games. There are a lot of missing pieces and returning pieces for these teams tonight, so let’s dive into the analysis.
Dallas Wings @ Indiana Fever
The Wings come into this as the Vegas favorite, taking on a Fever team who will be without Candice Dupree. Leading the way here will be Liz Cambage and Skylar Diggins-Smith. Cambage has been unstoppable so far this season, and the Fever just don’t have anyone to stop her. Diggins-Smith has been one of the top guards this season and is in a good spot here. Glory Johnson is expected to return from injury today, but should be eased in slowly. This means both Johnson and Kayla Thornton (who will lose minutes to Johnson) are not in play today. Allisha Gray seems to be slowly finding her footing, and one of these days she’ll take down a GPP for someone.
The Fever face long odds without Dupree in the lineup, and will have to rely on their guards to lead the way. The trio of Kelsey Mitchell, Erica Wheeler, and Tiffany Mitchell are all in play today and will lead the team. Add into mix the trio of Natalie Anchowa, Kayla Alexander, and Erica McCall who will be called on to play heavy minutes tonight and that is a lot of value.
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Chicago Sky @ Phoenix Mercury
The Sky would be without Stefanie Dolson tonight, but should be welcoming back Allie Quigley into the lineup. This makes Courtney Vandersloot and Quigley, the go to plays on this team, as the offense will run through them. Without Dolson, Cheyenne Parker will be called on to play a ton of minutes and she has shown she is up to the task. Gabby Williams has been playing well of late and should continue her good form. Another potential value play is Astou Ndour who will be needed to take on Griner. With Quigley back, DeShields and Faulkner should suffer a drop in minutes, making them hard to roster.
The Mercury take on a Sky team without Dolson. Britney Griner should have her way with this Sky team as they really don’t have anyone to stop her. DeWanna Bonner and Diana Taurasi have been having themselves a season and this should continue today as the matchup is perfect for them to excel. I prefer Bonner to Taurasi if you must pick one. Sancho Lyttle is another Mercury player with a good outlook here. Her price makes her a good value play on this slate. Finally, Briann January is a value play at the guard position.
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Guards
Elite: Skylar Diggins-Smith, Courtney Vandersloot, DeWanna Bonner, Diana Taurasi, Kelsey Mitchell, Erica Wheeler, Allie Quigley, Tiffany Mitchell
Value: Gabby Williams, Briann January, Allisha Gray, Karima Christmas-Kelly
Forwards
Elite: Britney Griner, Liz Cambage, Cheyenne Parker, Sancho Lyttle
Value: Natalie Anchowa, Kayla Alexander, Azura Stevens, Erica McCall
