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We have a split slate today. A three game main slate on Draftkings and a two game slate on Fanduel. The extra game on Draftkings is the 3 pm ET game between the Sparks and the Storm. We also get a fantasy bonanza as the Aces take on the Sky today. There’s so much fantasy goodness around today, let’s dive in!
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Los Angeles Sparks @ Seattle Storm
Will the Sparks’ league-best scoring defense be able to stop the league-leading scoring offense? Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike will be called into action here today. Ogwumike is cheaper and in a better spot here today, however Parker is the much better player. The spot is good for Chelsea Gray to pick up some slack and relieve the pressure on her teammates. Apart from these three, the only other player of interest is Essence Carson and only as a GPP punt if playing multiple lineups.
For the Storm, it all begins up top with Breanna Stewart. This is not an easy matchup for Stewart, and she might be too expensive to play in Cash games, but she makes for an interesting GPP play here. In a much better spot is Natasha Howard, who will have her hands full guarding Parker. Howard has underperformed recently and should be low-owned, making her a good GPP play. It’s hard to pass on Sue Bird given her recent performances, just keep in mind this is one of the toughest point guard matchups in the league.
Check in on our slack channel for my final thoughts on this game!
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Phoenix Mercury @ Dallas Wings
This is the third meeting between these sides. Britney Griner has been held in check in the previous two by Liz Cambage. The focus here then turns to other players to take advantage of this. Camille Little is in an excellent position here and is still extremely cheap. Her backup Angel Robinson could also provide value on this slate if she continues to see 20+ mins. Diana Taurasi is in a good spot here and given her recent form, the only case to be made against her is the high ownership she’ll carry in GPPs. She is a great Cash game play though. DeWanna Bonner has a neutral matchup and performed extremely well in this matchup. She makes for a fine play on this slate, especially in GPPs as a pivot of Taurasi.
Liz Cambage will have her hands full tonight dealing with Griner. Given her normally high ownership, I don’t mind fading her for some other stud. Glory Johnson finds herself in a good spot here with her return to the starting lineup. Her production is not yet where it needs to be, but she is just too good a play at her price. Kayla Thornton, Azura Stevens, and Allisha Gray are usable in GPPs. Skylar Diggins-Smith is in a poor spot; however, she has a relatively high floor and is a Cash stud.
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Las Vegas Aces @ Chicago Sky
Stack this game! Stack this game! Stack this game! I can’t scream that enough times today. This is every fantasy players dream. The key will be getting the right combinations together because a lot of players here are in great spots.
For the Aces, it begins up top with A’ja Wilson. She is my top stud of the day. Dearica Hamby and JiSu Park are in great spots here. One of them will have a great game, my personal preference is Hamby. Tamera Young is in an excellent spot, however, with the return of Moriah Jefferson, Young is likely to see her minutes decrease a little. Kayla McBride, Kelsey Plum, and Jefferson are all playable here. Jefferson is a strictly GPP flyer.
The whole starting line of the Sky is also in play today. Stefanie Dolson, Diamond DeShields, and Allie Quigley all have top notch matchups. Cheyenne Parker and Courtney Vandersloot are great plays as well. There’s no need to go beyond this group, but something could be said about taking a flyer on Gabby Williams.
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