So we have a three game WNBA slate .It appears the Brittney Griner escapade on Sunday has caused the refs to start calling games close. In the Minnesota-New York game 24 fouls were called in the first 20 minutes. We should almost expect foul trouble coming up. There is some injury news pending for the slate with suspension. Players we know are out are Kristi Toliver, Brittney Griner, Kayla Thorton, Kristin Aginew, Tianna Hawkins. These injuries and suspensions make this an interesting slate. Below are free picks for the DraftKings and FanDuel WNBA DFS slate, but make sure to sign up HERE to gain access to all of Awesemo’s premium projections and rankings. Today’s slate is 3 games. Lock will be at 8PM ET.
Seattle Storm Guards
It is hard to justify playing a team that is at full strength in a bad matchup on this slate. The only play that might be somewhat justified, Natasha Cloud, has had turnover issues, Jordin Canada is a steals machine, but it’s a deep GPP play.
Seattle Storm Forwards
Natasha Howard has exploded in bad matchups before, and if you decide to game stack this is where to go. Merdeces Russell on FanDuel is way too cheap for her minutes and usage.
Washington Mystic Guards
If Ariel Atkins were to miss I would move to both Natasha Cloud and Shatori Kimborough. The Mystics are low on guards and both would get the majority of the minutes. Cloud has struggled but I just think you have to play her here.
Washington Mystic Forwards
If Atkins and Toliver both miss, Elena Delle Donne becomes a cash lock and hard GPP fade. The usage would be unreal. People might get scared off by Aerial Powers’ price tag but if all those players miss you are looking at a 1 FP/min player being locked into about 30 minutes. LaToya Sanders is still too cheap on FanDuel, especially if Tianna Hawkins is out.
LA Sparks Guards
The Sparks are at full strength. Alaina Beard is slated to play today which kills all the cheap Sparks guards. Dallas plays slow in addition. No interest here.
LA Sparks Forwards
This is a great matchup for the Sparks forwards as Dallas is without two bigs. They have no hope of stopping the front line, however, the pace of the game does bother me. I prefer Candace Parker to Nneka Ogwumike of the two, but both are strong plays here. If you want to play the blow out angle Maria Vadeeva on DraftKings is not a bad play.
Dallas Wings Guards
Dallas is down to eight players for this game so Arike Ogwunale and Alicia Gray should see all the minutes and usage they can handle. While it is a bad matchup, minutes equals money here most likely. Do not forget about Kaela Davis. She also should be in line for 30 minutes as well. Additionally, Brooks McCarthy Williams is near the min. If the game blows out she could get 25 minutes or so.
Dallas Wings Forwards
Dallas only has four bigs for this game: Imani Stafford, Isabelle Harrison, Glory Johnson and Megan Gustaffson. My favorite of the four is Gustaffson, as she is the only one not priced up for the matchup and I would imagine she gets 20 minutes or so. After that, Harrison would be my choice. I worry about foul trouble for all of them, though, and the matchup is awful.
Connecticut Sun Guards
Jasmine Thomas has struggled shooting the price is down on DraftKings to where she is very playable. Courtney Williams price is up to where I have little interest.
Connecticut Sun Forwards
Jonquel Jones versus Phoenix without Griner would appear to be a plum matchup. Jones has struggled scoring lately and the broadcast mentioned she might have a foot injury. I am not afraid of that and will be playing her here. Alyssa Thomas is also in a strong spot.
Phoenix Mercury Guards
DeWanna Bonner will get all the usage she can handle without Griner. I love her here and hope people are off. The same is true for Lelani Mitchell, but I prefer Bonner on talent. Yvonne Turner is just too expensive for who she is as a player.
Phoenix Mercury Forwards
Brianna Turner and Camille Little are in line for as many minutes as they can handle with Griner out. I like them both. Do not forget about Asa Taylor as well. I prefer Turner and Little more, though.
Cash Plays should come from 3 teams: Phoenix, Washington, Dallas
GPP: Jones, Parker, Canada, Howard, J Thomas