WNBA Player Props for May 9: Best Bets featuring Wings vs. Fever

The 2026 WNBA season is underway! Opening night did not disappoint as the New York Liberty trounced the Connecticut Sun 106-75, the Washington Mystics won a barn burner over the Toronto Tempo, and the Golden State Valkyries got their first win of the season over the Seattle Storm. Saturday's slate features several exciting matchups, including Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever vs. Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Let's take a look at my best bets, odds, and player props for the Saturday slate.

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There are four games scheduled for May 9. Buckle up because these are some marquee matchups to bet on.

Azzi Fudd will Make Her WNBA Debut Against Caitlin Clark and the Fever

First, No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will make her debut with the Wings. She will reunite with former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers, as the Wings will face Caitlin Clark and the Fever on the road. This matchup features two of the most prominent guards in the WNBA, but two teams with different stories last season. In 2025, the Fever were plagued by injuries, but took the Las Vegas Aces to five games in the semifinals.

Conversely, Dallas finished 10-34 on the season and faced numerous injuries and rotating hardship contracts. In the offseason, GM Curt Miller hired new head coach Jose Fernandez and made a major splash in free agency by signing backcourt duo Jessica Shepard and Alanna Smith. Today, the Fever are 5.5-point spread favorites and -420 on the moneyline at home.

WNBA Finals Rematch: Mercury vs. Aces

Next up, the Phoenix Mercury will face the Las Vegas Aces in Sin City. This isn't an ordinary matchup—this is a rematch of the 2025 WNBA Finals in which the Aces swept the Mercury, 4-0. The Aces are a modern-day dynasty, having won three championships since 2022, and have the second-best odds (+420) to repeat as champions. Led by four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson, the Aces brought back their main core (Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd) and further strengthened the bench by signing Chennedy Carter.

The Mercury re-signed Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, and Kahleah Copper, but lost two-way star Satou Sabally to the Liberty in free agency. Phoenix is known for its positionless basketball under head coach Nate Tibbetts, but will they be competitors this season? Not to mention the injury bug has hit the valley, as sharpshooter Sami Whitcomb will miss extended time, and Kathryn Westbeld will miss the 2026 season. Until Monique Akoa Makani returns, the Mercury will rely on their big stars and a blend of international and rookie players on the bench.

Today, the Aces are a 9.5-point spread favorite and -420 on the moneyline.

The Angel Reese Era Begins in Atlanta

For the evening matchup, the Atlanta Dream will face the Minnesota Lynx. The Dream tallied a franchise-record 30 wins last season, but couldn't get over the hump in the first round. Therefore, they re-signed their core of Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Jordin Canada, Naz Hillmon, and Brionna Jones (who will miss some time). They further bolstered the frontcourt by trading for WNBA star Angel Reese.

The Lynx are in a unique spot this season. They lost several main starters and role players, but selected point guard Olivia Miles No. 2 in the 2026 WNBA Draft. They re-signed Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams to multi-year deals after the new CBA, but locked up star Napheesa Collier on just a one-year deal. Collier remains out with a foot injury, and Dorka Juhasz will miss time following a foot sprain. Given the Lynx are suffering from injuries and a new revamped roster, they are tabbed as 4.5-point spread underdogs and +154 on the moneyline at home.

The Portland Fire Will Make Their WNBA Debut

Last, the Chicago Sky will take on the Portland Fire on the West Coast. The Portland Fire, along with the Toronto Tempo, make up the WNBA's 14th and 15th teams. Set to make its WNBA debut, Portland has the longest odds (+50000) to win the WNBA championship, and will feature players such as Bridget Carleton, Sug Sutton, Carla Leite, and Luisa Giselsöder.

The Sky finished with a 10-34 record in 2025 and completely revamped their roster in the offseason. The Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith era is over in Chi-Town, and the team signed Skylar Diggins, Azurá Stevens, DiJonai Carrington, and Natasha Cloud in free agency. Plus, they traded for LA's Rickea Jackson in exchange for Ariel Atkins.

On paper, this roster has improved, but several players are battling injuries, including Courtney Vandersloot, Stevens, and Carrington. Chicago is currently a 5.5-point spread favorite and -245 on the moneyline.

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WNBA Betting Odds And Schedule For Saturday, May 9 (FanDuel)

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ABC/Disney+ will host two matchups this afternoon: The Wings vs. Fever at 1 p.m. ET and Mercury vs. Aces for their ring ceremony at 3:30 p.m. ET.

The Dream and Lynx matchup will begin at 8 p.m., and the Sky and Fire will tip off at 9 p.m. ET. The remaining two games will be available on local networks, WNBA League Pass, or WNBA League Pass on Prime Video.

Here are my best bets, player prop picks, and predictions for the Saturday, May 9 WNBA Matchups. You can track all my bets on Fanatics, DraftKings, and FanDuel Sportsbook.

WNBA Best Bets & Player Props For Saturday, May 9

• Caitlin Clark OVER 2.5 Made Threes (-135 Fanatics)
• Angel Reese OVER 11.5 Rebounds (-140 FanDuel)
• Olivia Miles OVER 5.5 Assists (+120 FanDuel)
• Chicago Sky -3.5 (-110 DraftKings)

Wings vs. Fever Best Bets

Caitlin Clark OVER 2.5 Made Threes

I am taking Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark to record over 2.5 made threes against the Dallas Wings. I found this line a couple of days ago and think there's value in it.

Clark is one of the most popular players in the WNBA due to her 3-point prowess and facilitating. So why not bet on Clark on the first day of the season? Limited to just 13 games last season, Clark shot a career low 27.9% from three, but looked fantastic in the preseason.

Named the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament MVP, Clark is already familiar with Dallas. Having faced them in the preseason, Clark was timely with her passes and shots. In the preseason game, she scored 21 points in 16 minutes, shooting 2-of-3 from 3-point range. Against the Nigeria National Team, she scored 12 points in 13 minutes, while shooting 2-of-3 from three.

In 53 career games through two seasons, Clark has a career average of 2.8 3PM on 8.7 3-point attempts per game. And last season, Dallas ranked near last in defensive rating, allowing 88 PPG. In addition, they allowed opponents to shoot a league-high 38.8% from three.

Dallas has brought in defensive reinforcements, specifically with Smith in the frontcourt. Bueckers, Fudd, and Arike Ogunbowale will headline this team, but it's all about rotations.

Final WNBA Betting Prediction: Caitlin Clark OVER 2.5 Made Threes (-135 FanDuel)

Last season, Clark shot 100% from the left corner three and 27% from above the break three. In 2025, Dallas ranked No. 13 in both spots, which are two of Clark's strongest shooting zones.

It's hard to fade Clark here—I'm confident her 3-point line will soar over 2.5, and she easily drained 5-11 threes in preseason. Clark is fully healthy and got decent looks from beyond the arc against Dallas in the preseason. In fact, Clark and Bueckers were going shot-for-shot.

• I'm taking Caitlin Clark to record over 2.5 threes made. She claimed she's the best player in transition, and she thrives on fast-break opportunities. Clark has some serious range, as we've seen throughout her career. In her rookie campaign, she shot 36.3% from 22-27 feet and 33.3% from 27-32 feet. She's shot 34.1% from three at home, and has averaged 25.3 points, shooting 36.6% from three against the Wings in her career. This is a no-brainer.

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Dream vs. Lynx

Angel Reese OVER 11.5 Rebounds

My second-best bet for today includes Dream forward Angel Reese to record over 11.5 rebounds against the Lynx.

This is a perfect scenario for Reese, who makes her Dream debut on the road. Reese will hold down the frontcourt while Brionna Jones remains out. For the Lynx, both Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhasz are out with injuries.

I was able to grab this line early, and here's why I love this prop. Reese is averaging 12.7 career rebounds per game, and led the WNBA with 12.6 rebounds per game. In 2025, she averaged 15.9 rebounds per 40 minutes, and that was next to Kamilla Cardoso. Overall, she boasted a 23% total rebound percentage with the Sky last season.

It seems Smesko may stretch the floor more with Reese, but that shouldn't hinder her rebounding ability. Last year, she ranked No. 6 in second-chance points (2.9) and led the WNBA with 4.1 offensive rebounds per game. Considered a perennial rebounder, this is where I expect Reese to gather a bulk of her rebounds.

The Lynx were considered the best defensive team last season, and allowed just 33.3 opponent rebounds per game. One stat that stood out was that even with Collier and Smith, Minnesota allowed the third-most offensive rebounds per game (9.0). I'm expecting both free agent pickups, Nia Coffey and Natasha Howard, to hold it down in the frontcourt.

Howard, 34, is a former Defensive Player of the Year. But the question remains: how will she fare against Reese?

Final WNBA Betting Prediction: Angel Reese OVER 11.5 Rebounds (-140 FanDuel)

Given the line and the matchup, this number is far too low. Reese finished out last season (before she got hurt) with 17, 29, and 13 rebounds against the Aces, Mercury, and Sun.

• I'm taking Angel Reese to record over 11.5 rebounds. She's averaged 12.3 against the Lynx and even grabbed 17 boards against Minnesota in July 2025. Expect Reese to carry the frontcourt as long as Jones remains out for the Dream.  As a bonus bet, I took Atlanta moneyline. 

Olivia Miles OVER 5.5 Assists

My third-best bet includes Olivia Miles to record over 5.5 assists. Today, Miles will make her WNBA debut with the Lynx, and is considered one of the true point guards in the draft class and league. Known for her incredible precision passing and IQ, Miles averaged 6.6 APG in her senior season with TCU.

In her NCAA career with Notre Dame and TCU, Miles averaged just over 6 assists per game.

There's no question that Collier's absence leaves a void in Minnesota, but Miles has the opportunity to dish dimes in her debut.  Starting her at point guard should allow Courtney Williams to play more off-ball, where she's an exceptional mid-range shooter. And we can't forget flamethrower Kayla McBride, a seasoned veteran, who is a 37.3% career 3-point shooter.

I'm dreaming of Miles and Collier pick-and-rolls, but that will have to wait. In the meantime, I'm expecting head coach Cheryl Reeve to make heavy use of her rookie. Essentially throwing her to the wolves, Miles should get plenty of playing time.

Final WNBA Betting Prediction: Olivia Miles OVER 5.5 Assists (+120 FanDuel)

The Dream was a tough defensive team and only improved. They allowed just 18.8 opponent assists per game last season, but Miles should get plenty of looks today. Miles didn't look terribly uncomfortable in preseason and even filled up the stat sheet against the Nigeria National Team with 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in 19 minutes.

• A rookie's WNBA debut is always hard to gauge, but for plus-money at +120, I'm taking Olivia Miles to record over 5.5 assists. 

Sky vs. Portland

Chicago Sky -3.5

I grabbed this line early, and I couldn't believe my eyes. I placed one unit on the Chicago Sky to cover the 3.5-point spread against the Portland Fire.

There aren't many stats to go off of—the Fire will make their WNBA debut, and the Sky present an entirely new roster in the Windy City. Last season, the Sky were a dreadful 10-34, but finished 21-23 ATS.

As I mentioned previously, Chicago massively upgraded its roster by signing Skylar Diggins, Natasha Cloud, and Azurá Stevens, and by acquiring Jacy Sheldon and Rickea Jackson. Not to mention, Sydney Taylor had an incredible preseason, and the team selected Gabriela Jaquez in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

There's a ton of versatility on this team, although Stevens, Cloud, Carrington, and Vandersloot are out Saturday. That said, I'm more or less expecting a starting roster of Diggins, Rachel Banham, Sheldon, Jackson, and Cardoso.

The Sky finished 0-2 in preseason, but I wouldn't put much thought into that. In the 108-105 loss to Phoenix, Jackson and Cardoso combined for 25 points, even without Diggins, Carrington, and Stevens. Yes, the line would be much higher tonight if it weren't for injuries, but Chicago shot an impressive 51% from the field and 38% from three.

I would be lying if I said I wasn't a fan of the Portland Fire roster. They selected Bridget Carleton as the only unrestricted free agent in the expansion draft, but is she ready to lead this team? She's a career 39.1% 3-point shooter and was a crucial part of the Lynx's success.

Final WNBA Betting Prediction: Chicago Sky -3.5 (-110 DraftKings)

Portland has some household names in Sarah Ashlee Barker, Emily Engstler, Luisa Geiselsöder, Carla Leite, and others. But truly, they lack star power and a true No. 1 scorer. Having lost both preseason games, I do believe Portland will be one of the least efficient teams, as they gave up 91 and 85 points to Seattle and LA. Plus, they shot just 22 and 26% from three in two preseason games.

• I'm taking a banged-up Chicago team over an expansion franchise set to make its debut this evening. Portland doesn't strike me as a gritty team, such as the Valkyries or even the Tempo. I do see them struggling to keep up, and think Chicago can cover by at least 5 points. Carleton averaged 40% from three in 2025 and should be Portland's main scorer. Aside from that, I don't see much identity with this team just yet.