WNBA Best Bets for May 13: Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young Player Prop Picks

The 2026 WNBA season is here, and there are four games scheduled for the Wednesday slate. In my previous article, I gave out my best bets for spreads and totals. This article will focus on player props, specifically for Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum, and Veronica Burton.

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Today's WNBA slate includes the Seattle Storm (1-1) at Toronto Tempo (0-1), followed by the Las Vegas Aces (1-1) vs. Connecticut Sun (0-2) and Chicago Sky (1-0) vs. Golden State Valkyries (2-0). The evening will conclude with a late-night showdown between the Indiana Fever (0-1) and the Los Angeles Sparks (0-1).

Tonight, the Tempo, Aces, Valkyries, and Fever are all favorites on FanDuel. The WNBA's 30th season has brought much excitement, broken records, and upsets. We are less than a week since tip-off, and there's plenty to talk about and bet on.

Let's take a look at my top three best bets, odds, and player prop predictions for the Wednesday, May 13 WNBA games. Included are the injury reports and full betting odds. If you're tailing my bets, I placed all of my picks within Fanatics and DraftKings Sportsbook.

WNBA Betting Odds For Wednesday, May 13 (FanDuel)

Seattle Storm vs. Toronto Tempo

• Moneyline: Seattle (+222) | Toronto (-150)
• Spread: Seattle (+2.5) | Toronto (-2.5)
• Total: Over (167.5) | Under (167.5)

Las Vegas Aces vs. Connecticut Sun

• Moneyline: Las Vegas (-1300) | Connecticut (+730)
• Spread: Las Vegas (-14.5) | Connecticut (+14.5)
• Total: Over (172.5) | Under (172.5)

Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries

• Moneyline: Chicago (+186) | Golden State (-235)
• Spread: Chicago (+5.5) | Golden State (-5.5)
• Total: Over (166.5) | Under (166.5)

Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks

• Moneyline: Indiana (-122) | Los Angeles (+100)
• Spread: Indiana (-1.5) | Los Angeles (+1.5)
• Total: Over (185.5) | Under (185.5)

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WNBA Injury Reports for May 13

Seattle Storm vs. Toronto Tempo

Storm: Taina Mair, Guard: OUT | Katie Lou Samuelson, Forward: OUT | Awa Fam, Center: OUT | Ezi Magbegor, Forward: OUT

Tempo: Temi Fábgénlé, Center: OUT | Isabelle Harrison, Forward: OUT

Las Vegas Aces vs. Connecticut Sun

Aces: Dana Evans, Guard: OUT | Janiah Barker, Forward: OUT

Sun: Brittney Griner, Center: OUT | Nell Angloma, Forward: OUT | Aaliyah Edwards, Forward: OUT | Shey Peddy, Guard: OUT | Leila Lacan, Guard: OUT

Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries

Sky: Natasha Cloud, Guard: GTD | Maddy Westbeld, Forward: OUT | Azurá Stevens, Forward: OUT | DiJonai Carrington, Guard: OUT | Courtney Vandersloot, Guard: OUT

Valkyries: Juste Jocyte, Guard: OUT | Cecilia Zandalasini, Forward: OUT | Tiffany Hayes, Guard: OUT | Iliana Rupert, Center (OFS)

Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks

Fever: None

Sparks: Sania Feagin, Forward: OUT

WNBA Player Prop Picks For Wednesday, May 13

• Jackie Young 23+ Points + Rebounds (+100 Fanatics)
• Kelsey Plum OVER 18.5 Points (-115 Fanatics)
• Veronica Burton OVER 20.5 Points + Assists (-118 DraftKings)

Jackie Young: 23+ Points + Rebounds

One of my best player prop bets for today, I placed one unit on Aces star Jackie Young to record over 23 points and rebounds vs. the Sun.

It's only been two games into the 2026 season, but Young is having a career year. Averaging a career-best 6.0 assists per game and 5.5 rebounds per game, Young is putting up 16 points, while shooting 48.1% from the field, 36.4% from three, and 100% from the charity stripe.

Young is the second-best scorer for the Aces behind A'ja Wilson. A true two-way, three-level scorer, Young leads Las Vegas in 3-point attempts (5.5) and free-throw percentage (100%).

Young had a lackluster first game against the Mercury, scoring 12 points on 5-of-15 shooting. In the 33-point blowout, Young finished with 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

No. 0 had a much better matchup, delivering 20 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, 1 block in 31 minutes against the Sparks. While there are plenty of opportunities to feast on the Aces, Young recorded the third-most shot attempts behind Wilson and Chennedy Carter.

As mentioned before, there are several prominent names on this Aces roster: A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Chennedy Carter, Jewell Loyd, and NaLyssa Smith, to name a few. Even on a loaded roster, Young sits behind Wilson for the second-most shot attempts per game (13.5).

I like this player prop mainly from a points standpoint. Young has yet to play over 31 minutes this season, yet is averaging a career-high 24.2% usage rate under head coach Becky Hammon. In two games, she's averaging the highest effective field goal percentage (55.6%) since 2023, and Young is boasting a 39.3% 3-point rate.

Why This Player Prop Has Incredible Value

Young's production isn't just coming from driving downhill or hitting mid-range shots. Her 5.5 3-point attempts are the most since 2024. Plus, her 13.5 field goal attempts are a career-high.

The point I'm making is that Young doesn't have to play heavy minutes to make an impact, and she may not play over 30 once again if there's a blowout at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Now, she faces a Sun team that ranks No. 12 in defensive rating (111.4) and allows 97.5 points and 34.5 points per game. With Edwards and Griner out, I like the rebounding portion a bit more.

The Sun have been one of the league's worst teams, allowing 54 points and 14 rebounds to guards per game. Plus, this line is below Young's average of 21.5 points and rebounds on the season.

Saniya Rivers is the likely assignment on Young, and she is a terrific defender. However, we have to look at how similar guards have fared against Connecticut this season.

• Marina Johannés recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds against the Sun on May 8. Totaling 22 points + rebounds, she shot 6-of-13 from the field and 5-of-9 from three.
• Rookie Flau'jae Johnson tallied 16 points and 6 rebounds in Seattle's 89-82 victory over Connecticut.

It's hard to fade Young here, even if this may be a double-digit win for the Aces. Young boasts a 57.4% true shooting percentage this season and is shooting 67% from the restricted area, 56% from the block, and 67% from long twos. It works out given that she's shooting 0% from the corners, which is where the Sun defends the best.

Final WNBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Jackie Young 23+ Points + Rebounds (+100 Fanatics)

Young is shooting 41% from above-the-break three, a spot where Connecticut ranks 13th. As a team, the Sun allows opponents to shoot 71% from the restricted area and 41% from above-the-break three.

Neither team plays with pace, but Young is a versatile player who can create her own shot, shoot off the dribble, catch and shoot, and score off turnovers. While her free-throw attempts are down this season, her 3-point and overall shot volume have increased.

Young is averaging 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists over her last five meetings with the Sun. She's tallied 11 rebounds alone over the last two games, and will face a Sun team that's ailing in the frontcourt. Coincidentally, the Sun allowed Johannés and Johnson to combine for 11 rebounds.

• I'm taking Jackie Young to record 23+ points and rebounds tonight. She faces a young Sun team that includes Diamond Miller, Aneesah Morrow, Saniya Rivers, Kennedy Burke, Charlisse Leger-Walker, and several developmental projects. She's tallied 21 and 20 points in two of the last three against Connecticut alone. If we are worried about a blowout, Young has averaged 14.8 first-half points and rebounds against Connecticut over their last four outings. This season, Young is averaging 12.5 first-half PAs. Don't overthink this. Young is one of the most consistent guards in the league who can score at a high clip. 

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Kelsey Plum OVER 18.5 Points

I'm taking Sparks star Kelsey Plum to score over 18.5 points against the Fever tonight.

Now, in her second season with the Sparks, Plum is having a career year. In one lone game against the Aces, she tallied 27 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and shot 10-of-18 from the field, and 4-of-8 from 3-point range.

Plum is the Sparks' leading scorer and also leads the team in shot attempts (18), shots made per game (10), 3-point attempts (8), and 3-pointers made (4). She's thrived as an option 1A in head coach Lynne Roberts' system, and that's even with the additions of Nneka Ogwumike, Ariel Atkins, and Erica Wheeler.

While it's difficult to judge based on one game, Plum's usage rate is still pretty high (25.9%). Considered one of the craftiest guards with a quick release, Plum can score anywhere on the court. In 2026, she boasts a 40% 3-point rate, 66.7% effective field goal percentage and a career-best 1.17 points per play.

I was not convinced in the Fever's defense after they allowed Paige Bueckers and the Wings to score 107 points in the season opener. While Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark headline Indiana's backcourt, they've allowed an average of 53 total points to guards in 2026. Against Dallas, Odyssey Sims, Bueckers, and Arike Ogunbowale combined for 62 points on 24-of-36 (66.7%) from the floor, and 6-of-13 (50%) from three.

Final WNBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Kelsey Plum OVER 18.5 Points (-115 Fanatics)

That put the Fever No. 13 in defensive rating (120.2), and they ranked No. 7 in 2025. Defense was a weakness last season; perhaps guard Raven Johnson can continue to put pressure on opposing backcourts.

Where Plum has been most efficient this season is the left corner three (100%), where Indiana allowed the Wings to shoot 50% from. Additionally, Plum is shooting 69% in the restricted area, where the Fever allows opponents to shoot 81%. As much of an outside threat as Plum is, she scored 12 points in the paint vs. the Aces.

• I'm taking Kelsey Plum to score over 18.5 points today. The starting five is strong, but I have some serious concerns about the Sparks bench, especially after Lynne Roberts' public comments about Cameron Brink. Outside of Plum, Ogwumike, and Hamby, the scoring was scarce, especially from beyond the arc. Plum has been a Fever killer as of late, averaging 19.5 points over the last four matchups, and 20+ in three of the last four dating back to 2025. In 2026, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell rank No. 107 and No. 143 in defensive rating.

Veronica Burton OVER 20.5 Points + Assists

My third player prop for the day includes Valkyries' guard Veronica Burton to record over 20.5 points and assists.

Crowned the 2025 WNBA's Most Improved Player, Burton has certainly backed up her re-signing with Golden State. Leading the Valkyries to a 2-0 record, Burton is averaging 14.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 9.0 assists thus far.

Burton has emerged as a two-way facilitator since her Connecticut days, and her play has improved year by year. Against Seattle, she posted 16 points and 6 assists. Against the Mercury, she doubled her assists, posting a stat line of 13 points, 3 rebounds, 12 assists, and 3 blocks.

I do think this line is a tad low, given the fact that Burton is averaging 23.5 points and assists in 2026. Chicago may be undefeated and has a defensive juggernaut in Gabriela Jaquez. However, they allow 52 total points to guards along with 11 assists. In the season opener, Portland point guard Carla Leite delivered 21 points and assists.

Burton is shooting exceptionally well from three (33.3%), but leads the team in minutes (31.5) and assists (9). Although Golden State will remain without two core players, Janelle Salaün, Kayla Thornton, and Gabby Williams are having hot starts to the season.

Burton isn't shooting particularly well (36.4%), but she averages enough shot volume to likely record 10-12 points. Under head coach Natalie Nakase, she's posted a 19.9% usage rate and boasts an 18 assists-to-turnover ratio.

Final WNBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Veronica Burton OVER 20.5 Points + Assists (-118 DraftKings)

Chicago has stepped up its game, ranking No. 4 in defensive rating. Nonetheless, Burton has averaged 21 points and assists dating back to September 2025, and cranked out 22 and 25 against Seattle and Phoenix.

• I'm taking Veronica Burton to record over 20.5 points and assists today. She's averaging 1.5 threes made on 4.5 attempts, and ranks second in the WNBA behind Alyssa Thomas with nine assists per game.