WNBA Best Bets for May 24: Jonquel Jones and Kiki Iriafen Player Prop Picks

It's Sunday, and there are three games scheduled on the WNBA slate. This article will include my top player prop bets for today.

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Beginning at 3 p.m. ET, the Phoenix Mercury face the Atlanta Dream on the road, followed by the Dallas Wings and New York Liberty at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Washington Mystics and Seattle Storm will round out the night beginning at 6 p.m. ET.

Tonight, the Dream, Liberty, and Mystics are all favored on the spread and moneyline. This week has brought much excitement; let's finish out Memorial Day weekend strong!

Here are my top player prop bets, picks, and predictions for the Sunday, May 24 WNBA games. Included in this article are betting lines, odds, and player injury reports. If you're tailing my picks, I placed all of my bets within DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook.

WNBA Betting Odds For Sunday, May 24 (FanDuel)

Phoenix Mercury at Atlanta Dream

• Moneyline: Phoenix (+168) | Atlanta (-210)
• Spread: Phoenix (+5.5) | Atlanta (-5.5)
• Total: Over (168.5) | Under (168.5)

Dallas Wings at New York Liberty

• Moneyline: Dallas (+225) | New York (-290)
• Spread: Dallas (+7.5) | New York (-7.5)
• Total: Over (178.5) | Under (178.5)

Washington Mystics at Seattle Storm

• Moneyline: Washington (-164) | Seattle (+134)
• Spread: Washington (-3.5) | Seattle (+3.5)
• Total: Over (159.5) | Under (159.5)

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WNBA Injury Reports for May 24

Phoenix Mercury at Atlanta Dream

Mercury: Monique Akoa Makani, Guard: Questionable, Sami Whitcomb, Guard: OUT (Knee)

Dream: Brionna Jones, Forward: OUT (Knee)

Dallas Wings at New York Liberty

Wings: None

Liberty: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Guard: OUT (Personal), Leonie Fiebich, Forward: OUT, Marine Fauthoux, Guard: OUT (Knee)

Washington Mystics at Seattle Storm

Mystics: None

Storm: Awa Fam, Center: Probable, Dominque Malonga, Center: OUT (Concussion), Ezi Magbegor, Forward: OUT (Foot), Taylor Thierry, Forward: OUT, Taina Mair, Guard: OUT

WNBA Player Prop Picks For Sunday, May 24

• Jonquel Jones OVER 12.5 Points (-120 FanDuel)
• Kiki Iriafen OVER 10.5 Rebounds (-110 DraftKings)/Over 14.5 Points (-122 FanDuel)
• Natasha Mack UNDER 8.5 Rebounds (-148 DraftKings)

Jonquel Jones OVER 12.5 Points

Today, I placed one unit on Jonquel Jones to record over 12.5 points against the Dallas Wings.

Through five games, Jones is averaging 12.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists with the New York Liberty. New York has been banged up—Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally have been injured, and the team has been without Leonie Fiebich (overseas) this season.

Today, New York gets Ionescu and Sabally back, and it's unclear whether she will play under restricted minutes.

Jones has soared over this prop line in three of five games, and has cut down on the personal fouls since racking up 11 in the first two games. Yes, scoring has been inconsistent, although Jones has scored in double-digit points in four of five games. And yes, shot volume has been a concern. In non-blowout games, Jones is averaging between 8 and 12 field goal attempts per game.

Jones has the unique ability to stretch the floor at 6'6" and is averaging 1.2 made threes on 3.2 attempts per game. I do like this matchup because Dallas has struggled against bigs despite the massive signings of Jessica Shepard and Alanna Smith in free agency.

So far, Dallas is allowing the most points to centers in the WNBA (24.7), along with 15.2 shot attempts. Foul trouble has been an issue for Smith, who recently broke her nose, leaving the duties mainly to Shepard and sometimes Li Yueru.

I don't trust the Dallas Wings' Frontcourt Just Yet

This season, we've seen Aliyah Boston (23), Natasha Howard (26), Shakira Austin (12), and Kamila Cardoso (24) dominate the Dallas frontcourt. Howard was walking into the paint at times, and the Wings couldn't stop Cardoso, no matter who they threw at her defensively.

I'm expecting Jones to feast tonight, as Han Xu is the only real backup center right now. Jones is averaging 4 paint points alone and is at a 20.8% usage rate, and boasts a 54.8% EFG and 61.6% true shooting percentage.

A floor-spacing big, 39% of Jones' shots come from above-the-break 3, where she's shooting an efficient 47%. 25% of her shots come from the restricted area, where Jones is shooting 63%. This is an area the Wings have struggled to defend, as opponents are shooting 67% inside.

Overall, Jones has been efficient with the rock, shooting 47.6% from the field on 8.4 attempts and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Dallas allows just 19.7 threes per game, but Jones has the clear matchup advantage here. Smith is an elite defender, as she was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2025. Either way, Smith has been underwhelming this year, averaging just 17.8 minutes and 3.3 personal fouls per game.

I wouldn't be surprised if Jose Fernandez decides to play Maddy Siegrist and Awak Kuier more to combat New York's length and size.

Final WNBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Jonquel Jones OVER 12.5 Points (-120 FanDuel)

Shepard isn't your typical big, and Jones will most likely pull her out to the 3-point line. Although Shepard has been solid on the rebounds, she's not a true rim-protector.

• I'm taking Jonquel Jones to record over 12.5 points today. The over/under total is set for 178.5, meaning the books are anticipating a higher-scoring matchup. Last matchup, Angel Reese scored 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Smith played just ten minutes, and this is a Dallas team that's allowing 39 paint points per game. After giving up 39 points back-to-back to Reese and Cardoso, I don't trust this Wings' frontcourt right now. 

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Kiki Iriafen OVER 10.5 Rebounds/ OVER 14.5 Points

For my second-best bet, I placed one unit on Mystics' forward Kiki Iriafen to score over 14.5 points. I also like her to record over 10.5 rebounds. Full warning, this may be a blowout, and this could end up being a Lauren Betts game.

Seattle is in rebuild mode and has been without its main frontcourt for a few games now. Rookie Awa Fam is probable and is expected to make her debut. Dominique Malonga is still out with a concussion, and Ezi Magbegor is rehabbing from a foot injury.

Let's take a look at the points line: Iriafen has crushed this line, scoring 20 and 25 points against the Liberty and Fever. But let's take this a step further. Amid injuries, the Storm allows the most points (41.5) and rebounds (22.3) to forwards per game.

If the Mystics are winning big, I would expect Cotie McMahon, Cassandre Prosper, or Angela Ducalić to carve out some minutes. I like this matchup against Jordan Horston, who is known for her defensive prowess. Back from an ACL injury, she's averaging just 17.5 minutes and 1.2 steals. Iriafen is the bigger and stronger player and can capitalize on non-Horston minutes.

Kiki Iriafen, Most Improved Player?

Iriafen has been stellar, averaging 16.5 points and 12.8 rebounds in 29.5 minutes. Not only has she extended her game beyond the arc, shooting 40% from three, but 10.5 of her 16.5 points per game come inside the paint. Plus, Iriafen leads the WNBA with second-chance points per game.

The Storm allows just 10.8 second-chance points per game but will once again be without Malonga. Fam will most likely make her debut, but what kind of minutes will we see? She's just 19 years old. I would imagine it will take time for her to adjust to the WNBA.

This should be no problem for Iriafen if the game is somewhat close. 60% of her shots come within the restricted area, where she's shooting 62%. Horston ranks No. 6 in defensive rating. It could be tough for her to score at the rim, but she can extend her range. This season, Iriafen is shooting just under 40% from mid-range twos at the top.

Now, let's take a look at the rebounds. Iriafen has been monstrous on the boards and leads the WNBA with 12.8 per game. The leader of the pack in defensive boards (8.8), Kiki ranks second behind Reese with 4.0 offensive boards per game.

Overall, she's crushed this line in three of four games this season, and Iriafen took advantage of a smaller Toronto Tempo lineup with 16 boards. Although not one forward has tallied over 10.5 rebounds, Myisha-Hines Allen had six.

Final WNBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Kiki Iriafen OVER 10.5 Rebounds (-110 DraftKings) / OVER 14.5 Points (-122 FanDuel)

I do like Iriafen's usage rate (25.6%), and she's boasting a 57.8% EFG and 60.8% true shooting percentage this season. Her 21.8% rebound rate should hit against a banged-up Seattle frontcourt, and Horston has allowed an average of 16 rebounds and 30.3 points per game.

• As mentioned previously, this game may not be close; bet responsibly. I'm taking Kiki Iriafen to score over 14.5 points and to record over 10.5 rebounds. She ranks second in the WNBA with three double-doubles this season. 

Natasha Mack UNDER 8.5 Rebounds

For my third player prop bet, I placed one unit on Natasha Mack UNDER 8.5 rebounds.

Mack has been a force in the paint this season, nearly averaging a double-double for the Mercury with 10.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. We saw Mack post a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) against a short-handed Tempo frontcourt and 9 points and 10 rebounds against a Napheesa Collier-less Lynx team.

Mack ranks just outside the top-10 in rebound rate (16.5%), and she boasts a 12.1 offensive rebound percentage, which is good for tenth in the league.

There's no question about Mack's rebounding ability; she's hustled through leg cramps, but posts just a 13.1% usage rate under head coach Nate Tibbetts. Additionally, Mack is averaging 26.3 minutes per game, which ranks sixth among all starting centers.

She now gets the Atlanta Dream, who get another home game. With Angel Reese, Naz Hillmon, and Madina Okot, this team boasts a league-best 55% rebound rate and 45 per game. Not only are they the top offensive rebounding team in the WNBA (37.2%), but they also rank second behind the Indiana Fever in defensive rebounds.

The scary part is that Brionna Jones has yet to make her season debut, and Reese ranks second in total rebounds behind Iriafen, at 11.8 per game. A perennial rebounder, Reese has been monstrous on the boards, averaging 6.0 per game this season.

What's been most impressive is rookie Madina Okot's average of 6.3 rebounds in just an average of 10.7 minutes of action this season. Plus, the Dream have bigger-sized guards in Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. This year, Gray is averaging 6.3 rebounds per game. Even Jordan Canada, who's one of the smallest guards in the league, always hustles for the rebounds (4.3 per game).

Final WNBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Natasha Mack UNDER 8.5 Rebounds (-148 DraftKings)

The Dream is one of the top defensive teams this season, allowing just 13.5 points and 6.3 rebounds to centers per game. Mack recorded 10 and 9 against the Tempo and Sparks, but the Dream is the toughest opponent yet.

• No center has come near this line, except Jessica Shepard with 8. Not only did they limit A'ja Wilson to 6 rebounds, but they've also given up just 14 rebounds to centers over the last three games. With how dominant the Dream have been on the boards, I'm going with Natasha Mack to record under 8.5 rebounds today. The line is a bit juiced, but there's still value in this play.