
It's Friday, and there are five games on the WNBA slate!
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First up, the Connecticut Sun (0-5) remain winless and will face a Caitlin Clark-less Indiana Fever team on the road. Next up, the New York Liberty (5-0) and Washington Mystics (3-3) will gear up in The District.
For the late-night showdowns, Kelsey Plum makes her return to the Las Vegas Aces (2-2) as a member of the Los Angeles Sparks (2-4). In the Valley, the sizzling hot Phoenix Mercury (4-1) will host the Minnesota Lynx (-5-0) at home.
Last, the Atlanta Dream (4-2) and Seattle Storm (3-2) will square off in the Emerald City. Riding a three-game win streak, can the Dream pull off the upset on the road?
Team vs Team | Moneyline | Spread | Totals |
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Connecticut Sun vs Indiana Fever | +550 / -800 | +12.5 / -12.5 | O/U 157.5 |
New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics | -400 / +310 | -8.5 / +8.5 | O/U 162.5 |
Los Angeles Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces | +400 / -550 | +10.5 / -10.5 | O/U 166.5 |
Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury | -190 / +155 | -3.5 / +3.5 | O/U 157.5 |
Atlanta Dream vs Seattle Storm | +180 / -220 | +5.5 / -5.5 | O/U 157.5 |
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With all matchups set to air on the Ion Network, the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever matchup, along with the New York Liberty and Washington Mystics—will tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET. The remaining three matchups will begin at 10 p.m. ET.
With a jam-packed Friday slate, here are my best player prop picks and best bets for the Friday, May 30 WNBA matchups! It's important to note I did not parlay my bets for today.
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GP: 4 | PPG: 13.0 | FG: 34 % | FT: 77.8 % | 3PT : 33.3 % | REB: 4.5 | AST: 6.3 | STL: 1.8 | BLK: 0.5
My first bets bet for today, I placed one unit on Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell to record over 19.5 points vs the Connecticut Sun.
The Fever will continue to be without Caitlin Clark, who's suffered a quad strain. With that said, Mitchell is expected to step up in Clark's place. That plan went sour in the 83-77 loss against the Mystics last outing, where Mitchelle shot just 4-16 from the field, and 2-7 from beyond the arc. In the disastrous outing, Mitchell finished with 14 points in 32 minutes.
Veteran guard Syd Colson received the starting nod in place of Clark, and it's evident the Fever have lost their star player and facilitator. There's no doubt Mitchell plays more efficient off ball, so tonight will bring an interesting task.
There's optimism on the rise in regards to this player prop. I truly don't believe Mitchell will have a repeat shooting performance of 4-16. Plus, even shooting 25 percent from the field, Mitchell managed to record 14 points. Now with the line set at 19.5 points, she has an opportunity to cook up against the Connecticut Sun.
We know the Sun remain winless after a complete rebuild and roster overhaul. Not to mention, Connecticut is operating under new head coach Rachid Meziane and have a -46 point differential over their last two losses.
Although the season just started, the Sun rank No. 12 in defensive rating (110.8), and allow the third most points in the WNBA with 88.2 PPG. With that, backcourt defense hasn't been their strong suit.
Against Atlanta, Allisha Gray took off for 18 points, and shot 6-11 from the field. Hosting the Aces at home just a few weeks ago, guards Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, and Jackie Young combined for 48 points!
There's no doubt, Mitchell has struggled shooting the rock this year, 41 percent from the field. and 33.3 percent from 3-point land. Not to mention she's eclipsed 20+ points just once in five games. However, without Clark, Mitchell needs to step up. Sure, DeWanna Bonner finally marked herself on the map with 21 points last game, and the Fever have a ton of depth. It's evident the Fever need Mitchell to get things going offensively in the backcourt.
Coming off back-to-back 32+ minute games, Mitchell is the second highest scorer on the Fever for a reason (17 PPG).
In Indiana's first game without Clark, Mitchell by far led the Fever with 16 field goal and 7.0 3-point attempts. Over the last two games, she has 14 deep ball shots, and 32 shot attempts! Needless to say, the minutes and shot volume are there!
One of the fastest to reach 4,000 career points—the Fever offense becomes stagnant when Mitchell is unable to score. Known for her 3-point prowess, Mitchell is one of the fastest, most crafty guards in the WNBA.
GP: 5 | PPG: 14.8 | FG: 39.5 % | FT: 100 % | 3PT : 35 % | REB: 4.8 | AST: 6.6 | STL: 1.2| BLK: 0.2
My second best bet for today, I placed one unit Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams to record over 18.5 points and assists vs the Phoenix Mercury.
With Lynx star Napheesa Collier questionable to lace up tonight with a knee injury, that may hurt this prop tonight. Especially since the two have a strong two-player game.
Averaging 14.8 points per game, there's no question Williams is averaging a career-low from the field (39.5 %). Shooting far efficient from the 3-point line (35 %), we can't discredit how influential she is to this Lynx team.
Tonight won't be an easy task, considering the Phoenix Mercury rank No. 1 in defensive rating (92.6), and allow a league low 75.6 points per game. However, we've seen signs of life from Williams, who's coming off a 23-point, 4.0-assists night against the Seattle Storm.
The third leading scorer on the Lynx with 14.8 points per game, Williams leads the squad with 6.6 APG. With that, she ranks second on the team with 15.2 field goal attempts per game. However, that may change with the return of Kayla McBride, or if Collier is ruled out today.
Tonight, Williams and company will face a revamped Mercury team that features Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally.
Just a few matchups ago, bettors witnessed Storm guard Skylar Diggins erupt for 24 points and 14 assists!
The Lynx have a ton of depth—which is something that makes them more dangerous. With that, Williams has 14 assists in the last three games, and is coming off 18 shot attempts against Seattle. I'm expecting a close game against the Mercury, and greatly encouraged Williams had a decent shooting performance last game (10-18).
I know Williams has had some rough games to start the season, one in which she finished 0-11 from the field against Connecticut. However, she has recorded 20+ point games twice, and 13+ points alone in four of five games this season. Averaging 6.6 dimes on the year, this is a no brainer.
GP: 6 | PPG: 18.7| FG: 51.3 % | FT: 67.5 % | 3PT : 41.7 % | REB: 7.5 | AST: 3.8 | STL: 2.3 | BLK: 0.7
My third best bet for today, I placed one unit on Sparks forward Dearica Hamby to record over 24.5 points and rebounds vs the Las Vegas Aces.
The second leading scorer on the Sparks behind Kelsey Plum, Hamby is having a career year in several categories. Averaging career-highs in points per game (18.7) and minutes (34.8), Hamby is crucial to this Sparks team.
Tonight, both Hamby and Plum will face their former team, the Aces. While injuries have hindered frontcourt depth, defense has been a weakness for Vegas this season. In fact, they rank No. 9 in defensive rating (101.9), allowing 82 points per game.
There's no doubt the Sparks continue to be thin in the frontcourt with both Cameron Brink and Rae Burrell out with injuries. Now, Rickea Jackson has been ruled out tonight with a personal issue.
Luckily, the Sparks have Mercedes Russell and Azura Stevens—both whom of which are 6-foot-6. However, Hamby should get a bulk of the work down low against A'ja Wilson. With rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker expected to get the starting nod in place of Jackson, she struggled greatly last game against Atlanta (2 points).
It's no secret A'ja Wilson remains the best basketball player in the world, yet needs help. Given the Aces are extremely guard heavy + injuries, they rank dead last in opponent paint points per game (41.5). Although Hamby has a outside shot, she may thrive inside tonight, considering the Sparks are averaging more than 33 paint points.
From a points perspective—Hamby has recorded points in double figures in all six games, and has scored 15+ in four of them.
Logging 33+ minutes in all games this season, Hamby has 15+ field goal attempts in two of the last three matchups. Plus, she's a a master at attacking inside and getting trips to the charity stripe. With 16 free-throw attempts over the last two games, she faces a stingy Vegas team. Allowing the second fewest trips to the charity stripe, Hamby will have to work for it.
Don't forget, this is an Aces team that allowed Liberty duo Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones to erupt for a combined 42 points and 18 rebounds. Not to mention, Sun center Tina Charles recorded 25 points and rebounds.
Overall, Hamby has soared over this prop line in three of the last four outings against the Aces—averaging 33 points and rebounds. Over the last three games, she's averaged 27 points and rebounds against the Valkyries, Sky, and Dream. With a high 23.3 percent usage rate from Lynne Roberts, I don't expect Hamby to come off the court much tonight.
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