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FanDuel Best WNBA DFS Picks: Lynx vs. Liberty 10/20/24

Hans Geevers — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:16:01 +0000

This Sunday evening, the WNBA presents a playoff matchup between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. Let’s take a look at this game from a FanDuel perspective.

Before we dive into the New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 2x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value.

The remaining four players in your lineup will be one star and three flex plays. The star player will receive 1.5x the standard fantasy points value. The final three flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

Here are my FanDuel picks for tonights New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx matchup.

FanDuel WNBA DFS Player Selections

MVP-Napheesa Collier, Forward, Minnesota Lynx $9,500

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier arrives at the fourth game of the 2024 WNBA Finals playing quality basketball from a statistical perspective. Let’s take a look at Collier’s game data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 34 games that Napheesa Collier played for the Minnesota Lynx in the 2024 season, talented Lynx forward Napheesa Collier averaged an impressive 20.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.4 blocks a game.

In Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals one week ago, forward Napheesa Collier poured in 21 points, eight rebounds, two assists, six blocks, and three steals in the Minnesota Lynx’s 95-93 win over the New York Liberty.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Minnesota Lynx’s playoff win over the Liberty just mentioned, Napheesa Collier compiled a massive 59.6 FanDuel points.

More recently, in Game 4 of the 2024 WNBA Finals two days ago, forward Napheesa Collier poured in 14 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and four steals in the Minnesota Lynx’s 82-80 win over the New York Liberty.

Considering the elevated importance of this evening’s Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Finals game, I fully expect Napheesa Collier to continue her outstanding play on the basketball court. For that specific reason, I am backing talented Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier at the MVP position for this one game FanDuel WNBA DFS Showdown contest.

Star-Breanna Stewart, Forward, New York Liberty $10,000

New York forward Breanna Stewart was the driving force behind the New York Liberty’s offensive success this season. Stewart’s leadership helped the Liberty lock up the number one seed in the 2024 WNBA playoffs.

In the 38 games that New York forward Breanna Stewart played for the New York Liberty in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Stewart averaged a robust 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Breanna Stewart played in the 2024 WNBA regular season, let’s shift our focus to the 2024 postseason. In the ten games that Stewart has played in the 2024 WNBA playoffs, Stewart has averaged a robust 37.3 FanDuel points a game.

Additional players I like to play well this evening (FanDuel price noted): Bridget Carlton, Forward (Minnesota Lynx) $7,000: Jonquel Jones, Guard (New York Liberty) $9,000: Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (New York Liberty) $8,500.

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New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction 10-20-24 WNBA Picks

Randy Chambers — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 02:37:42 +0000

The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty meet Sunday in game 5 of the WNBA Finals at the Barclays Center. Here’s a New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction. This article will include a New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Pick.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx look to win their fifth title in franchise history and first since 2017. The Minnesota Lynx have won 7 of their last 9 road games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 84.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 82.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 23.9 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 14.8 points and 2 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Bridget Carleton is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 84.9 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.

New York Liberty Betting Preview

The New York Liberty look to win their first WNBA Finals in franchise history. The Liberty have won 16 of their last 20 home games. The New York Liberty are averaging 83.9 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 78.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 20 points and 3.6 assists, while Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 18.1 points and 5.1 rebounds. Jonquel Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Leonie Fiebich is dishing 2.5 assists. The New York Liberty are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 88.8 percent from the free throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game.

New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

Neither the New York Liberty or Minnesota Lynx have a player listed on their injury report.

New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction

Another game the Lynx are underdogs, another game I’m grabbing the points. The New York Liberty are getting the benefit of the doubt, especially at home, but it’s the Lynx that are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games as an underdog. Thirteen of those 14 covers were outright victories. The Liberty are 6-9 ATS in their last 15 games when favorites of 5 or more points. I don’t know how many games we have to see to admit the Lynx are legit. The Lynx have been disrespected by oddsmakers all series. Give me the points as the Lynx have a real chance to win their fifth WNBA title.

See you folks next season.

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Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Prediction 10-18-24 WNBA Picks

Randy Chambers — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:52:10 +0000

The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx meet Friday in game 4 of the WNBA Finals at the Target Center. Here’s a Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Pick.

New York Liberty Betting Preview

The New York Liberty look to win their first WNBA Finals in franchise history. The Liberty have won 6 of their last 7 road games. The New York Liberty are averaging 84.3 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 78.6 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 21 points and 3.6 assists, while Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 19 points and 5 rebounds. Jonquel Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Leonie Fiebich is dishing 2.2 assists. The New York Liberty are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 88.1 percent from the free throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx need a win to force a game 5 on Sunday. The Minnesota Lynx have won 10 of their last 13 home games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 84.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 82.9 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 24.9 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Courtney Williams is averaging 14.6 points and 4.1 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer and Bridget Carleton is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 86.1 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Injury Report

Neither the New York Liberty or Minnesota Lynx have a player listed on their injury report.

Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Prediction

Oddsmakers continue to make the Minnesota Lynx underdogs, and I’m going to continue to grab those points. The Lynx are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 games as an underdog. The Lynx also haven’t lost 3 straight games all season. While everybody is going to remember the Ionescu shot, it was the Lynx who were in control of game 3 for three quarters. I expect the Lynx to bounce back and force a game 5 on Sunday. Give me the free bucket with the Lynx once again.

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FanDuel Best WNBA DFS Picks: Liberty vs. Lynx 10/18/24

Hans Geevers — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:00:12 +0000

The WNBA presents a playoff matchup between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. Let’s take a look at this game from a FanDuel perspective.

Before we dive into the New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

Here are my FanDuel picks for tomorrow evening’s New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx matchup.

FanDuel WNBA DFS Player Selections

MVP-Napheesa Collier, Forward, Minnesota Lynx $10,000

In the Connecticut Sun’s 90-81 WNBA playoff victory over the Minnesota Lynx 11 days ago, Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier definitely played at a high level. More specifically, Collier compiled 26 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in the Sun’s playoff win over the Lynx.

More recently. In Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals one week ago, forward Napheesa Collier poured in 21 points, eight rebounds, two assists, six blocks, and three steals in the Minnesota Lynx’s 95-93 win over the New York Liberty.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Minnesota Lynx’s playoff win over the Liberty just mentioned, Napheesa Collier compiled a massive 59.6 FanDuel points.

Considering the elevated importance of tomorrow night’s WNBA Finals game, I fully expect Napheesa Collier to continue her outstanding play on the basketball court. For that specific reason, I am backing talented Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier at the MVP position for this one game FanDuel WNBA DFS Showdown contest.

Star-Breanna Stewart, Forward, New York Liberty $9,500

Now that we have determined how Breanna Stewart played in the 2024 WNBA regular season, let’s shift our focus to the 2024 postseason. In the nine games that Stewart has played in the 2024 WNBA playoffs, Stewart has averaged a robust 46 FanDuel points a game.

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Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Prediction 10-16-24 WNBA Picks

Randy Chambers — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:18:03 +0000

The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx meet Wednesday in game 3 of the WNBA Finals at the Target Center. Here’s a Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Pick.

New York Liberty Betting Preview

The New York Liberty look for back to back wins to take a 2-1 series lead. The Liberty have won 5 of their last 6 road games. The New York Liberty are averaging 84.9 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 19.9 points and 3.9 assists, while Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 19.8 points and 5 rebounds. Jonquel Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Leonie Fiebich is dishing 2.3 assists. The New York Liberty are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 86.8 percent from the free throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx haven’t lost back to back games in the playoffs. The Minnesota Lynx have won 10 of their last 12 home games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 85.7 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 75.6 points on 41 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 25.2 points and 9.2 rebounds, while Courtney Williams is averaging 14.9 points and 4 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer and Alanna Smith is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 86.3 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Injury Report

Neither the New York Liberty or Minnesota Lynx have a player listed on their injury report.

Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Prediction

The New York Liberty are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’ve been the best team all year, but the value remains with the Lynx as an underdog. The Minnesota Lynx haven’t lost back to back games since mid-July, and they’ve covered 13 of their last 18 games as an underdog. The Lynx have also still won 4 of the last 6 games against the Liberty. This line is disrespectful toward the Lynx. Give me the bucket.

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FanDuel Best WNBA DFS Picks: Liberty vs. Lynx 10/16/24

Hans Geevers — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:25:51 +0000

The WNBA presents a playoff matchup between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. Let’s take a look at this game from a FanDuel perspective.

Before we dive into the New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

Here are my FanDuel picks for tomorrow evening’s New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx matchup.

FanDuel WNBA DFS Player Selections

MVP-Breanna Stewart, Forward, New York Liberty $9,500

Now that we have determined how Breanna Stewart played in the 2024 WNBA regular season, let’s shift our focus to the 2024 postseason. In the eight games that Stewart has played in the 2024 WNBA playoffs, Stewart has averaged an impressive 37.6 FanDuel points a game.

In Game 2 of the WNBA Finals two days ago, New York forward Breanna Stewart poured in 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists, one block, and seven steals in the New York Liberty’s 80-66 win over the Minnesota Lynx.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the New York Liberty’s Game 2 win over the Minnesota Lynx just mentioned, Breanna Stewart tallied a massive 59.6 FanDuel points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the MVP position for a FanDuel WNBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for tomorrow night’s game.

In summary, I like Breanna Stewart’s chances of continuing to play quality basketball versus the Minnesota Lynx tomorrow night. For that specific reason, I am backing New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart at the MVP position for this one game FanDuel WNBA DFS contest.

Star-Napheesa Collier, Forward, Minnesota Lynx $10,000

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier arrives at the third game of the WNBA Finals playing quality basketball from a statistical perspective. Let’s take a look at Collier’s game data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 34 games that Napheesa Collier played for the Minnesota Lynx this season, talented Lynx forward Napheesa Collier averaged an impressive 20.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.4 blocks a game.

Additional players I like to play well (FanDuel price noted): Alanna Smith, Forward (Minnesota Lynx) $8,000: Jonquel Jones, Guard (New York Liberty) $8,500: Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (New York Liberty) $9,000.

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FanDuel Best WNBA DFS Picks: Lynx vs. Liberty 10/13/24

Hans Geevers — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 23:13:51 +0000

The WNBA presents a playoff matchup between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. Let’s take a look at this game from a FanDuel perspective.

Before we dive into the New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

Here are my FanDuel picks for tomorrow afternoon’s Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty matchup.

FanDuel WNBA DFS Player Selections

MVP-Napheesa Collier, Forward, Minnesota Lynx $10,000

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier arrives at the second game of the WNBA Finals playing quality basketball from a statistical perspective. Let’s take a look at Collier’s game data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

More recently, in the Connecticut Sun’s 90-81 WNBA playoff victory over the Minnesota Lynx nine days ago, Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier played rather well. More specifically, Collier compiled 26 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in the Sun’s playoff win over the Lynx.

In Game 1 of the WNBA Finals two days ago, Napheesa Collier poured in 21 points, eight rebounds, two assists, six blocks, and three steals in the Minnesota Lynx’s 95-93 win over the New York Liberty.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Minnesota Lynx’s playoff win over the Liberty just mentioned, Napheesa Collier tallied a massive 59.6 FanDuel points.

Considering the elevated importance of tomorrow afternoon’s WNBA playoff game, I fully expect Napheesa Collier to continue her outstanding play versus the New York Liberty in Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Finals. For that specific reason, I am backing talented Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier at the MVP position for this one game FanDuel WNBA DFS Showdown contest.

Star-Breanna Stewart, Forward, New York Liberty $9,500

Additional players I like to play well this evening (FanDuel price noted): Alanna Smith, Forward (Minnesota Lynx) $8,000: Jonquel Jones, Guard (New York Liberty) $8,500: Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (New York Liberty) $9,000.

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New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction 10-13-24 WNBA Picks

Randy Chambers — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:09:40 +0000

The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty meet Sunday in game 2 of the WNBA Finals at the Barclays Center. Here’s a New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction. This article will include a New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Pick.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx look for another win to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. The Minnesota Lynx have won 11 of their last 14 road games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 88.1 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 83.6 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 26.4 points and 9.4 rebounds, while Courtney Williams is averaging 14.9 points and 3.8 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer and Bridget Carleton is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 86.3 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.

New York Liberty Betting Preview

The New York Liberty need a win to have a real shot of winning this series. The Liberty have won 18 of their last 22 home games. The New York Liberty are averaging 85.6 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 80.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 20.4 points and 4.9 assists, while Breanna Stewart is averaging 19.7 points and 8.3 rebounds. Jonquel Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Leonie Fiebich is dishing 2.1 assists. The New York Liberty are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 87.8 percent from the free throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.

New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

Neither the New York Liberty or Minnesota Lynx have a player listed on their injury report.

New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction

The New York Liberty are going to get the benefit of the doubt, especially at home, and this is a must win game after dropping game 1. However, this line is insane when you consider how good the Lynx are and the fact they’ve won 4 of the last 5 games against the Liberty. The Lynx are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog, and 12 of those covers were outright wins. The Liberty are 5-9 ATS in their last 14 games when favorites of 5 or more points. As Ive said many times this season, the Lynx are legit. Give me the points.

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FanDuel Best WNBA DFS Picks: Lynx vs. Liberty 10/10/24

Hans Geevers — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:39:01 +0000

The WNBA presents a playoff matchup between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. Let’s take a look at this game from a FanDuel perspective.

Before we dive into the New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this evening’s Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty matchup.

FanDuel WNBA DFS Player Selections

MVP-Breanna Stewart, Forward, New York Liberty $9,500

Now that we have determined how Breanna Stewart played in the 2024 WNBA regular season, let’s shift our focus to the 2024 postseason. In the seven games that Stewart has played in the 2024 WNBA playoffs, Stewart has averaged an impressive 37.9 FanDuel points a game.

More recently, in the New York Liberty’s 76-62 playoff victory over the Las Vegas Aces four days ago, New York forward Breanna Stewart played exceptionally well. Stewart compiled 19 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and four blocks in the Liberty’s playoff win over the Las Vegas Aces.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Liberty’s playoff win over the Aces just mentioned, Breanna Stewart tallied a massive 56.3 FanDuel points.

Considering the elevated importance of tonight’s WNBA playoff game, I fully expect Breanna Stewart to continue her outstanding play versus the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart at the MVP position for this one game FanDuel WNBA DFS Showdown contest.

Star-Napheesa Collier, Forward, Minnesota Lynx $10,000

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier arrives at today’s WNBA Finals game with the New York Liberty playing quality basketball from a statistical perspective. Let’s take a look at Collier’s game data from the 2024 WNBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

More recently, in the Connecticut Sun’s 90-81 WNBA playoff victory over the Minnesota Lynx six days ago, Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier played rather well. More specifically, Collier compiled 26 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in the Sun’s playoff win over the Lynx.

Additional players I like to play well this evening (FanDuel price noted): Alanna Smith, Forward (Minnesota Lynx) $8,000: Kayla McBride, Guard (Minnesota Lynx) $7,000: Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (New York Liberty) $9,000.

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New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction 10-10-24 WNBA Picks

Randy Chambers — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:40:05 +0000

The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty meet Thursday in game 1 of the WNBA Finals at the Barclays Center. Here’s a New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction. This article will include a New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Pick.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx are coming off a 5-game series against the Sun. The Minnesota Lynx have won 10 of their last 13 road games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 87.1 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 27.1 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Courtney Williams is averaging 13.7 points and 3.6 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer and Bridget Carleton is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 85.5 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.

New York Liberty Betting Preview

The New York Liberty are coming off a 4-game series against the Aces. The Liberty have won 18 of their last 21 home games. The New York Liberty are averaging 84.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 78.2 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 20.7 points and 5.2 assists, while Breanna Stewart is averaging 20 points and 8.2 rebounds. Jonquel Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Leonie Fiebich is dishing 1.8 assists. The New York Liberty are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 88.1 percent from the free throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.

New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

Neither the New York Liberty or Minnesota Lynx have a player listed on their injury report.

New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction

The New York Liberty are going to be favored at home for obvious reasons, but you could argue the Lynx have played the best ball throughout these playoffs. The Lynx have won 3 of the 4 games against the Liberty this season, including beating them in the commissioners cup. Also, the Lynx are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog, and 11 of those 12 covers were outright wins. The Lynx are worthy contenders in this series. Give me the points.

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FanDuel Best WNBA DFS Picks: Sun vs. Lynx 10/8/24

Hans Geevers — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:58:51 +0000

The WNBA presents a playoff matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx. Let’s take a look at this game from a FanDuel perspective.

Before we dive into the Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this evening’s Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx matchup.

FanDuel WNBA DFS Player Selections

MVP-Napheesa Collier, Forward, Minnesota Lynx $10,000

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier arrives at tomorrow’s WNBA playoff game with the Connecticut Sun playing exceptional basketball from a statistical perspective. Let’s take a look at Collier’s game data from the 2024 WNBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Sun’s playoff win over the Minnesota Lynx just mentioned, Napheesa Collier tallied a massive 51.7 FanDuel points.

Considering the elevated importance of tomorrow night’s WNBA playoff game, I fully expect Napheesa Collier to continue her outstanding play versus the Connecticut Sun. For that specific reason, I am backing talented Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier at the MVP position for this one game FanDuel WNBA DFS Showdown contest.

Star-Alyssa Thomas, Forward, Connecticut Sun $9,000

How important has talented forward Alyssa Thomas been to the Connecticut Sun this season? In the 40 games that Alyssa Thomas played for the Connecticut Sun in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Thomas averaged 10.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Thomas played in the regular season, let’s shift our focus to the 2024 WNBA playoffs. In the six games that Alyssa Thomas has played for the Connecticut Sun in the 2024 WNBA playoffs, Thomas is averaging a robust 43.3 FanDuel points a game. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select as a flex play for a WNBA FanDuel showdown contest.

In summary, I like Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas’s chances of continuing to perform at a high level versus the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of this WNBA playoff series.

Additional players I like to play well this evening (FanDuel price noted): DiJonai Carrington, Guard (Connecticut Sun) $7,000: Alanna Smith, Forward (Minnesota Lynx) $8,000: Kayla McBride, Guard (Minnesota Lynx) $6,500: DeWanna Bonner, Guard (Connecticut Sun) $8,500.

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Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Prediction 10-8-24 WNBA Picks

Randy Chambers — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:47:07 +0000

The Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx meet Tuesday in game 5 of the WNBA Second Round at the Target Center. Here’s a Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Pick.

Connecticut Sun Betting Preview

The Connecticut Sun look to make the WNBA Finals for the second time in 3 years. The Sun have won 5 of their last 7 road games. The Connecticut Sun are averaging 82.7 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 78.2 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 17.2 points and 3 assists, while DeWanna Bonner is averaging 16.3 points and 3.3 assists. Alyssa Thomas is the third double-digit scorer and DiJonai Carrington is dishing 2.2 assists. The Connecticut Sun are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 84.7 percent from the free throw line. The Connecticut Sun are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx look to make the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017. The Minnesota Lynx have won 9 of their last 11 home games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 87 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 83.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 27.2 points and 9.3 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 12.7 points and 2.2 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Bridget Carleton is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 87.9 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Injury Report

The Minnesota Lynx don’t have any players listed on their injury report. Tiffany Mitchell is questionable for the Connecticut Sun, as she hasn’t played since July 16, but has warmed up throughout the playoffs.

Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Prediction

I’ve been on the Connecticut Sun a lot this season because they’re just solid across the board and play hard. The problem is the Sun are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog. The Minnesota Lynx have played their best ball at home this season, and the offense has been scary good at times. If those shots are falling at a solid clip again, the Sun just can’t keep up. Give me another point or two and I’d jump on the Sun. At home, I have to lean toward the Lynx and the reasonable line.

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FanDuel Best WNBA DFS Picks: Liberty vs. Aces 10/6/24

Hans Geevers — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:41:17 +0000

The WNBA presents a second-round playoff matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. Let’s take a look at this game from a FanDuel perspective.

Before we dive into the Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this afternoon’s Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty matchup.

MVP-Breanna Stewart, Forward, New York Liberty $9,500

More recently, in the New York Liberty’s 83-69 playoff victory over the Atlanta Dream last week, New York forward Breanna Stewart played rather well. Stewart accumulated 20 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in the Liberty’s playoff win over the Dream.

It should be noted that these two teams met in Game 1 of this WNBA playoff series earlier this week. Who prevailed? How did Breanna Stewart perform in the game? In the New York Liberty’s 87-77 win over the Las Vegas Aces just mentioned, Stewart compiled 34 points, five rebounds, four assists, one block, and two steals.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Liberty’s defeat of the Las Vegas Aces two days ago, Breanna Stewart tallied a whopping 51.1 FanDuel points.

In summary, I like Breanna Stewart’s chances of continuing to play quality basketball versus the Las Vegas Aces later tomorrow night. For that specific reason, I am backing New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart at the MVP position for this one game FanDuel WNBA DFS contest.

Star-A’ja Wilson, Forward, Las Vegas Aces $10,000

In the Las Vegas Aces 91-82 series clinching victory over the Seattle Storm seven days ago, Las Vegas forward A’ja Wilson certainly played at a high level. More specifically, A’ja Wilson compiled a massive 24 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in the Aces win over the Storm.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Aces playoff win over the Storm earlier this week, A’ja Wilson tallied 47.6 FanDuel points.

Flex Plays I like to play well (FanDuel price noted): Jonquel Jones, Forward (New York Liberty) $8,500: Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (New York Liberty) $9,000: Kelsey Plum, Guard (Las Vegas Aces) $7,000.

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Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction 10-6-24 WNBA Picks

Randy Chambers — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:57:03 +0000

The Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun meet Sunday in game 4 of the WNBA Second Round at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Here’s a Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction. This article will include a Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Pick.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx look to make the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017. The Minnesota Lynx have won 6 straight road games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 88 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 81.4 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 26.8 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 14.2 points and 2.2 rebounds. Bridget Carleton is the third double-digit scorer and Courtney Williams is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 87.8 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.

Connecticut Sun Betting Preview

The Connecticut Sun need a win to force a game 5 on Tuesday. The Sun have won 7 of their last 11 home games. The Connecticut Sun are averaging 80.8 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 77.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 18.6 points and 3.6 assists, while DeWanna Bonner is averaging 16 points and 3.2 assists. Alyssa Thomas is the third double-digit scorer and DiJonai Carrington is dishing 2 assists. The Connecticut Sun are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 84.5 percent from the free throw line. The Connecticut Sun are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.

Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

The Minnesota Lynx don’t have any players listed on their injury report. Tiffany Mitchell is questionable for the Connecticut Sun, as she warmed up for game 3 but didn’t play.

Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction

The value is with the Minnesota Lynx and the free bucket, as they’ve been way too consistent this season and have proven they can win on the road. The Lynx are 5-0 ATS and 5-0 SU in their last 5 games as an underdog. I just have too much respect for the Connecticut Sun to believe they’re going to go down this quietly. This series has been physical and chippy, and that’s where the Sun usually thrive. I’d lay the small number with the Sun to force a game 5.

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FanDuel Best WNBA DFS Picks: Lynx vs. Sun 10/6/24

Hans Geevers — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:40:35 +0000

The WNBA presents a playoff matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx. Let’s take a look at this game from a FanDuel perspective.

Before we dive into the Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

Here are my FanDuel picks for tomorrow night’s Lynx vs. Sun matchup.

FanDuel WNBA DFS Player Selections

MVP-Napheesa Collier, Forward, Minnesota Lynx $10,400

More recently, in the Connecticut Sun’s 90-81 WNBA playoff victory over the Minnesota Lynx four days ago, Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier played rather well. More specifically, Collier compiled 26 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in the Sun’s playoff win over the Lynx.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Sun’s playoff win over the Minnesota Lynx just mentioned, Napheesa Collier tallied a massive 51.7 FanDuel points.

Star-Alyssa Thomas, Forward, Connecticut Sun $9,800

How important has talented forward Alyssa Thomas been to the Connecticut Sun this season? In the 40 games that Alyssa Thomas has played for the Connecticut Sun in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Thomas is averaging a robust 10.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Now that we have determined how Thomas played in the regular season, let’s shift our focus to the 2024 WNBA playoffs. In the five games that Alyssa Thomas has played for the Connecticut Sun in the 2024 WNBA playoffs, Thomas is averaging a robust 42.5 FanDuel points a game. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select as a flex play for a WNBA FanDuel showdown contest.

In summary, I like Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas’s chances of continuing to perform at a high level versus the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of this WNBA playoff series.

Additional players I like to play well this evening (FanDuel price noted): DiJonai Carrington, Guard (Connecticut Sun) $7,000: Alanna Smith, Forward (Minnesota Lynx) $8,500: Kayla McBride, Guard (Minnesota Lynx) $6,500: DeWanna Bonner, Guard (Connecticut Sun) $9,000.

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Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Prediction 10-6-24 WNBA Picks

Randy Chambers — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:26:55 +0000

The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces meet Sunday in game 4 of the WNBA Second Round at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. Here’s a Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Pick.

New York Liberty Betting Preview

The New York Liberty look to advance to the finals back to back seasons. The Liberty have won 4 of their last 5 road games. The New York Liberty are averaging 86 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 81.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 20.4 points and 5.8 assists, while Breanna Stewart is averaging 20.2 points and 7 rebounds. Jonquel Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Leonie Fiebich is dishing 1.4 assists. The New York Liberty are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 87.8 percent from the free throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.

Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview

The Las Vegas Aces need a win to force a game 5 on Tuesday. The Aces have won 7 straight home games. The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 83.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 79.8 points on 42.4 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 21.8 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Kelsey Plum is averaging 16.2 points and 2.5 rebounds. Jackie Young is the third double-digit scorer and Chelsea Gray is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.

Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Injury Report

The New York Liberty don’t have a player listed on their injury report. The Las Vegas Aces will be without Kiah Stokes due to a concussion.

Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Prediction

The New York Liberty and free points are attractive because you don’t get them often, and they’re 3-1 ATS and 3-1 SU as an underdog this season. The Liberty have also won 5 of the last 6 games against the Aces, so I won’t panic just yet. With that said, the Aces have more pep in their step at home, and they’ve now won 12 straight home playoff games. The Aces were better with their ball pressure in game 3 and A’ja Wilson played damn near the entire game, only getting a rest when the game was comfortably led. If that continues, the Aces should be able to force a deciding game 5 in New York. I’ll lay the bucket.

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Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Prediction 10-4-24 WNBA Picks

Randy Chambers — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:07:00 +0000

The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces meet Friday in game 3 of the WNBA Second Round at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. Here’s a Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Pick.

New York Liberty Betting Preview

The New York Liberty look for a sweep to advance to the finals back to back seasons. The Liberty have won 4 straight road games. The New York Liberty are averaging 87.3 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 78 points on 45 percent shooting. Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 24.5 points and 6 assists, while Breanna Stewart is averaging 20.5 points and 7.3 rebounds. Jonquel Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Leonie Fiebich is dishing 1.3 assists. The New York Liberty are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 87.3 percent from the free throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.

Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview

The Las Vegas Aces need a win to force a game 4 on Sunday. The Aces have won 6 straight home games. The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 80.5 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 79.5 points on 43.3 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 22.5 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Kelsey Plum is averaging 15.3 points and 2.5 rebounds. Jackie Young is the third double-digit scorer and Chelsea Gray is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.

Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Injury Report

The New York Liberty don’t have a player listed on their injury report. The Las Vegas Aces will be without Kiah Stokes due to a head injury.

Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Prediction

This will be the first time since August 17 where the New York Liberty are an underdog. The Liberty have been underdogs 3 times this season, and they’ve not only covered every game, but they’ve also won them outright. The Liberty have won 5 straight games against the Aces and 7 of the last 10 games overall. So, while you would assume the defending two-time champs won’t go down quietly and being at home helps, the value and history is siding with the Liberty. Give me the free bucket.

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Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction 10-4-24 WNBA Picks

Randy Chambers — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 02:40:14 +0000

The Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun meet Friday in game 3 of the WNBA Second Round at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Here’s a Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction. This article will include a Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Pick.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx look for a win to take a 2-1 series lead. The Minnesota Lynx have won 5 straight road games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 87.5 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 81.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 27 points and 8 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 14.5 points and 2.5 rebounds. Bridget Carleton is the third double-digit scorer and Courtney Williams is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 89.9 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.

Connecticut Sun Betting Preview

The Connecticut Sun look to take a 2-1 series lead with a win. The Sun have won 7 of their last 10 home games. The Connecticut Sun are averaging 80.8 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 74.3 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 19.8 points and 3.5 assists, while Alyssa Thomas is averaging 16.5 points and 10.5 assists. DeWanna Bonner is the third double-digit scorer and DiJonai Carrington is dishing 2 assists. The Connecticut Sun are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 86.9 percent from the free throw line. The Connecticut Sun are allowing 27.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.

Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

The Minnesota Lynx don’t have any players listed on their injury report. Tiffany Mitchell is out for the Connecticut Sun due to an illness.

Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction

The Minnesota Lynx got a bounce back win in game 2, and it’s attractive seeing them in the underdog role. This will be just the fifth time since August where the Lynx are an underdog. With that said, you can argue the Sun have been the better team in this series through 2 games, as they won game 1 and had their chances in game 2. The Sun have won 7 of the last 10 games against the Lynx. The Sun are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite. This series has gotten chippy, and the Sun are a physical team that feels in its element. I’ll lay the bucket.

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Draftkings Best WNBA Showdown Picks: Liberty vs. Aces 10/4/24

Hans Geevers — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:59:18 +0000

The WNBA presents a second-round playoff matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. Let’s take a look at this game from a Draftkings perspective.

Before we dive into the Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces matchup.

Draftkings WNBA Showdown Picks

Captain-A’ja Wilson, Forward, Las Vegas Aces $10,200

Las Vegas forward A’ja Wilson arrives at this week’s WNBA playoff game with the New York Liberty playing exceptional basketball from a statistical perspective. Let’s take a look at Wilson’s game data from the regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 38 games that Las Vegas forward A’ja Wilson played for the Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 WNBA regular season, Wilson averaged a whopping 26.6 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 steals, and 2.7 blocks a game.

Now that we identified how A’ja Wilson played in the regular season, let’s shift our focus to the 2024 WNBA playoffs. In the Las Vegas Aces 91-82 series clinching victory over the Seattle Storm nine days ago, Wilson certainly played at a high level. More specifically, A’ja Wilson compiled a massive 24 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in the Aces win over the Storm.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Aces playoff win over the Storm earlier this week, A’ja Wilson compiled 48.8 Draftkings points.

It is noteworthy that these two teams played two days ago in Game 2 of this WNBA playoff series. Who prevailed? How did Wilson perform in the game? In the New York Liberty’s 88-84 win over the New York Liberty in Game 2 of this WNBA semifinal series, A’ja Wilson compiled 24 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select for the captain position.

It should also be noted that A’ja Wilson’s outstanding play on the basketball court in 2024 earned Wilson her third WNBA Most Valuable Player award. Clearly, the Las Vegas Aces forward is playing outstanding basketball entering Game 2 of this WNBA playoff series.

Considering the elevated importance of this playoff game, I fully expect A’ja Wilson to play at a high level on Friday night. For that specific reason, I am backing Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson at the captain position for this one game WNBA Draftkings contest.

Flex Plays I like to play well (Draftkings price noted): Jonquel Jones, Forward (New York Liberty) $8,800: Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (New York Liberty) $9,200: Alysha Clark, Forward (Las Vegas Aces) $5,200.

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Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Prediction 10-1-24 WNBA Picks

Randy Chambers — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:46:44 +0000

The Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx meet Tuesday in game 2 of the WNBA Second Round at the Target Center. Here’s a Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Pick.

Connecticut Sun Betting Preview

The Connecticut Sun look to take a surprising 2-0 series lead with another win. The Sun have won 6 of their last 8 road games. The Connecticut Sun are averaging 84.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 73.3 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 21.3 points and 4 assists, while Alyssa Thomas is averaging 16 points and 11.7 assists. DeWanna Bonner is the third double-digit scorer and DiJonai Carrington is dishing 2.7 assists. The Connecticut Sun are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 87.8 percent from the free throw line. The Connecticut Sun are allowing 24.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx need a win to even up the series at 1-1. The Minnesota Lynx have won 8 of their last 10 home games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 91 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 85.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 33 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 15.7 points and 2.3 rebounds. Bridget Carleton is the third double-digit scorer and Courtney Williams is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 89.2 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 41.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.3 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Injury Report

Cecilia Zandalasini is questionable for the Minnesota Lynx due to a quadriceps injury. Tiffany Mitchell is out for the Connecticut Sun due to an illness, while Tyasha Harris is questionable with an ankle injury.

Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Prediction

The Connecticut Sun are a legit title contender that plays hard at both ends of the floor, so it wouldn’t be shocking to see another win. The Sun have won 5 of the last 6 games against, the Lynx. However, the Lynx have been too good and too consistent to think they’ll lose another playoff game at home. This is a must win for the Lynx. The line is reasonable, and the Lynx should have a better offensive showing. I’ll lay the points with the Lynx.

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