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Top 5 FanDuel
| PLAYER | POS | TEAM | OPP | SAL | FPTS | VAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Banham | G | MIN | LA | 3000 | 21.07 | 7 |
| Kiah Stokes | F | LVA | CHI | 3400 | 22.75 | 6.7 |
| Riquna Williams | G | LVA | CHI | 4300 | 25.81 | 6 |
| Allisha Gray | G | DAL | ATL | 6300 | 35.1 | 5.6 |
| A'ja Wilson | F | LVA | CHI | 8600 | 46.26 | 5.4 |
Top 5 DraftKings
| PLAYER | POS | TEAM | OPP | SAL | FPTS | VAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Banham | G | MIN | LA | 4300 | 22.21 | 5.2 |
| Kiah Stokes | F | LVA | CHI | 4200 | 21.93 | 5.2 |
| Tiffany Hayes | G | ATL | @DAL | 7200 | 31.55 | 4.4 |
| Bridget Carleton | G | MIN | LA | 4600 | 20.15 | 4.4 |
| A'ja Wilson | F | LVA | CHI | 11000 | 46.4 | 4.2 |
Los Angeles Sparks 
vs Minnesota Lynx 
(-6.5)
Injuries
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Los Angeles
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiney Ogwumike | F | Knee | GTD | 9/2/2021 |
| Kristi Toliver | G | Hand | OUT | 9/9/2021 |
| Gabby Williams | F | Suspension | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Maria Vadeeva | C | Suspension | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Ivana Raca | F | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Jasmine Walker | F | Knee | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Aina Ayuso | G | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
Minnesota
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Fowles | C | Shoulder | GTD | 9/2/2021 |
| Damiris Dantas | C | Lower Leg | OUT | 9/4/2021 |
| Layshia Clarendon | G | Leg | OUT | 9/4/2021 |
| Maya Moore | F | Personal | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Rennia Davis | G | Foot | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
2021 Player Stats
Los Angeles
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Wheeler | 13.4 | 3.3 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1 | 2.7 | 5 | 12.2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Brittney Sykes | 9.3 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 8.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| Amanda Zahui B. | 10 | 5.3 | 1 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 4 | 3.8 | 8.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Nia Coffey | 8.4 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.9 | 3 | 7.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Te'a Cooper | 8.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 7.7 | 2 | 2.6 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 14.1 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 6.1 | 11 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Kristi Toliver | 9.4 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 8.5 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Bria Holmes | 4.9 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Arella Guirantes | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| Chiney Ogwumike | 7.8 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 7.8 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Karlie Samuelson | 3.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0 | 1 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Lauren Cox | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| Kristine Anigwe | 3.9 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| Jasmine Walker | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 |
Minnesota
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Fowles | 16.6 | 10 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11.1 | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| Napheesa Collier | 16.5 | 6.4 | 3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 6.1 | 13.6 | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Kayla McBride | 14.1 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 10.4 | 3 | 3.2 |
| Layshia Clarendon | 10.5 | 3.3 | 5.7 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 8.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Crystal Dangerfield | 7.8 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 7.4 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Damiris Dantas | 7.7 | 4 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 7.3 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Bridget Carleton | 4.9 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Rachel Banham | 4.4 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Aerial Powers | 8.9 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 8 | 3.6 | 4 |
| Natalie Achonwa | 3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| Jessica Shepard | 2.1 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Cierra Burdick | 2 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0.7 | 1 |
| Linnae Harper | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Natasha Mack | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Skinny
Neither team in the matchup between the Sparks and Lynx tends to push the pace, so the contest has the lowest expected total (150.5) on Thursday's slate. The Sparks will be without Kristi Toliver (hand) once again, which should lead to increased playing time for Te'a Cooper. Cooper has started each of the last two games with Toliver sidelined, and she's averaged 11.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 28.0 minutes per game during that time. Erica Wheeler has maintained a prominent role in the team's offense and has played at least 30 minutes in seven of the eight games since the Olympic break. The 30-year-old has had well-rounded production with 12.1 points, 5.5 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 34.0 minutes per game during that time. Nneka Ogwumike has been somewhat inconsistent recently with two single-digit scoring totals in her last four appearances, while Nia Coffey has put up four consecutive double-digit scoring totals despite coming off the bench.
Minnesota's usage depends on the status of Sylvia Fowles (shoulder), who missed her first game of the season Tuesday and is questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup. Her absence led to increased playing time for Bridget Carleton, but she was limited to just five points in 29 minutes. Layshia Clarendon (leg) was also held out, and they've been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Sparks. Collier's production increased during Tuesday's game since Fowles was sidelined, and she posted a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds in 38 minutes. Kayla McBride shouldered the load in the backcourt with 25 points and nine rebounds in 32 minutes. Rachel Banham also saw increased playing time Tuesday and recorded eight rebounds and five assists across 24 minutes in Clarendon's absence. She has a low DFS salary but should offer plenty of value, even if she continues to come off the bench. Collier should see increased work again if Fowles is held out, while McBride and Banham should see increased roles with Clarendon sidelined once again.
Atlanta Dream 
vs Dallas Wings 
(-6.5)
Injuries
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Atlanta
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Hayes | G | Knee | GTD | 9/2/2021 |
| Candice Dupree | F | Back | GTD | 9/2/2021 |
| Tianna Hawkins | F | Foot | OUT | 9/5/2021 |
| Chennedy Carter | G | Suspension | OUT | 9/5/2021 |
| Crystal Bradford | G | Foot | OUT | 9/19/2021 |
| Cheyenne Parker | F | Personal | OUT | 2/1/2022 |
| Maite Cazorla | G | Personal | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Raquel Carrera | C | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
Dallas
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satou Sabally | F | Achilles | OUT | 9/5/2021 |
| Imani McGee-Stafford | C | Personal | SUSP | 5/1/2022 |
2021 Player Stats
Atlanta
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Williams | 15.9 | 6.5 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 3.4 | 6.8 | 16.8 | 1 | 1.7 |
| Odyssey Sims | 9.3 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 10 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Crystal Bradford | 8.8 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 8 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 14.6 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 11.2 | 3.2 | 4 |
| Monique Billings | 7.1 | 6 | 1 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Aari McDonald | 6.8 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 3.1 | 2 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 2 |
| Chennedy Carter | 14.2 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 5.5 | 12 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Elizabeth Williams | 5.6 | 4.6 | 1 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Cheyenne Parker | 10.2 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 8.5 | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| Tianna Hawkins | 5.2 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Shekinna Stricklen | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Candice Dupree | 7.8 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 7.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Blake Dietrick | 4 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalani Brown | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Dallas
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arike Ogunbowale | 19.1 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0 | 2.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 15.9 | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Marina Mabrey | 13.3 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2 | 5.7 | 5 | 11.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Isabelle Harrison | 10.8 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 | 8.7 | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| Allisha Gray | 11.5 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 9.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Kayla Thornton | 7.6 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 6.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Satou Sabally | 12.4 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 10 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Moriah Jefferson | 5.3 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Tyasha Harris | 4.8 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2 | 1.7 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Charli Collier | 3.7 | 3.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Bella Alarie | 2.6 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Awak Kuier | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Kristine Anigwe | 2.3 | 2 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Dana Evans | 0.8 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Chelsea Dungee | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 |
The Skinny
Atlanta and Dallas are expected to engage in a relatively close matchup Thursday, and the Dream could help drive up the score with the fourth-highest pace in the league. Both teams allow plenty of looks from beyond the arc, which should benefit Tiffany Hayes (knee), who is probable for Thursday's game. She's been limited by a right knee injury recently but returned to the lineup last Thursday and posted 11 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 30 minutes. She should see plenty of playing time once again if she's cleared to play against the Wings. Aari McDonald has averaged 5.3 three-point attempts per game across her last four appearances despite coming off the bench and could thrive against Dallas' defense. Monique Billings has been productive recently with three double-digit scoring totals in six games since the Olympic break, and she's been in the starting lineup in each of the last two games. Candice Dupree (back) also has a chance to return, as she's questionable after she missed the last two games. She took on a prominent role in her first three games after the Olympic break and averaged 10.3 points and 5.7 rebounds in 31.3 minutes per contest during that time. If she's back to full strength, she should be a key contributor for the Dream.
Atlanta's defense has allowed plenty of scoring this season, which should allow the Wings to drive up the score in spite of their ninth-ranked pace. Arike Ogunbowale and Marina Mabrey should have plenty of chances to thrive against the Dream given their abundance of three-point attempts, while the team's offense will get a boost with Allisha Gray (concussion) back in action. Ogunbowale has been a team leader in 2021 and has topped 20 points in three of the five games since the Olympic break, including at least 25 points in each of her last two appearances. Mabrey has played a bench role, but she's scored in double figures in two of the last three games and has averaged 6.7 three-point attempts per contest during that time. Gray had started each of the first three games after the Olympic break but missed the last two contests due to a concussion. It's not yet clear whether she'll have any restrictions in her first game back, but she has a chance to provide mid-tier value if she can handle a full workload.
Chicago Sky 
vs Las Vegas Aces 
(-3.5)
Injuries
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Chicago
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astou Ndour-Fall | C | Foot | OUT | 9/5/2021 |
| Maria Conde | F | Personal | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Leonie Fiebich | F | Personal | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
Las Vegas
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearica Hamby | F | Ankle | OUT | 9/5/2021 |
| Liz Cambage | C | Covid-19 | OUT | 9/5/2021 |
| Angel McCoughtry | F | Knee | OUT | 9/20/2021 |
| Iliana Rupert | C | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
2021 Player Stats
Chicago
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper | 14.7 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 5.5 | 12 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Courtney Vandersloot | 11.3 | 3.6 | 9 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 9.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Diamond DeShields | 11.1 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 10 | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Allie Quigley | 13.4 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 10.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Candace Parker | 12.6 | 8.3 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1 | 2.8 | 4.7 | 10.3 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| Azura Stevens | 7.4 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 3 | 6.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Ruthy Hebard | 6.3 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Stefanie Dolson | 7.5 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 3 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Astou Ndour-Fall | 7 | 5.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 6.4 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Dana Evans | 3.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 3 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Lexie Brown | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephanie Watts | 2.5 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Shyla Heal | 2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Natasha Mack | 2 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Brittany Boyd-Jones | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 |
Las Vegas
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A'ja Wilson | 18.5 | 9.3 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 14.5 | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Liz Cambage | 14.7 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 5.8 | 10.5 | 3 | 4.2 |
| Jackie Young | 11.8 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 4.6 | 9.2 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Chelsea Gray | 11.3 | 3 | 6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 10.4 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Dearica Hamby | 11.7 | 6.9 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 4.3 | 7.9 | 2.8 | 4.2 |
| Kelsey Plum | 12.8 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 4 | 4.3 | 10.4 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Riquna Williams | 9 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 4.7 | 3 | 7.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Ji-Su Park | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Destiny Slocum | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Joyner Holmes | 3.3 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiah Stokes | 0.8 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Emma Cannon | 2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Angel McCoughtry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The Skinny
The matchup between the Sky and the Aces has the highest expected total (170) and figures to feature plenty of scoring since both teams rank among the top three teams in pace. The Aces are proficient defensively and have the best defensive efficiency in the league, but they give up plenty of looks from the perimeter. While Allie Quigley has made just one three-pointer across the last two games, she's still led the team in three-point attempts and should have plenty of chances once again. Courtney Vandersloot has heated up from beyond the arc recently and has shot 50 percent from the perimeter across her last five appearances. As a result, she's scored in double figures during four of the last five games. Kahleah Copper has been the team's leading scorer and has averaged 17.4 points per game across her seven appearances since the Olympic break. During that time, she's shot 38.9 percent from three-point range.
The Aces have thrived in the frontcourt recently, and A'ja Wilson should see plenty of work Thursday with Liz Cambage sidelined due to the league's health and safety protocols. Wilson was held to just four points against Connecticut's stingy defense last week, but she's still been dominant since the Olympic break. She's recorded double-doubles in three of the five games since the WNBA resumed play, and she's averaged 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 30.2 minutes per contest during that time. Dearica Hamby missed Saturday's game due to a left ankle sprain and will be held out once again Thursday. Her absence led to increased playing time for Kiah Stokes, who recorded one point and eight rebounds in 22 minutes. Wilson and Stokes should see plenty of work in the Aces' frontcourt with two key players in Hamby and Cambage unavailable. Riquna Williams has a low-range DFS salary but has averaged 9.5 points and 4.3 rebounds in 27.5 minutes per game across her last five appearances, and she's in line for additional work with the Aces shorthanded Thursday.
New York Liberty 
vs Seattle Storm 
(-12.0)
Injuries
Note: All return dates are just estimates
New York
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sami Whitcomb | G | Ankle | GTD | 9/2/2021 |
| Jazmine Jones | G | Foot | GTD | 9/2/2021 |
| Michaela Onyenwere | F | Chest | GTD | 9/2/2021 |
| Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe | F | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Asia Durr | G | Illness | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Han Xu | C | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Marine Johannes | G | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Jocelyn Willoughby | F | Achilles | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
Seattle
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordin Canada | G | Knee | OUT | 9/7/2021 |
| Mikiah Herbert Harrigan | F | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
2021 Player Stats
New York
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betnijah Laney | 17.8 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 3.5 | 6.8 | 14.8 | 3.2 | 4.1 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 12.3 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 6.1 | 4.3 | 9 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Sabrina Ionescu | 10.8 | 5.8 | 6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Michaela Onyenwere | 8.8 | 3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 7.5 | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Rebecca Allen | 9.4 | 4 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 2 | 5.1 | 3 | 9 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Kylee Shook | 5.9 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jazmine Jones | 6.7 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2 | 2.3 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Natasha Howard | 14.4 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 5.7 | 13.3 | 2 | 2.3 |
| Reshanda Gray | 6.1 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| DiDi Richards | 2.3 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Leaonna Odom | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Kiah Stokes | 1.7 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Joyner Holmes | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jocelyn Willoughby | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Layshia Clarendon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seattle
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | 20.3 | 9.9 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 16 | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Jewell Loyd | 18 | 4 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 14.8 | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Sue Bird | 10.5 | 2.7 | 5.5 | 1 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 8.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Mercedes Russell | 6.7 | 6.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 2.8 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Jordin Canada | 5.9 | 2.3 | 3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2 | 5 | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Eziyoda Magbegor | 6.2 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 5 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Katie Lou Samuelson | 6.7 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 5.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Stephanie Talbot | 5.4 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Epiphanny Prince | 5.4 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 4.4 | 1 | 1.1 |
| Candice Dupree | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 5.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Kennedy Burke | 3.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Kiana Williams | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Karlie Samuelson | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mikiah Herbert Harrigan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cierra Burdick | 0 | 1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 |
The Skinny
The Storm have the highest expected score on Thursday's slate (87.75), but they're favored to win by 12 points and could rest some starters if they develop a comfortable lead early on. However, the Liberty could still post a relatively high score since they have the second-highest pace in the league. New York is dealing with several injuries, highlighted by Sami Whitcomb (ankle), who returned to the court Tuesday but played just seven minutes. She's questionable once again, and DiDi Richards will likely see additional playing time if Whitcomb is held out. Richards is a lackluster DFS play given her inconsistent results, but Betnijah Laney has taken on an increased role in the Liberty's backcourt while Whitcomb has been sidelined. Across her last three appearances, the 27-year-old has averaged 17.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 37.0 minutes per game. Sabrina Ionescu has also developed more consistency since the Olympic break, as she's scored in double figures in each of her seven appearances since the layoff. During that time, the second-year pro has averaged 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 33.1 minutes per contest.
The Liberty allow plenty of scoring, which should allow Seattle's starters to rack up fantasy points if the score remains relatively close in Thursday's matchup. Breanna Stewart has remained dominant since she returned from a two-game absence due to rest purposes, and she's averaged a double-double with 18.8 points and 11.2 rebounds in 33.0 minutes per game across her last five appearances. She has the top DFS salary on DraftKings and FanDuel on Thursday but should still provide value given her recent output. Jewell Loyd topped 25 points in each of her first three appearances after the Olympic break but has shot just 32.7 percent from the floor across her last four appearances. As a result, she's averaged just 11.3 points per game during that time but should have the chance to bounce back against a lackluster defense Thursday. Although Katie Lou Samuelson could return to the starting five with Jordin Canada (knee) sidelined, she's averaged just 6.1 points and 3.7 rebounds in 20.9 minutes per game to begin the second half of the year.
