WNBA DFS Picks and Lineup Tips for Friday, July 22

WNBA DFS Picks and Lineup Tips for Friday, July 22

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  • Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky
  • Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx
  • Seattle Storm at Phoenix Mercury

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Top 5 FanDuel

PLAYERPOSTEAMOPPSALFPTSVAL
Marina MabreyGDAL@CHI590029.365
Brianna TurnerFPHOSEA580028.344.9
DeWanna BonnerGCON@MIN620030.054.8
Julie AllemandGCHIDAL400019.114.8
Kayla ThorntonFDAL@CHI490023.214.7

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PLAYERPOSTEAMOPPSALFPTSVAL
Julie AllemandGCHIDAL490019.634
Kayla ThorntonFDAL@CHI600023.283.9
DeWanna BonnerGCON@MIN790029.993.8
Allie QuigleyGCHIDAL710027.253.8
Brianna TurnerFPHOSEA740027.463.7

Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky (-7.0)

Injury Report - Wings vs. Sky

Note: All return dates are just estimates

Dallas

NamePosInjuryStatusReturn
Satou SaballyFAnkleOUT7/24/2022
Bella AlarieFPersonalOFS5/1/2023

Chicago

NamePosInjuryStatusReturn
Courtney VanderslootGConcussionOUT7/23/2022
Astou Ndour-FallCPersonalOFS5/1/2023
Leonie FiebichFPersonalOFS5/1/2023

2022 WNBA Stats - Wings vs. Sky

Dallas

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Arike OgunbowaleG253119.533.51.20.138.16.716.83.13.9
Allisha GrayG2231.814.35.32.21.10.824.84.710.32.93.5
Marina MabreyG2326.112.73.73.30.70.31.95.14.911.711.7
Isabelle HarrisonC25219.65.31.60.90.20.10.13.47.82.73.1
Teaira McCowanC2214.87.65.30.50.10.700351.72.9
Kayla ThorntonF2527.56.35.81.81.10.50.61.9251.62
Satou SaballyF1121.711.34.82.10.50.20.93.93.79.42.93.2
Tyasha HarrisG2416.44.512.90.40.10.51.61.74.80.50.7
Awak KuierF2412.22.82.50.90.30.90.10.61.12.70.40.8
Veronica BurtonG2513.41.81.31.30.80.20.20.80.41.60.70.7
Charli CollierC134.11.70.500000.10.51.30.60.8
Jasmine DickeyG154.51.20.70.10.20.10.10.20.41.60.30.5
Moriah JeffersonG1400000000000

Chicago

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Emma MeessemanC2628.512.863.51.40.90.215.69.91.51.7
Candace ParkerF2428.513.38.84.70.91.11.54.44.91122.3
Kahleah CopperG212814.55.72.10.401.33.45.211.22.83.6
Allie QuigleyG2426.511.32.830.60.21.54.13.78.52.42.5
Courtney VanderslootG2426.110.83.86.210.50.92.34.18.71.82.3
Azura StevensF2521.110.43.80.60.40.91.23.24.290.71
Rebekah GardnerG2521.98.83.21.31.40.50.41.23.56.31.51.8
Dana EvansG2512.95.211.50.30.10.82.21.84.50.91
Ruthy HebardF189.72.62.10.40.30.2001.12.10.30.4
Julie AllemandG1516.32.81.73.60.50.10.40.90.91.90.50.6
Li YueruC135.621.80.20.20.2000.51.20.90.9
Sparkle TaylorG212.55.5100000.52.530.50.5
Anneli MaleyF41121.80.80.80.30.50.80.81.500
Kaela DavisG11001100000100
Tina KrajisnikC22.50010.500000.500

WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy

Friday's slate begins with a matchup that's expected to have the highest score, as the Sky have been one of the top teams in the league this year, while the Wings have the ability to consistently perform well on the offensive side of the ball.

The Wings will be playing without Satou Sabally once again since she continues to deal with an ankle injury, so Kayla Thornton and Awak Kuier should have the opportunity for additional playing time. Thornton has had an increased role over the last two matchups, averaging 10.0 points, 2.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 30.0 minutes per game. Arike Ogunbowale has been the Wings' top scorer this year and has scored 20-plus points in three of the last five matchups. During that time, she's averaged 20.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 33.8 minutes per game. She has the highest DFS salary on the team but has displayed the ability to consistently provide value. Allisha Gray has had plenty of playing time for Dallas and has averaged 13.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 32.8 minutes per game over her last four appearances. Marina Mabrey has been a more inconsistent option but tied her season-high scoring total with 22 points last weekend against Chicago. She's scored in double figures in three of her last five appearances, averaging 13.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 26.6 minutes per game across that span.

The Sky will be without a major contributor in the backcourt once again Friday, as Courtney Vandersloot has been ruled out for a third consecutive game. Julie Allemand will likely remain in a starting role, while Allie Quigley should also continue to see increased opportunities. Despite averaging 27.5 minutes per game over her last two appearances, Allemand has put up just 3.0 points and 5.0 assists per game during that time. Quigley has been a much more consistent threat, scoring in double figures in eight of the last nine matchups. Across that span, she's averaged 14.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 27.4 minutes per game. Candace Parker has been a consistent threat for double-doubles for most of the season but has shot just 27.0 percent from the floor over the last three matchups. She's averaged 7.7 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 27.3 minutes per game during that time. Emma Meesseman has stepped up for the Sky recently, scoring in double figures in four of the last five games while shooting 64.8 percent from the floor. Over that stretch, she's averaged 15.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 27.2 minutes per game.

Connecticut Sun (-3.5) at Minnesota Lynx

Injury Report - Sun vs. Lynx

Note: All return dates are just estimates

Connecticut

NamePosInjuryStatusReturn
Jonquel JonesFCovid-19GTD7/22/2022
Kiara SmithGUndisclosedOFS5/1/2023
Jasmine ThomasGKneeOFS5/1/2023

Minnesota

NamePosInjuryStatusReturn
Damiris DantasCPersonalOUT7/24/2022
Napheesa CollierFPersonalOUT7/28/2022

2022 WNBA Stats - Sun vs. Lynx

Connecticut

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Jonquel JonesF2427.515.191.81.11.21.33.95.5112.83.4
Brionna JonesC2626.413.951.41.30.500.25.29.13.64.2
Alyssa ThomasF263212.885.61.60.2004.8103.34.5
DeWanna BonnerG2330.413.44.32.51.20.31.44.24.610.82.83.5
Courtney WilliamsG2428.111.24.73.31.10.50.72.14.911.30.70.9
Natisha HiedemanG2625.1923.21.20.11.74.53.27.60.81
DiJonai CarringtonG2617.76.72.910.80.10.61.82.25.71.72.3
Joyner HolmesF197.52.11.20.60.40.10.20.80.82.10.30.3
Nia CloudenG197.61.80.70.70.30.10.40.70.61.40.30.5
Yvonne AndersonG119.23.20.81.10.30.20.40.91.12.40.60.6
Jasmine ThomasG521.86.62.230.60.212.61.662.42.6
Jazmine JonesG76.30.90.10.10.3000.30.310.30.7
Stephanie JonesF24100.5000000.511
Bria HartleyG11201210000200

Minnesota

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Aerial PowersF2726.814.15.131.10.30.934.612.73.94.9
Sylvia FowlesC2228.515.11011.11.1006.4102.43.7
Kayla McBrideG223114.1321.101.54.44.711.73.13.5
Moriah JeffersonG2128.711.62.651.40.11.32.74.18.92.12.5
Jessica ShepardF2726.68.97.93.30.40.30.20.83.36.52.12.9
Rachel BanhamG2717.78.11.32.60.30.11.64.12.96.70.91.1
Nikolina MilicC2511.35.42.90.90.30.30.20.82.14.211.4
Bridget CarletonG2718.14.32.510.40.20.82.31.53.90.50.6
Natalie AchonwaF1314.86.241.50.40.400.12.53.91.11.4
Damiris DantasC1517.55.13.81.90.20.11.14.11.96.10.30.4
Evina WestbrookG1412.42.61.41.40.40.40.1113.10.40.6
Yvonne TurnerG4226.32.52.50.500.81.826.51.51.8
Odyssey SimsG2279.53.53.50.510.523.511.524.5
Angel McCoughtryF2106310.5100.51.5433
Kamiah SmallsG311.31.31.721.3001.30.72.700
Elissa CunaneC33.30.71.700000.30.30.700
Rennia DavisG1320000001100
Hannah SjervenC3300000.30000.300

WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy

The matchup between the Sun and the Lynx is expected to be the most competitive on Friday's slate, and both teams rank among the top four offenses in the league in terms of efficiency.

The Sun have played the last two games without Jonquel Jones due to the league's health and safety protocols, but she's probable for Friday's matchup. She's been productive in recent appearances, averaging 17.2 points and 8.6 rebounds in 27.2 minutes per game over her last five matchups. Her likely return should spell less playing time for Brionna Jones, who averaged 18.5 points and 7.0 rebounds in 34.5 minutes per game over her last two appearances. DeWanna Bonner has scored in double figures in three of the last five matchups and averaged 13.2 points and 5.2 rebounds in 29.6 minutes per game across that span. Alyssa Thomas has been held to single-digit scoring totals in three of the last five matchups but posted a double-double Tuesday against the Liberty. Natisha Hiedeman has had more modest production for most of the year but has scored in double figures in each of her last four appearances, while DiJonai Carrington put up a career-high 18 points Tuesday.

Kayla McBride has been productive while leading the Lynx in playing time recently, and she's scored in double figures in four of the last five matchups. During that time, the guard has averaged 16.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 32.2 minutes per game. Sylvia Fowles' usage has increased recently, and she's posted double-doubles in three of her last four appearances while averaging 16.3 points and 13.8 rebounds in 28.3 minutes per game across that span. She should have even more usage in the frontcourt in the near future since Damiris Dantas is stepping away from the team due to personal reasons. In Dantas' absence, Jessica Shepard and Natalie Achonwa are also candidates for additional run. Shepard has played at least 20 minutes in four of the last five matchups, averaging 7.6 points and 6.8 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game during that time. Moriah Jefferson has been productive for most of the season but has been held to single-digit scoring totals in each of her last five appearances. Over that stretch, she's averaged just 4.6 points and 3.2 assists in 25.0 minutes per game. Aerial Powers has been more effective recently, averaging 17.8 points and 6.3 rebounds in 27.1 minutes per game while scoring in double figures in seven of her last nine appearances.

Seattle Storm (-6.0) at Phoenix Mercury

Injury Report - Storm vs. Mercury

Note: All return dates are just estimates

Seattle

NamePosInjuryStatusReturn
Mercedes RussellFHeadOFS8/16/2022

Phoenix

NamePosInjuryStatusReturn
Diamond DeShieldsFHipOUT7/28/2022
Kia NurseGKneeOUT7/28/2022
Brittney GrinerCNot Injury RelatedOUT4/1/2023

2022 WNBA Stats - Storm vs. Mercury

Seattle

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Breanna StewartF2430.221.272.81.8125.47.115.655.8
Jewell LoydG2630.216.32.83.81.10.22.36.25.614.52.83.2
Ezi MagbegorC2328.311.36.51.71.22.30.414.78.51.42
Gabby WilliamsF2625.26.652.71.40.50.31.82.76.60.81.2
Sue BirdG2126.37.91.85.91.20.124.92.77.10.50.5
Stephanie TalbotG2417.65.73.61.10.80.40.92.32.24.60.50.8
Briann JanuaryG2618.23.81.12.60.80.30.621.33.50.70.9
Jantel LavenderC2313.24.23.610.10.10.20.91.94.30.30.4
Epiphanny PrinceG2313.44.211.90.60.10.71.81.43.90.70.8
Tina CharlesC820.610.45.90.80.50.30.51.54.59.40.91.1
Reshanda GrayF117.72.52.20.10.200.20.30.91.80.50.5
Kaela DavisG118112020234711
Mercedes RussellC510.821.80.200000.81.60.40.6
Kiana WilliamsG391.70.71.7000.31.30.72.700
Raina PerezG1200100000000

Phoenix

PlayerPosGMinPTSREBASTSTLBLK3PM3PAFGMFGAFTMFTA
Skylar Diggins-SmithG2534.519.44.25.51.80.91.44.66.815.94.45.2
Diana TaurasiG2731.416.63.140.60.62.98.94.912.93.94.4
Diamond DeShieldsG2524.912.53.9210.60.62.94.411.23.14.2
Tina CharlesC1633.117.37.32.10.80.81.54.16.514.82.83.4
Sophie CunninghamG1927.811.64.71.50.90.22.35.73.98.31.51.7
Shey PeddyG25278.633.31.70.21.23.72.971.61.8
Brianna TurnerF2633.74.77.121.21.50023.50.61.1
Megan GustafsonF257.931.50.40.10.10.30.61.220.30.4
Reshanda GrayF810.63.520.50.50.40.10.81.630.10.4
Jennie SimmsF146.81.71.10.50.400.10.60.61.40.30.3
Kristine AnigweF106.51.51.30.20.10.2000.510.51
Sam ThomasF164.40.30.30.30.30.100.50.10.700
Karlie SamuelsonG11033100131300
Emma CannonF1632100001112

WNBA DFS Showdown Picks and Lineup Building Strategy

The matchup between the Storm and the Mercury is expected to have the lowest scoring total Friday, but each team has plenty of talent that can provide DFS value.

Breanna Stewart has the highest DFS salary for the Storm and has topped 20 points in three of her last four appearances. During that time, she's averaged 22.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 27.8 minutes per game. Jewell Loyd has also been a strong performer recently, averaging 17.4 points, 3.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 29.2 minutes per game over her last five appearances. Tina Charles required some time to adjust to playing with her new team but has now scored in double figures in five consecutive games. Sue Bird has a mid-tier salary but has been held in check recently, logging under 10 points in each of her last six appearances. She's averaged just 5.2 points and 4.8 assists in 24.2 minutes per game over that stretch. Ezi Magbegor has had fairly well-rounded production in July, averaging 9.6 points and 7.7 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per game over her last seven appearances.

The Mercury will be playing without Diamond DeShields for a second consecutive game Friday, which should lead to increased run for Brianna Turner, Sophie Cunningham and Shey Peddy. Turner has topped 30 minutes of playing time in four of her last six appearances but has averaged just 4.3 points and 4.8 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per game during that time. Cunningham's production has increased dramatically since Tina Charles left the team, and Cunningham has scored in double figures in nine consecutive games. Over that stretch, she's averaged 16.6 points and 5.9 rebounds in 34.6 minutes per game. Peddy has scored 10-plus points in four of the last five matchups, averaging 11.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 34.2 minutes per game across that span. Skylar Diggins-Smith has been one of the most well-rounded contributors for the team, averaging 21.7 points, 6.7 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 36.5 minutes per game over her last six appearances. Diana Taurasi has also been much more consistent in recent matchups than she was over the first half of the season. She's scored in double figures in five consecutive matchups and has averaged 21.0 points, 4.0 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 35.6 minutes per game during that time.

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Fowles has been a consistent threat to post double-doubles recently and should have even more opportunities in Minnesota's frontcourt while Damiris Dantas is away from the team.

Cunningham has been a consistent contributor for the Mercury since the team parted ways with Tina Charles, and Cunningham should have even more opportunities while Diamond DeShields is sidelined.

The Sky will be playing without Courtney Vandersloot once again Friday, so Quigley should have plenty of chances to shine against the Wings.

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