Top WNBA DFS Picks and Lineup Strategies for June 5
The WNBA closes out the week with a three-game slate, including a matchup between the Sun and Sky in Chicago in which both teams will attempt to right the ship following recent skids. The Wings will attempt to continue their winning ways against the Sparks, who have lost two in a row but will likely get Kelsey Plum (ankle) back Friday, while the Mercury will attempt to win consecutive games for the first time this season while facing off against the Fire.
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WNBA Games Today
Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky: Sun 1-6 on road; Sky 0-4 at home
Dallas Wings at Los Angeles Sparks: Wings on three-game winning streak, 3-1 on road; Sparks 1-4 at home
Phoenix Mercury at Portland Fire: Mercury 2-4 on road; Fire 4-3 at home
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WNBA Injury Report Today
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Connecticut Sun - Kennedy Burke (illness): Questionable; Aaliyah Edwards (concussion): OUT
Chicago Sky - Gabriela Jaquez (knee): Questionable
Dallas Wings - Li Yueru (ankle): Questionable; Awak Kuier (wrist): OUT
Los Angeles Sparks - Kelsey Plum (ankle): Probable
Phoenix Mercury - Alyssa Thomas (calf): Questionable; Kahleah Copper (hip): Doubtful
Portland Fire - None
Elite WNBA DFS Players
Guards
FanDuel
Paige Bueckers, Wings 
($7,500) at Sparks
Bueckers has the second-highest DFS salary of any player on FanDuel for Friday's slate, but she's been a strong contributor in recent outings, as she would have provided at least 4x value at her current salary in six of her last seven appearances. Kelsey Plum (ankle) is a play with a lower salary and slightly higher upside, but I feel as she's a bit too risky for Friday's matchup in case she faces any limitations following her three-game absence.
DraftKings
Skylar Diggins, Sky 
($10,200) vs. Sun
Value at guard on DraftKings is somewhat difficult to find for Friday's slate, but Diggins is a decent play for those looking for a top-tier backcourt option. She's been somewhat inconsistent recently but will be playing at home against a Sun defense that has been one of the worst in the league against opposing guards to begin the 2026 campaign. At her current salary, she would have provided 4x value in just two of her eight appearances to begin the season, but she's an intriguing option Friday given her favorable matchup.
Forwards/Centers
FanDuel
Jessica Shepard, Wings ($7,300) at Sparks
Shepard has always been a fairly reliable player in the WNBA, but she's reached another level in recent weeks, recording two triple-doubles over her last five appearances. Her DFS salary on DraftKings is a bit high since she's had some slight inconsistency, but it's much more reasonable on FanDuel, as she would have provided 4x value at her current salary in four of her last six outings.
DraftKings
Aneesah Morrow, Sun 
($10,100) at Sky
Morrow has been one of the more interesting fantasy options to begin the 2026 campaign, as she was moved to the bench after Opening Night but remained productive and ultimately earned her way back into the starting lineup. The opportunity to select her in DFS contests at a mid-range salary appears to be over, but she's still a worthwhile consideration at her high-end salary. She's posted double-doubles in four consecutive appearances and would have provided 4x value at her current salary in her last two outings. This will also be a homecoming game for Morrow, who grew up in Chicago and began her collegiate career by playing for DePaul at Wintrust Arena.
Mid-Range WNBA DFS Picks
FanDuel
Brittney Griner, Sun ($5,500) at Sky
Griner has had an injury-plagued start to the 2026 campaign, but she's on track to appear in a third consecutive game Friday. She appeared to have some limitations Saturday against the Sparks after missing six of the previous seven games, but she played 29 minutes against Atlanta on Tuesday and turned in one of her best performances of the season against her former team. The Sky have a relatively stingy frontcourt defense, but Griner's upside is intriguing at her mid-range salary.
DraftKings
Megan Gustafson, Fire 
($5,900) vs. Mercury
Gustafson has had a somewhat inconsistent start to the season, but she's joined the starting lineup over her last two appearances and has been more reliable in her new role. She's recorded at least 25.0 FanDuel points in each of her last two outings, and she'll face off against her former team Friday. The Mercury will likely be without Kahleah Copper (hip) during Friday's matchup, while Alyssa Thomas (calf) is questionable. I like Gustafson's upside more if Thomas is unavailable, but Gustafson is still a decent option regardless of Thomas' status.
WNBA DFS Value Picks
FanDuel
Azura Stevens, Sky ($4,400) vs. Sun
Stevens has appeared to have her playing time monitored over her four appearances since making her season debut, but she put together her best performance of the year during Tuesday's game against Washington. It wouldn't be surprising to see her continue to have a minutes restriction of some sort against the Sun, but she has a reasonable enough salary on FanDuel to make her an appealing option, especially if she reaches the 20-minute threshold for the first time this season.
DraftKings
Sydney Taylor, Sky ($5,300) vs. Sun
While guard value can be hard to find on DraftKings for Friday's slate, Taylor has a reasonable salary and has showcased a high ceiling recently with at least 24.3 DraftKings points in two of her last three appearances. While she's been inconsistent early in 2026, the Sun have a lackluster defense against opposing guards, and Taylor could see increased run if the Sky can build a comfortable lead to earn their first home win of the year.
