Top WNBA DFS Picks and Lineup Strategies for May 22
Friday's three-game slate offers plenty of star power and DFS upside. Caitlin Clark is expected to rejoin the Fever lineup against Kayla Thornton and the Valkyries, while Angel Reese aims to bounce back against the Wings and Jessica Shepard, who recorded a triple-double in her last outing. Below, I'll highlight the slate's elite plays, mid-range options and value picks to help you craft winning DFS lineups.
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WNBA Games Today
Dallas Wings at Atlanta Dream: Wings 2-0 on road; Dream 0-1 at home
Golden State Valkyries at Indiana Fever: Valkyries 2-0 on road; Fever 2-2 at home
Connecticut Sun at Seattle Storm: Sun 1-2 on road; Storm on three-game slide, 0-2 at home
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WNBA Injury Report Today
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Dallas Wings - None
Atlanta Dream - Brionna Jones (knee): OUT
Golden State Valkyries - Cecilia Zandalasini (concussion), Juste Jocyte (reconditioning): OUT
Indiana Fever - Caitlin Clark (back): Probable
Connecticut Sun - Brittney Griner (rib): Probable; Olivia Nelson-Ododa (ankle): OUT
Seattle Storm - Ezi Magbegor (foot), Dominique Malonga (concussion), Katie Lou Samuelson (knee), Taina Mair (coach's decision), Taylor Thierry (coach's decision): OUT
Elite WNBA DFS Players
Guards
FanDuel
Caitlin Clark, Fever 
($8,400) vs. Valkyries
Clark is listed as probable and appears likely to suit up following a one-game absence due to a back issue. The superstar guard has posted 45.3 or more FD points in each of her last three appearances, averaging 25.7 points, 9.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 2.6 combined steals-plus-blocks across 30.7 minutes per game during that span.
DraftKings
Allisha Gray, Dream 
($9,300) vs. Wings
Gray has been a consistent source of high-level production to begin the regular season, finishing between 35.0 and 43.0 DK points in all three outings. The star guard offers a relatively safe floor and is averaging 25.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 combined steals-plus-blocks and 1.3 assists across 34.7 minutes per tilt this season. She's also a solid play on FanDuel at a salary of $7,900.
Forwards/Centers
FanDuel
Jessica Shepard, Wings 
($7,600) at Dream
Shepard has the potential to return more than 5x value at this price point, considering she has provided at least 40.2 FD points in back-to-back outings and in three of five regular-season games thus far. She's averaging 12.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 0.6 steals in 30.4 minutes per contest.
DraftKings
Angel Reese, Dream ($9,700) vs. Wings
The star forward is coming off a lackluster performance in Sunday's loss to Las Vegas, during which Reese shot 1-for-8 from the field and committed a season-worst eight turnovers. However, the 24-year-old will look to bounce back against Dallas, and Rhyne Howard's return from a one-game absence due to a concussion could help alleviate some pressure offensively. Reese dropped 40.5 and 39.0 DK points in the first two games of the season, so she's certainly capable of providing 4x value or better. She's also a strong option on FanDuel at a price of $7,400.
Mid-Range WNBA DFS Picks
FanDuel
Aliyah Boston, Fever ($6,600) vs. Valkyries
Returning from a one-game absence due to a lower-leg issue, Boston racked up 42.1 FD points in Wednesday's win over the Fire. The star center has reached that mark in two of the three regular-season games in which she didn't exit early due to injury, averaging 17.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 combined steals-plus-blocks and 2.7 assists across 23.3 minutes per game in those appearances.
DraftKings
Jordin Canada, Dream ($7,100) vs. Wings
Canada has gotten off to a strong start to the regular season, averaging 14.0 points, 5.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 3.3 steals while shooting 53.3 percent from the field across 30.3 minutes per contest over three outings. The veteran guard has supplied 42.3 and 35.3 DK points in the last two games, recording three and seven steals, respectively. She's been active as both a playmaker and defender, and she'll look to continue contributing across the board against Dallas.
WNBA DFS Value Picks
FanDuel
Kayla Thornton, Valkyries 
($4,100) at Fever
Thornton continues to operate in a starting role and sits at a reasonable salary given her playing time. The veteran forward has recorded between 21.8 and 27.5 DK points in three of four regular-season games, averaging 10.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 29.8 minutes per showing. Although she's a cost-effective option on FanDuel, I wouldn't roster Thornton on DraftKings with her salary coming in at $7,600.
DraftKings
Aaliyah Edwards, Sun 
($5,100) at Storm
Edwards appears to be past her early-season minutes restriction, as she logged 21.5 DK points in 27 minutes during Wednesday's win over Seattle. The 23-year-old forward has scored 12 points in back-to-back outings and carries intriguing upside given her expanded role.
