The Dallas Wings finally got the Paige Bueckers they expected against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. She racked up 21 points, five rebounds, and seven assists on an efficient 8-of-10 shooting. It was the best game of the young season for the No. 1 pick.
Now the young star gets a matchup with the 0-4 Chicago Sky, who hold the worst defensive rating in the W. It’s a chance for Bueckers to get on a roll and begin the first winning streak of her promising career. Can she keep the good vibes rolling against this winless Sky team? Or will Angel Reese and Co. halt the momentum?
The Wings are 2.5-point favorites on the road and are -155 on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. The total is set at 169.5 points. Let’s look at the best bets and predictions for this contest.
Best Paige Bueckers Prop Bets
Paige Bueckers 2+ Threes Recorded (+110)
In her four seasons at UConn, Bueckers hit 1.9 threes per game on 42.3% shooting. Through five games in the WNBA, she’s hit just four threes on 30.8% shooting. Something has to give.
Adjusting to defense in the W is a huge undertaking. Though Bueckers is skinny, her shooting talent and handling gives her an edge in this adjustment. Against a Chicago team struggling to contain the perimeter (outside of Ariel Atkins), I think Paige can get loose from deep and start looking like the shooter we saw in college.
