WNBA action on Wednesday will kick off at 7:00 p.m. EST. We have a three-game slate, starting with the Fever taking on the Mercury. One of the more unique features on DraftKings this year is WNBA Pick6 Fantasy Basketball!
This article will examine my top WNBA Pick6 plays for today’s action. You simply choose whether each set statistic will be more or less than the set number. With the stage ready, here are my favorite picks on the WNBA Pick6 slate.
Kelsey Mitchell More Than 19.5 Points
It hasn’t been a fun time for the Indiana Fever without Caitlin Clark, but Kelsey Mitchell has been willing to shoulder the load in their superstar’s absence. In 13 games this year without Clark, Mitchell is averaging 21.2 points while shooting 44.7% from the floor and 41.6% from deep.
This Phoenix Mercury defense is very good, but Mitchell has doled out punishment to good defenses recently. Her last major test against a quality defense saw her score 29 points against the New York Liberty. That outing triggered a three-game run with Indiana’s All-Star now scoring 28.3 points per game going into this contest. She’s matchup-proof at the moment, so more than 19.5 feels like a great play.
Jonquel Jones More Than 1.5 Threes Made
Jonquel Jones’ return to the New York Liberty changes the landscape of the WNBA. Arguably New York’s most valuable player, she anchors their defense and brings an extra dimension to an already-excellent offense. But a high ankle sprain is no joke, so there will be adjustments while she gets back to full speed.
One of those adjustments has come offensively. Before her injury, Jones attempted 4.0 three-pointers per game. In the four games since, that’s ticked up slightly to 5.3 attempts per game. It makes sense — if you don’t have full strength back in your ankle then driving to the rim is taxing, as is working in the post, the midrange and the pick-and-roll. It’s no wonder Jonquel is content to take a shot or two more from beyond the arc.
Her work is cut out for her in this one. Jones will have her hands full guarding Napheesa Collier, expending a lot of energy in the process. My gut tells me she’ll have little energy left offensively, so three-pointers will fly.
Kahleah Copper Less Than 1.5 Three-Pointers Made
It’s been a difficult season for Kahleah Copper. Knee surgery cost her the first part of the season and the Mercury have been managing her opportunities ever since. Tuesday’s game against the Fever will only be her 10th game of the season.
She has found consistency from deep, hitting at least two threes in seven of those nine games. So why am I down on her shooting for this game? Two reasons. One, she’s played in three straight games for Phoenix. Copper has yet to eclipse 30 minutes in a game as they continue to manage her injury, so a lower workload wouldn’t surprise me. On top of that, Indiana only allows opponents to hit 31.5% of their threes this year. That’s the third-best mark in the WNBA. Don’t count on a big performance from distance in this one.
Napheesa Collier More Than 7.5 Rebounds
This one is simple enough. In a battle between the top two defenses in the league, there should be plenty of rebounds up for grabs. Phee Collier always finds herself in position to soak up the boards.
It’s the first game between the Lynx and Liberty since last year’s WNBA Finals. In that series, she recorded eight or more boards in three of five games. Collier also put up double-digit rebounds in all three regular-season contests between these teams in 2024. On top of that, she’s gathered more than 7.5 boards in three straight games heading into Wednesday’s contest. Go ahead and lock in a commanding performance on the glass for the soon-to-be MVP.
What is DraftKings Pick6?
Pick6 is a peer-to-peer fantasy variant where you build a lineup (your “Pick Set”) of 2+ players and select whether or not you believe each will outperform their listed stat projection. Enter your Pick Set in Pick6 contests to compete against other users. Get enough picks correct and win a share of cash prizes.
How to Play
Create a Pick Set
Create a Pick Set for WNBA Pick6 by choosing 2+ players from the same sport and Pick Group (a set of picks available from a group of set competitions). For each player, simply select if you think they’ll have more or less than their listed stat projection. In each Pick Set, you can not pick the same player twice, and you must pick players from at least two different teams.
Enter an Amount
Once you finalize your Pick Set, choose your entry fee amount. Your entries will be automatically distributed into available contests, subject to your confirmation.
Sweat Your Picks
When the games go live, use the My Picks tab to follow your picks in real time to track how your players are performing against their projections and how they stack up against other users.
Compete for Prizes
Make enough correct picks and win a share of the contests’ guaranteed prizes. Any prizes won will be credited to your DraftKings account after contests are finalized.
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