There will be three games tonight in the W, tipping off at 7:30 PM EST between the Lynx and Mystics. The Sky will host the Valkyries at the same time, while the Tempo will host the Fire at 10 PM EST.
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in the action this evening. One of the more unique features on DraftKings this year is Pick6 Fantasy Basketball!
This article will look at my top Pick6 plays for tonight’s slate. We simply choose whether a player will record more or less of the set statistic. Here are my favorite plays for tonight’s action.
Kayla McBride More Than 17.5 Points
Napheesa Collier’s scheduled rest should push more of Minnesota’s scoring responsibility toward McBride, who is already averaging a career-high 18.3 PPG. McBride has produced 22.0 PPG over her last five appearances, clearing this line three times, and she has shot at least 40% from beyond the arc in five straight games.
The most compelling split is her 27.7 PPG across her last seven games without Collier, including 24 and 33-point performances in the two most recent. Washington has limited opponents to 33.2% shooting from three, but McBride’s volume should carry her across the finish line tonight. With Olivia Miles probable to play and Washington battling to retain its playoff position, McBride should have both the shot creation around her and the minutes needed to reach 18.
Carla Leite More Than 17.5 Points
Leite enters this matchup averaging 15.7 PPG, but her scoring outlook is particularly appealing against a Toronto defense allowing a league-high 94.3 points per game. She delivered 27 points and 11 assists in her last meeting with the Tempo, repeatedly getting into the lane and making 15 of 17 free throws in Portland’s 97-83 victory.
Leite returned from her knee issue with 14 points against Seattle before scoring 21 in Sunday’s comeback win over Phoenix, giving her an encouraging last two games. Toronto has lost 12 straight and owns the league’s lowest-rated defense, leaving Leite with opportunities as both a transition scorer and pick-and-roll attacker. Portland remains outside the playoff field and cannot afford to waste a matchup against an eliminated opponent, so its lead guard should retain a featured role throughout the game.
Courtney Williams More Than 14.5 Points
Williams is averaging 14.4 PPG this season, but that baseline rises to 15.7 across her last seven games without Collier. She scored 15 and 21 points in the two most recent games from that split, reflecting the additional shooting responsibility she assumes when Minnesota’s leading scorer is unavailable.
Washington held Williams to 13 and five points in two earlier meetings, but the Lynx now have a clearer reason to shift more half-court possessions toward their veteran guards. Williams’ pull-up and midrange game also gives her a scoring path that does not depend on beating Washington’s disciplined perimeter defense from three or challenging Shakira Austin directly at the rim.
What is DraftKings Pick6?
Pick6 is a peer-to-peer fantasy variant where you build a lineup (your “Pick Set”) of at least two players and select whether 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 DraftKings Pick6
Create a Pick Set
Create a Pick Set 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 cannot pick the same player twice and you must select 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.
Play at DraftKings Pick6 or by downloading the DraftKings Pick6 app on Apple or Google!
