There will be three games in the WNBA playoff slate tonight, tipping off at 7:30 PM EST between the Lynx and the Liberty. The Tempo will host the Fever at the same time, while the Valkyries will host the Fire at 10 PM.
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.
Veronica Burton Less than 14.5 points
Burton can control Golden State’s offense without putting up 15 points. She finished with 11 points and six assists against Portland on August 30, even with Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini unavailable, while three teammates scored at least 15.
Her 12.3 PPG average sits below this line, and that previous meeting shows how Golden State can spread the scoring around against the Fire.
Courtney Williams More than 11.5 points
Twelve points is a manageable target for Williams, who averages 14.3 PPG with Olivia Miles handling more of Minnesota’s playmaking responsibilities. Miles initiating the offense also gives Williams chances to attack after the defense has already shifted, rather than having to create every opening herself. At 11.5 points, she has room to play a supporting role behind Minnesota’s other scorers and still clear the line. She’s been pulling up nicely this season, which gives her a way to score without repeatedly challenging Jonquel Jones at the rim.
Williams averaged 15.7 PPG across six playoff appearances last year, highlighted by 23 points on 11-for-19 shooting in the semifinal opener against Phoenix. She may have another gear that she can tap into again this season.
Kayla McBride More than 17.5 points
McBride’s recent scoring distribution gives me a slight lean toward Less than 17.5 points. She finished below this number in six of her last 10 games, with a median of 16 points despite a 43-point explosion that’s doing a lot of solo work in lifting her average. Her workload isn’t encouraging, either: across her last six appearances, she averaged 11.3 shots and 16.5 points while still playing 34.3 minutes per game. Even with at least 33 minutes in each of her last five games, McBride stayed below this line three times. Two of those finishes came with just six and 11 shot attempts.
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!
