There will be five games in the WNBA tonight, tipping off at 7:30 PM EST and concluding at 10 PM EST. We’re getting closer to the playoffs and we will need to follow closely to see how these matchups shake out.
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.
Natasha Howard More than 20.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Indiana’s interior defense gives Howard a few different ways to clear this number. The Fever just allowed Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen to combine for 41 points and 24 rebounds, and Howard enters with at least 21 PRA in four of her last five games. She collected six offensive rebounds against Connecticut on Sunday, finishing with 18 points, 11 boards, and two assists despite playing just 21 minutes. We don’t need another 8-for-10 shooting performance here; her rebounding and passing have helped her clear this line even on slower scoring nights.
Napheesa Collier More than 16.5 Points
The discounted line makes Collier appealing without asking her to deliver a vintage scoring performance. She’s cleared 16.5 points in three of her last five games, most recently scoring 23 on 16 shots in 34 minutes against Connecticut. All of those points came from inside the arc or at the free-throw line, giving her a path against an Indiana defense allowing opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field. Olivia Miles’ status is up in the air, and if she were to miss tonight’s game, that could create additional scoring opportunities.
Shakira Austin More than 17.5 Points
Connecticut will be without Brittney Griner and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, giving Washington reason to keep feeding Austin inside. She’s scored 19, 20, and 20 points in her last three games, most recently reaching that mark in just 26 minutes against Indiana. Austin attempted 12 of her 13 shots inside the arc and got to the line eight times in that win, a scoring profile that could put massive pressure on Connecticut’s depleted frontcourt. The Sun just allowed Howard and Collier to combine for 41 points, and Austin brings another interior matchup for them to solve.
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!
