The WNBA playoffs continue tonight, with the Dream hosting the Liberty at 7:30 PM EST and the Valkyries hosting the Aces at 9:30. ATL leads 1-0, and GSV leads 1-0.
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.
Rhyne Howard More than 28.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Atlanta can take a 2-0 semifinal lead before the series shifts to Brooklyn, but doing so without Allisha Gray puts more responsibility on Howard to create offense. She played all 40 minutes in Game 1, finishing with 16 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists despite shooting a putrid 5-for-20.
Howard cleared this line without an efficient scoring night, and Gray’s absence should keep her heavily involved as both a shooter and a facilitator. Her workload supports the opportunity, but clearing 28.5 again will require either better shooting or another substantial contribution on the boards and as a passer. Luckily for Howard, the shooting can’t really get any worse than 25%.
Jordin Canada More than 13.5 Points
Atlanta’s chance to take a 2-0 semifinal lead comes without Allisha Gray, making Canada’s recent scoring contributions especially relevant. She scored 19 points in the first-round clincher against Washington, then added 25 on 9-for-14 shooting in Game 1 against New York.
Canada also recorded a monstrous five steals, but beyond her defensive contributions, it was encouraging to see her put up 14 shot attempts. With the Liberty looking to limit the turnovers that fueled Atlanta’s offense, Canada may need to generate more of her scoring in the half court. Canada should continue to hunt for her own shot in Gray’s absence.
Sabrina Ionescu More than 15.5 Points
New York’s upset of top-seeded Minnesota earned it a place in the semifinals, but the Liberty now need a road win to avoid returning home down 0-2. Ionescu’s shooting attempts have been robust: she has attempted 14, 15, and 20 shots in her three playoff appearances, scoring 13, 18, and 27 points. Even with New York’s turnover issues in Game 1, Ionescu still generated enough scoring opportunities to comfortably clear this 15.5 mark. Her 49 attempts across three playoff games have been nice to see, although a greater emphasis on facilitating could pull her volume below Sunday’s 20-shot total. Regardless, we should be in store for an aggressive Ionescu tonight as she looks to help her team avoid a disastrous 0-2 start.
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!
