The WNBA Semifinals continue tonight with the Liberty hosting the Dream at 7:30 PM EST. New York is currently down 0-2, and must get a win tonight to force a Game 4.
The Valkyries will visit the Aces at 9:30 PM ET holding a 2-0 series lead. Golden State can advance to its first WNBA Finals with a victory, while Las Vegas needs a win to avoid elimination.
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.
Gabby Williams More than 18.5 Points
Golden State is one win from its first Finals appearance, and Williams has been central to closing out these playoff games. When Las Vegas erased a 17-point deficit in Game 2, Williams answered with a tying jumper before setting up Veronica Burton for a triple to keep the Valkyries in control of the series heading to Vegas. Williams’ late-game responsibilities come alongside plenty of shooting opportunities: Williams has attempted at least 16 shots in all five playoff appearances and scored at least 19 points in each. Against the Aces, she has taken 18 and 17 shots, including seven and eight attempts from deep, so her shot attempts should stay high. She cleared 18.5 even while shooting 7-for-17 on Wednesday, and this discounted number gives us room for another imperfect shooting night.
Jordin Canada More than 13.5 Points
Atlanta can reach its first Finals since 2013 tonight, and Canada has given New York problems well beyond her playmaking. She scored 25 and 23 points in the opening two games on 14 and 15 attempts, taking on more scoring responsibility with Gray still unavailable for most of the series.
Atlanta has scored 60 points off 38 New York turnovers through two games, and Canada directly contributed to that damage with five steals and a late transition layup in the opener. It’s nice that she could possibly make use of these additional possessions as a way to supplement her scoring, because her 7-for-12 shooting is unlikely to stay this hot. If Gray remains out, Canada’s shooting workload and the transition opportunities this matchup has produced make 14 points an appealing target tonight.
Breanna Stewart More than 32.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
New York returns to Barclays Center down 2-0, and Stewart’s workload already reflects how heavily the Liberty are leaning on her. She played all 40 minutes in the series opener and 43 in Wednesday’s overtime loss, finishing Game 2 with 35 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. Her involvement increased substantially against Atlanta, with 21 field-goal attempts and 13 free-throw attempts after 13 and six in Game 1. It’s a bleak situation, and with the Liberty facing elimination, another heavy workload is a reasonable expectation. We’ll take the discount today to bank on Stewart keeping the Liberty alive.
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!
