WNBA action on Saturday will kick off at 7 p.m. ET with the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty tipping off. One of the more unique features on DraftKings this year is Pick6 Fantasy Basketball!
This article will examine my top Pick6 plays for today’s action. You simply choose whether each set statistic will be more or less than the set number. With the stage set, here are my favorite picks on the WNBA slate.
Sabrina Ionescu More Than 18.5 Points
After a rough start to the season, Sabrina Ionescu is back on track. Over her first four games, she was averaging 13.8 points per game. That’s up to 23.3 PPG over her past six. She’s on an absolute tear, and playing with a lot on the line.
A Liberty victory could mean a trip to the Commissioner’s Cup Championship game. This 9-1 New York squad will put it all on the line to get a chance at another trophy. I expect Ionescu to lead the charge offensively in this one. The Atlanta Dream have a potent defense, but a hot shooter is challenging to keep contained.
Napheesa Collier More Than 36.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Few players are capable of containing Napheesa Collier. That list keeps shrinking as she stampedes towards an MVP award this season. The 28-year-old superstar is averaging 26.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, she’s shooting 53% from the floor, 44% from three, and 93% from the line. Collier might be in line to record the second 50/40/90 season in WNBA history.
One such player who can make life hard on Collier is A’ja Wilson. The reigning MVP has been one of the top defensive forces in the league for quite some time. Unfortunately for the Aces, Wilson has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game. That leaves Vegas without an answer for Collier.
A victory for the Lynx secures a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup Championship. Collier will put it all on the line to get a second straight Cup in Minnesota. Expect a big stat line in this one.
Angel Reese More Than 11.5 Rebounds
Few players in the WNBA can rebound like Angel Reese can. She pulled down 13.1 boards per game in her rookie season, and is hauling in 11.9 so far in her sophomore campaign. As the Sky get more chemistry and sort out their roles, I think that number will continue to climb.
Reese has had more offensive responsibility on her shoulders. She’s being relied on as a post hub and dribble-handoff threat. That shift in role has affected what she’s best at: pulling down misses.
This should be one heck of a rebound battle between Reese and rookie Kiki Iriafen. But I expect Reese to pull down more than her fair share in this one.
What is DraftKings Pick6?
Pick6 is a peer-to-peer fantasy variant where you build a lineup (your “Pick Set”) of 2+ players and select whether or not 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
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 can not pick the same player twice and you must pick 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!
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