For the second time this week we have five WNBA games in one day, but unlike Sunday when all five games had different start times, Wednesday’s WNBA is split, with three early games and two late games. Three teams have their “camp day” Wednesday, which means they tip off at 12:00pm or 1:00pm ET. Those three games make up DraftKings’s main slate. They are also offering a two-game late slate, but no slate with all five games. FanDuel’s main slate, on the other hand, features only the two late games. They do, however, feature a three-game early slate as well as a full-day slate. In an attempt to take all of that into account, we will include players from all five games, with prices reflecting the DraftKings main slate and the FanDuel all day slate. We will attempt to keep the core plays to only the early games, though the aim is to provide enough information to be useful for whichever slate you choose. As always, if you have specific questions for any of Wednesday’s games, you can hit me up on the WNBA channel on the FantasyAlarm Discord server.
Guards
Player
Team
Opp.
DK $
DK FPPG
FD $
FD FPPG
Kelsey Plum
LV
LA
6400
28.18
It is possible I am reading too much into Plum scoring a career-high 40 points Sunday with Candace Parker out. That being said, Plum remains the cheapest of the Aces guards and it looks like she has finally returned to her 2023 form. I may pay up for Jackie Young if I can but Plum looks like the better value.
Jordin Canada
LA
LV
6100
28.48
Canada scored 31.2 FD fantasy points in her only game against Las Vegas this season. With Vegas on a back-to-back, Canada has a good chance to match that production Wednesday.
DeWanna Bonner
CON
CHI
9700
30.58
6800
30.13
Bonner has scored at least 42.5 fantasy points in two of her last five games, including against Chicago. I she would be more aggressive in hunting her own shot but she matches up well against Chicago and she is too cheap on FanDuel.
Arike Ogunbowale
DAL
MIN
10400
35.82
7500
34.83
Minnesota has allowed the most fantasy points to guards and Ogunbowale scored 39.3 fantasy points in their only meeting this season despite only shooting 30 percent from the field. She has at least 28 fantasy points in nine straight games, though you will have to pay a premium for her high floor.
Rhyne Howard
ATL
SEA
7600
32.67
I'm awfully tempted to pivot to Allisha Gray, but I think Kia Nurse will likely guard Gray, allowing Howard to attack Seattle's smaller guards. Seattle is on the second night of a road back-to-back, and they have allowed the second-most points in the league this season.
Player
Team
Opp.
DK $
DK FPPG
FD $
FD FPPG
Victoria Vivians
IND
NY
4600
10.93
3900
10.69
Even moreso than power forward, I'm probably playing whoever starts at the three for Indiana. Vivians and Kristy Wallace are nearly identical in terms of price and fppm, while Grace Berger and Maya Caldwell make up for their lack of production by being even cheaper. That being said, I think Vivians makes the most sense in the starting lineup, especially with NaLyssa Smith also out. Vivians has played better of late, averaging 0.87 fppm in her last five games.
DiJonai Carrington
CON
CHI
6300
15.5
4600
15.07
Prior to missing last Friday's game due to an illness, Carrington had played at least 22 minutes and scored at least 21.5 fantasy points in four straight games, including against Chicago. She returned Sunday to a modest 14 minutes and 12.5 fantasy points but if she plays 20 minutes, she is too cheap. Tiffany Hayes is safer but Carrington looks like the better value.
Forwards
Player
Team
Opp.
DK $
DK FPPG
FD $
FD FPPG
Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu
SEA
ATL
4600
9.03
Fankam Mendjiadeu has started Seattle's last two games, recording a double-double in each. I would like it better if she hadn't just played yesterday but I expect the rookie to bounce back better than some of her more veteran teammates.
Kiah Stokes
LV
LA
4300
14.17
Stokes has started the last two games with Candace Parker out, and while she will never score much, she should pull down enough rebounds to return value so long as Parker sits again.
Dearica Hamby
LA
LV
5700
21.25
The Aces have to fly to Los Angeles after hosting Phoenix Tuesday night, and Hamby should be rested after playing just five minutes Sunday due to an ankle injury. She is probable Wednesday and so long as she is starting, she should be a nice value.
Emma Cannon
IND
NY
3200
6.02
3200
5.52
I will probably just play whoever starts between Cannon and Amanda Zahui B. That being said, Cannon is cheaper and she is averaging 0.98 fppm. Her effeciency could take a hit if she is forced to play heavy minutes but that is a chance I am willing to take at this price.
Aliyah Boston
IND
NY
10100
33.17
7500
33.94
There is a chance that NaLyssa Smith's injury actually hurts Boston, as New York will be able to focus most of its defensive attention on Boston. That being said, Boston is a good bet to play at least 37 minutes for the third time in five games, and she should have less competition for rebounds, at least from her own team.
Player
Team
Opp.
DK $
DK FPPG
FD $
FD FPPG
Alyssa Thomas
CON
CHI
11300
44.08
9300
43.22
Feel free to pay up for Breanna Stewart, especially on FanDuel. However, Stewart has been much better at home this season, while Thomas has more even splits. Thomas also scored 53.75 fantasy points against Chicago 2 weeks ago, and the Sky are 10th in fantasy points allowed to forwards.
Cheyenne Parker
ATL
SEA
7100
32.26
Parker has scored at least 37.7 FD fantasy points in three straight games despite topping out at 27 minutes played. That is a tough way to make a fantasy living but in a good matchup against a tired Seattle team, I think we're getting a good price.
Dorka Juhasz
MIN
DAL
7300
16.83
4900
17.32
I still think Alanna Smith is overpriced and I don't trust Elizabeth Williams, so I'm going back to the well with Juhasz. She struggled against Las Vegas Sunday, as many players do, but she still ahs at least 24 fantasy points in four of her last six games. I like those odds at this price.
