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This is one of the more interesting slates I can remember. We have the two worst rebounding teams in the league going against two of the better backcourts. We have the worst defense in the league facing the fourth-best offense. We have Candace Parker priced below Cheyenne Parker (at least on DraftKings). There is plenty of value to be had, and some interesting questions among the top-priced players. Let's dig in.
| Player | FanDuel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Natasha Howard, F, SEA | $8,200 | $11,500 | Seattle has played seven games against teams other than Minnesota, and Natasha Howard has at least 35 fantasy points in all seven games. She is in a great spot at home against an undersized Sparks frontcourt. |
| Alyssa Thomas, F, CON | $7,800 | $10,700 | Alyssa Thomas is averaging 36.25 fantasy points over her last five games. One of her two double-doubles this season came against Atlanta, who is allowing the most opponent's rebounds in the WNBA this season. |
| Jewell Loyd, G, SEA | $7,400 | $9,100 | She should have a higher usage if Jordin Canada is out, though Canada's absence didn't help Loyd Sunday. In any event, Loyd has at least 20 fantasy points in every game this season. Courtney Vandersloot is the only guard on Friday's slate who has been so consistent. |
| Natalie Achonwa, F, IND | $6,100 | $8,700 | If she plays, she is a nice value, especially on FanDuel. The only concern is that she might face a minutes restriction after missing a game with a left calf strain. |
| Candace Parker, F, LA | $7,600 | $8,000 | She will never be this cheap again. Parker played 24 minutes in her season debut despite her team getting blown out. She will almost certainly play 30ish minutes and turn in a typically strong fantasy performance. |
| Kelsey Mitchell, G, IND | $5,900 | $8,000 | Mitchell has at least 18.5 fantasy points in seven consecutive games. Her assists are inconsistent, but the Sky have allowed the fourth most assists in the league this season. |
| Stefanie Dolson, F, CHI | $6,000 | $7,500 | Dolson has at least 22 fantasy points in four straight games, including one against Indiana. This matchup isn't quite so strong if Tearia McCowan starts in place of Natalie Achonwa, but McCowan is prone to fouling and the Fever are thin up front. |
| Allie Quigley, G, CHI | $5,700 | $7,200 | Cheap guards are difficult to come by in this slate. If you need one outside of Shavonte Zellous, Quigley is your best bet. Quigley has at least 19.75 fantasy points in three straight games, and the Fever are allowing the fourth most points in the league this season. |
| Alysha Clark, F, SEA | $5,400 | $6,800 | Clark has falled off a bit after a hot start, but I think that has at least a little to do with facing Connecticut and Washington. This is a much better matchup against one of the worst rebounding teams in the league. |
| Tearia McCowan, F, IND | $5,300 | $6,200 | McCowan had 46.25 fantasy points in 23 minutes with Natalie Achonwa out Wednesday, and she is a virtual must-play if Achonwa cannot go. |
| Mercedes Russell, F, SEA | $5,900 | $5,900 | She has played at least 28 minutes in five straight games, with at least 21 fantasy points in three straight. I would rather play her over Alysha Clark, but Clark is obviously cheaper on FanDuel. |
| Shavonte Zellous, G, SEA | $3,600 | $4,200 | With Jordin Canada ruled out, Zellous is a fantastic punt play. She played 19 minutes Sunday and had 20 fantasy points, and I suspect she will get even more minutes Friday. |
| POS | FanDuel Cash | $ | POS | FanDuel GPP | POS | DraftKings Cash | $ | POS | DraftKings GPP | $ | |
| G | Shavonte Zellous | $3,600 | G | Shavonte Zellous | $3,600 | G | Shavonte Zellous | $4,200 | G | Diamond DeShields | $9,600 |
| G | Allie Quigley | $5,700 | G | Tiffany Hayes | $6,100 | G | Courtney Vandersloot | $10,100 | G | Jewell Loyd | $9,100 |
| G | Kelsey Mitchell | $5,900 | G | Jewell Loyd | $7,400 | Pivot | Jewell Loyd | 9100 | F | Candace Parker | $8,000 |
| F | Alysha Clark | $5,400 | F | Tearia McCowan | $5,300 | F | Mercedes Russell | $5,900 | F | Mercedes Russell | $5,900 |
| F | Stefanie Dolson | $6,000 | F | Stephanie Mavunga | $3,000 | F | Jonquel Jones | $11,200 | F | Alysha Clark | $6,800 |
| F | Tearia McCowan | $5,300 | F | Natasha Howard | $8,200 | F | Natasha Howard | $11,500 | Pivot | Jantel Lavender | $6,900 |
| Pivot | Jantel Lavender | $5,300 | Pivot | Jonquel Jones | $8,500 | UTIL | Tearia McCowan | $6,200 | UTIL | Courtney Vandersloot | $10,100 |
| F | Alyssa Thomas | $7,800 | F | Stefanie Dolson | $6,000 | Pivot | Candace Parker | $8,000 | Pivot | Candice Dupree | $9,000 |
| Pivot | Nneka Ogwumike | $7,900 | Pivot | Mercedes Russell | $5,900 |