WNBA fantasy and betting suggestions for Wednesday

Every day of the WNBA season, our group of fantasy and betting consultants breaks down each sport on the slate, making notice of all the things from accidents and lineup adjustments to latest traits and extra.

All odds are offered by Caesars Sportsbook.

This is what to search for throughout Wednesday’s slate:

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Phoenix Mercury at Los Angeles Sparks
10:30 ET, Crypto.com Area, Los Angeles, CA

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Line: Sparks (-1)
Cash line: Mercury (+100), Sparks (-120)
Whole: 166 factors

Questionable: Chiney Ogwumike (leg), Rae Burrell (knee)

Dominated out: Shey Peddy (again)

Fantasy have to know: The Sparks have a 2-5 document going into tonight’s sport towards Mercury after being crushed by the Las Vegas Aces on Monday evening, giving up 104 factors. Nneka Ogwumike is the highest fantasy choice for Los Angeles. In six of her seven video games this season, she has scored 30 or extra fantasy factors. Liz Cambage is one other must-start participant from a fantasy perspective. She’s averaged 15.three PPG, 5.7 RPG, 1.6 APG, 0.7 SPG and a pair of.Zero BPG. Whereas Cambage has averaged 24.Four MPG this season, she has performed over 30 minutes solely as soon as. Each Brittney Sykes and Jordin Canada are additionally strong fantasy starters. When you’re in search of a streamer, think about Lexie Brown, who is out there in 87.1% of leagues. She has averaged 29.6 MPG and 18.three fantasy factors to date in 2022.

On the opposite aspect of this matchup is the Mercury who has a 2-Four document who have been additionally dealt with simply by the Aces of their final sport. When it comes to offensive ranking, the Mercury rank sixth, however their protection stays a weak spot. Phoenix is final within the league with a defensive ranking of 107.8. Skylar Diggins-Smith has been the Mercury’s finest participant to date. She’s averaged 17 PPG, 4.three RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.Zero SPG and 0.Eight BPG in 33.5 MPG. Diggins-Smith missed the final three video games resulting from sickness. She just isn’t listed on the damage report heading into tonight’s sport. Diana Taurasi has scored 29 or extra fantasy factors in 4 of six video games. The soon-to-be 40 yr outdated guard has averaged 31.three MPG. Whereas Tina Charles continues to be a dependable two-way risk for the Mercury as properly. She’s averaged 14 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.2 APG and 0.7 SPG. Brianna Turner and Diamond DeShields are additionally sturdy choices. Shey Peddy is out tonight resulting from a again damage. Because of this, Sophie Cunningham will see extra minutes. The fourth-year wing is out there in 92% of leagues for these in want of a streamer. — Eric Moody

Greatest guess: Sparks -1. All season, the Mercury protection hasn’t appeared good, and the group is clearly lacking Brittney Griner on the defensive finish. The Sparks offense ought to have success offensively towards Phoenix, and Los Angeles ought to cowl the unfold. — Moody