WNBA Player Props and Best Bets for Friday, August 16

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever continue their march to the postseason tonight when they face the Phoenix Mercury at home. But that is just one of three WNBA games on the schedule that bettors can find odds for, along with WNBA player props at sportsbooks like FanDuel.

If you are not sure that you have time to research the player props for your favorite players—don’t worry. We are here for you. We’ve completed a deep dive into the WNBA player props for Friday’s games. Here are some of our favorites.

The following odds are sourced from FanDuel Sportsbook. Head over to FanDuel to claim $150 in Bonus Bets when wagering $5.

Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever

• Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN

• Game Time & Date: 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, August 16

• Coverage: ION

• Point Spread: Fever - 3 (-108) at FanDuel

Caitlin Clark, O/U 19.5 Points at -114/-114 via FanDuel

• O/U 10.5 Assists at -126/-106

• To Record 12+ Assists at +136

• O/U 3.5+ Made Threes at +110/-146

Clark went into the break on a roll, scoring 19, 29, 20, 17, and 24 in Indiana’s last five before the break. It was easily her best 5-game stretch of the season. Can she pick up where she left off? Possibly, but we are not counting on it. Indiana is at its best when Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and NaLyssa Smith are involved.

So, look for Clark to distribute the ball more than shoot it, which will lead to 10.5+ assists and UNDER 19.5 points. It would not be shocking to see her go over 12 had 13 and 12 in previous games vs. Mercury).  

As for her three-point numbers, Clark had 3.5+ threes in one game in July; she was 2-7 and 2-10 against Phoenix. While fans want to see her hit 3.5+ (and she could), she probably will not.

Kelsey Mitchell, O/U 18.5 at -122/-104 via FanDuel

Mitchell had 28 against the Mercury in the home game prior to the break. However, she averages 16.6 points per game (she had 16 vs. Mercury in Phoenix on June 30) and has gone over 18.5 just seven times this season.  With this being the first game back, we recommend tempering any expectations.

Take the UNDER.

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 Seattle Storm vs. Atlanta Dream

• Location: Gateway Center in College Park, GA

• Game Time & Date: 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, August 16

• Coverage: ION

• Point Spread: Storm -6.5 (-114) at FanDuel

Rhyne Howard, O/U 15.5 Points at -120/-108 via FanDuel

Howard made her return before the break, logging 23 minutes vs. the Lynx, scoring 15 points, and pulling down nine boards in the process—and that was against a solid Minnesota defense. Seattle’s defense is not as good, but it is formidable.  

She is averaging 15.4 per game this season but scored 16+ in half of the games she has played (seven of 14). If the Dream were playing a team with a lesser defense, we would lean towards the OVER. But the Storm has a solid unit that will not be easy to score on, which has us thinking ‘UNDER.’

Jewell Loyd, O/U 20.5 Points at -106/-122 via FanDuel

Loyd did not play much during the Olympics, so she could be eager to be the focal point of her offense again now that the season is underway. She averages over 20 points per game this year but managed just 14 when the Storm hosted the Dream on July 14 (Storm won, 89-83).

That was an uncharacteristic night for Loyd from the floor (3-14). After not doing much during the Olympics, she could be motivated to come out strong and have a statement game in the first one back. But against a decent Atlanta defense, we’re not super-confident she’ll score 20.5+ points.

Take the UNDER.

Ezi  Magbegor, O/U 12.5 Points at -120/-108 via FanDuel

Magbegor can be frustrating. She can be a significant contributor on the court and occasionally does. Her production during the Olympics is proof of that (9, 10,14, 4, 2, and 30 points). The fluctuation in-season is not as dramatic; she typically scores 10-14 points.

But in the first game back, we see the Storm leaning more on their more prolific scoring threats (i.e., Loyd, Ogwumike, etc.). Because of that, we are leaning towards the UNDER.

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Connecticut Sun vs. Dallas Wings

• Location: College Park Center in Arlington, TX

• Game Time & Date: 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, August 16

• Coverage: ION

• Point Spread: Sun -5.5 (-108) at FanDuel

Arike Ogunbowale, O/U 21.5 Points at -108/-120 via FanDuel

Ogunbowale is one of the top scoring threats in the league this season, averaging 22.3 points per game; she had 11 (June 15) and 21 (May 30) against the Sun earlier in the year. However, the Dallas offense will find it challenging to get on track against Connecticut’s No.1 scoring defense.

She’ll create enough scoring opportunities herself to have a solid night but don’t count on her scoring more than 20.

DeWanna Bonner, O/U 16.5 Points at -128/-102 via FanDuel

Bonner is the leading scorer for the Sun but had quiet nights against Dallas, scoring eight (June 15) and 12 points (May 31). But against an opponent, the Sun should easily beat, we see Connecticut trying hard to integrate Marina Mabrey into the game plan.

She scored 16.5+ points in four of her last five games before the break. But between the addition of Mabrey and not needing Bonner for much against a poor Dallas team, we are leaning toward the UNDER.

Alyssa Thomas, O/U 11.5 Points at -110/-118 via FanDuel

Thomas is one of those players who could easily score 11.5+ points every night if she wanted to. While she often does have a decent night, her more significant contribution seems to be her defense. With Mabrey likely picking up some of the scoring slack for the Sun, our expectations for Thomas regarding scoring are low.

Take the UNDER.

Satou Sabally, O/U 15.5 Points at -102/-128 via FanDuel

She has yet to play in the WNBA this season but was healthy for the Olympics and played well for Germany (second in scoring, 18.8 points per game). Making her WNBA return against the No. 1 scoring defense in the league is not ideal. But from what we saw from her in Parris, we are leaning towards taking the OVER.

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