Each night of the WNBA season, our team of fantasy and betting experts breaks down every game on the schedule, making note of everything from injuries and lineup changes to recent trends and more.
Here's what to look for tonight:
Tuesday night's WNBA slate features three games, but the most interesting could be between the Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks. The Fever and Sparks facing off for the second time in three games. Indiana earned its first win of the season against Los Angeles on the road last Friday. Now, the Fever are back home after a daunting schedule that had them playing three road games in four days.
While Caitlin Clark will continue to garner attention, don't overlook Cameron Brink. In my opinion, she has been even more impressive than Clark this season. Brink is quickly becoming one of the best rim-protectors in the league and a consistent rebounding threat. She's someone the Sparks will build around. Now is a great time to bet on Brink (+700) to win Rookie of the Year.
Tuesday's fantasy stream team
Dana Evans, G, Chicago Sky (rostered in 45.4% of ESPN leagues)
Evans has been on fire this season, logging 28 or more minutes and scoring 19 or more fantasy points in four straight games. Even though the Storm rank second in defensive rating, you can still rely on Evans as a solid streamer for Tuesday night.
Sophie Cunningham, G, Phoenix Mercury (43.4%)
Cunningham has been a key contributor in the Mercury's rotation off the bench. Her ability to accumulate points, rebounds, assists and steals places her firmly on the streaming radar for Tuesday. She has scored 20 or more points in every game this season and while the Sun rank fourth in defensive rating, there's a good chance this game will exceed the total of 166.5 points. In fact, the total has gone over in four of the Mercury's five games this season.
Temi Fagbenle, C, Indiana Fever (32.2%)
Fagbenle started her last game in place of NaLyssa Smith as the Fever continue to make changes to their rotation early in the season. She has contributed to multiple statistical categories, averaging 22.6 minutes and 20.1 fantasy points per game. The Sparks are a middle-of-the-road defensive team, which bodes well for Fagbenle's performance on Tuesday night.
Picks, projections and injury reports
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Phoenix Mercury at Connecticut Sun7 p.m. ET, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
Line: Sun -8.5
Money line: Mercury (+260), Sun (-325)
Total: 166.5 points
BPI prediction:
Sun: 70% chance to win.
Projected margin of victory: 5.8 points
Injury report
Mercury: Sug Sutton (Day-To-Day), Rebecca Allen (Out), Brittney Griner (Out)
Sun: No injuries reported
Best bet: Mercury (+8.5)
The Sun have a 5-0 record, they are playing at home and rank in the top half of the league in both offensive and defensive rating. However, Connecticut is 1-4 against the spread and while the Mercury might not be strong defensively right now, they do rank fourth in offensive rating. Expect this game to be closer than the spread suggests.
Los Angeles Sparks at Indiana Fever7 p.m. ET, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Line: Fever -5.5
Money line: Sparks (+190), Fever (-220)
Total: 165.5 points
BPI prediction:
Fever: 57.8% chance to win.
Projected margin of victory: 2.2 points
Injury report
Sparks: Layshia Clarendon (Out), Azura Stevens (Out)
Fever: Damiris Dantas (Out)
Best bet: Caitlin Clark under 32.5 points, rebounds, and assists.
Clark has gone under 32.5 points, rebounds and assists in five of her seven games this season, averaging 15.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. Expect the Sparks to tighten up their defense in this rematch, which makes the under an interesting play here.
Best bet: Sparks (+5.5).
The Sparks will be looking for retribution Tuesday night after allowing the Fever to rally back from an 11-point deficit in the second half and win their last matchup. The bottom line is that the Fever aren't a great team. Indiana ranks near the bottom of the league in both offensive and defensive rating. The Fever really struggle to protect the perimeter, and this is something the Sparks will exploit on Tuesday night.
Seattle Storm at Chicago Sky8 p.m. ET, Wintrust Arena, Chicago
Line: Storm -2.5
Money line: Storm (-140), Sky (+120)
Total: 166.5 points
BPI prediction:
Storm: 53.7% chance to win.
Projected margin of victory: 1 point
Injury report
Storm: No injuries reported
Sky: Isabelle Harrison (Out), Diamond DeShields (Day-To-Day), Kamilla Cardoso (Out)
Best bet: Storm over 83.5 points.
Seattle's offense has been potent lately, surpassing 83.5 total points in four of its past five games. The Sky are allowing opponents to shoot 43.2% from the floor. While it is taking some time for Jewell Loyd, Skylar Diggins-Smith, and Nneka Ogwumike to gel, there is a strong chance Seattle still clears this line.