Each day 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 today:
There are two games on Saturday's WNBA slate, but the most compelling matchup features the two of the top teams in the league, the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun.
The winner of Saturday's game will likely represent the Eastern Conference in the Commissioner's Cup championship on June 25. The game also features some of the league's top players, including Alyssa Thomas, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu and I expect the atmosphere to be phenomenal.
Let's get into three streamers and two bets to consider for Saturday.
Saturday's fantasy stream team
Chennedy Carter, G, Chicago Sky (rostered in 28.3% of ESPN leagues)
Carter's roster percentage has skyrocketed over the past week, and rightfully so. She has been excellent off the bench, scoring 27 or more fantasy points in three of her past four games while playing heavy minutes. Carter is in a very good spot facing a Dream team that ranks seventh in defensive rating.
Tyasha Harris, G, Connecticut Sun (15.6%)
Harris has played 30 or more minutes in three straight games and scored 25 or more fantasy points in two of them. She has become a staple in the Sun's starting lineup.
Aerial Powers, F, Atlanta Dream (12.7%)
Powers has averaged 21.2 minutes and 17.5 fantasy points. Her fantasy ceiling might be limited due to her minutes per game, but she is a reliable streamer if you're in a bind at F/C, even against a Sky team that ranks fifth in defensive rating.
Picks, projections and injury reports
Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. All odds are provided by ESPN BET.
New York Liberty at Connecticut Sun
1 p.m. ET, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
Line: Liberty -1.5
Money line: Liberty (-115), Sun (-105)
Total: 156.5 points
BPI prediction:
Liberty: 56.7% chance to win.
Projected margin of victory: 1.8 points
Injury report
Liberty: Nyara Sabally (Out), Courtney Vandersloot (Day-To-Day)
Sun: Moriah Jefferson (Day-To-Day)
Best bet: Sun (+1.5).
The Liberty are 3-6 in their past nine games on the road against the Sun. While New York is on a five-game winning streak, the Sun are undefeated, so something's got to give in this game. Connecticut is 6-3 against the spread over its past nine home games against the Liberty.
Atlanta Dream at Chicago Sky
5 p.m. ET, Wintrust Arena, Chicago
Line: Dream -1.5
Money line: Dream (-130), Sky (Even)
Total: 159.5 points
BPI prediction:
Dream: 50.3% chance to win.
Projected margin of victory: 0.1 points
Injury report
Dream: Jordin Canada (Out)
Sky: Elizabeth Williams (Out)
Best bet: Sky (+1.5).
Both teams have been inconsistent. Chicago is 3-2 against the spread over its past five games, while the Dream are 2-3 over that same time frame. Atlanta ranks 11th in offensive rating, which will negatively impact them in this game. While the Sky don't have an elite offense either, Chicago is playing on its home court and is coming off a nice road win over the Washington Mystics. Marina Mabrey, Angel Reese, and the Sky should cover in this game, but don't be surprised if they win outright.