Top 5 WNBA Picks & Predictions: Wednesday (6/3)
We are treated to two games across the WNBA this evening. There is no shortage of options to consider for these matchups. Here are some of our best bets for Wednesday, 6/3.
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Wednesday’s Best WNBA Picks & Predictions
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Toronto Tempo + 9.5 (-112)
The Tempo head into this contest having won their previous two games. Toronto has also been 4-2 against the spread over the last six contests. New York has lost three out of their last five games at home, while only putting up 75.8 points each contest over that span. Toronto is coming in playing well, and the Liberty haven't been able to score at a high volume at home.
Toronto is averaging 102.0 points over the last two contests, while making 50 percent of attempts from the field, 40 percent from three-point distance, and 88.9 percent from the line. The Tempo owns a 66.8 true shooting percentage and has made at least 10 three-pointers through the two games played. The Liberty has finished with a shooting percentage over 43 percent in one out of five contests at home. New York owns a true shooting percentage of 53.9 percent over that span.
The Tempo are heavy underdogs going into this contest. Nevertheless, the Liberty are performing nowhere near the levels of the team that won a Championship only two seasons ago. This is a very sneaky under-the-radar play that we believe has a fantastic opportunity to cash. New York has scored more than 80 points in one out of their last five home games, and probably should be 10-point favorites in this contest.
Kiki Rice 12+ Points (-128)
Kiki Rice has been a sneaky source of points for us over the past few weeks, and we are going to continue to play the hot hand in this contest. The New York Liberty have preferred a faster tempo in their contests, so there will be plenty of opportunities for the UCLA product to score tonight.
Rice is averaging 13.1 points per game through the first nine contests for Toronto. The rookie guard is averaging 15.2 points on a phenomenal 57.5 percent shooting from the field through the last five games. Rice has knocked down four out of her five three-point attempts, while hoisting up no more than three per game.
Rice has assumed a pertinent role for Toronto through their initial nine games played. The Tempo guard was on the floor for 30 minutes or more in three out of four games. The efficiency is there, and the playing time appears to have increased significantly. Rice has reached 12 points or more in five out of the last six contests.
Natisha Hiedeman 20+ Points + Rebounds + Assists (-113)
Natasha Hiedeman is rolling over the last few games, and the line for 20+ points + rebounds + assists comes across somewhat low given the recent success. The Storm are equipped with some extremely talented shooting options that can absolutely help our cause tonight from an assists standpoint. Not to mention, we expect an up-tempo matchup, which could result in some extra scoring opportunities.
After a slow start to the season, Natasha Hiedeman is currently scoring over 13.3 points per game, while dishing out 3.9 assists and grabbing 1.9 boards. While this may be way under the suggested threshold of 20+ points, rebounds, and assists, there are a few reasons why we feel one half of the "Stud Budz" will reach the line in this contest.
Hiedeman is putting up 15.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 rebounds over the last four games played at home. The guard for Seattle has also scored 20 points or more in two out of the previous four games on Seattle's home court. Hiedeman accumulated at least five assists in three consecutive home games.
Phoenix Mercury @ Seattle Storm Race to 20 Points 1st Quarter: Seattle Storm (+185)
The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 21.7 points in the first quarter over 10 games. The Sun are connecting on 41 percent of their first quarter attempts, while shooting a woeful 29.3 percent from beyond the arc over the initial 10 minutes. When playing on the road, that percentage drops to 27.3 percent for Phoenix.
The Seattle Storm are knocking down 2.4 three-point baskets in the first quarter. The Storm also lead the WNBA in most free-throws made over the first quarter (4.4). Seattle is shooting 38.6 percent from above the perimeter through the first quarter of play. The sizable difference in three-point shooting and frequent trips to the line make us lean towards the Storm being the team to reach 20 points first.
While Connecticut has shown some success with reaching 20 points in the first quarter, they may have trouble being the first to score that total tonight. The Storm score 22.4 first quarter points when playing at home this season, while making just under 46 percent of their attempts.
Seattle Storm M/L (+200)
This selection makes up our largest return of the evening. It's not much of a long shot considering Seattle has accumulated three wins on the season, compared to only two for Phoenix. As previously stated, the Storm also gain the benefit of playing on their home floor. Phoenix is 1-4 when playing on the road. So, this option is definitely worth the opportunity to enjoy a positive payout.
Seattle is averaging just above 79 points per game while still trying to find an identity as they continue to endure two major front court injuries. The Storm are extremely efficient getting to the line when playing at home. Seattle averages over 20 free throws made when on their home floor.
The Storm are holding opponents to only 78.6 points when playing on their home court. Phoenix has lost six consecutive games going into this road contest. With the exception of a victory in the first away contest against the Aces, Phoenix has lost four straight away games. The Storm are currently the team in better form at the moment. Given the home court advantage as well, it's only logical to take a chance on the +200 profit.