WNBA Player Props & Bets: Fever vs. Sky (Saturday)

Saturday’s Best WNBA Player Props: Fever vs. Sky

Ariel Atkins has been scorching-hot for the Chicago Sky as of late. The offseason trade acquisition is averaging 21.3 points on 50.9% shooting from the field over the previous three contests. Atkins is also seeing more playing time lately. In the first three games, the veteran averaged 24 minutes per contest. That number has jumped to 31.3 over the last three games.

Atkins has scored at least 15 points in three consecutive games. The Chicago guard scored 11 points in only 22 minutes when these two teams last met. It would be surprising if Chicago once again lost by 35 points. This should result in more playing time for Atkins.

Indiana is allowing just under 80 points per game, which has increased to 81.3 over the last three games. Atkins has carved out a primary scoring role for the Sky and should be heavily relied upon to score in this contest.

Foul trouble has hindered Aliyah Boston’s playing time over the previous five contests. The 2023 first overall selection has picked up at least four fouls in five consecutive games. Despite the troubling issue, the Indiana Center is averaging 15.9 points on the season.

Chicago is not only tied for the highest opposing field-goal percentage and gives up the most points per game (92), but the Sky also concedes over 35 points in the paint each contest. Chicago also allows the second-highest amount of points scored via second-chance opportunities (11.3)

Boston's success relies heavily on the ability to get in the paint and score off offensive rebounds. Exactly where Chicago has proven to be extremely ineffective in regards to stopping opponents. If Boston can avoid foul trouble, this matchup sets up well for the Fever center to reach 15 points.

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