WNBA Player Props & Bets: Friday (8/14)
There are two WNBA games tonight. Despite the small slate, the stars will be out in full force for their nationally televised matchups. Without any further preamble, let's dive into some of our favorite WNBA player props for Friday, August 14th.
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Friday’s Best WNBA Player Props & Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Alanna Smith 20+ Points + Rebounds (-122)
Jesica Shepard is once again listed as out due to an ankle injury and will now miss two consecutive games. Without the presence of Shepard, there's sure to be a few more opportunities for scoring and rebounding for Alanna Smith. Smith filled in nicely in the previous game for Dallas - 13 points and 11 boards.
Shepard's absence is only one factor in our decision to back Smith. She is averaging 13.2 points and nine boards through the last four games, while recording a double-double in two of the last four games. Even before Shepard was injured, Smith started experiencing a tremendous uptick in playing time. The Wings forward is averaging 29 minutes through the last four games - an increase of nearly 13 minutes per game compared to her season average of 16.7 minutes.
Aliyah Boston to Record a Double-Double (+138)
This selection came with some strong debate. Dallas is missing Jessica Shepard, who is averaging over 12 rebounds per game. Her replacement, Awak Kuier, has the unfortunate task of trying to stop one of the strongest bigs in the league.
We don't expect things to go well in that regard, or in the manner of limiting Aliyah Boston from grabbing boards. Taking Boston to go over 17+ points (-117) is a completely safer way to attack this contest. Yet, as long as the young center sees around 30 minutes on the court, there's a very good chance it results in double-digit points and rebounds
Aliyah Boston has recorded a double-double in two out of the last three games and is averaging 10 boards per contest over that span. Dallas conceded 14 offensive boards to the Tempo on Wednesday without Shepard in the lineup. Boston is going to feast.
The scoring for the South Carolina alum, as is the case with Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark, has been nothing short of brilliant. Boston has scored at least 10 points in 14 consecutive contests. The Fever forward is averaging 17.4 points and shooting 58.2% from the field over her last 14 games.
Caitlin Clark & Arike Ogunbowale Over 4.5 Combined Made Three-Pointers (-133)
This prop is a little more juiced-up than the other selections for this evening. Having said that, it's probably one of our favorite recommendations on the small slate. Caitlin Clark is an aggressive volume shooter who usually ramps it up a bit when playing at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Arike Ogunbowale will no doubt have a few extra opportunities to shoot from beyond the arc with Dallas missing their most efficient three-point shooter in Azzi Fudd.
Clark is surging from beyond the arc through the previous two contests, and we feel that success continues once again at home against the Wings. Clark has knocked down nine three-pointers over two games and is shooting just below 50% from three-point distance over that span. The Iowa sensation has attempted at least 14 three-pointers in the last two games.
The way Clark is shooting lately, she may be able to clear this number on her own. Ogunbowale has struggled mightily from above the perimeter recently. However, we may only need one or two from her to help clear this total. Ogunbowale made three three-pointers when she last faced.
Caitlin Clark & Arike Ogunbowale Over 39.5+ Combined Points (-110)
We are going to double back on these two wildly productive scorers and attack a points prop that feels somewhat low. As previously stated, Jessica Shepard and Azzi Fudd will not be available for this contest. Arike Ogunbowale has an opportunity to take 15+ shots in this contest. Combined with Caitlin Clark's gaudy scoring numbers of late, this appears to be a fantastic spot for both players.
Ogunbowale dropped 21 points against the Tempo last time out. The veteran guard becomes the second scoring option in a game that has a spread of 188. Oddsmakers are expecting a ton of scoring between the Wings and Fever. Ogunbowale has finished with 20+ points in seven of her last 12 games.
Clark is averaging a cool 24.7 points in the last 10 games. She has been dominating on the Fever's home court over the previous five games, putting up over 26 points per game over that span. The Fever guard has scored at least 20 points in four of her last five home games, including a 45-point performance.
Dominique Malonga 20+ Points (-128)
Flau'jae Johnson (ankle) will not be available for the Storm as they take on the Portland Fire at home. Dominique Molonga steps into a highly fortunate situation against a Portland team with little to no answer for the sheer size of the young center, while Johnson's absence could mean extra scoring opportunities.
Malonga is averaging over 22 points in the previous five games, while shooting a blistering 61% from the field. The Storm center scored 21 points in 28 minutes when Seattle and Portland matched up last week.
Malonga has finished with 20+ points in three consecutive contests. Portland allows over 40 points per game in the paint and 13.8 points off second-chance opportunities. Malonga should see enough touches to reach 20 points against the Fire tonight.
Enjoy the games tonight. Good luck with your picks.