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The playoffs continue to roll along in the WNBA. On Tuesday, the Aces evened their series with the Connecticut Sun, who lost Alyssa Thomas to a shoulder injury that will keep her out for at least Thursday's game. Seattle also survived a close one against the Lynx, winning 88-86 on a buzzer-beater from Alysha Clark. Can the Storm take a 2-0 lead? Will Minnesota get Sylvia Fowles back for this one?
In this article, I'll be providing you with some daily fantasy WNBA lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 9/24/20. These lineups picks will range from elite players to mid-priced options and value plays.
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WNBA - DFS Guards
DeWanna Bonner (G, Connecticut Sun) – vs Las Vegas Aces (DK: $10,700, FD: $8,000)
With no Alyssa Thomas for most of Game 2, Bonner played the entire 40 minutes, scoring 23 points on 10-for-26 shooting and adding seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block. For Connecticut to snatch a 2-1 lead in this series, Bonner will have to have the basketball in her hands as much as possible. Expect another high-volume shooting night, giving her immense upside as long as her efficiency doesn't drop off.
Jewell Loyd (G, Seattle Storm) – vs Minnesota Lynx (DK: $9,700, FD: $6,900)
With Sue Bird and Jordin Canada both likely not at full strength in this series, a lot has to fall to Jewell Loyd. She answered the call in Game 1, scoring 25 points plus adding six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks. The Lynx have some good inside defense, but if there's a place they can give up big games, it's to the backcourt, as Crystal Dangerfield lacks the ideal size you want in a perimeter defender. Loyd took advantage of the matchups last game and should again.
Jasmine Thomas (G, Connecticut Sun) – vs Las Vegas Aces (DK: $7,200, FD: $6,300)
Scoring has to come from somewhere other than DeWanna Bonner with no AT and, well, Jasmine Thomas is probably the most likely candidate. She had 31 points when Bonner struggled in Game 1, and while Vegas mostly kept her from being a factor on Tuesday,we've seen Thomas impact this series. Of the guards in this price range, I think her upside makes her the best play.
WNBA - DFS Forwards
A'ja Wilson (F, Las Vegas Aces) – vs Connecticut Sun (DK: $11,400 FD: $8,200)
The Aces win this series if they just let the MVP cook. She had 29 points in Game 2, going 13-for-19 from the floor and also adding seven rebounds, three assists, a steal, and, umm...seven blocks. Without AT there to impede her defensively, Wilson should be able to get whatever shot she wants, even with the Sun doubling her a lot of the time. Wilson can make a major impact on both ends of the floor and also has double-double upside.
Beatrice Mompremier (F, Connecticut Sun) – vs Las Vegas Aces (DK: $5,200, FD: $5,000)
Mompremier played 20 minutes in Game 2 and while she scored just two points on 1-for-5 shooting, she made her presence felt in other ways, grabbing nine rebounds and blocking three shots. She also fouled out. With no Thomas, Mompremier without foul trouble could be on the floor for almost 30 minutes on Thursday night, offering huge upside at a low salary. She won't score a ton, but get a few easy looks at the basket plus a shot at double-digit rebounds and multiple blocks and you have a really solid fantasy score.
Carolyn Swords (F, Las Vegas Aces) – vs Connecticut Sun (DK: $4,700, FD: $3,200)
Swords continues to start at center despite some defensive limitations because the Aces only really have three bigs they trust. Swords played 21 minutes in Game 2 and while I can see a plausible scenario where that shrinks to 15 or so in Game 3, she's still someone who can get a couple of easy looks in the paint and grab some rebounds. I love Swords as a low-priced punt play, someone who can have a solid game and help you place high in a GPP or who could struggle and not hurt you too much because the rest of your lineup is filled with stud players. It's a risky strategy, but maybe it will pay off on a slate with only two games.
