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Daniel E. Dobish's top daily fantasy WNBA lineup picks for 6/23/19. Expert WNBA DFS advice, sleepers & player recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel.
Welcome to RotoBaller's WNBA DFS coverage. We have a four-game slate on Sunday, starting at 1:00 p.m. ET with one tip-off. There are two more games set for 6:00 p.m. ET, and a final game at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Let's look at these three games and talk about what players should excel. In this article, I'll be providing you with some daily fantasy WNBA lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 6/23/19. These lineups picks will range from elite players to mid-priced options and value plays.
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WNBA - DFS Guards
Jewell Loyd (Seattle Storm) – vs. Indiana Fever (DK: $8,900, FD: $7,600)
Loyd is a good play in Sunday's home game, not only because she has been productive this season, but also due to the fact Jordin Canada (knee) will be sidelined. Someone needs to step up, and Loyd should see more offensive responsibilities. She is coming off one of her best performances of the season Friday against L.A., posting 23 points, including five 3-pointers.
Bria Holmes (Connecticut Sun) @ Chicago Sky (DK: $4,400, FD: $3,500)
Layshia Holmes (knee) will miss Sunday's game, so look for Holmes to be the biggest beneficiary. Rachel Banham might also be pressed into a larger role. Either of those two are nice low-cost players with some upside Sunday against the defensively-challenged Sky.
Sami Whitcomb (Seattle Storm) - vs. Indiana Fever (DK: $4,200, FD: $3,900)
With Canada sidelined again, it will be Whitcomb and Shavonte Zellous stepping up to fill the void. Whitcomb played 19 minutes against L.A. last time out, hitting 3-of-4 shots, including all three of her shots from behind the arc, while adding three assists and a steal. It won't take much for her to exceed her DFS salary expectations.
WNBA - DFS Forwards
Jonquel Jones (Connecticut Sun) - @ Chicago Sky (DK: $11,600, FD: $8,400)
If you're going to spend heavily on one particular player, make it Jones. She is the only player averaging double-digit rebound totals (11.6 RPG), and she ranks fourth in the league in scoring at 17.3 PPG. The Sky rank ninth in scoring defense, allowing 80.0 PPG, so look for Jones to run wild for the red-hot Sun.
Nneka Ogwumike (Los Angeles Sparks) – @ Phoenix Mercury (DK: $9,600, FD: $7,700)
Ogwumike struggled last time out, mainly due to foul trouble, posting 10 points and five rebounds in just 13 minutes in a game against Seattle on Friday night. She picked up four quick fouls and was nailed to the bench. She should bounce back against the Mercury, a team she posted 16 points and eight rebounds against in the Valley of the Sun on June 14. She has also averaged 1.8 steals per game over the past seven outings for an added bonus.
Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks) – @ Phoenix Mercury (DK: $7,700, FD: $7,000)
Parker made her season debut on Tuesday against the Mystics, and she scored just three points with five rebounds and three assists while adding two steals. She is averaging just 2.5 PPG and 4.5 RPG with 3.5 turnovers per outing, hitting just 2-for-18 (.111) from the field in two games, missing all seven of her 3-pointer attempts. Parker is going to shake off the rust, and you can expect a much bigger performance on Sunday. Her mid-tier salary won't last for long.
LaToya Sanders (Washington Mystics) – @ Atlanta Dream (DK: $7,600, FD: $5,800)
Sanders had a bit of a stinker last time out in Las Vegas, posting just four points and four rebounds across 21 minutes. She was on quite the run in the previous three games, registering just 3.4 PPG, but going for 5.0 RPG, 2.7 BPG and 2.3 SPG. She contributes a little bit of everything.
My DraftKings lineup for Sunday
Jonquel Jones, F, CON @ CHI ($11,600)
Jewell Loyd, G, SEA vs. IND ($8,900)
Nneka Ogwumike, F, LA @ PHO ($9,600)
Candace Parker, F, LA @ PHO ($7,700)
LaToya Sanders, F, WAS @ ATL ($7,600)
Sami Whitcomb, G, SEA vs. IND ($8,900)
