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WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (5/27/18): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel

Justin Carter's top daily fantasy WNBA lineup picks for 5/27/18. Expert WNBA DFS advice, sleepers & player recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel.

We're over a week into this WNBA season and the excitement level still seems to be at an all-time high. We've already had a memorable game between the Sparks and the Lynx and Liz Cambage's return has Dallas feeling good about their playoff hopes. A'ja Wilson is already a force for the Aces.

Let's take a look at this Sunday's WNBA slate. We've got three games on the docket with a bunch of good players to choose from. In this article, I'll be providing you with some daily fantasy WNBA lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 5/27/18. These lineups picks will range from elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. With six games happening, there's a ton of lineup choices to make and options to weigh -- and with the teams with the two best defensive ratings this season (Minnesota and Washington) facing each other, there are a ton of lineup flops that can happen too.

Want to talk more about the WNBA? I'm always available on Twitter: @juscarts

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WNBA - DFS Guards

Jewell Loyd (G, Seattle Storm) – @ Las Vegas Aces (DK: $11,000, FD: $7,900)

Jewell Loyd has had an impressive start to the season, with a league-leading 22.7 points per game through three outings. She's shooting 47.1 percent from three on 5.7 assists per contest. Loyd has shot the ball more in each game this season than in the previous one, a trend that obviously can't continue but is worth noting in terms of how her share of the Seattle offense continues to increase. Loyd's also gone 19-for-19 from the free throw line over the past two games, a pair of 29 point performances. She's also averaging a career-high 6.3 rebounds and playing 32.8 minutes per game. Loyd is a top option against an Aces team that's looked bad as its gotten off to an 0-2 start.

Chelsea Gray (G, Los Angeles Sparks) – vs Phoenix Mercury (DK: $10,300, FD: $7,800)

Gray, who shot 48.2 percent from three last season, struggled with her deep shot through the Sparks's first two games, but she went 3-for-5 from downtown against the Sun on Thursday, finishing with 21 points, five assists, and four rebounds in L.A.'s first loss of the year. She did that against a team sporting the league's third-best defensive rating; now, she gets to play a Mercury squad that sits 11th in the same metric. We'll see if she can keep up the assists numbers, which currently sit at a career-best seven per game.

Diana Taurasi (G, Phoenix Mercury) – @ Los Angeles Sparks (DK: $8,400, FD: $6,400)

The Mercury, led by a strong interior player in Brittney Griner, currently have the third-lowest offensive pace in the league after playing at the fourth fastest pace last year. That slower pace is hurting some of the Mercury's guards like Leilani Mitchell, who has been largely ineffective through three games, but it's helped out the older Taurasi, who is averaging her most points since 2013 as she's been able to get the ball through her team's solid ball moving -- only teams teams are turning the ball over less than Phoenix. Taurasi's eye-opening 52.4 percent mark from deep won't keep up forever, but the Sparks are currently allowing opponents to shoot the second highest field goal percentage on threes in the league. I like Taurasi's chances in this one.

Kelsey Plum (G, Las Vegas Aces) – vs Seattle Storm (DK: $6,500, FD: $4,500)

Plum, who missed the first two games of the season while playing in Europe, is back and she'll be asked to boost a floundering Aces offense. After starting her rookie year off slowly in 2017, Plum came on strong near the end of the season, averaging double digit scoring over the final three months of the regular season. She shot 42.1 percent from three in eight August games and averaged 13 points per game in four games against Seattle. There's a chance Plum is rusty after flying back to the United States, but I like her as an option against the Storm. The Aces, who have a league-worst 77.1 offense rating (second-worst is Minnesota at 93.3), will need Plum's shooting to help them steady the ship in their first home game in Las Vegas.

Jordin Canada (G, Seattle Storm) – @ Las Vegas Aces (DK: $4,000, FD: $3,600)

Looking for a cheaper option? I love the defensive energy that Storm rookie Jordin Canada brings to the floor and she's had 17 or more DraftKings points in two of her three career games. Canada should see the court more and more as the season progresses, often playing in three guard lineups with Loyd and Sue Bird. Canada isn't much of an outside shooter, but she can get to the basket and could wreck havoc defensively against an Aces squad that hasn't looked good to start the season.

 

WNBA - DFS Forwards

Candace Parker (F, Los Angeles Sparks) – vs Phoenix Mercury (DK: $11,700, FD: $8,200)

Parker is expected to make her 2018 debut against the Mercury after a back injury that has kept her out of L.A.'s first three games. She should slide back into the lineup and take shots away from Nneka Ogwumike. (FanDuel understands that and has priced Ogwumike accurately, but she's still the most expensive forward on DraftKings, so #beware). Parker, who averaged 16.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game last year, has a lot of potential against a Mercury team that has struggled defensively. There's risk, but a healthy Parker is a top option.

A'ja Wilson (F, Las Vegas Aces) – vs Seattle Storm (DK: $8,800, FD: $7,000)

Wilson has put up great numbers in his first two career games and has a pretty good match-up with the Storm, who are allowing the third highest true shooting percentage thus far and are giving up 59.4 percent of their points inside the three point line. That's good for Wilson, who will work the ball inside as she tries to get the Aces a win in their first home game. The team won't be as reliant on Wilson, though, with Kelsey Plum back, but she should still be a major force inside.

Rebekkah Brunson (F, Minnesota Lynx) – @ Washington Mystics (DK: $7,600, FD: $5,400)

I'm mostly avoiding the Lynx/Mystics game because it looks to be a defensive battle, but Brunson is an appealing choice. She's rebounding the ball well and has put up strong fantasy numbers even without the scoring always being there. She's cheaper than Maya Moore and her fantasy floor feels less volatile.

Alysha Clark (F, Seattle Storm) – @ Las Vegas Aces (DK: $5,100, FD: $4,200)

One of the cheaper but still viable options, Clark will look to bounce back from a tough game against Chicago where she recorded a pair of rebounds and...well, nothing. She looked strong in the Storm's first two games, though, and is shooting 44 percent from deep on the season. No team has given up a higher percentage of points from deep than the Aces.

 

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Travis Etienne Jr.

Needs to Bounce Back in 2025
Wan'Dale Robinson

Wants More Downfield Opportunities this Season
Quinshon Judkins

Arrested on Saturday for Battery and Domestic Violence
Terry McLaurin

Could be a Holdout at Training Camp
Roger McCreary

a Candidate for a Contract Extension?
Max Fried

Exits Start With Blister
Mike Evans

Buccaneers Could Have Difficult Time Retaining Mike Evans
Charles Cross

Could Sign Extension Before Training Camp
Xavier Restrepo

One to Watch Going into Training Camp
Calvin Ridley

Appears Re-Energized
Mark Andrews

Still a Key Piece in Ravens Offense
Ndamukong Suh

Officially Announces his Retirement
Jaylen Waddle

Motivated After Disappointing Season
Tre Harris

Still Unsigned
Hunter Dobbins

to Miss Rest of Season With Torn ACL
Nolan Arenado

Held Out of Lineup on Saturday
Alexandre Sarr

Plays Well in Summer League Loss to Phoenix
Yang Hansen

Looks Good on Friday Night
Carlos Correa

Sitting on Saturday
Austin Riley

Placed on 10-Day Injured List
Nolan Arenado

Exits Friday's Contest With Sprained Finger
Jake Burger

Expects to Play on Saturday
Erik Karlsson

Open to Move Away From Pittsburgh
Zach Hyman

Hopes to be Ready for Start of Next Season
SJ

Jeff Skinner Joins Sharks on One-Year Contract
Wyatt Langford

Records Four-Hit Night
Cal Raleigh

Homers Twice, Drives in Five
Cody Bellinger

Swats Three Homers in Victory
Jake Burger

Leaves With Quad Discomfort on Friday
Carlos Correa

Exits Game With Mild Ankle Sprain
Edward Cabrera

Dealing with Posterior Elbow Discomfort
Austin Riley

Leaves Game Early on Friday With Abdominal Tightness
Kon Knueppel

Struggles in Summer League Win
Rafael Devers

Dealing With Back Inflammation
Walter Clayton Jr.

Plays Well on Friday Night
Cody Williams

Scores 21 Points in Summer League Loss
Kyle Filipowski

Leads the Way on Friday Night
Teoscar Hernández

Teoscar Hernandez Returning on Friday
Sauce Gardner

Wants to be Highest-Paid Cornerback
Rhamondre Stevenson

Heading into an Important Season
Minnesota Vikings

Josh Metellus, Vikings Have Mutual Interest in Extension
Tua Tagovailoa

2025 Could be Tua Tagovailoa's Last Season in Miami
Rashawn Slater

has "Full Confidence" a Deal Will Get Done
Byron Buxton

Returns on Friday
Isaiah Jackson

Signs Three-Year Extension
Jake Meyers

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Calf Strain
Brandon Lowe

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Tightness
Kodai Senga

Reinstated to Start on Friday
Alex Bregman

Officially Activated and Starting on Friday
Marvin Bagley III

Joining the Wizards
Herbert Jones

Signing Extension with Pelicans
Jacob Toppin

Returning to Hawks
Chicago Bears

Bears Extend General Manager Ryan Poles
Dalton Knecht

Avoids Serious Injury
MarShawn Lloyd

in a "Much Better Spot" Heading Into Training Camp
Javon Small

Signs Two-Way Deal
Dustin Hopkins

Browns Still Counting on Dustin Hopkins
Ryan Reaves

Traded to Sharks
Vladislav Kolyachonok

Moves to Dallas
Matt Dumba

Lands in Pittsburgh
Mackie Samoskevich

Re-Signs with Panthers on One-Year Deal
Josh Manson

Inks Two-Year Extension with Avalanche
EDM

Isaac Howard Signs Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract With Oilers
Tallison Teixeira

Set For His First UFC Main Event
Derrick Lewis

Set To Headline UFC Nashville
Gabriel Bonfim

Looks For His Third UFC Win
Stephen Thompson

Returns At UFC Nashville
Steve Garcia

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Calvin Kattar

In Dire Need Of Victory
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere A Favorite At UFC Nashville
Nate Landwehr

Aims To Bounce Back
MMA

Austen Lane Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Vitor Petrino

Set For His Heavyweight Debut
Tuco Tokkos

Set To Open Up UFC Nashville Main Card
Junior Tafa

Set For Light-Heavyweight Bout
Jalen Williams

Signs Contract Extension With Thunder
Alijah Martin

Agrees to Two-Way Deal With Raptors
Tristan Vukcevic

Set to Return to Washington
Anfernee Simons

Celtics Are "Actively Trying to Trade" Anfernee Simons
NBA

Alex Ducas Heading to Australia
Dominick Barlow

Inks Two-Way Deal With 76ers
Jordan McLaughlin

Spurs Re-Sign Jordan McLaughlin to One-Year Deal
Dylan Harper

Out Thursday, Expected to Play Saturday
VJ Edgecombe

Diagnosed with a Sprained Thumb
Gary Woodland

Looking to Find Rhythm at Scottish Open
Aaron Rai

Brings Consistent Play to Scottish Open
Maverick McNealy

a Solid Value Play at Scottish Open
Aldrich Potgieter

Making Scottish Open Debut
Tom Kim

Looks to Rebound at Scottish Open
Brian Harman

a Safe Option at Scottish Open
Luke Clanton

a Sneaky Value Play at Scottish Open
Sam Burns

Looking to Stay Hot at Scottish Open
Nicolai Hojgaard

May Feel More at Home in Europe
Harry Hall

Showing Fine Form Heading to Scotland
Ryan Fox

Playing Well Since Early Spring Struggles
Max Greyserman

has Solid History at the Genesis Scottish Open
Harris English

Aims High for Scotland Next
Corey Conners

Primed for the Genesis Scottish Open
Daniel Brown

Attempts the Scottish Swing Again
Jacob Bridgeman

Needs Putter to Work at Genesis Scottish Open
Scottie Scheffler

Headlines Field at Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy

a Smart Play for Scottish Open
Adam Scott

Looking to Build on History at The Renaissance Club
NASCAR

Sepp Straka Not Likely to Find Momentum at Scottish Open
Justin Rose

Hopes Month Hiatus Helps Him Bounce Back at Scottish Open
NHL

Tyler Johnson Retires After 13 NHL Seasons
Jack McBain

Inks New Five-Year Deal with Mammoth
Cam York

Re-Signs with Flyers for Five Years
Jake Knapp

Fits the Mold for Success at The Renaissance Club
Ty Gibbs

Finishes Second at Chicago and Advances in In-Season Challenge
Alex Bowman

Defeats Bubba Wallace in In-Season Challenge, but Not Without Controversy
Alex Bowman

Bubba Wallace Wrecked by Alex Bowman Again, Putting Playoffs in Doubt
Michael McDowell

Throttle Failure Ends Michael McDowell's Chances to Win at Chicago
Austin Hill

Earns First NASCAR Cup Series Top Ten at Chicago
Tyler Reddick

Scores a Strong Third-Place Run at Chicago
Kyle Busch

Matches his Best Career Finish At Chicago on Sunday
Denny Hamlin

Fights his Way to a Top-5 Finish at Chicago
William Byron

has his Worst Weekend of the Season at Chicago
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