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Top 5 FanDuel
| PLAYER | POS | TEAM | SAL | FPTS | VAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Zahui B | F | LA | 4200 | 26.69 | 6.3 |
| Marina Mabrey | G | DAL | 5700 | 34.93 | 6.1 |
| Moriah Jefferson | G | DAL | 4300 | 25.76 | 6 |
| Ariel Atkins | G | WAS | 6400 | 36.11 | 5.6 |
| Jonquel Jones | F | CON | 8700 | 46.77 | 5.4 |
Top 5 DraftKings
| PLAYER | POS | TEAM | SAL | FPTS | VAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Mabrey | G | DAL | 7200 | 36.02 | 5 |
| Jonquel Jones | F | CON | 10700 | 48.2 | 4.5 |
| Ariel Atkins | G | WAS | 8500 | 36.03 | 4.2 |
| DeWanna Bonner | G | CON | 10100 | 41.58 | 4.1 |
| Moriah Jefferson | G | DAL | 6400 | 26.1 | 4.1 |
Las Vegas Aces (-11.5) 
vs Indiana Fever 
Injuries
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Las Vegas
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel McCoughtry | F | Knee | OUT | 4/1/2022 |
| Iliana Rupert | C | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
Indiana
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Breland | F | Personal | GTD | 8/28/2021 |
| Tiffany Mitchell | G | Concussion | GTD | 8/28/2021 |
| Jantel Lavender | C | Ankle | GTD | 8/28/2021 |
| Bernadett Hatar | C | Ankle | GTD | 8/28/2021 |
| Kysre Gondrezick | G | Personal | GTD | 8/28/2021 |
| Chelsey Perry | F | Knee | OUT | 8/31/2021 |
| Florencia Chagas | G | Personal | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Julie Allemand | G | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Temi Fagbenle | F | Personal | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
2021 Player Stats
Las Vegas
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A'ja Wilson | 18.8 | 9.4 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 | 14.8 | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Liz Cambage | 14.8 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 5.8 | 10.5 | 2.9 | 4.2 |
| Jackie Young | 11.8 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 4.6 | 9.2 | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Dearica Hamby | 11.7 | 6.9 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 4.3 | 7.9 | 2.8 | 4.2 |
| Chelsea Gray | 11.2 | 3.1 | 6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 10.5 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Kelsey Plum | 12.7 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 10.2 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Riquna Williams | 8.8 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 7.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Ji-Su Park | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Destiny Slocum | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Joyner Holmes | 3.3 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiah Stokes | 0.8 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Emma Cannon | 2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Angel McCoughtry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Indiana
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Mitchell | 16.3 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 15 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| Tiffany Mitchell | 11.6 | 3 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 9 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Teaira McCowan | 11.1 | 8.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 8 | 2.7 | 4.3 |
| Danielle Robinson | 10.3 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1 | 3.8 | 9 | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| Victoria Vivians | 6.4 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 6.2 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Jessica Breland | 6.5 | 6.9 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 7.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Jantel Lavender | 6.6 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 7.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Lindsay Allen | 3.5 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Kysre Gondrezick | 1.9 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Bernadett Hatar | 4.9 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| Emma Cannon | 7.7 | 4.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 6.3 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Lauren Cox | 1.4 | 2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Chelsey Perry | 2.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 3 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Aaliyah Wilson | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0 | 0 |
The Skinny
The first matchup on Saturday's slate features teams in two very different positions, as the Aces are fighting for the top seed in the playoffs, while the Fever currently have the worst record in the WNBA and are four games behind the Liberty for the final spot in the playoffs. If the Fever can keep up with Las Vegas for any length of time in Saturday's matchup, the game should offer plenty of DFS opportunities for the Aces. The matchup has the highest expected total (164.5) of any game on Saturday's slate since Las Vegas ranks first in offensive and defensive efficiency and also has the fastest pace of any team in the league. However, the Aces will attempt to bounce back after they averaged just 70.0 points per game in their last two matchups. A'ja Wilson has been dominant since the Olympic break and has the highest DFS salary on DraftKings and the second-highest mark on FanDuel. She was held in check against Connecticut's staunch defense Tuesday but has posted double-doubles while averaging 20.0 points per game in each of her other three appearances since the layoff. Defensively, the Fever struggle on the perimeter, which could open up more chances for Kelsey Plum and Riquna Williams. Although Plum didn't make any three-pointers in either of the last two games, she's still averaged three attempts from beyond the arc in the four contests since the Olympic break. Williams has scored in double figures just once in her last seven appearances, but she's averaged 4.3 three-point attempts per game since the Olympic break. In the team's first two meetings with the Fever this year, Williams shot 61.5 percent from beyond the arc and averaged 17.0 points per game.
Kelsey Mitchell and Teaira McCowan have led the way for Indiana recently but could struggle against the Aces' strong defense Saturday. Mitchell has averaged 18.0 points per game in three appearances since the Olympic break, but she shot just 23.3 percent from the floor in the team's first two meetings against the Aces this year. McCowan's DFS value has been aided by her rebounding abilities, and she totaled 19 rebounds in the two-game series against Las Vegas in May. One area where the Aces have struggled is ball control, which could lead to increased production from Victoria Vivians, who has a mid-tier salary. She's had a heightened role since the break and has averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 28.3 minutes per game across her last three appearances. She drew a start in the Aces' last game with Tiffany Mitchell (concussion) sidelined and will likely take on another starting role if Mitchell is held out again.
Los Angeles Sparks 
vs Connecticut Sun (-11.5)
Injuries
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Los Angeles
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Toliver | G | Hand | GTD | 8/28/2021 |
| Chiney Ogwumike | F | Knee | OUT | 8/31/2021 |
| Gabby Williams | F | Suspension | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Maria Vadeeva | C | Suspension | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Ivana Raca | F | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Jasmine Walker | F | Knee | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Aina Ayuso | G | Not Injury Related | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
Connecticut
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | F | Achilles | OUT | 9/7/2021 |
2021 Player Stats
Los Angeles
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Wheeler | 13.5 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1 | 2.7 | 5 | 12.3 | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Amanda Zahui B. | 10.6 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 4 | 4.1 | 9.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Brittney Sykes | 9.6 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 3.7 | 8.7 | 2 | 2.7 |
| Nia Coffey | 8.1 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 7 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| Te'a Cooper | 8.1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 2 | 2.8 | 7.8 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Kristi Toliver | 9.4 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 8.5 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 14.5 | 6.5 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 6.3 | 11.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Bria Holmes | 4.9 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Arella Guirantes | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Chiney Ogwumike | 7.8 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 7.8 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Karlie Samuelson | 3.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0 | 1 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Kristine Anigwe | 3.9 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| Lauren Cox | 2.6 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1 | 0 | 0.4 | 1 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Jasmine Walker | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 |
Connecticut
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWanna Bonner | 16.4 | 7 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 13.6 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Jonquel Jones | 20.1 | 11.1 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1 | 1.7 | 4.4 | 7.4 | 14.1 | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Brionna Jones | 14.5 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.1 | 5.9 | 10.6 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Jasmine Thomas | 11.3 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 3.7 | 4 | 10.5 | 1.7 | 2 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 7.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 6.3 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Briann January | 6.8 | 1.6 | 3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| Kaila Charles | 4.3 | 3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| DiJonai Carrington | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Beatrice Mompremier | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Emma Cannon | 4.2 | 3 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Stephanie Jones | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shatori Walker-Kimbrough | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aleah Goodman | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Skinny
The Sparks have the worst offensive efficiency of any team in the league this year, and they'll face a tough battle against Connecticut's staunch defense. Neither team has a particularly high pace, which could lead to a low-scoring matchup Saturday. Kristi Toliver has started each of the six games since the Olympic break but is questionable Saturday due to a left hand injury. If she's held out, Brittney Sykes and Te'a Cooper would likely see additional run in the backcourt. Nia Coffey has continued to come off the bench recently but has averaged 16.5 points per game across her last two appearances. She's in line for increased playing time Saturday since Chiney Ogwumike (knee) has been ruled out. Amanda Zahui B has remained in the starting lineup but has seen her playing time drop across the last few games. As a result, she's averaged just 4.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per contest across her last three appearances. Nneka Ogwumike and Erica Wheeler have both scored in double figures during five of their six appearances since the Olympic break. Wheeler was one of the most productive players in Thursday's matchup against the Sun with 13 points, nine assists and six rebounds in 34 minutes, but two players have the highest DFS salaries on the team.
Brionna Jones has had slightly inconsistent production since the break but totaled 23 points and six rebounds in Thursday's meeting with the Sparks. Jonquel Jones has been slightly more consistent since the Olympics with three double-doubles in her last five games, and she logged 22 points and 11 rebounds Thursday. Across her last five appearances, she's averaged 17.2 points and 11.2 rebounds in 31.8 minutes per contest. DeWanna Bonner has a top-tier salary on Saturday's slate and has posted double-digit scoring totals in each of the last five games, and she's had well-rounded production with 19.0 points, 7.2 points, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals in 36.4 minutes per contest during that time. Thursday's 76-72 contest between the two teams remained relatively close, but some of the Sun's top players could see decreased run late in Saturday's matchup if the Sparks are unable to keep the score close Connecticut's strong defense.
Dallas Wings 
vs Washington Mystics (-2.5) 
Injuries
Note: All return dates are just estimates
Dallas
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allisha Gray | G | Concussion | OUT | 9/2/2021 |
| Satou Sabally | F | Achilles | OUT | 9/2/2021 |
| Imani McGee-Stafford | C | Personal | SUSP | 5/1/2022 |
Washington
| Name | Pos | Injury | Status | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Delle Donne | F | Undisclosed | GTD | 8/28/2021 |
| Tina Charles | F | Hip | OUT | 9/4/2021 |
| Alysha Clark | F | Foot | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
| Klara Lundquist | G | Suspension | OUT | 5/1/2022 |
2021 Player Stats
Dallas
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arike Ogunbowale | 18.9 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0 | 2.4 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 16.1 | 4 | 4.7 |
| Marina Mabrey | 13.2 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 11.8 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Isabelle Harrison | 10.5 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 4.4 | 8.5 | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| Allisha Gray | 11.5 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 9.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Kayla Thornton | 7.8 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 2 | 2.8 | 6.4 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Satou Sabally | 12.4 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 10 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Moriah Jefferson | 5.4 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 5.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Tyasha Harris | 4.9 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2 | 1.7 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Charli Collier | 3.7 | 3.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Bella Alarie | 2.6 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Awak Kuier | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Kristine Anigwe | 2.3 | 2 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Dana Evans | 0.8 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Chelsea Dungee | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 |
Washington
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | 3PA | FGM | FGA | FTM | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Charles | 25.4 | 9.7 | 2 | 1 | 0.9 | 2 | 5.4 | 9.5 | 20.8 | 4.4 | 5.3 |
| Ariel Atkins | 16.1 | 3 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 13.2 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Myisha Hines-Allen | 13.5 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 5.1 | 12 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Theresa Plaisance | 6.8 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 6.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Leilani Mitchell | 6.8 | 2 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Natasha Cloud | 6.9 | 3.7 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Sydney Wiese | 5.2 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 5.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Shavonte Zellous | 3.6 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 4 | 0.7 | 1 |
| Erica McCall | 4 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Shatori Walker-Kimbrough | 5.9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Elena Delle Donne | 13.7 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 1.7 | 4.3 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| Kiara Leslie | 2.8 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Megan Gustafson | 3.2 | 4 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Stella Johnson | 2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Jillian Alleyne | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The Skinny
The matchup between the Wings and the Mystics is expected to be the most competitive on Saturday's slate and is the only one without a double-digit spread. Neither team has a particularly high pace, but they both have below-average defensive efficiency. As a result, the contest has the second-highest expected total (161.5). The Mystics allow the highest field goal percentage and three-point conversion rate of any team playing Saturday, which should lead to effective scoring from the Wings, who have scored at least 80 points in each of their last three games. Arike Ogunbowale has played at least 30 minutes in each of her last five appearances and saw a particularly significant role in Thursday's matchup against Washington since Allisha Gray (concussion) was sidelined. She nearly recorded a double-double with 26 points, nine assists and three rebounds in 35 minutes and should see increased run again Saturday since Gray will miss another game. Isabelle Harrison joined the starting lineup Thursday and posted a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes. She's averaged 19.3 points and 7.7 rebounds in 29.0 minutes per game across her last five appearances and is in line for increased usage in the frontcourt again Saturday while Satou Sabally (Achilles) remains sidelined. Moriah Jefferson has mid-tier value against the Mystics since she's rejoined the starting lineup in each of the last three games and has averaged 10.3 points, 4.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 24.3 minutes per contest during that time. Marina Mabrey also has a mid-tier salary and has averaged 9.5 points per game in the four contests since the Olympic break despite coming off the bench.
For the Mystics, Tina Charles (hip) is slated to miss a third consecutive game Saturday. Myisha Hines-Allen should see increased production in her absence after she averaged 17.5 points and 6.0 rebounds in 26.0 minutes per contest across her last two appearances. She could see an even larger role in the frontcourt if Elena Delle Donne (undisclosed) is ultimately held out. Delle Donne went through walkthroughs Friday and is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday. She's been productive in her first three games back on the court with 13.7 points and 4.3 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per contest, but Hines-Allen and Theresa Plaisance would likely see increased playing time if Delle Donne is unavailable. Ariel Atkins has been inefficient recently and has shot just 25.5 percent from the floor in her last four appearances, but she's still averaged 9.8 points per game during that time. She has a slightly more reasonable salary than Hines-Allen and offers plenty of value if she can convert on more of her field goal attempts.
