Eric Moody, a former manager at a Fortune 100 financial services company, is now living his dream by creating fantasy and sports betting content for ESPN. As part of the WNBA season coverage, our team of experts analyzes each game, taking into account factors such as injuries, lineup changes, and recent trends. All odds mentioned in this article are provided by ESPN BET.
The upcoming WNBA game on Wednesday features a match between the Connecticut Sun and the Chicago Sky. This highly anticipated rematch is set to showcase star players like Alyssa Thomas and Angel Reese. Let’s take a closer look at two potential fantasy picks and two betting options for this game.
Fantasy Stream Team for Wednesday:
1. Chennedy Carter, Guard, Chicago Sky (rostered in 29.8% of ESPN leagues): Despite scoring only seven fantasy points in the Sky’s recent game, Carter has been impressive this season, averaging 27.2 fantasy points in the four games prior. She remains a reliable streaming option against a strong Sun defense.
2. Tyasha Harris, Guard, Connecticut Sun (26.1%): Harris plays a significant role in the Sun’s rotation, averaging 19.5 fantasy points per game. She put up 27 fantasy points in the previous matchup against Chicago and is a versatile contributor across various statistical categories.
Best Bets for the Game:
1. Over 153.5 Total Points: Despite the odds favoring a low-scoring game, the history between the Sky and Sun suggests otherwise. Both teams have high average points per game, with the total going over in four of the Sun’s last six road games. Expect an offensive showdown between these two teams.
2. DiJonai Carrington Over 11.5 Points: Carrington has been a standout player this season, surpassing this point line in seven out of 11 games. With a solid average of field goal attempts and minutes per game, she is poised to exceed this line against a Sky team that Connecticut previously scored 86 points against.
Details of the Matchup:
– Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky
– Time: 8 p.m. ET
– Location: Wintrust Arena, Chicago
– Line: Sun -6.5
– Money line: Sun (-320), Sky (+250)
– Total Points: 153.5
– BPI Prediction: Sun has a 57.9% chance to win with a projected margin of victory at 2.2 points
Injury Report:
– Sun: Moriah Jefferson (Day-To-Day)
– Sky: Diamond DeShields (Day-To-Day), Elizabeth Williams (Out)
With exciting matchups and key players to watch, the Connecticut Sun vs. Chicago Sky game is sure to deliver an entertaining and competitive showdown for WNBA fans. Stay tuned for the action on the court and see if DiJonai Carrington can light up the Sky with her performance.
