The best WNBA prop bets aren’t just winning picks, but they offer value and are reachable lines. This is not always an easy league to navigate, but considering we are in the lull of summer and there’s not much to bet on, it pays to know what to bet on when it comes to the WNBA.
Thursday offers three games to bet on, which means there are plenty of WNBA props that are worth going after. It’s important to prioritize quality over quantity, however, and not get too carried away with WNBA parlays, and simply hitting single WNBA player props.
For Thursday, I’ve landed on four killer WNBA player prop bets I’m high on. Feel free to string them together, but as always, I suggest targeting them individually wherever you place bets.
Angel Reese Over 14.5 Rebounds + Assists
Angel Reese continues to fill the stat sheet every night, making this one of my favorite props on the board. Even if the scoring comes and goes, her rebounding volume is among the best in the league, as she averages 11.6 boards per game on the year.
This game does have a dicey spread, but Reese’s rebounding prowess should do most of the heavy-lifting here, as she faces a Washington Mystics team that gives up the 3rd most rebounds per game.
Reese smashed with 17 rebounds in her only meeting with Washington this year, while the matchup and Atlanta’s team total could give way to a better than expected assist game.
Dominique Malonga Over 28.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Malonga’s ceiling continues to rise as her offensive role grows. She was limited earlier in the year, but she has been fully unleashed, logging 30+ minutes in three of her last five games.
She’s capable of producing across all three categories, which makes PRA one of the safest ways to back her. Most of her damage is in the scoring department and on the glass, which means she doesn’t need to do much in the way of playmaking to hit her projected PRA.
The game environment looks pretty good here, as Malonga’s game against Phoenix has the tightest spread of the slate. It makes for a great spot to pluck WNBA DFS picks from, but it’s also good for betting Overs.
Flau’jae Johnson Over 12.5 Points
This number feels a bit light for Johnson given her recent offensive role. The rookie averages 12.9 points per game on the year, but she’s really exploded lately, erupting for 28 and 24 points in her last two contests.
Johnson is getting heavy minutes (33+ in four straight), and is seeing solid volume (12+ shots in three of four games). The matchup is also solid, as this game offers a solid total, and Phoenix is allowing the most three-point makes in the entire league.
Kiki Iriafen Over 14.5 Points
Iriafen has become a much bigger part of Washington’s offense and is coming off another impressive scoring performance. She went off against Portland in a crazy overtime game, generating 27 points.
This total is lower than Iriafen’s season average of 15.6, plus there’s a chance Washington could be without some key guards. If that happens, Iriafen’s solid scoring role could get boosted and make a palatable line much easier to hit.
Shakira Austin Over 23.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
The potential absence of Sonia Citron opens up usage for everyone, so this PRA line for Austin feels way too low. She should have a decent shot at hitting it regardless, but that extra usage and a little extra playmaking can go a long way.
Austin is primarily a double-double threat, but she still averages 2.9 assists per game on the year. She’s hitting this PRA on average this season, and she’s hit this particular Over in three of her last five games.
Best WNBA Prop Bet of the Day
Angel Reese Over 14.5 Rebounds + Assists
If I’m only making one WNBA prop bet tonight, it’s this one. Reese doesn’t need a huge scoring game to cash because she racks up rebounds at an elite rate and continues to create for her teammates. It’s one of the highest-floor props on Thursday’s slate.
Best WNBA Same Game Parlay
- Angel Reese Over 14.5 Rebounds + Assists
- Kiki Iriafen Over 14.5 Points
- Flau’je Johnson Over 12.5 Points
I prefer to target WNBA player prop bets individually, but if you want to maximize your return, you can build a parlay. All of my WNBA props for today look great, but this three-prop string is the best of all the combinations.
Betting on WNBA Player Props on Thursday
Thursday’s WNBA prop board offers several strong betting opportunities, but the Dream-Mystics matchup is where I’m focusing most of my action.
Angel Reese, Kiki Iriafen, and Shakira Austin all project well in a game that should generate plenty of production, while Dominique Malonga and Flau’jae Johnson round out a solid card of WNBA player props.
As always, shop for the best number before placing your bets, and target individual WNBA prop bets more than big parlays.
Noah Simpson is a New England-based DFS writer who has spent the better part of a decade obsessing over MLB DFS. He got his start playing DFS recreationally before realizing he was spending more time building spreadsheets than actually watching games, and decided to make it official. At DFSBuild, Noah covers MLB DFS strategy with a focus on finding edges that casual players overlook. When he’s not staring at Statcast data, he’s somewhere on a hiking trail in Maine with his two dogs, Sandboy and Johnner, who are undefeated at ignoring his lineup advice, because they are dogs. They don’t have the cognitive or motor skills required to operate a computer, let alone process complex theories and information.
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