We have a Friday night doubleheader on ION, starting with the Phoenix Mercury beginning a two-game road trip against the Washington Mystics at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the Minnesota Lynx looking to win their second-straight game over the Los Angeles Sparks at 10 p.m. ET.
Both games feature a ton of star players, making this a great opportunity for WNBA fans to bet on their favorite players' props on SuperDraft.
On SuperDraft, bettors can pick an over/under on two or more player props. If you hit both, you win up to 3X the amount wagered, and the return increases each time you add another prop. Think of it as a "Same Game Parlay." More legs equal more risk, but also a bigger potential payout. However, not all players have the same props, so keep that in mind as you pick your over/under plays and try to win some cash during the first night of WNBA regular season action.
Best WNBA prop bets today: SuperDraft player prop picks for Friday 6/16
* Entry -five picks (20X) potential payout if all five legs parlayed*
1. Shakira Austin, F, Mystics vs. Mercury - OVER 9.5 rebounds
With star center Brittney Griner (hip) listed as doubtful to play tonight for the Mercury, the Mystics' frontcourt of Elena Delle Donne and Shakira Austin could be in store for big games. Austin has played well in her second season with the Mystics, averaging 12.7 points and 8.8. rebounds per game. The former first-round pick will make her presence felt on the glass, especially if Griner is not on the floor.
Austin has gone OVER 9.5 rebounds in five out of her past nine games, including the Mystics' last two home contests against the Wings (11) and Lynx (10). If Griner can't play, it will be a significant loss for the Mercury, who allow the fifth-most rebounds per game to opponents (35.6) and have a rebounding differential of -5.2. That said, look out for the former Ole Miss standout to be one of the leading rebounders tonight.
2. Sophie Cunningham, G, Mercury @ Mystics - UNDER 15.5 points
Phoenix will be looking for Cunningham to be one of their top scorers, with Griner potentially missing tonight's game. The 26-year-old guard was the Mercury's leading scorer in their 14-point loss to the Storm on Tuesday night. She dropped 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the field and 2-of-6 from three-point range. However, Cunningham might not have that same luck tonight as the Mystics have two good defensive-minded guards in Brittany Sykes and Natasha Cloud.
Cunningham has only gone OVER 15.5 points in three out of her past seven games and once on the road this season (16 points vs. Dallas). Furthermore, most of Cunningham's production comes from three-point range (42.9 percent) this season. However, that doesn't bode well for tonight, as Washington has the best three-point defense in the WNBA (28.4 percent) this season.
3. Jordin Canada, G, Sparks vs. Lynx - OVER 14.5 points
The veteran point guard has played well over the past three games, scoring 16.3 points per game on 48.6 percent shooting from the field. The former fifth-overall pick has taken 12.3 attempts per game from the field, which is higher than her season average (10.9).
The Lynx and Sparks played each other last Sunday, where Canada scored 18 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the field and 2-of-6 from beyond the arc. Head coach Curt Miller will look for the vet to stay aggressive against Minnesota, which has the second-worst DRtg (107.8) in the WNBA. Overall, she has gone OVER 15 points in three out of eight games this season.
4. Nneka Ogwumike, F, Sparks vs. Lynx - UNDER 22.5 points
For the last play in our SuperDraft entry, we'll stay with Los Angeles and take the UNDER on Ogwumike's points prop. The seven-time All-Star forward played the Lynx earlier this week, where she had 27 points on 11-of-14 shooting from the field and 2-of-3 from three-point range in a five-point defeat.
Oguwmike is the Sparks' leading scorer (21.1 points) this season and will have the tough task of defending Naphessa Collier tonight, making this a must-see matchup. The veteran forward has gone UNDER 22.5 points in six out of eight games this season, including two games at home. Nevertheless, we still think Ogwumike plays well tonight, but we believe her points prop is set too high.