Free WNBA Picks For Today 6/17/2026

WNBA Free Picks and Game Previews for June 17, 2026

Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun

Injuries

Washington Mystics: Kiki Iriafen GTD. D. Littlepage-Buggs GTD.

Connecticut Sun: A. Jackson GTD. H. Van Lith GTD.

Start Time and TV Network

7:00 PM ET. TV: Local Broadcasts.

Expected Lineups

Washington: Georgia Amoore, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, M. Onyenwere, S. Austin.

Connecticut: Leila Lacan, Saniya Rivers, Aaliyah Edwards, Diamond Miller, Brittney Griner.

Last Game Result and Team Form

Washington enters at 4-4 and is averaging 81.4 points, 35.4 rebounds, 18.8 assists and 16.3 turnovers per game. The Mystics are shooting 44.3% overall and 28.1% from three.

Connecticut enters at 2-10 and is averaging 77.9 points, 33.5 rebounds, 18.7 assists and 14.3 turnovers per game. The Sun are shooting 42.0% overall and 26.8% from three.

Leading Scorers

Washington: Sonia Citron averages 16.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Kiki Iriafen averages 14.6 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

Connecticut: Brittney Griner averages 12.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Aneesah Morrow averages 12.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

Efficiency Report

Washington plays at a slower 77.8 pace and has been more stable offensively than Connecticut. The key concern is ball security, with the Mystics averaging 16.3 turnovers per game.

Connecticut has the lowest-end offensive profile on this slate. The Sun’s 95.4 offensive rating creates pressure on their defense to keep the game in the half court.

Game Summary

Washington has the better offensive balance and stronger top-end scoring. Connecticut needs Griner and Morrow to control the paint and keep the game low scoring.

The Pick

Washington Mystics. Washington: Offensive Rating 105.0, Defensive Rating 106.2, Net Rating -1.2. Connecticut: Offensive Rating 95.4, Defensive Rating 110.7, Net Rating -15.3.

Connecticut has lost eight of nine struggling on the glass. Washington defensively is allowing 41% shooting on the road. Connecticut at home hits 41.3% while surrendering 49.3% shooting with 37% from three. Play Washington -2.5.

New York Liberty at Chicago Sky

Injuries

New York Liberty: M. Fauthoux GTD. Anneli Maley GTD.

Chicago Sky: M. Westbeld GTD. DiJonai Carrington OUT. Courtney Vandersloot OUT.

Start Time and TV Network

8:00 PM ET. TV: WNBA League Pass.

Expected Lineups

New York: Marine Johannes, P. Astier, Breanna Stewart, L. Fiebich, Jonquel Jones.

Chicago: Skylar Diggins, Jacy Sheldon, G. Jaquez, Azura Stevens, Kamilla Cardoso.

Last Game Result and Team Form

New York enters at 10-4 after beating Washington 86-64. The Liberty are averaging 88.4 points, 35.9 rebounds, 21.1 assists and 14.7 turnovers while shooting 46.0% overall and 36.6% from three.

Chicago is averaging 82.2 points, 33.1 rebounds, 19.1 assists and 12.7 turnovers while shooting 41.6% overall and 28.0% from three.

Leading Scorers

New York: Breanna Stewart averages 19.9 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists. Jonquel Jones averages 13.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists.

Chicago: Rickea Jackson averages 18.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Skylar Diggins averages 15.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

Efficiency Report

New York brings the better shooting profile, stronger three-point efficiency and a major frontcourt edge with Stewart and Jones. Chicago’s pace can create possessions, but the Sky must overcome poor three-point shooting and two major guard injuries.

Game Summary

The Liberty have the cleaner offensive structure and more reliable half-court shot creation. Chicago needs Diggins to control tempo and Cardoso to win the interior battle.

The Pick

New York Liberty. New York: Offensive Rating 111.4, Defensive Rating 105.7, Net Rating +5.7. Chicago: Offensive Rating 100.6, Defensive Rating 107.5, Net Rating -6.9.

Sky has lost eight of their past nine failing to cover six of those games. Liberty has won seven straight covering six of those games. NY on the road has shot 51% with 40% from three while surrendering 31% from beyond the arc. Sky at home has shot 41% with 26% from three. Play Liberty -9.

Minnesota Lynx at Los Angeles Sparks

Injuries

Minnesota Lynx: Liatu King GTD. Napheesa Collier OUT. Dorka Juhasz OUT.

Los Angeles Sparks: Cameron Brink GTD. Laura Ziegler GTD.

Start Time and TV Network

10:00 PM ET. TV: WNBA League Pass.

Expected Lineups

Minnesota: Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Olivia Miles, Nia Coffey, Natasha Howard.

Los Angeles: Kelsey Plum, Ariel Atkins, Erica Wheeler, Dearica Hamby, Nneka Ogwumike.

Last Game Result and Team Form

Minnesota beat Portland 107-74 and enters as one of the league’s most efficient teams. The Lynx average 92.6 points, 37.6 rebounds, 22.1 assists and 13.7 turnovers while shooting 50.5% overall and 38.7% from three.

Los Angeles lost to Golden State 78-58. The Sparks average 88.1 points, 31.6 rebounds, 19.7 assists and 14.7 turnovers while shooting 45.7% overall and 32.7% from three.

Leading Scorers

Minnesota: Olivia Miles averages 18.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.9 assists. Natasha Howard averages 17.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

Los Angeles: Kelsey Plum averages 25.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists. Nneka Ogwumike averages 15.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

Efficiency Report

Minnesota owns the best efficiency profile on the slate. The Lynx combine elite shooting, strong rebounding and a plus turnover margin. Los Angeles has scoring talent, but the defense has been the issue, especially against teams that move the ball and attack the paint.

Game Summary

The Lynx have enough depth to survive Collier’s absence and still control the possession battle. The Sparks need a bounce-back scoring night from Plum to keep pace.

The Pick

Minnesota Lynx. Minnesota: Offensive Rating 115.0, Defensive Rating 100.3, Net Rating +14.7. Los Angeles: Offensive Rating 110.2, Defensive Rating 115.6, Net Rating -5.4.

Sparks have won three of four. Minnesota in their past five games have allowed 35% from three. Sparks at home have shot 46.3% and allowed 31.5% from three. Plum coming off a bad performance. Play LA +8.5.

Las Vegas Aces at Phoenix Mercury

Injuries

Las Vegas Aces: Janiah Barker GTD. Chennedy Carter GTD. Dana Evans OUT.

Phoenix Mercury: K. Williams GTD. Sami Whitcomb OUT.

Start Time and TV Network

10:00 PM ET. TV: USA Network.

Expected Lineups

Las Vegas: Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, S. Talbot, NaLyssa Smith, A’ja Wilson.

Phoenix: Kahleah Copper, M. Akoa Makani, Alyssa Thomas, Natasha Mack, N. Brochant.

Last Game Result and Team Form

Las Vegas is averaging 90.2 points, 36.9 rebounds, 23.4 assists and 13.0 turnovers while shooting 48.2% overall and 37.0% from three.

Phoenix is averaging 82.2 points, 32.1 rebounds, 19.0 assists and 12.9 turnovers while shooting 42.2% overall and 32.0% from three.

Leading Scorers

Las Vegas: A’ja Wilson averages 25.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists. Jackie Young averages 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists.

Phoenix: Kahleah Copper averages 18.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists. Alyssa Thomas averages 14.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 8.1 assists.

Efficiency Report

Las Vegas has the better offensive spacing, assist rate and frontcourt scoring edge. Phoenix can stay competitive through Alyssa Thomas’ playmaking, but the Mercury must improve shot quality and perimeter efficiency.

Game Summary

The Aces have the best individual player in the matchup with Wilson and the cleaner offensive profile. Phoenix needs Copper shot-making and Thomas creation to offset the efficiency gap.

The Pick

Las Vegas Aces. Las Vegas: Offensive Rating 112.2, Defensive Rating 105.5, Net Rating +6.6. Phoenix: Offensive Rating 104.2, Defensive Rating 108.3, Net Rating -4.1.

Vegas looks to bounce back after getting blown out at Dallas. Mercury has lost nine of eleven with shooting an issue. Aces on the road is shooting 49.2.% with 37.2% from three while holding opponents to 40.8% overall. Las Vegas is scoring 91 points per game on the road. Mercury has defended poorly at home, allowing 50% with 43% from three and surrendering 98 points per game. Play Las Vegas -7.

Dallas Wings at Golden State Valkyries

Injuries

Dallas Wings: C. Verona GTD. Odyssey Sims OUT.

Golden State Valkyries: A. Prechtel GTD. Miela Sowah GTD.

Start Time and TV Network

10:00 PM ET. TV: WNBA League Pass.

Expected Lineups

Dallas: Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Jessica Shepard, Awak Kuier.

Golden State: Cecilia Zandalasini, Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams, Kayla Thornton, Kiah Stokes.

Last Game Result and Team Form

Dallas is averaging 88.1 points, 34.6 rebounds, 23.4 assists and only 10.5 turnovers while shooting 45.6% overall and 33.6% from three.

Golden State beat Los Angeles 78-58 in its last game. The Valkyries average 84.6 points, 33.3 rebounds, 18.9 assists and only 9.8 turnovers while shooting 40.6% overall and 36.3% from three.

Leading Scorers

Dallas: Paige Bueckers averages 19.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists. Arike Ogunbowale averages 15.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists.

Golden State: Gabby Williams averages 15.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists. Veronica Burton averages 14.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists.

Efficiency Report

Dallas has the stronger offensive ceiling and elite ball security. Golden State plays the slowest pace on the slate and protects possessions even better, which makes this a tempo-control matchup.

Game Summary

Dallas has more shot creation, but Golden State’s defense and pace can drag this into a possession-by-possession game. The Valkyries’ home defense is the swing factor.

The Pick

Golden State Valkyries. Dallas: Offensive Rating 112.2, Defensive Rating 107.6, Net Rating +4.6. Golden State: Offensive Rating 112.1, Defensive Rating 105.1, Net Rating +7.0.

Wings have lost two straight on the road struggling shooting the basketball. Valkyries have a three-game win streak behind good defensive play. Dallas on the road is allowing 49.2% shooting with 35.2% from three and surrendering 91 points per game. Valkyries have shot 39% from three at home and defending. Play Golden ST -3.

Seattle Storm at Portland Fire

Injuries

Seattle Storm: Jordan Horston GTD. Taina Mair GTD. Ezi Magbegor OUT.

Portland Fire: J. Harrison GTD. K. Samuelson GTD.

Start Time and TV Network

10:00 PM ET. TV: Local Broadcasts.

Expected Lineups

Seattle: Natisha Hiedeman, Jordan Horston, F. Johnson, Awa Fam, Dominique Malonga.

Portland: S. Barker, Carla Leite, Emily Engstler, Bridget Carleton, Megan Gustafson.

Last Game Result and Team Form

Seattle is averaging 76.4 points, 31.6 rebounds, 17.7 assists and 14.2 turnovers while shooting 40.5% overall and 33.2% from three.

Portland lost to Minnesota 107-74. The Fire average 81.5 points, 28.2 rebounds, 19.8 assists and 14.9 turnovers while shooting 44.9% overall and 34.1% from three.

Leading Scorers

Seattle: Natisha Hiedeman averages 14.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Dominique Malonga averages 14.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists.

Portland: Carla Leite averages 13.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists. Bridget Carleton averages 13.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists.

Efficiency Report

Seattle has the stronger defensive rating but the offense has been one of the weakest in the league. Portland has better scoring balance and slightly better shooting, but rebounding and turnovers remain major problems.

Game Summary

This matchup leans toward Portland if the Fire can clean up the turnover issue and avoid allowing Seattle to dictate a slower, defensive game. Seattle needs Hiedeman to create offense early.

The Pick

Portland Fire. Seattle: Offensive Rating 97.2, Defensive Rating 104.4, Net Rating -7.2. Portland: Offensive Rating 106.5, Defensive Rating 110.7, Net Rating -4.2.

First meeting between these two teams and we will see if intensity begins early with these two close cities. It is an eight-game losing streak for the Storm as they have shot poorly. Fire at home has posted wins against the Wings and Fever. Seattle is shooting 39.9% on the road and putting up only 75 points per game. Portland at home has shot 45% and put up 82 points per game. Play Portland -3.