Free WNBA Picks For Today 6/28/2026
WNBA Game Previews for June 28, 2026
Minnesota Lynx at Dallas Wings
Start Time and TV
2:00 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+.
Injuries
Minnesota Lynx: Eliska Hamzova GTD, Liatu King GTD, Napheesa Collier OUT, Dorka Juhasz OUT.
Dallas Wings: Clara Verona GTD, Alanna Smith GTD, Odyssey Sims OUT.
Expected Lineups
Minnesota: Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Olivia Miles, Nia Coffey, Natasha Howard.
Dallas: Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Arike Ogunbowale, Jessica Shepard, Awak Kuier.
Last Game Results
Minnesota enters off a 78-76 win over Washington, improving to 14-4. Natasha Howard had 21 points and 15 rebounds, while Olivia Miles scored 21 points. Minnesota averages 90.8 points while shooting 49.1% from the field and 37.1% from three.
Dallas enters off a 99-84 loss at Las Vegas, falling to 11-7. Paige Bueckers scored 25 points, while Jessica Shepard added 22 points and 14 rebounds. Dallas averages 89.1 points while shooting 46.3% from the field and 33.4% from three.
Leading Scorers
Minnesota: Olivia Miles averages 18.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. Natasha Howard averages 17.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists.
Dallas: Paige Bueckers averages 19.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 6.1 assists. Jessica Shepard averages 14.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.
Efficiency Report
Minnesota brings the strongest overall profile on the slate with a 113.3 offensive rating, 99.2 defensive rating, and +14.1 net rating. The Lynx also lead this matchup in rebounding volume, field goal percentage, defensive pressure, and overall balance.
Dallas is efficient offensively with a 111.7 offensive rating and only 10.4 turnovers per game, but the Wings defense sits at 107.4. Dallas must protect the ball, avoid live-ball turnovers, and get enough scoring from Bueckers, Shepard, Fudd, and Ogunbowale to keep pace.
Game Summary
This is one of the best matchups on the June 28 WNBA card. Minnesota is still without Napheesa Collier, but the Lynx have continued to win behind Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard, Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams, and a strong defensive structure.
Dallas has enough shot creation to challenge Minnesota, especially with Bueckers and Shepard producing at a high level. The key concern for the Wings is whether they can defend Minnesota’s pace, ball movement, and interior efficiency for four quarters.
The Pick
Minnesota Lynx Offensive Efficiency: 113.3. Defensive Efficiency: 99.2. Net Rating: +14.1.
Dallas Wings Offensive Efficiency: 111.7. Defensive Efficiency: 107.4. Net Rating: +4.2.
Lynx has missed the over in two of three with shooting an issue. In two of those game they were held to under 40% shooting. Wings have missed the cover in five of six with defensive issues. Minnesota has won eight of nine on the road covering seven of those games. They have defended well in their past five games by allowing 40.9% shooting with 31.3% from three. Dallas is in poor defensive form as in this period allowing 92 points per game, 47.3% shooting with 39% from three. Wings defense the concern here to keep Minnesota on their shooting slump. Play Lynx -3.
Portland Fire at Washington Mystics
Start Time and TV
3:00 PM ET.
Injuries
Portland Fire: Sania Feagin GTD, Katie Lou Samuelson GTD.
Washington Mystics: Dymond Littlepage-Buggs GTD.
Expected Lineups
Portland: Carla Leite, Sarah Ashlee Barker, Emily Engstler, Bridget Carleton, Megan Gustafson.
Washington: Sonia Citron, Georgia Amoore, Kiki Iriafen, Michaela Onyenwere, Shakira Austin.
Last Game Results
Portland enters off a 124-94 loss at Chicago, falling to 8-11. Bridget Carleton scored 20 points, while Carla Leite added 18 points. Portland shot 40.5% from the field, while Chicago shot 66.2% from the field.
Washington enters off a 68-57 loss at Connecticut, falling to 8-9. Georgia Amoore scored 14 points with 5 assists, while Kiki Iriafen added 11 points and 14 rebounds. Washington averages 80.5 points while shooting 44.2% from the field and 29.0% from three.
Leading Scorers
Portland: Carla Leite averages 14.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. Bridget Carleton averages 13.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists.
Washington: Sonia Citron averages 17.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. Kiki Iriafen averages 14.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.
Efficiency Report
Portland owns a 106.0 offensive rating, but the Fire defense has been the biggest problem at 116.3. Portland is also near the bottom of the slate in rebounding rate, defensive efficiency, and net rating.
Washington has a 101.5 offensive rating and 106.1 defensive rating. The Mystics do not score as efficiently, but they rebound better than Portland and should have an interior edge with Iriafen and Austin.
Game Summary
Portland needs a defensive response after allowing Chicago to reach 124 points. The Fire have enough perimeter scoring with Leite, Carleton, Barker, and Gustafson, but their defensive profile remains a major concern.
Washington enters off a poor offensive showing against Connecticut, but the Mystics have the better rebounding structure and a more reliable defensive baseline. If Citron and Iriafen control the scoring and glass, Washington should be positioned to dictate the game flow.
The Pick
Portland Fire Offensive Efficiency: 106.0. Defensive Efficiency: 116.3. Net Rating: -10.3.
Washington Mystics Offensive Efficiency: 101.5. Defensive Efficiency: 106.1. Net Rating: -4.5.
Portland has been a bad road team of late losing five straight by double digits. Mystics have covered four of five with good defensive play. Portland in their past five games are shooting 40.3% overall while surrendering 101 points per game with 52% shooting and 39% from three. Mystics in great defensive form over this period holding opponents to 42% shooting with 26.5% from three and allowing 77.8 points per game. Play Washington -5.5.
Las Vegas Aces at Chicago Sky
Start Time and TV
4:00 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+.
Injuries
Las Vegas Aces: Janiah Barker GTD, Dana Evans GTD.
Chicago Sky: Aicha Coulibaly GTD, Maddy Westbeld GTD, DiJonai Carrington GTD.
Expected Lineups
Las Vegas: Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, NaLyssa Smith, Stephanie Talbot, A’ja Wilson.
Chicago: Skylar Diggins, Gabbie Jaquez, Sydney Taylor, Azura Stevens, Kamilla Cardoso.
Last Game Results
Las Vegas enters off a 99-84 win over Dallas, improving to 13-5. A’ja Wilson scored 32 points, Jackie Young added 20 points, and Chelsea Gray finished with 12 points and 9 assists. Las Vegas shot 53% from the field and 44% from three.
Chicago enters off a 124-94 win over Portland, improving to 6-12. Kamilla Cardoso scored 30 points on 13-for-13 shooting, while Sydney Taylor scored 29 points. Chicago shot 66.2% from the field and produced 38 assists.
Leading Scorers
Las Vegas: A’ja Wilson averages 25.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. Jackie Young averages 15.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.7 assists.
Chicago: Rickea Jackson averages 18.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. Skylar Diggins averages 14.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists.
Efficiency Report
Las Vegas has one of the best offensive profiles in the league with a 112.5 offensive rating, 107.3 defensive rating, and +5.1 net rating. The Aces also average 23.1 assists per game and shoot 48.7% from the field.
Chicago has a 105.1 offensive rating and 108.6 defensive rating. The Sky are coming off their best offensive performance of the season, but they still need to prove they can sustain that level against a championship-caliber opponent.
Game Summary
Las Vegas enters with the stronger season-long profile and the best player on the floor in A’ja Wilson. The Aces have the passing, interior scoring, and shot-making advantage if Gray and Young control the tempo.
Chicago has momentum after a historic offensive night against Portland. Cardoso’s interior efficiency and Taylor’s shot-making give the Sky upside, but Las Vegas presents a much tougher defensive and matchup test.
The Pick
Las Vegas Aces Offensive Efficiency: 112.5. Defensive Efficiency: 107.3. Net Rating: +5.1.
Chicago Sky Offensive Efficiency: 105.1. Defensive Efficiency: 108.6. Net Rating: -3.5.
Aces has missed the cover in three of five with poor defense. Sky has won and covered two straight with good shooting and defense. Las Vegas in their past five games are allowing 47% shooting. Sky in this period are hitting 47.3% with 36% from three and putting up 95 points per game. Las Vegas has their Commissioner’s Cup Game on Tuesday for the cash. Play Chicago +7.5.
New York Liberty at Golden State Valkyries
Start Time and TV
7:00 PM ET on ESPN and Disney+.
Injuries
New York Liberty: Marine Fauthoux GTD, Breanna Stewart GTD, Satou Sabally GTD.
Golden State Valkyries: Aaliyah Prechtel GTD, Miela Sowah GTD.
Expected Lineups
New York: Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally, Leonie Fiebich, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones.
Golden State: Cecilia Zandalasini, Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams, Kayla Thornton, Kiah Stokes.
Last Game Results
New York enters off a 99-88 loss at Seattle, falling to 12-7. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with 26 points, while Leonie Fiebich added 19 points and Sabrina Ionescu scored 14 points with 5 assists.
Golden State enters off a 78-75 win over Atlanta, improving to 12-7. Gabby Williams scored 16 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter. Golden State averages 83.1 points while shooting 41.0% from the field and 35.4% from three.
Leading Scorers
New York: Breanna Stewart averages 19.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. Jonquel Jones averages 14.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.
Golden State: Gabby Williams averages 16.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. Janelle Salaun averages 12.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.
Efficiency Report
New York has a 112.3 offensive rating, 106.0 defensive rating, and +6.3 net rating. The Liberty also carry strong shooting efficiency with a 59.7 true shooting percentage and 54.1 effective field goal percentage.
Golden State owns a 109.4 offensive rating, 103.2 defensive rating, and +6.2 net rating. The Valkyries are one of the better defensive teams on the slate and protect possessions well with a 12.1 turnover rate.
Game Summary
This matchup carries playoff-level intensity with both teams sitting at 12-7. New York has the bigger star power if Stewart and Sabally are cleared, but the Liberty are coming off a poor defensive effort in Seattle.
Golden State has been one of the league’s best defensive stories and enters with confidence after closing strong against Atlanta. The Valkyries need Burton, Williams, Zandalasini, Thornton, and Stokes to control tempo and keep New York out of rhythm.
The Pick
New York Liberty Offensive Efficiency: 112.3. Defensive Efficiency: 106.0. Net Rating: +6.3.
Golden State Valkyries Offensive Efficiency: 109.4. Defensive Efficiency: 103.2. Net Rating: +6.2.
. New York ends their four-game west coast road trip and have their Commissioners Cup Game on Tuesday for the cash. They have failed to cover four of five with poor defense. Three straight covers for the Valkyries and defend well. Liberty in their past five games are allowing 49% shooting with 34.1% from three. Vakyries at home are hitting .38% from three and holding opponents to 41% shooting with 76 points per game. Play Golden ST +1.5.
