WNBA bets and fantasy picks: Can Caitlin Clark keep scoring streak going? - ESPN

Each night of the WNBA season, our team of fantasy and betting experts breaks down every game on the slate, making note of everything from injuries and lineup changes to recent trends and more.

Here's what to look for during tonight's slate:

With only one game in the WNBA tonight, the fifth game of the Caitlin Clark era features the Indiana Fever taking on the new-look Seattle Storm in the Pacific Northwest.

As Seattle continues to integrate Skylar Diggins-Smith into the backcourt next to Jewell Loyd, the team might have to do so without Nneka Ogwumike, who is listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday night. The Storm are favored by 5.5 points but the Fever have been inching closer to getting that first win of the season.

Let's take a closer look at the players and matchups for tonight's game and find some angles of interest.

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Temi Fagbenle, Indiana Fever (available in 89.7% of ESPN leagues)

Fagbenle returned to the WNBA this season after having last played in 2019 and she is earning solid minutes off the bench for the Fever. Fagbenle is coming off her best game of the season, an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double effort in 23 minutes against the Sun Monday. Fagbenle could be in for another solid game on Wednesday, particularly if Ogwumike is unable to play.

Sami Whitcomb, Seattle Storm (available in 65.1% of leagues)

Whitcomb is coming off her best game of the season, dropping 11 points, 4 boards, 4 assists, 3 3-pointers and 2 steals in 23 minutes against the Liberty on Monday. The veteran has improved in each game, seemingly getting used to her role off the bench. She has flex upside for Wednesday with only