WNBA bets and fantasy picks: Storm block out the Sun - ESPN

Each day 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 today's slate:

Of the three games on the schedule, the one I'm most looking forward to features one of the most storied rivalries in league history. The Seattle Storm will travel to Phoenix to face the Mercury. Both teams are trending up, and while we won't have legends Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird going head-to-head, there's still plenty of star power on the court.

All eyes will be on Skylar Diggins-Smith as she returns to Phoenix as a member of the Storm after her messy separation from the Mercury a few seasons ago.

So, grab your popcorn and let's dive into three streamers and four bets I like from today's games.

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Chennedy Carter, G, Chicago Sky (rostered in 32.9% of ESPN leagues): Carter averages only 20.0 minutes per game, but she has been excellent off the bench for the Sky and in fantasy lineups and has 20 or more fantasy points in four of her last five games. Carter should have success against a Fever team that is 12th in defensive rating.

Aari McDonald, G, Los Angeles Sparks (8.8% rostered): McDonald has played 24 or more minutes in three consecutive games and has scored 24 or more fantasy points in each of them. That trend should continue against her former team.

Aerial Powers, F, Dream (13.3%): Powers averages 17.6 minutes per game this season but has made the most of her limited minutes. She contributes to multiple statistical categories, which adds to her streaming appeal. Powers has