WNBA fantasy and betting tips for Saturday

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.

All odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook.

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

Line: Mercury (-2.5)Money line: Mercury (-140), Storm (+120)Total: 163.5 points

Questionable: Breanna Stewart (COVID-19 protocols), Epiphanny Prince (COVID-19 protocols)

Ruled out: None

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Fantasy need to know: On Wednesday, the Mercury defeated the short-handed Storm, who were without Breanna Stewart (COVID-19 protocols). Also absent were Mercedes Russell (undisclosed) and Epiphanny Prince (protocols). Seattle had just nine players, one fewer than the WNBA limit, so head coach Noelle Quinn scrambled to put together a rotation and scheme that would help the Storm win, and it showed. Jewell Loyd, who had her 32nd career 25-point game, was one bright spot for the Storm. Lloyd and Sue Bird remain must-starts. Stephanie Talbot and Briann January likely will see more minutes if Stewart is absent. Don't overlook Ezi Magbegor, who has started all three games in the middle for the Storm. She's averaging 21.6 fantasy points per game and is available in 62.6% of leagues.

Tina Charles, Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith led the way for the Mercury in Wednesday's matchup. Charles finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds, her 158th career 20-point game, the most of any player in the league since she joined in 2010. Taurasi had 15 points, four assists and two