Here are the 6 WNBA player props our model likes most for August 26, 2026 — every one is our own number against the bookmaker's price, with the reasoning in plain English.
Dominique Malonga needs to score over 17.5 points tonight for this bet to win. She has been on fire lately, averaging nearly 6 free throws made and over 3 offensive rebounds in her last few games. This shows she is not only getting shots off but also being aggressive around the basket. Plus, she's been hitting about 1.2 three-pointers per game, which helps boost her scoring. The biggest risk is that the
Seattle Storm and
Toronto Tempo are closely matched, so it might be a tougher game than expected. The bet on
Jessica Shepard to score under 26.5 points and rebounds looks solid at these odds. Our numbers show she's been in a bit of a slump lately, averaging only about 20 points and rebounds combined over her last few games. She's also been struggling with assists, which could mean less scoring help from her teammates. Looking at the matchup against
Portland Fire, they have been tough on defense, and Shepard hasn't been getting as many free throws or offensive rebounds lately. The biggest risk here is that she might surprise everyone and step up her game, but overall, this pick seems like a smart choice based on her current form. The odds are set at -106 for Jessica Shepard to score under 30.5 points, rebounds, and assists combined, and our numbers really like this pick. Recently, Shepard has been off her game, averaging fewer assists and offensive rebounds than usual, which makes hitting that high total tougher. Plus, the
Dallas Wings just faced a solid defensive team, and Portland can be tricky on defense too. Shepard has also struggled with getting to the free-throw line, which could limit her scoring chances. With everything considered, this bet seems like a smart choice, but it's worth noting that the teams are closely matched, so there's always a chance it could go the other way. At Mohegan Sun Arena,
Natasha Cloud of the
Connecticut Sun is looking strong for the game against the
Chicago Sky. She's been scoring and rebounding well lately, averaging nearly 6 rebounds when typically it's around 4. Cloud also has a solid record of 6 total rebounds compared to her usual numbers. While she has been turning the ball over a bit more than normal, this is still a great chance for her to hit over 14.5 combined points and rebounds. The Sky will be tough, but Cloud's recent form makes this a good pick. Natasha Cloud has been playing well lately, and with the Connecticut Sun struggling, she might need to step up even more. The Sun have only won 2 of their last 10 games, which shows they're not in great form. They've also been giving up a lot of rebounds and letting teams shoot plenty of threes. This means there should be opportunities for Cloud to rack up points, rebounds, and assists. The biggest risk is that the Sun are allowing their opponents to grab more boards than usual, but Cloud has a good chance to hit over 20.5 in this matchup.
Shakira Austin has been scoring well recently, and the
Phoenix Mercury will need her points against the
Washington Mystics. Austin's game has been solid, with good chances to make baskets. The Mystics can struggle against players who drive to the hoop, which works in Austin's favor. Taking the over on 16.5 points feels like a smart move here. Just keep in mind, the Mystics have some strong defenders, so that could make it a bit tougher for her to reach that number.