On Friday night (7:30 p.m. ET, ION), we're again given a matchup between the top two Rookie of the Year candidates: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.
Who will improve their resume with a win? Can we expect massive outings from both of them?
Let’s break down our favorite WNBA same game parlay for Friday, including bets on Clark and Reese.
Andrew Norton's WNBA Same Game Parlay for Friday, August 30
- Angel Reese Over 14.5 Rebounds (-102)
- Caitlin Clark 3+ 3s (-210)
- Caitlin Clark Over 8.5 Assists (-122)
Parlay Odds: +444 on FanDuel
Angel Reese Over 14.5 Rebounds (-102)
This will mark Reese’s fourth matchup against the Indiana Fever, and in the first three, she had terrific rebounding results. Reese posted 13, 13 and 16 rebounds in those games, dominating the boards from beginning to end.
But Reese has improved even more on the glass since returning from the All-Star and Paris Olympics breaks.
She's averaged 19 rebounds per game over her last four outings, crushing every other WNBA player across the league; Tina Charles is the next-closest player with 13.8 per game in that stretch.
Due to Clark’s offensive dominance, the Fever have been able to hide several weaknesses, including their defense and rebounding. However, they still rank 11th in defensive rating, seventh in opponent offensive rebounds and 11th in opponent second-chance points.
Indiana is exploitable on the glass, giving Reese a clear path to another monstrous night. Sure, some of those boards will be off of her misses, but what matters is that she gets that first opportunity. And those will be available on Friday night.
Caitlin Clark Over 8.5 Assists (-122) & 3+ Made 3s (-210)
After an eye-popping eight-game stretch during which she averaged more than 12 dimes, Clark has since returned to Earth, recording merely 7.3 dimes per game in her past four.
Usually, the words “merely” and “7.3 assists per game” don’t belong in the same sentence, but this is Clark.
This matchup is undoubtedly personal due to the drama between Clark and two of Chicago’s players, Reese and Chennedy Carter.
Carter is questionable entering this game due to an illness. If she doesn't play, Chicago is susceptible to getting beat at the point of attack, which could allow Clark to break down the Sky easier and either kick out to a teammate or find her own shot.
Clark shattered this line with 13 assists when these two teams took the floor last. Expect her to reach double-digit assists again in a game that could decide the Rookie of the Year award.
On a separate note, Clark has been effective from behind the arc recently, knocking down at least three 3-pointers in her past five games. Further, she's taken an average of 10 3s in her past seven games, a fantastic volume for 3-point prop backers.
Chicago has defended the 3-point line reasonably well this season, but on deeper attempts (25-29 feet), the Sky allow opponents to hit at an absurd 35.1% clip. That seems to be Clark’s preferred range — particularly off the dribble — so she should find plenty of clean looks on Friday.
