Free WNBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game May 12, 2026
ATL
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DAL
Tue, May 12 • 8:00 PM ET
Allisha Gray o17.5 Points Scored (-105)
Angel Reese’s arrival gives the Atlanta Dream another dimension this season, but Allisha Gray’s scoring remains their No. 1 ingredient. Gray dropped 24 points on the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday and, while it wasn’t one of her more efficient outings, she got to the free-throw line 11 times. She’ll also face a weaker defense here. The Dallas Wings gave up 88 PPG last season, second-most in the WNBA, and they struggled to contain the Indiana Fever backcourt at the weekend, with Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell combining for 50 points. That’s good news for Gray, who averaged a career-best 18.4 PPG in 2025.
Arike Ogunbowale First Field Goal (Yes: +1000)
There’s an array of talented scorers on both squads, but Arike Ogunbowale feels like a value pick here as a willing, high-volume shooter. She led the Wings in field-goal attempts in the opener (15), and don’t be surprised if Dallas tries to test the Atlanta guards early here. As a dual inside-outside threat, Ogunbowale can get buckets against any defender, and the hosts will need to hit their jumpshots, given Reese’s ability to clean the glass and deny second-chance opportunities. Ogunbowale had the Wings’ second basket of the game on Sunday, and I’m picking her to make an even faster impact tonight.
MIN
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PHO
Tue, May 12 • 10:00 PM ET
Alyssa Thomas o16.5 Points Scored (-120)
Alyssa Thomas proved she could be a dependable scorer for the Phoenix Mercury in her first season with the team in 2025, scoring 15.4 ppg on 53.2% shooting, the best percentage of her career. Early returns in 2026 suggest Thomas might be even more productive this season, as she’s averaging 19.5 ppg through the Mercury’s first two games. The Minnesota Lynx looked shaky on defense in their opener, and I like Thomas to continue her scoring barrage tonight.
Alyssa Thomas Score First Field Goal (Yes: +450)
Natasha Mack won the opening tip in each of the Mercury’s first two games. At 6’4 with a 6’11 wingspan, Mack has a height and reach advantage over most opposing centers. That will be the case when she jumps against the 6’2 Natasha Howard. Howard lost the tip to the taller Angel Reese in Minnesota’s opener against the Dream, and I expect Mack to get the better of her on Tuesday. Including last season’s Finals and the 2026 preseason and regular season, Mack has tipped the ball to Thomas in seven of eight games, and Thomas has attempted the first shot four times.
NY
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POR
Tue, May 12 • 10:00 PM ET
Breanna Stewart o22.5 Points Scored (+100)
There’s not a lot of money to be made in doubting Breanna Stewart, even at age 31. With Sabrina Ionescu out for the start of the season with an ankle injury, Stewart has taken on even more of the offensive load for the New York Liberty, scoring 27.0 ppg over the team’s first two games. Against the expansion Portland Fire, Stewart is well-positioned for another huge game tonight.
Breanna Stewart First Field Goal (Yes: +325)
Jones projects to win the opening tip, and the Liberty will look to push in transition with Stewart as the first option.
The two-time former WNBA MVP scored the first basket of the 2026 season against the Sun, is averaging 27 points through two games, and is a good pick for this wager.
SEA
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TOR
Wed, May 13 • 7:00 PM ET
u85.5 Team Total (-147)
Toronto nearly stole its debut despite shooting just 27% from the floor, but the underlying offensive process still looked shaky for long stretches. The Tempo relied heavily on free throws and transition opportunities, and now face a more disciplined Seattle defense that should force them into uncomfortable half-court possessions far more consistently.
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