Best WNBA Combo Picks & Predictions: Thursday, Sept. 17

Aisha Quiñones - Betting Analyst at Covers
Aisha Quiñones • Betting Analyst 12+ years betting experience
Updated: Sep 17, 2026 , 05:51 PM ET • 4 min read

We’re turning up the heat with some irresistible combos featuring heavy hitters like A'ja Wilson, Nneka Ogwumike alongside a few juicy spread plays. Tonight's slate is stacked so don't sleep on these value spots.

A'ja Wilson Las Vegas Aces WNBA
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky during the second half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena.

With the WNBA regular season winding down, tonight's stacked slate delivers high-value same-game combo opportunities across the board.

Headline star power takes center stage as we break down top player props for A'ja Wilson, Nneka Ogwumike, paired with our favorite spread plays plus more for Thursday night.

Let's get into the nitty gritty of our WNBA combo picks and WNBA picks. for Thursday, Sept. 17.

WNBA combo picks today

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Matchup Combo Kalshi
Probability
Sparks Sparks vs. Wings Wings

Sparks +9.5

Under 177.5

Ogwumike 8+ rebounds

5.00x
Mercury Mercury vs. Aces Fire

Fire +3.5

Under 172.5

Engstler 2+ threes made

1.18x
AcesAces vs. Storm Storm

Wilson Over 24.5 points

Aces -9.5

Under 175.5

1.18x

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Sparks vs Wings combo

Sparks +9.5

Under 177.5

Nneka Ogwumike 8+ rebounds

I’m picking the Los Angeles Sparks to dig in at College Park Center, and the two-week layoff could result in some rusty shooting, with the Dallas Wings already ranking in the bottom five in made three-pointers per game (8.2).

That leads me to the Under, which is 7-3 in LA’s last 10 games and 6-3 in the past nine meetings between these squads

A scrappy contest should also pad the rebounding numbers for both teams, and Nneka Ogwumike is a leading candidate to make a splash on the glass. She's hauled in 11+ boards in three of her last four games and has averaged 9.0 RPG across her past 10 contests. The Wings’ up-tempo style should help, too – Dallas ranks second in the league in FGA per game.

Check out Tom Oldfield's full Sparks vs. Wings predictions.

Mercury vs Fire combo

Fire +3.5

Under 172.5

Emily Engstler 2+ threes made

Along with taking the Portland Fire to cover, I'm also backing the Under tonight. While the Fire can be efficient on offense, there are several injuries on both sides tonight that lead to expect fewer points than normal. Throw in the fact that these teams both rank in the bottom five in the league in pace of play, and the Under is a strong selection.

To complete tonight's combo, I'm picking Emily Engstler to hit at least two shots from three-point range tonight. The Portland forward has hit multiple threes in three of her last four games, and has taken at least four shots from deep in each of her last nine appearances. She'll get significant volume tonight in a depleted Fire lineup.

Check out Ed Scimia's full Mercury vs. Fire predictions.

Aces vs Storm combo

A'ja Wilson Over 24.5 points

Aces -9.5

Under 175.5

The Las Vegas Aces have been one of the best road teams in the W this season, ranking Top 6 in Offensive and Defensive Ratings, TS%, EFG% and fewest turnovers.

The Seattle Storm have been a Top-5 defense but a Bottom-3 offense at home. Key injuries and poor offensive play give Las Vegas the edge to win this one comfortably.

Both teams have played in low-scoring affairs as of late thanks to effective defensive play. Seattle has hit the Under in four straight home games, and LV has done so in six of its last seven overall.

Play to 173.5.

Check out Zak Hanshew's full Aces vs. Storm predictions.

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Kalshi users can combine predictions for various markets for every WNBA game! Moneylines, spreads, and totals are fair game, as well as props for a player’s total points, assists, rebounds, 3-pointers made, and combo markets.

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What are the best WNBA combos today?

  • Sparks +9.5 / Under 177.5 / Nneka Ogwumike 8+ rebounds
  • Fire +3.5 / Under 172.5 / Emily Engstler 2+ threes made
  • A'ja Wilson Over 24.5 points / Aces -9.5 / Under 175.5

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Hailing from Harlem, New York, Aisha Quiñones joined Covers in 2024 after an illustrious career with several other major media outlets. A proud Johnnie, after graduating from the Big East basketball powerhouse St. John's University, Quiñones earned her bachelor's degree in sport management and journalism, then obtained her master's degree in media studies from The New School.

Over a span of 12+ years, Quiñones has built her portfolio as a writer, dipped her toe into on-camera work, and also been behind the scenes in producing sports content.

Despite being a New Yorker, Quiñones has always been a lifelong Los Angeles Lakers fan thanks to her mom's joy of watching Kobe Bryant play — so much of a fan to the point that Quiñones named her toy poodle after the late-great legend.

Her hometown roots stay true to her MLB and WNBA choice in teams, as a Yankees and Liberty fan, due to her uncle and grandmother's love for the sports throughout her childhood.

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