WNBA player props today: Thursday's best props include Caitlin Clark [8/20/2026]

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Get WNBA player props today with projections for Thursday's games.

WNBA Prop Bets.
WNBA prop bets for August 20, 2026 are based on the latest odds and projections for Thursday's basketball games.

Dimers' WNBA player props are live for August 20, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Caitlin Clark and Odyssey Sims.

Our WNBA player props model runs continuously to analyze every matchup—including Fever vs. Wings and Dream vs. Sparks—and surface the best WNBA player prop bets across the market.

List of WNBA prop bets for Thursday, 8/20

Below are the top 10 WNBA player props for August 20, ranked by probability.

Olivia Nelson-Ododa under 8.5 rebounds (+106)

  • Edge: 16.0%
  • Probability: 64.5%
  • Projection: 6.3
  • Game: Sun vs. Aces (10:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Connecticut's Olivia Nelson-Ododa under 8.5 rebounds. A probability of 64.5% gives this play an edge of 16.0% at +106 odds.

 

Caitlin Clark over 8.5 assists (-141)

  • Edge: 6.0%
  • Probability: 64.5%
  • Projection: 9.5
  • Game: Fever vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)

Caitlin Clark’s assists prop shows a 6.0% edge at -141 odds, according to our model, which projects her for 9.5 assists on the over 8.5 line.

Cailtin Clark takes a free throw for the Fever.
Caitlin Clark is a high probability prop bet for Thursday's WNBA slate.

Odyssey Sims under 8.5 points scored (-122)

  • Edge: 9.1%
  • Probability: 64.0%
  • Projection: 5.9
  • Game: Fever vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Odyssey Sims under 8.5 points scored, with simulations showing a 64.0% probability and a 9.1% edge at -122.

 

NaLyssa Smith under 7.5 rebounds (-149)

  • Edge: 4.0%
  • Probability: 63.8%
  • Projection: 6.6
  • Game: Sun vs. Aces (10:00PM ET)

Our model projects NaLyssa Smith to put up 6.6 rebounds today, creating an edge of 4.0% on the under 7.5 line at -149 odds.

 

Jessica Shepard under 10.5 rebounds (+100)

  • Edge: 12.0%
  • Probability: 62.0%
  • Projection: 9.0
  • Game: Fever vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Jessica Shepard under 10.5 rebounds for Dallas, showing an edge of 12.0% at +100 odds.

 

Olivia Nelson-Ododa under 13.5 points scored (-114)

  • Edge: 8.4%
  • Probability: 61.7%
  • Projection: 9.2
  • Game: Sun vs. Aces (10:00PM ET)

Olivia Nelson-Ododa’s points scored prop shows an edge of 8.4% at -114 odds, according to our model, which projects her for 9.2 today.

 

Ariel Atkins over 2.5 rebounds (-128)

  • Edge: 3.8%
  • Probability: 59.9%
  • Projection: 3.6
  • Game: Dream vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET)

Our model projects Ariel Atkins for 3.6 rebounds for Los Angeles, creating an edge of 3.8% on over 2.5 at -128 odds.

 

Erica Wheeler under 8.5 points scored (+106)

  • Edge: 9.7%
  • Probability: 58.2%
  • Projection: 7.0
  • Game: Dream vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET)

Our expert modelling projects Erica Wheeler for 7.0 points scored, creating value on the under 8.5 line at +106 odds and a 9.7% edge.

 

Diamond Miller under 11.5 points scored (+100)

  • Edge: 7.9%
  • Probability: 57.9%
  • Projection: 8.2
  • Game: Sun vs. Aces (10:00PM ET)

A 7.9% edge on the under 8.5 points scored line makes Diamond Miller a value play in Sun vs. Aces, with our model projecting her for 8.2 points scored at +100 odds.

 

Jessica Shepard under 13.5 points scored (-101)

  • Edge: 7.2%
  • Probability: 57.4%
  • Projection: 11.3
  • Game: Fever vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)

Simulations project Jessica Shepard for 11.3 points scored here, creating a 7.2% edge on the under 13.5 line at -101 odds.

 

WNBA player prop summary: Thursday, August 20, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:10AM ET:

Matchup Prop Odds Edge Prob.
Sun vs. Aces Olivia Nelson-Ododa u8.5 rebounds +106 @ DraftKings 16.0% 64.5%
Fever vs. Wings Caitlin Clark o8.5 assists -141 @ DraftKings 6.0% 64.5%
Fever vs. Wings Odyssey Sims u8.5 points scored -122 @ FanDuel 4.0% 63.8%
Sun vs. Aces NaLyssa Smith u7.5 rebounds -149 @ DraftKings 4.0% 63.8%
Fever vs. Wings Jessica Shepard u10.5 rebounds +100 @ ESPN BET 12.0% 62.0%
Sun vs. Aces Olivia Nelson-Ododa u13.5 points scored -114 @ FanDuel 8.4% 61.7%
Dream vs. Sparks Ariel Atkins o2.5 rebounds -128 @ FanDuel 3.8% 59.9%
Dream vs. Sparks Erica Wheeler u8.5 points scored +106 @ novig 9.7% 58.2%
Sun vs. Aces Diamond Miller u11.5 points scored +100 @ FanDuel 7.9% 57.9%
Fever vs. Wings Jessica Shepard u13.5 points scored -101 @ DraftKings 7.2% 57.4%
 

Conclusion

For August 20, 2026, our WNBA prop bets feature players such as Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Caitlin Clark and Odyssey Sims. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers promotes responsible gambling.

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