WNBA DFS Picks: Three must-start fantasy basketball players for Thursday 7/24/25

The article recommends three WNBA players for Thursday night's DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups. First, Aliyah Boston (Fever) is highlighted as a top spend due to her high upside with Caitlin Clark (groin) sidelined. Boston recently scored 42 fantasy points (FPTS) in a double-double against the strong New York Liberty defense. Her usage rate increases to 22.8% without Clark, and another 40+ FPTS performance is possible against the Las Vegas Aces, who rank ninth defensively.

Second, Hailey Van Lith (Sky) is presented as the best cheap option due to the absence of Ariel Atkins (leg). Coming off the bench, Van Lith scored 10.5 and 20.5 FPTS in her last two games. Her role and potential fantasy output could increase further if Angel Reese (questionable, back) also misses the game, as Van Lith leads the team with a 24% usage rate when both Atkins and Reese are off the court. The author expects her to approach 20 FPTS, with a ceiling near 30 if Reese sits.

Third, A'ja Wilson (Aces) is recommended due to an elite matchup against the Connecticut Sun, who rank last in defensive rating. Wilson previously scored 41.25 FPTS in a double-double against the Sun earlier in the month. She is averaging 34.1 FPTS per game this season and is expected to be one of the highest scorers on the slate in this favorable matchup.