The Indiana Fever (13-15) visit the Minnesota Lynx (21-8) on Saturday, August 24 for an 8:00 PM EDT tipoff at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The game will be televised locally on Bally Sports Indiana and Bally Sports North Extra.
Minnesota is a 4.5 home favorite in the WNBA odds, with the total set at 166.5 or 167.5 points depending on the sportsbook. WNBA player props favor Caitlin Clark to continue her impressive play.
We ve made our Fever vs Lynx prediction, plus identified WNBA player props and odds to bet on.
Fever vs Lynx Prediction
These teams have already met once this season, with the Fever pulling off an 81-74 upset win in Minnesota as 4.5-point underdogs on July 14. However, the Lynx were without star forward Napheesa Collier in that contest. Collier s presence should make a big difference this time around.
Indiana has been playing well lately, winning four of their last five games overall. Rookie sensation Caitlin Clark is leading the way, averaging 23 points and 11.9 assists over her last seven starts. The Fever have also gotten strong contributions from Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston.
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However, the Lynx have been even hotter, winning five straight and seven of their last nine games. They have the WNBA s second-best net rating (+8.5) and top-ranked defense, allowing just 75.5 points per game. Collier has been a two-way force, averaging over 20 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.
The Lynx will be playing the second half of a back-to-back after hosting the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night. The quick turnaround and potential fatigue could work in Indiana s favor, as the Fever have been off since August 18.
Ultimately though, I expect Minnesota s elite defense and homecourt advantage to be the difference. The Lynx are 10-2 straight up in their last 12 home games. They should slow down Clark and the Fever offense enough to cover the modest spread.
Prediction: Minnesota Lynx -4.5 (-110)
