The Minnesota Lynx are set to take on the Indiana Fever in Indiana on Friday night, where they’ll face off against Caitlin Clark and a Fever team that is currently in top form. The Fever have been on a remarkable run, winning five consecutive games and seven out of their last eight since the extended All-Star break. Their sole defeat during this stretch was at the hands of the Lynx, who edged them out with a 90-80 victory on August 24 in Minneapolis.
The question now is whether the Fever can make it six wins in a row. To do so, they will need another stellar performance from Clark, who recently notched her second triple-double of the season.
In terms of betting, the odds currently favor the Lynx slightly, with a spread of -2.5 and a moneyline of -142, while the Fever sit at +2.5 with a moneyline of +120.
The Fever have been a scoring powerhouse over their last nine games, averaging over 91 points with an impressive shooting accuracy of approximately 47% from the field and 40% from three-point range. They lead the league in offensive rating and points per game.
Conversely, the Lynx have also been on a hot streak, winning eight of their last nine games. They have showcased one of the league’s strongest defenses, ranking highly in various defensive metrics, including opponent points off turnovers and field goal percentages.
When it comes to predicting the outcome of Friday night’s matchup, the lean is towards the Fever, especially since they are unbeaten at home since mid-July, boasting a perfect 5-0 home record.
As for individual player prop bets, Caitlin Clark has been exceptional lately, averaging 24.4 points, 10.2 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game, with impressive shooting splits of 48% from the field, 37% from three, and 91% from the free-throw line. However, she has struggled against the Lynx, hitting only 26.3% of her 3-point attempts in two games against them this season.
In summary, for this upcoming game, the recommendation is to take the Fever with the points, and when it comes to Clark’s shooting, consider betting on her to hit under 3.5 made three-pointers.