The Minnesota Lynx (16-7) will host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (10-14) in an exciting matchup on Sunday afternoon. This will be their first meeting of the season. Last season, Indiana won three out of four games against Minnesota. The Lynx have been strong at home, winning five of their last seven games at the Target Center.
The game will tip off at 4 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minnesota. The Lynx are favored by 5.5 points, with the over/under for total points set at 164.5.
Calvin Wetzel from SportsLine, an expert in women’s basketball, has made his predictions for the game. Wetzel has an impressive record since the 2021-22 women’s college basketball season, with 1,384-988 (+371.33 units). He accurately predicted 66 of 68 NCAA Women’s Tournament teams this year and picked 13 of 16 second-round games correctly.
Wetzel’s picks include:
Fever vs. Lynx spread: Minnesota -5.5
Fever vs. Lynx over/under: 164.5 points
Fever vs. Lynx money line: Minnesota -235, Indiana +186
The Lynx have covered the spread in five of their last seven games following a loss, while the Fever have covered in eight of their last 11 games overall.
Why the Fever can cover:
Guard Kelsey Mitchell leads the team with an average of 16.9 points and hits 37% of her 3-point attempts. Mitchell scored 28 points and grabbed three rebounds in Friday’s victory over the Mercury. Forward Aliyah Boston, a South Carolina product, averages 13.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game and totaled 21 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists in her last game. Forward NaLyssa Smith contributes 11.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, recording two double-doubles in her last three outings.
Why the Lynx can cover:
Minnesota excels in playmaking, scoring from all three levels while mixing in different offensive elements. They lead the league in assists (23.3) and 3-point percentage (38.6), ranking second in steals per game (9.2) and 3-pointers made (224). Guard Kayla McBride is a key perimeter threat, averaging 16 points, three rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. McBride is second in the league in 3-pointers made per game and recently posted 27 points, three steals, and six 3-pointers in Friday’s game.
Wetzel is leaning towards the Under on the point total and has additional picks and insights for the game. For detailed predictions and analysis, visit SportsLine.
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