The Minnesota Lynx (16-7) will face Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (10-14) in an exciting matchup on Sunday afternoon. This game marks their first encounter of the season, with Indiana having won three of the four meetings last season. The Lynx have been strong at home, winning five of their last seven games at the Target Center.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 4 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minnesota. The Lynx are favored by 5.5 points according to the latest odds, with the total points over/under set at 164.5. Before placing any bets on this game, it’s worth checking the WNBA predictions from SportsLine’s women’s basketball expert Calvin Wetzel.
Since the start of the 2021-22 women’s college basketball season, Wetzel has an impressive record of 1,384-988 (+371.33 units). He has also shown a remarkable ability to predict NCAA Women’s Tournament teams and games. Those following his advice have seen significant returns.
Wetzel has analyzed Fever vs. Lynx and has made his picks. Here are a few key betting lines and trends for the matchup:
Fever vs. Lynx spread: Minnesota -5.5
Fever vs. Lynx over/under: 164.5 points
Fever vs. Lynx money line: Minnesota -235, Indiana +186
MIN: The Lynx are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games following a straight-up loss
IND: The Fever are 8-3 against the spread in their past 11 games overall
Why the Fever can cover the spread:
Guard Kelsey Mitchell stands out with her ability to score, averaging a team-best 16.9 points and hitting 37% of her 3-point attempts. In a recent win against the Mercury, Mitchell scored 28 points and grabbed three rebounds.
Forward Aliyah Boston is adept at creating scoring opportunities and collecting rebounds, averaging 13.5 points and a team-high 8.5 rebounds per game. In her last game, Boston recorded 21 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists. Forward NaLyssa Smith adds another strong presence in the frontcourt, averaging 11.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, with two double-doubles in her past three games.
Why the Lynx can cover the spread:
Minnesota boasts multiple playmakers and excels in several key areas. They lead the league in assists (23.3) and 3-point percentage (38.6), and rank second in steals per game (9.2) and 3-pointers made (224).
Guard Kayla McBride is crucial to their offense, averaging 16 points, three rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, and ranks second in the league with three 3-pointers made per game. In their last outing, McBride scored 27 points, grabbed three steals, and made six 3-pointers.
How to make WNBA picks for Lynx vs. Fever:
Wetzel is leaning towards the Under on the point total and has locked in two additional picks, one on the spread and another on a Caitlin Clark prop bet. To see his picks and detailed analysis, visit SportsLine.
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