The Indiana Fever host the Dallas Wings on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, aiming to snag a second consecutive win. Dallas has dropped five straight, and star guard Arike Ogunbowale is listed as questionable with a knee injury after she did not participate in Tuesday’s shootaround.
betting angle
Two analysts from HerHoopStats, Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai, have identified several bets for Wings vs. Fever. Their picks include the game Over at 169.5 points and Ogunbowale Under 1.5 made 3-pointers. They also note that while both teams have shown meaningful defensive improvements this season, they were among the league’s weakest defenses last season, with Dallas ranking second-worst in defensive rating in WNBA history. That context suggests this could remain an offensive battle even as defenses improve.
Odyssey Sims update
The Fever recently signed Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract, and if she’s able to play, her ball-handling and command of the offense could support more scoring for Indiana and help push the Over. Even if Sims isn’t ready, the matchup has already produced high totals in recent meetings—two of the first three contests between these teams reached 180 points.
Arike Ogunbowale note
On the Wings’ side, Ogunbowale has been limited by a knee issue this season. In the three matchups against some of the league’s top perimeter defenses, she has attempted very few three-pointers, staying Under the 1.5 made threes line in most cases. That trend could continue if Indiana ramps up its perimeter containment.
summary
Tuesday’s game features a Wings squad trying to break a slide against an Fever team riding momentum. With Ogunbowale’s status up in the air and the potential return of Odyssey Sims on Indiana’s side, expect a fast-paced game with plenty of scoring opportunities, especially if the over hits early as suggested by the analysts.
What to watch
– Ogunbowale’s availability and how Dallas adjusts if she’s limited.
– Odyssey Sims’ role if she plays and how it influences Indiana’s offense.
– Whether Dallas can sustain the defense improvements it has shown this season against a Fever attack likely to push tempo.
Overall outlook
This matchup has the hallmarks of another high-scoring affair, particularly if the Wings’ defense isn’t fully settled or if Indiana’s defense continues to stifle the Wings’ perimeter shooting. The betting angle around the Over and Ogunbowale’s threes offers additional storylines to follow for fans and bettors alike.
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