2024-07-15 06:45:02
The Minnesota Lynx (16-7) host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (10-14) in a star-studded showdown on Sunday afternoon. This is the first meeting of the season between these two teams. Indiana won three of the four matchups last campaign. Minnesota has been on a roll at home, winning five of the last seven games at the Target Center.
Tipoff is at 4 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minnesota. The Lynx are 5.5-point favorites in the latest Fever vs. Lynx odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 164.5. Before making any Lynx vs. Fever picks, be sure to see the WNBA predictions from SportsLine’s women’s basketball expert Calvin Wetzel.
Since the start of the 2021-22 women’s college basketball campaign, Wetzel is an insane 1,384-988 (+371.33 units). Wetzel also predicted 66 of 68 NCAA Women’s Tournament teams this year, as well as 62 of 68 teams within one seed line, and correctly picked 13 of 16 second-round games. Anybody following him has seen huge returns.
Now, he has set his sights on Fever vs. Lynx and just locked in his picks and WNBA predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several WNBA betting lines and trends for Lynx vs. Fever:
- 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 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up loss
- IND: The Fever are 8-3 ATS in their past 11 games overall
- Fever vs. Lynx picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Fever can cover
Guard Kelsey Mitchell thrives with the ball in her hands. Mitchell will put the ball on the floor to attack the lane but has a sweet shot from the outside. The 28-year-old averages a team-best 16.9 points and knocks down 37% of her 3-point attempts. In Friday’s win over the Mercury, Mitchell had 28 points and three boards.
Forward Aliyah Boston has a good knack for generating great looks at the rim with an ability to snag boards. The South Carolina product averages 13.5 points with a team-high 8.5 rebounds per game. In her last battle, Boston totaled 21 points, 13 rebounds, and five dimes. Forward NaLyssa Smith gives Indiana another presence in the frontcourt. Smith puts up 11.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. She’s recorded two double-doubles in her past three games. See which team to pick here.
Why the Lynx can cover
Minnesota has an array of playmakers. The Lynx can score from all three levels consistently while incorporating different elements to keep defenses guessing. The Lynx rank first in the league in assists (23.3) and 3-point percentage (38.6) but second in steals per game (9.2) and 3-pointers made (224).
Guard Kayla McBride provides this group with an effective threat on the perimeter. McBride owns the ball handles to create her own shot with ease. The 32-year-old logs 16 points, three rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. She’s also second in the league with three 3-pointers made per game. On Friday, McBride notched 27 points, three steals, and made six 3-pointers. See which team to pick here.
How to make WNBA picks for Lynx vs. Fever
Wetzel is leaning Under on the point total, and he has locked in two additional Lynx vs. Fever picks — one on the spread and one Caitlin Clark player prop bet. You can only see his picks and analysis at SportsLine.
Who covers in Fever vs. Lynx, and what Caitlin Clark prop should you be all over? Visit SportsLine to see the WNBA best bets for Lynx vs. Fever, all from an expert who is +371.33 units on his women’s college basketball picks since 2021, and find out.
