Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) celebrate during the first half of a game Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
- The Indiana Fever are underdogs against the Minnesota Lynx in the Saturday WNBA odds
- Our Fever vs Lynx prediction is siding with the home team
- Read below for Fever vs Lynx prediction, odds and player props for August 24
The Indiana Fever (13-15) visit the Minnesota Lynx (21-8) on Saturday, August 24 for an 8:00 PM EDT tipoff at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The game will be televised locally on Bally Sports Indiana and Bally Sports North Extra.
Minnesota is a 4.5 home favorite in the WNBA odds, with the total set at 166.5 or 167.5 points depending on the sportsbook. WNBA player props favor Caitlin Clark to continue her impressive play.
We’ve made our Fever vs Lynx prediction, plus identified WNBA player props and odds to bet on.
Fever vs Lynx Prediction
These teams have already met once this season, with the Fever pulling off an 81-74 upset win in Minnesota as 4.5-point underdogs on July 14. However, the Lynx were without star forward Napheesa Collier in that contest. Collier’s presence should make a big difference this time around.
Indiana has been playing well lately, winning four of their last five games overall. Rookie sensation Caitlin Clark is leading the way, averaging 23 points and 11.9 assists over her last seven starts. The Fever have also gotten strong contributions from Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston.
Caitlin Clark is putting together some monster numbers 📊 pic.twitter.com/YFdaCVf2us
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 24, 2024
However, the Lynx have been even hotter, winning five straight and seven of their last nine games. They have the WNBA’s second-best net rating (+8.5) and top-ranked defense, allowing just 75.5 points per game. Collier has been a two-way force, averaging over 20 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.
The Lynx will be playing the second half of a back-to-back after hosting the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night. The quick turnaround and potential fatigue could work in Indiana’s favor, as the Fever have been off since August 18.
Ultimately though, I expect Minnesota’s elite defense and homecourt advantage to be the difference. The Lynx are 10-2 straight up in their last 12 home games. They should slow down Clark and the Fever offense enough to cover the modest spread.
- Prediction: Minnesota Lynx -4.5 (-110)
Fever vs Lynx Odds
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | -4.5 (-110) | Over 167 (-110) |
| Indiana Fever | +4.5 (-110) | Under 167 (-110) |
Odds as of August. 24, 2024 at ESPN Sportsbook. Sign up with the ESPN Bet promo code to wager on Fever vs Lynx.
Minnesota is a consensus 4.5-point home favorite, with some books dealing the Lynx -5.5 or -6. On the moneyline, Minnesota is around a -235 favorite (implied 70% win probability) with Indiana offered at +192 to +215 as the underdog. The total is either 166.5 or 167.5 points.
The Lynx being solid favorites makes sense given their superior overall record (21-8 vs 13-15), league-best defense, and homecourt edge. They’ve covered the spread in three straight games. However, Minnesota is just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings with Indiana.
Key trend: The total has gone under in five of Minnesota’s last seven home games. The under is also 4-1 in the last five meetings between these teams in Minnesota.
Indiana vs Minnesota Player Props
Here are three player prop bets I like for this matchup:
Caitlin Clark Over 28.5 Points + Assists (-115)
Clark has topped this combo total in six of her last seven games, averaging 23 points and 11.9 assists during that span. She had 17 points and six dimes in the first meeting but shot poorly. I’m banking on positive regression and her typical high assist volume.
Aliyah Boston Over 9.5 Rebounds (-140)
The youngster is averaging 10.8 boards over her last 16 games. She had 16 rebounds against the Lynx in July and grabbed 15 in her most recent outing. Her elite rebounding ability gives her a high floor.
Napheesa Collier Over 20.5 Points (-110)
Collier has scored 23+ in three straight, including 30 last night vs Vegas. She’s averaging over 20 PPG on the season and should exploit a weak Indiana interior defense that has struggled to contain elite bigs.
Fever vs Lynx Injury Report
The Fever have listed forward Temi Fagbenle as questionable with a thumb injury. If she can’t go, it would deprive Indiana of a valuable bench scorer and rebounder. Fagbenle hasn’t played since July 2 but was expected to return for this game.
Minnesota has not reported any injuries. The Lynx will have a rest disadvantage after playing Friday night, but otherwise enter this contest at full strength.
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The Indiana Fever will take on the Minnesota Lynx in a highly anticipated WNBA matchup on August 24th. Both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs this season, making this game an interesting one to watch.
As for predictions, the Minnesota Lynx are currently favored to win this game. They have a strong roster led by players such as Sylvia Fowles and Napheesa Collier, who have been performing well throughout the season. The Lynx also have a solid defense that could pose a challenge for the Fever’s offense. However, the Fever should not be counted out just yet. They have some talented players of their own, including Kelsey Mitchell and Teaira McCowan, who have the potential to make a big impact in this game.
In terms of odds, the Lynx are currently listed as -200 favorites to win, while the Fever are listed as +175 underdogs. This means that if you were to bet $100 on the Lynx and they win, you would receive a payout of $150. On the other hand, if you were to bet $100 on the Fever and they win, you would receive a payout of $275.
Player props are also available for this game, allowing fans to bet on specific player performances. Some popular player props for this game could include over/under bets on points scored by players such as Sylvia Fowles or Kelsey Mitchell, as well as bets on which player will have the most rebounds or assists.
Overall, this game is shaping up to be an exciting one with plenty of opportunities for fans to get involved through betting on predictions, odds, and player props. Be sure to tune in on August 24th to see which team comes out on top in this WNBA showdown.