Tuesday, August 12, the Indiana Fever (18-14) will host the Dallas Wings (8-24) in a WNBA regular-season match-up. The Fever has risen to the fifth spot, whereas the Wings are reeling at the 12th spot.
The Fever comes into the game after a familiar 92-70 win against the Chicago Sky. Kelsey Mitchell led with 26 points and 8 assists as she combined for 11/20 from three-point alongside Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull.
On the other hand, the Wings suffered a familiar 78-91 loss against the Washington Mystics. Paige Bueckers carried the team with 17 points, but the team suffered another two-way collapse.
Will Wings be any match for the much well-rounded Fever? Check the predictions related to player props, total, and spread here.
Indiana Fever
Fever Expected Starting Lineup
SG: Kelsey Mitchell | SG: Lexie Hull | SG/SF: Sophie Cunningham | PF: Natasha Howard | C: Aliyah Boston
Key bench players: SG: Odyssey Sims, PF: Chloe Bibby, PF: Damiris Dantas.
Injuries/Updates: Caitlin Clark remains OUT, without a timetable to return.
Dallas Wings
Wings Expected Starting Lineup
PG: Paige Bueckers | SG: Arike Ogunbowale | SG/SF: Haley Jones | SG/SF: JJ Quinerly | C: Luisa Gieselsoder
Key bench players: C: Yueru Li, SG: Grace Berger, SG: Azaiah James, SF: Maddy Siegrist
Injuries/Updates: Tysha Harris is OUT for the season.
The Fever’s offense is usually pumping out a lot of points. They are unstoppable when Sophie Cunningham gets it going. The Fever has scored 88 or more in five of the last eight games. On the other hand, the Wings’ offense is all about Bueckers. They have scored 80 or fewer in four straight games, with the rookie of the year favorite accounting for 25% of the points. Defensively, they give up 85+ or more often. Overall, I see a mid-scoring battle with the overall total just going over.
Total: Over 169.5 for -110 at BetMGM
Here is an overview of my selections
| Picks | BetMGM Odds |
| Total O 169.5 | -110 |
| Spread- Fever -6.5 | -115 |
| Kelsey Mitchell O 19.5 Points | TBD |
| Money Line- Fever | -275 |
Natasha Howard O 6.5 Rebounds: Howard has been a solid interior presence for the Fever, and her rebounding has served them well, too.
She is averaging 6.8 RPG, pulling down 7 or more in three of the last five games. I expect her to continue such a trend.
Kesley Mitchell O 19.5 Points: Fever guard Mitchell has been the heartbeat of the offense. She is averaging 19.9 PPG, scoring 23 or more in three of the last five games.
I believe she will put up at least 20 again.
Paige Bueckers O 17.5 Points: Bueckers has continued to deliver in her rookie season. She has tallied 18.5 PPG, scoring 17 or more in six straight games. She can be up for another 17+ points effort here.
Main pick: Kelsey Mitchell O 19.5 points at BetMGM
The Fever has got the gravy cooking even without Caitlin Clark. The depth built in the offseason is bearing fruit. On the other hand, the Wings are anything but deep.
They have been especially abysmal on the road, and only Bueckers has been consistent. Defensively, the Fever has all the tools to shut down Dallas, and the latter will be at their mercy on their end.
I see a comprehensive win for the Fever, covering the spread.
Spread/Money Line Pick: Spread: Fever –6.5 for -115 at BetMGM
Photo Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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