On Saturday, July 5, the Indiana Fever (9-8) will host the Los Angeles Sparks (5-13) in a WNBA regular-season matchup. The Fever will enter the game after a riveting 81-54 win against the Las Vegas Aces, as Kelsey Mitchell poured in 25 points.
Meanwhile, the Sparks suffered a 79-89 loss against the New York Liberty despite 25 points by Dearica Hamby. Can the Fever continue their good form against the vulnerable Sparks? Go through the predictions related to player props, total, and spread here.
The Fever has limited two straight opponents to fewer than 60 points. One of these opponents was the formidable Minnesota Lynx.
Thus, their defense is singing a brilliant tune. On the other hand, the Sparks constantly give up around 90 points and have one of the worst defenses in the league.
Meanwhile, they struggle to score over 80 themselves while Fever can do so at a high clip. Anyway, I see the Indiana defense losing its grip just a little here, paving the way for a high-scorer.
Total: Over 162.5 for -110 at BetMGM
| Total O 162.5 | -110 |
| Money Line- Fever | -300 |
| Spread- Fever -6.5 | -120 |
Kelsey Mitchell O 21.5 points: Mitchell has carried the Fever team wonderfully in the absence of Caitlin Clark. She is averaging 19.3 PPG this season, and the All-Star has scored 20 in each of the last five regular-season games.
Thus, she can easily cross 21 against a vulnerable Sparks defense. This pick is my #1 preference.
Aliyah Boston O 8.5 rebounds: Boston is pulling down 8.1 rebounds per game this season, which is in line with her previous two seasons. She has collected 9 or more rebounds in six of the last nine games, so I back her to notch at least 10 boards here.
This pick is #2 in my preference.
Azura Stevens O 1.5 three-pointers: Stevens has tallied a career-high 1.6 triples per game this season. She has knocked at least two in eight of the 18 games. I’m backing her to nail two here as well.
This pick is #3 in my preference.
Main pick: Kelsey Mitchell Over 20.5 for +100 points at BetMGM
The Fever have won three in a row for the first time this season. Their confidence will be sky-high after accomplishing it without their superstar, Caitlin Clark. On the other hand, the Sparks have been struggling throughout the season.
They have lost six of their last seven games and have yet to win two in a row. Thus, Indiana will be heavy favorites at home against the most vulnerable squad right now, apart from the Connecticut Sun. I expect the Fever to cover the spread.
Spread Pick: Indiana Fever -6.5 for -120 at BetMGM
Los Angeles Sparks
Sparks Expected Starting Lineup
PG: Kelsey Plum | PG: Julie Allemand | SF: Rickea Jackson | PF: Azura Stevens | C: Dearica Hamby
Key bench players: SG: Sarah Ashlee-Baker | PG: Julie Vanloo | SG: Rae Burrell
Injuries/Updates: Cameron Brink continues to be “OUT”
Indiana Fever
Fever Expected Starting Lineup
SG: Aari McDonald | SG: Kelsey Mitchell | SG: Lexie Hull | PF: Natasha Howard | C: Aliyah Boston
Key bench players: SG/SF: Sydney Colson, SF: Sophie Cunningham
Injuries/Updates: Caitlin Clark is OUT. Damiris Dantas is OUT due to FIBA AmeriCup commitments.
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