Get ready for an exciting WNBA showdown this Saturday night between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at Target Center. The Minnesota Lynx are coming to this game on a long winning streak, while the Indiana Fever hold a current 13-15 record. The Lynx are hoping to add another consecutive win to their bag, despite their strenuous schedule. The Indiana Fever are predicted to lose this matchup as per the latest WNBA betting trends.
The preview information
Date: August 24, Saturday | Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: NBA TV/BSNX/BSIN
Stream: WNBA League Pass
Minnesota Lynx vs Indiana Fever Moneyline, Spread And Odds
Moneyline: Lynx (-250) vs Fever (+210)
Spread: Lynx (-5.5 – 110) vs Fever (+5.5 -110)
Total (O/U): Lynx (o167.5) vs Fever (u167.5)
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx have won five games in a row and lastly took on the Las Vegas Aces on Friday. Against the Aces, Minnesota won the game with a final score of 87-74. In this WNBA season, Minnesota is scoring an average of 82.72 points in each game, while allowing their opponents to get away with 75.97 points per matchup. Napheesa Collier is the top scorer for the team with an impressive 20.4 point average.
Top 3 Players:
Napheesa Collier: PTS 20.4 REB 9.9 AST 3.7 STL 2.1
Kayla McBride: PTS 15.8 REB 2.7 AST 3.4 STL 1.5
Alanna Smith: PTS 11.3 REB 5.5 AST 3.2 STL 1.4
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever were paired with the Seattle Storm last time out and crushed them with a final score of 92-75. On the road, the Fever has a dismal 5-10 record and are desperate to move up from third place in the Eastern Conference table. As a unit, Indiana is managing to grab an average of 82.71 points in each game, while allowing opponents to chalk up 86.89 points per matchup. Caitlin Clark is proving to be the top scorer here with a 17.8 point average.
Top 3 Players:
Caitlin Clark: PTS 17.8 REB 5.8 AST 8.3 STL 1.4
Kelsey Mitchell: PTS 17.7 REB 2.3 AST 1.9 STL 0.8
Aliyah Boston: PTS 14.0 REB 9.0 AST 2.9 STL 0.8
Injury Report
Minnesota Lynx
No injuries
Indiana Fever
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Minnesota Lynx vs Indiana Fever Betting Trends
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games
Indiana Fever
Indiana is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana’s last 6 games
Minnesota Lynx vs Indiana Fever Summary and Prediction
The Indiana Fever are not so great on the road, but seem to be the better-rested team in this pairing. Minnesota might look tired, but are too good offense-wise to lay low in this game. The Minnesota Lynx will win this matchup with a predicted score of 85-78.
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