The Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Fever vs Sky Prediction. This article will include a Fever vs Sky Pick.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky need a win after losing 8 of their last 10 games. The Sky have split their last 6 road games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 80.2 points on 41.4 percent shooting and allowing 85.6 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Skylar Diggins is averaging 14.6 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 12.3 points and 9 rebounds. Gabriela Jaquez is the third double-digit scorer, and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 27.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 29.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Indiana Fever Betting Preview
The Indiana Fever need a win after losing 3 of their last 5 games. The Fever have won 4 straight home games.
The Indiana Fever are averaging 88.2 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 85.6 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 20.5 points and 2.5 assists, while Caitlin Clark is averaging 18.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. Aliyah Boston is the third double-digit scorer, and Sophie Cunningham is dishing out 1.7 assists. The Indiana Fever are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Fever are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Fever will win
- The Sky have lost 14 of their last 15 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Fever have won each of their last six games against the Sky.
- The Fever have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against the Sky.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Fever have lost 11 of their last 14 games as favorites following a road win.
- The Fever have failed to cover the spread in 16 of their last 17 games as favorites following a road win.
- The Sky have covered the spread in six of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Sky’s last four games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Thirteen of the last 16 night games between the Fever and Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Fever Player Facts
- Kelsey Mitchell ranks 4th amongst qualified players for points per game (20.5) this season.
- Monique Billings ranks 11th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for rebounds per game (5.0) this season.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Natasha Cloud ranks 4th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for assists per game (4.2) this season.
- Jacy Sheldon ranks 7th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for 3P% (36.4%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Indiana Fever rank 1st for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.4).
- The Indiana Fever rank 1st for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.6).
- The Chicago Sky have recorded the longest road losing streak in the WNBA this season (5 games).
- The Chicago Sky have recorded the largest comeback win after Q1 this season – trailing by 14 points vs. the Connecticut Sun on June 5.
Fever vs Sky Injury Report
Caitlin Clark is probable for the Fever despite a back issue. Sophie Cunningham is questionable with an elbow injury.
The Sky will be without DiJonai Carrington due to a foot injury. Courtney Vandersloot is out with a knee injury. Rickea Jackson is out with a knee injury.
Fever vs Sky Prediction
The Sky are a banged-up team that’s not winning or covering numbers. The Fever should win this game comfortably at home. However, the Fever have underachieved up to this point and haven’t done anything to be this large of a favorite. Without a last-second shot against the Mystics, the Fever would have lost 4 of their last 5 games. The Fever still has issues defensively; sometimes it looks like they don’t like playing together. There’s also a Cunningham injury to look out for throughout the day. I’m going to grab the points with the Sky.