The Indiana Fever and New York Liberty meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Liberty vs Fever Prediction. This article will include a Liberty vs Fever Pick.
Indiana Fever Betting Preview
The Indiana Fever look for a win after winning 14 of their last 19 games. The Fever have won 7 of their last 9 road games.
The Indiana Fever are averaging 96.1 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 90.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 24.6 points and 2.7 assists, while Caitlin Clark is averaging 21.7 points and 3.8 rebounds. Aliyah Boston is the third double-digit scorer, and Sophie Cunningham is dishing out 1.2 assists. The Indiana Fever are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 82.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Fever are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
New York Liberty Betting Preview
The New York Liberty look for a win after winning 9 of their last 12 games. The Liberty have won 5 straight home games.
The New York Liberty are averaging 90.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 87.2 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 20.7 points and 3.2 assists, while Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 16.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. Jonquel Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Satou Sabally is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The New York Liberty are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 85 percent from the free-throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Liberty will win
- The Liberty have won each of their last 12 games at Barclays Center following a road loss.
- The Fever have lost each of their last six road games against Liberty teams that held a winning record.
- The Liberty have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against the Fever.
- The Fever have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games at Barclays Center.
Why the Indiana Fever will win
- The Fever have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Liberty have lost four of their last six games as favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Fever have covered the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Fever’s last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Liberty’s last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Liberty Player Facts
- Pauline Astier ranks 4th amongst qualified players for true shooting percentage (64.2%) this season.
Indiana Fever Player Facts
- Sophie Cunningham ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.4%) this season.
- Lexie Hull ranks 23rd amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (3.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throw percentage this season (75.3%).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throws made per game this season (13.9).
- The Indiana Fever have scored 100+ points in 16 games this season – most in the WNBA.
- The Indiana Fever have scored 110+ points in six games this season – most in the WNBA.
Liberty vs Fever Injury Report
Satou Sabally is out for the Liberty with a concussion. Leonie Fiebich is questionable with a foot injury. Jonquel Jones is questionable with an ankle injury.
Caitlin Clark is probable for the Fever despite a back issue. Aliyah Boston is questionable with a leg injury.
Liberty vs Fever Prediction
It would be nice to know the status of Boston before backing the Fever, as her potentially not playing creates a size issue with a tall Liberty team. Jones being questionable for the Liberty is worth watching as well.
Regardless, the Fever have been the more impressive team this season, and they’ve won 2 of the 3 games against the Liberty. The Fever have been one of the hottest teams in the league and are led by an explosive offense. The Liberty have had a lot of subpar showings, and they’ve failed to cover 8 of their last 10 games. I’m going to grab a bucket in a game the Fever could win outright.