The Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Lynx vs. Fever Prediction. This article will include a Lynx vs. Fever Pick.
Indiana Fever Betting Preview
The Indiana Fever look for a win after winning 18 of their last 25 games. The Fever have won 5 of their last 7 road games.
The Indiana Fever are averaging 99 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 93.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 25.1 points and 2.8 assists, while Caitlin Clark is averaging 22.7 points and 3.9 rebounds. Aliyah Boston is the third double-digit scorer, and Sophie Cunningham is dishing out 1.2 assists. The Indiana Fever are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Fever are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Minnesota Lynx have split their last 6 home games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 91.1 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 83.7 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 19.8 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Napheesa Collier is averaging 18.1 points and 7.2 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer, and Natasha Howard is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won seven of their last eight night games against the Fever following a road loss.
- The Fever have lost each of their last five night games at Target Center following a home win.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Fever have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games at Target Center.
Why the Indiana Fever will win
- The Fever have won each of their last five road games following a home win.
- The Lynx have lost four of their last five games.
- The Fever have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites following a home win.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Fever’s last four night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Lynx’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Courtney Williams ranks 4th in the league for fast break points (112) this season.
- Napheesa Collier is one of only 17 players in the league averaging at least 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks this season.
Indiana Fever Player Facts
- Aliyah Boston ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.3%) this season.
- Lexie Hull ranks 23rd amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (3.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx have suffered the equal-largest comeback loss after HT this season – led by -15 points vs Atlanta Dream on May 9.
- The Minnesota Lynx have used only five different starting fives this season – equal-fewest in the league.
- The Indiana Fever rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (39.3%).
- The Indiana Fever rank 1st for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (7.9).
Lynx vs Fever Injury Report
Caitlin Clark is probable for the Fever despite a back issue.
Anastasiia Olairi Kosu is out for the Lynx due to a foot injury. Olivia Miles is out with a calf injury.
Lynx vs Fever Prediction
The Lynx should have revenge on their mind given what the Fever just did to them, but they’re still down Miles, and they look awful when she’s not on the floor. The Lynx also have nothing to play for, already locked into the first seed, so I wouldn’t be shocked if players are on a minutes restriction. The Fever are building positive momentum heading into the playoffs, and they need a win to lock up the fifth seed. I’ll lay the bucket with the Fever.