The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky meet Saturday in WNBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Sky vs Fever Prediction. This article will include a Sky vs Fever Pick.
Indiana Fever Betting Preview
The Indiana Fever look for a win after winning 9 of their last 13 games. The Fever have won 5 of their last 7 road games.
The Indiana Fever are averaging 96.1 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 90.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 24.1 points and 2.7 assists, while Caitlin Clark is averaging 21.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. Aliyah Boston is the third double-digit scorer, and Sophie Cunningham is dishing out 1.3 assists. The Indiana Fever are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 82.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Fever are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky look for a win after splitting their last 12 games. The Sky have won 7 of their last 9 home games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 88.3 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 89.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Sydney Taylor is averaging 14.7 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.4 points and 8.5 rebounds. Skylar Diggins is the third double-digit scorer, and DiJonai Carrington is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Fever have lost four of their last six games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Sky have won five of their last six home games.
- The Sky have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games.
- The Fever have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games after coming off overtime.
Why the Indiana Fever will win
- The Sky have lost 22 of their last 23 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Fever have won each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Fever have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games against Sky teams that held a losing record.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as home underdogs following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Fever’s last eight road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Sky’s last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Natasha Cloud is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 9+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Courtney Vandersloot leads all Chicago Sky players for assists per 36 minutes (8.9) this season.
Indiana Fever Player Facts
- Caitlin Clark has recorded 5+ assists in nine consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Monique Billings ranks 22nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (5.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (70.8).
- The Chicago Sky have recorded the largest comeback win after Q1 this season – trailing by 14 points vs Connecticut Sun on June 5.
- The Indiana Fever rank 1st for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (22.0).
- The Indiana Fever are the only team to rank in the top-three for both three-point percentage and free throw percentage this season.
Sky vs Fever Injury Report
The Sky will be without Rickea Jackson due to a knee injury. Skylar Diggins is out with a knee injury. Sydney Taylor is out with a groin issue.
Caitlin Clark is probable for the Fever despite a back issue. Aliyah Boston is probable despite a leg injury. Damiris Dantas is out with a knee injury.
Sky vs Fever Prediction
The Fever should be favored for obvious reasons, but they’ve dropped back-to-back games, and it’s going to be interesting to see how they rebound from a heartbreaking loss to the Aces. The Sky have had great success at home over the last month, and they’re getting after it defensively. Carrington has given this squad a shot in the arm, and it looks like Azura Stevens will return. Back in June, the Sky took the Fever to overtime on the road, and they’re even better now. This is a feisty Sky squad that’s playing hard. I’ll grab the points here.