The Minnesota Lynx (33-9) and Indiana Fever (23-20) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Lynx are favored by -2.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 162 (-110o / -110u). The Lynx are a -135 favorite to win outright, while the Fever are +115 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Lynx vs. Fever predictions and WNBA picks.
Lynx vs. Fever Odds, Pick
| Lynx Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 162 -110o / -110u | -135 |
| Fever Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 162 -110o / -110u | +115 |
- Lynx vs. Fever Spread: Lynx -2.5 (-110), Fever +2.5 (-110)
- Lynx vs. Fever Over/Under: 162 (-110o / -110u)
- Lynx vs. Fever Moneyline: Lynx -135, Fever +115
- Lynx vs. Fever Best Bet: Kayla McBride Over 2.5 Threes Made (+140)
Lynx vs. Fever Preview
In a matchup where many would have loved to see the sharpshooting Caitlin Clark go up against the best defensive team in the league, that's no longer possible as Clark has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
However, there is another sharpshooter that is primed to steal the show tonight, and her name is Kayla McBride. McBride has been dynamite from downtown, converting 41 percent of her attempts this season.
The best part is that she's proven to convert at a high volume, averaging 6.6 three-point attempts per game. So, while on paper she has a tough matchup against an Indiana team that ranks second in three-pointers allowed, her shot volume gives her a bigger window to exceed this total.
Although we've already seen McBride have plenty of success against the Fever, as she's surpassed this mark each of the last two times she's faced them. McBride has gone a combined 7 for 14 from beyond the arc against the Fever in three matchups this season.
Lynx vs. Fever Prediction
The Fever's defensive numbers against three-point shooters have created great value on McBride tonight. For the season, she's gone over this total 50 percent of the time, which is much higher than the odds imply.
Add in the fact that she's been hot of late, shooting 45 percent from long range on a median of seven attempts per game over her last 10, and you have yourself one of the best value plays on the board tonight.
Best Bet: Kayla McBride Over 2.5 Threes Made (+140, bet365)
