The Connecticut Sun are looking to keep pace for the best record in the league when they host the Indiana Fever on Tuesday.
It is one of four WNBA games on Tuesday, and the Fever bring No. 1 pick Aliyah Boston to Connecticut for the first time since South Carolina played UConn in the winter. She is anticipated to be one of the better WNBA players and can help lead a Fever rebuild.
Here is a breakdown of each team, WNBA odds, and Fever vs Sun best bets.
Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun Matchup Information
Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun
Location of the game: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 7:00 p.m. ET
How to watch: NBC Sports Boston, Facebook, Indiana Fever, WNBA League Pass
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Recent Scores for Last Game
At long last, the Fever ended their losing streak at 20 games by beating the Atlanta Dream, 90-87, last time out on Sunday.
The Fever lost the final 18 games of the 2022 season and opened this season with a pair of losses. Nalyssa Smith had 23 points and 13 rebounds to lead six scorers in double figures for the Fever. Kelsey Mitchell added 15 points, though she was five for 19.
The Sun lost their first game of the season, 81-65, to the New York Liberty. Connecticut had won its first three games but lost to the predicted winner of the Eastern Conference. The Sun shot 35% from the field and 3-point line, with Tiffany Hayes leading with 16 points.
The Liberty shot 47% from the field and 41% on 3-pointers, led by Breanna Stewart’s 21 points and Courtney Vandersloot’s 18 points, ten assists, and six rebounds.
Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun Analysis
The Fever has really improved on the defensive end of the floor after finishing last a season ago.
They are sixth in holding teams to 82.3 points per game and fourth at limiting them to 39.7% shooting on field goal attempts. Though, opponents make 39.4% of 3-point shots, which ranked 11th. That defense gives an underdog hope when looking at Fever vs Sun best bets.
But Indiana is still struggling offensively. The Fever are 11th in scoring 74.7 points per game, ninth in making 38.6% on field goal attempts, 10th in making 30.1% of 3-point shots, and last at 69.2% from the free throw line.
The Sun have also struggled offensively, ranking 10th at 75.8 points per game, 11th at 37.6% on field goal attempts, ninth at 31.3% on 3-point shots, and 11th at 73.7% on free throw attempts. They are third at rebounding (38.0 per game). They are fourth defensively at holding teams to 74.3 points per game, sixth with 40.3% allowed on field goal attempts, and best in the league on the perimeter at holding teams to 27.4% on 3-point shots.
Odds Breakdown
Indiana Fever
The Fever are large underdogs at +700 on the moneyline and +12.5 (-110) against the spread. Their implied team total is 73 points, with -115 odds on either side of the spread.
Connecticut Sun
The Sun are heavy favorites at -1000 on the moneyline and -12.5 (-110) on the spread. Their implied team total is 85.5 points, with -115 odds on either side of the spread.
The over/under is set at 158.5 points with -110 odds on either side of the spread.
Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun Betting Pick and Prediction
It really should not be WNBA news that the Sun are good even after losing Jasmine Jones in free agency.
They continue to impress teams, including a run to the WNBA Finals last summer. But 12.5 points is a lot for a team who struggles offensively and faces a Fever team who is decent on the defensive end.
- Our Fever vs Sun best bets are Fever +12.5 and Sun -1000.
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