Things don’t seem to be coming easy for the Connecticut Sun down the stretch. While it is possible the WNBA scores of the Sun’s game reflect a team ready for the postseason to be here, Connecticut would like to try and steal the No. 2 seed if possible. Indiana isn’t in the position to give away any games.
Anyone making Sun vs Fever betting picks can see Indiana is likely to be one of the four WNBA teams that miss the playoffs this season. Indiana is 3.5 games behind the final playoff spot. If the Fever, who have a lot of home games coming up, are going to make a run at the playoffs, they need to start the process today.
Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever Odds
- Spread: Connecticut is a 7.5-point favorite on some WNBA lines.
- Moneyline: The Sun is -355 on the moneyline, while the Fever is +280.
- Total: The over/under is set at 161 points.
Sun vs. Fever Information
Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever
Location: Gainbridge Field House, Indianapolis
Date & Time: Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: ION | WNBA League Pass
Sun vs. Fever Betting Preview
Connecticut has struggled to pull away from teams
There’s probably little reason to worry about the Sun right now. Connecticut is comfortably in position to finish in the top three of the league, and the Sun are 4-2 against the All-Star Break. However, people making Sun vs Fever betting picks will see that Connecticut’s two losses are to teams well below them in the WNBA standings.
The Sun can lean on its excellent defense to carry them. Connecticut leads the team league in points allowed (78.5) and 3-point defensive field goal percentage (31.1). Dewanna Bonner has been a consistent scorer for the Sun, pouring in 19.1 points per game.
Key Injuries
The Sun doesn’t have any new notable players on the WNBA injury report.
Betting Trends to Know
- Connecticut is 14-11-1 against the spread this season.
- The Sun have seen the total go over in 15 of its 26 games this season.
- The Sun are 6-4 against the spread in their last ten games.
Indiana hopes to shoot better
The Indiana Fever’s offense has gone into the tank over the past three games. The Fever were able to beat Phoenix last time out despite only scoring 72 points. However, people making WNBA predictions today will see Indiana failed to crack 70 points in its two previous games, both losses to the Los Angeles Sparks.
For the season as a whole, Indiana has found ways to score at times. The Indiana Fever rank fourth in the league in field goal percentage at 43.9 percent per game. Indiana is the fourth-worst 3-point shooting team, however, only making 32.1 percent of its attempts.
Key Injuries
Indiana forward NaLysssa Smith is out with a foot injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Fever are 12-12-2 against the spread.
- Indiana has seen the total go 13-13 in its games this season.
- The Fever are 1-4 against the spread over their past five games.
Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever Betting Picks
People making Sun vs Fever betting picks should expect Connecticut to win this game. The Sun would like to put pressure on the New York Liberty in the standings. Grabbing a win against the Fever should help them.
Indiana has struggled on offense over the past three or four games. Connecticut likes to run, but people making WNBA picks may see Indiana doesn’t have the confidence to hang with a team with a ton of firepower right now. This game should go under.
The Sun won’t cover the number by much but should be able to do just enough to cover the spread against Indiana.
Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever Prediction
- WNBA Pick: Sun -7.5
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