There are five WNBA games today, as all but two teams in the league are scheduled to play on Friday night. One of those games features the bottom two teams in the standings so far, as the Indiana Fever visit the Minnesota Lynx.
Here, we look at the Fever vs Lynx odds for this matchup and make our prediction for a game that both teams desperately need to win.
Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx Odds
Looking at the Fever vs Lynx odds for Friday night, the Lynx are slight favorites, as they are favored by 3.5 points.
The total for the game is set at 163.5 points, which is the third-highest point total on the board of the five WNBA games on Friday.
Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx Information
Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx
Location of the game: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.
Date & Time: Friday, June 9. 8:00 PM ET.
How to watch: ION Television
Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
Going into Friday night, the Fever and Lynx have just one win each. Looking at WNBA standings, Indiana is 1-5 on the season so far, though they are 3-2-1 against the spread. Minnesota is 1-6 on the season so far, sitting at 3-4 against the spread for the season to this point.
Indiana Fever: More competitive than last year
While this season’s WNBA scores have not gone the way of the Indiana Fever, it is clear that this is a more competitive team than it was a year ago. The Fever appear to be on the path toward no longer being one of the worst WNBA teams, thanks to the duo of Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith.
That duo has done a great job of generating offensive and defensive rebounds and making things much more difficult on opponents. Against a Lynx team that lacks significant frontcourt depth behind Napheesa Collier, Boston, and Smith could make their presence felt once again here.
Minnesota Lynx: Struggling to find an identity
Those who have been betting on WNBA basketball for a long time know that the Minnesota Lynx have long been one of the best franchises in the WNBA. But they have really struggled early this year as they are looking to establish an identity beyond the play of Napheesa Collier. This team has lacked consistent perimeter play, which could be problematic against the Fever.
In this contest, the question will be whether the Lynx can find a way to neutralize Boston and Smith on the glass without committing too many bodies to the paint. The defensive balance will be key against a Fever team that does have some shooters around the perimeter who can hurt opponents.
Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx Betting Picks
- Over/Under: Over 163.5
Looking at Friday’s Fever vs Lynx odds, the first bet worth making on this game is for the game to go over the total of 163.5 points. Indiana has been playing with pace early in the season, going early in the shot clock even when playing possessions out of the halfcourt. Combine that with both teams having the ability to score on offensive rebounds, and this game should get into the 170s.
- Point Spread: Fever +3.5
The second of our WNBA picks for Friday is for the Fever to cover the spread as an underdog. Indiana has a winning record against the spread this season despite being an underdog throughout the year and despite playing some quality opponents like the Aces, Sun, and Dream already. Indiana will get another cover here, whether or not they can win this game outright against another team who they could be in competition for the top pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft.
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