The Minnesota Lynx has demonstrated that it isn’t willing to sink down to the bottom of the WNBA to rebuild the franchise. Since Cheryl Reeve took over the Lynx in 2010, the WNBA team has only missed the playoffs twice and won fewer than 13 games in a season.
Following missing the 2022 WNBA playoffs, anyone making Lynx vs Fever betting picks will know Minnesota is on the verge of getting right back in the mix for a title.
Indiana has lost two of its past ten games and three straight. Anyone making Lynx vs Fever betting picks will see while Indiana is unlikely to qualify for the playoffs, the Fever still has things to play for Indiana is three wins away from double-digit victories, something Indiana hasn’t done since 2019 when it finished 13-21 but still missed the playoffs.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever Odds
Moneyline: The Lynx are -162 on the moneyline, while the Fever is +135.
Spread: Minnesota Lynx odds show they are 3.5-point favorites.
Over/Under Total: The total has been set at 162.5 points.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever Information
Minnesota Lynx vs Indiana Fever
Location of the game: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 10. 7:00 p.m.
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Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever Analysis
Don’t Sleep On The Lynx
Minnesota is unlikely to win the WNBA title this year, but the links have started to lay a solid foundation for the future. WNBA lines show the length has hung tough with many of the top teams in the league this year. Anyone making Lynx vs Fever betting picks will see Minnesota has been hurt by injuries recently.
Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier has been one of the WNBA’s top scorers, putting up 21.9 points per game. Minnesota has had a hard time on defense this season. The links are 10th in the league, and points allowed giving up 84.6 points per game.
Key Injuries
Minnesota forward Dorka Juhasz is probable with a hamstring injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- Minnesota is 16-12-1 against the spread.
- The Lynx have seen the total go over in 15 of its 29 games.
- Minnesota is 5-1 against the spread over the past six games.
Indiana Fights to Stay Out of Cellar
The Fever have hit a brutal stretch of play. Indiana has lost eight of its past ten games, and things don’t seem to be pointing in the right direction. Where Indiana’s problem seem to start is on defense.
The Indiana Fever have the leagues worth scoring defense, allowing 87.5 points per game. Opponents have also found success from the perimeter, making 37.5% of their attempts. Rookie forward Aaliyah Boston has been one of the most encouraging Indiana Fever players.
Boston averages 14.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.
Key Injuries
The Fever don’t have any major players listed on the WNBA injury report.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Fever are 12-15-2 against the spread.
- Indiana has seen the total go under in 15 of its 29 games.
- The Fever are 0-6 against the spread over the past six games.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever Betting Picks
There’s little doubt for anyone making WNBA predictions today, but this is a game that Minnesota needs more. The Fever hasn’t been playing good basketball lately, either at home or on the road. The Lynx should find a way to win this game.
Looking at Lynx vs Fever betting picks shows this game has the potential for this matchup to be ugly on offense. The total should slide just under.
Minnesota should be able to find a way to cover the spread in this one. The Fever haven’t been playing well lately, and home-court advantage may not necessarily matter much for them.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever Prediction
- WNBA Pick: Under 160.5
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