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In the first of five WNBA games scheduled for Wednesday, the Connecticut Sun will face off against the Indiana Fever. It will be the fourth meeting between the two Eastern Conference franchises, with the Sun holding a 3-0 stranglehold over the Fever this season.
In their first face-off on May 14, the Sun registered a 92-71 victory in Uncasville. In the next game on May 20, Connecticut recorded an 88-84 win in Indianapolis. In the Jun.10 game, the Sun registered a blowout 89-72 win at home.
In terms of the overall head-to-head record, the two teams have crossed swords 89 times in the regular season, with Connecticut holding a 58-31 advantage.
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Connecticut Sun vs Indiana Fever: Preview, Prediction and Odds
The WNBA game between the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever is scheduled to take place on Aug.28 (Wednesday) at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).
The game will be telecast live on Bally Sports Indiana and NBC Sports Boston. Fans will have the option to livestream the game on the WNBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Connecticut Sun (-120) vs Indiana Fever (+100)
Spread: Connecticut Sun (-1.5) vs Indiana Fever (+1.5)
Total over/under: Connecticut Sun (o164.5-110) vs Indiana Fever (u164.5-110)
Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Connecticut Sun vs Indiana Fever: Preview
The Connecticut Sun are the second-best team in the league with a 22-7 record and have already clinched a playoff spot. The franchise is on a three-game win streak and has won four of its last five games.
Stephanie White's team is averaging 79.9 points per game and is ranked eighth in the league in offense. The Sun haven't been great in efficiency, shooting 42.5% from the field, including 31.3% from the 3-point range. They have been disciplined while running their offensive sets and average just 11.7 turnovers per game.
Alyssa Thomas leads the team in rebounds (9.1) and assists (7.9) while averaging 11.2 points per game.
On the contrary, the Indiana Fever boast a 14-16 record and are ranked seventh in the league. Christie Sides' team has won three of its four games since the season resumed after the Olympic break.
Indiana has the sixth-best offense and averages 82.7 points per game on 44.4% shooting from the field, which is the second-best among all teams.
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have carried the scoring burden, with Clark averaging 18 points and 8.2 assists per game, while Mitchell averages 18.2 points per game.
Connecticut Sun vs Indiana Fever: Predicted Starting 5s
Connecticut Sun: DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones, DiJonai Carrington and Tyasha Harris.
Indiana Fever: Lexie Hull, NaLyssa Smith, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark.
Connecticut Sun vs Indiana Fever: Prediction
The Connecticut Sun have been one of the most consistent teams this season, while the Indiana Fever are hitting their stride, with the team’s offense firing on all cylinders at just the right time.
The Sun vs. Fever matchup promises to be an edge-of-your-seat thriller for basketball fans. Expect Caitlin Clark to lead Indiana to a nail-biting home victory.
