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Rivals Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese round off their first WNBA season series on Friday as the Indiana Fever visit Chicago Sky. Clark has the edge with a 2-1 lead and will be eager to claim the bragging rights when facing Reese and the Sky. The momentum's on the Fever's side, too.
Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky Prediction, Odds and Preview
Money line: Fever -225, Sky +185
Spread: Fever -5 (-110), Sky +5 (-110)
Over/Under: Fever O164.5 (-110), Sky U164.5 (-110)
Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky Preview
Indiana has been on a 4-1 run since the season resumed after the All-Star and Olympic break. Meanwhile, the Sky dropped to a 1-5 record in that stretch. Clark has been firing on all cylinders and in an impactful way from a collective standpoint. She has averaged 22.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 7.8 assists, shooting on 45/34/95 splits in the past five games.
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Reese has stuffed the box scores, too, but the results for the Sky haven't been quite there. The former LSU star has produced 12.5 ppg and 17.0 rpg but shot a measly 32.1% from the floor.
The Fever's offense has grown, posting a 108.7 rating since the season resumed, second-best behind the Minnesota Lynx. The defense has been streaky with a 102.0 efficiency, good for eighth in that span. The Sky, meanwhile, have been bottom three on offense with a 95.9 rating and bottom four on defense with a 104.0 rating.
Nothing has clicked for Teresa Weatherspoon's women, and it could be a long night for them, especially defensively, against the rejuvenated Fever team.
Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky Injury Reports for August 8
Fever
The Fever head into Friday's contest without any injuries.
Sky
Chennedy Carter is day-to-day for the Sky, while Elizabeth Williams is out after undergoing surgery for a knee injury.
Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky Starting Lineup
Fever starting lineup
The Indiana Fever could start Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell in the backcourt next to the frontcourt trio of Lexie Hull, NaLyssa Smith and Aliyah Boston.
Sky starting lineup
The Chicago Sky could start Lindsay Allen and Rachel Banham as the two guards, with a frontline of Angel Reese, Michaela Onyenwere and Kamilla Cardoso. Chennedy Carter could start instead of Rachel Banham if she's available to play.
Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky prediction
The Fever should comfortably win against the Sky considering their form and Chennedy Carter's potential absence. Unless Chicago gets an uber-efficient outing from Angel Reese, its chances to tie the season series against Clark and Co. seem bleak. The oddsmakers are also picking the Fever to win with a -5 spread and a -225 money line.
