Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun Preview, Prediction and Odds - September 25 | Game 2, 2024 WNBA Playoffs

The ⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun matchup is one of the two WNBA Playoffs games scheduled for Wednesday. The Sun lead the series 1-0 after a convincing 93-69 win Sunday. Connecticut finished third in the regular-season standings with a 28-12 record, while Indiana finished sixth at 20-20.

Game 2 is a must-win for the Fever if they want to extend the series to its third and final game.

⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game will broadcast nationally on ESPN. The game won’t stream live on WNBA League Pass and will only be made available on demand after it ends.

Moneyline: Fever (+240) vs. Sun (-300)

Spread: Fever (+6.5) vs. Sun (-6.5)

Total (O/U): Fever -110 (o163.5) vs. Sun -110 (u163.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun preview

The two teams have met nine times in the WNBA Playoffs, with Connecticut holding a narrow 5-4 lead. After a one-sided game Sunday, Indiana is expected to play better Wednesday.

The narrative leading up to the game has been about DiJonai Carrington accidentally giving Caitlin Clark a black eye. It remains to be seen if the AP Rookie of the Year can bounce back after a tough shooting night in Game 1.

⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun starting lineups

The Fever didn’t report any injuries for Game 2. Indiana coach Christie Sides should start:

PG: Caitlin Clark SG: Kelsey Mitchell SF: Lexie Hull PF: NaLyssa Smith C: Aliyah Boston

Indiana’s key bench players should be Temi Fagbenle, Damiris Dantas and Erica Wheeler.

Tiffany Mitchell (illness) is out for the Sun, while Tyasha Harris is questionable with an ankle injury. If Harris cannot play, Connecticut coach Stephanie White should start:

PG: Marina Mabrey SG: Dijonai Carrington SF: DeWanna Bonner PF: Alyssa Thomas C: Brionna Jones

The Sun’s key players off of the bench should be Veronica Burton and Olivia Nelson-Ododa.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups. They could change based on the availability of players who are uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun prediction

The Sun are favored to win Game 2 and close out the series. However, we expect an upset. Clark should have a good game and get Indiana a win to extend the series to Game 3 in Indianapolis. This could be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 163.5 points.