The Indiana Fever will visit the Target Center on Sunday to take on the Minnesota Lynx. It will be the first time these teams will face each other this season. The Fever has bounced back from one of the worst starts to a respectable record. Currently, they have a 10-14 record and are in third place in the Eastern Conference.
On the other hand, the Lynx are having one of the greatest seasons in the franchise's history. They are 16-7, good enough for first place in the Western Conference.
Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx game details and odds
The tip-off for the game is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET and the game will broadcast on ESPN. An audio-only broadcast will also be available for the fans on KFAN FM and Lynx app. Additionally, fans with a WNBA league pass subscription can catch up on the game on the WNBA app once it ends.
Here are the odds for the game:
Moneyline: Fever (+172) vs Lynx (-215)
Spread: Fever (+4.5) vs Lynx (-4.5)
Total (O/U): Fever -112 (+4.5) vs Lynx -108 (-4.5)
Note: The odds can change before the game; the odds listed are as per the information available at the time of writing.
Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx preview
A lot of eyes will be on Fever rookie star Caitlin Clark and her performance against one of the championship contenders this season.
The Fever will have to stay on high defense and not allow the Lynx players to punish them. It will be an exciting game that has the potential to keep the audience entertained for the entire four quarters.
Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx starting lineups
The Fever are unlikely to make any major changes to their lineup given that they have found a winning rhythm in their previous games with the same lineup. Here is the expected lineup for the Fever:
Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Caitlin Clark, Katie Lou Samuelson and Aliyah Boston.
The Lynx have been going strong with the same lineup with minor changes and are unlikely to change it up for a first-time matchup. Here is the expected lineup for the Lynx:
Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith, Bridget Carleton, and Napheesa Collier.
Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx prediction
The oddsmakers have predicted that the Minnesota Lynx will win the matchup on Sunday. Given the current performances of both teams and the home-court advantage, the Lynx have an advantage over the Fever. However, the Fever are the fan favorites with Caitlin Clark and have the potential to surprise the Lynx.