The Indiana Fever (1-8) are hosting the Chicago Sky (3-3) on Saturday afternoon. This is the first of four regular-season games between these teams. The Fever lead the all-time series 38-28 dating back to 2006. This is also the first game between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in the pros. This is the first matchup that also counts toward the 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, which kicks off on June 25.
Tipoff is at 12 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Sky vs. Fever odds have the Sky as 1-point road favorites, while the over/under for total points is 167.5. Clarke is +650 to score first in the game and her over/under for total points is 20.5. Before making any picks for Sun vs. Fever, be sure to check out the WNBA predictions from SportsLine’s women’s basketball expert Calvin Wetzel.
Since the start of the 2021-22 women’s college basketball campaign, Wetzel is 1,384-988 (+371.33 units). Wetzel predicted 66 of the 68 NCAA women’s tournament teams this year, as well as 62 of the 68 teams within a seed line and correctly selected 13 of the 16 second-round games. Anyone who follows him has seen huge returns.
Now, they have set their sights on Fever vs. Sky and locked in their picks and WNBA predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see their picks. Here are several WNBA betting lines and trends for Sky vs. Fever:
- Fever vs. Sky Spread: Chicago -1
- Fever vs. Sky Over/Under: 167.5 points
- Fever vs. Sky Money Line: Chicago -125, Indiana +105
- CHI: The Sky are 4-0 ATS in their last four Saturday games
- IND: The Fever are 4-1 ATS in their last five games, playing after a day of rest
- Fever vs. Sky Picks: See at SportsLine
Why can the sky cover up?
Reece is making her presence felt in the lane as both a rebounder and defender. She uses her length to consistently disrupt shots around the basket. Offensively, the LSU product knows how to draw contact and get to the free-throw line. Reece is averaging 11 points, 8.2 rebounds and two assists. On May 28, she totaled 11 points, 12 rebounds and three assists.
Center Elizabeth Williams joins Reese in the frontcourt, creating a talented duo. Williams is another rim defender and low-post scorer for the Sky. The Duke product will finish with both hands and has great instincts on the defensive end. She leads the team in rebounds (8.2), steals (2.3) and blocks (2.2) along with 12 points per game. In her last game, Williams put up 17 points, 11 boards and four steals. Check out which side to back at SportsLine.
Why can there be a fever?
Clark is nine games into her WNBA career and is steadily improving. She has a great shooting stroke to keep her pace. She ranks first on the team in points (17.6), assists (6.6) and blocks (1.1). On May 28, Clark scored 30 points and six dimes against the Sparks.
Forward Elijah Boston is a terrific two-way defender and rebounder. Boston has a solid post game with a soft touch around the basket. His mid-range game keeps defenders guessing. The South Carolina product is averaging 11 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He has scored more than 17 points in two of his last four games. In his last contest, Boston had a double-double with 11 points and 12 boards along with five assists. Check out which side to back at SportsLine.
How to make WNBA picks for Fever vs. Sky
Wetzel is paying more attention to the point total and has locked in two Sun vs. Fever picks — one on the spread and a Caitlin Clark prop that is a must-see. Visit SportsLine to see what they are.
Who will cover Fever vs. Sky, and which Caitlin Clark prop should you back? Visit SportsLine to see the best WNBA bets for Sun vs. Fever, all from an expert who is +371.33 units on his women’s college basketball picks from 2021.
