The final day of the first half of the WNBA season is on Wednesday, featuring a matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings. These teams are experiencing contrasting seasons. The Indiana Fever, with an 11-14 record, are currently third in the Eastern Conference. They have won their last two games and six of their previous ten, including a recent road victory against Minnesota on Sunday.
On the other side, the Dallas Wings have struggled significantly. With a 5-19 record, they hold the worst position in the Western Conference. The Wings have lost their last three games and eight of their previous ten, most recently falling at home to Los Angeles on Saturday.
The Indiana Fever are favored in this matchup, with the odds set at -4.5 in their favor. The total points for the game are projected to be 173.5. This is the first matchup between these two teams this season. When they played last September, Indiana beat Dallas by 13.
Fever are Favorites on the Road
The Indiana Fever are coming off consecutive wins, during which they have averaged 88 points per game while allowing 80 points. Over the season, the Fever average 81.3 points per game, ranking fifth in the league for scoring. They are also third in field goal percentage at 44.5%.
Caitlin Clark, the team’s second-leading scorer and former Iowa Hawkeyes standout, averages 16.8 points and 7.8 assists per game. The Fever’s top scorer, Kelsey Mitchell, averages 17.1 points per game, while Alaiah Boston contributes 13.7 points per game.
After the break, Indiana will play two consecutive home games, facing the Mercury and then the Storm.
Wings Seeking Victory to Wrap up First Half
The Dallas Wings last secured a win on July 5th against the Atlanta Dream, their only victory this month. In their recent three-game losing streak, the Wings have allowed an average of 97 points per game while scoring just over 83 points per game.
Dallas ranks sixth in offensive scoring with 81.1 points per game but struggles with three-point shooting, ranking tenth at 31.1%. They are fifth in free throw percentage, making just under 79%.
Post-break, Dallas will host the Connecticut Sun on August 16th, followed by two away games against the New York Liberty before returning home to play the Sparks, Aces and Lynx the rest of the month.
Prediction: Fever Over Wings on Wednesday
The Indiana Fever are poised to win this game, continuing their strong recent performance and aiming to approach a .500 record for the season. With superior talent, the Fever are expected to capitalize on the Wings’ ongoing struggles. The final bet for this game is the Indiana Fever -4.5 over the Dallas Wings. Enjoy the game and best of luck with your WNBA betting! Our final score bet is the Indiana Fever 90-80 over the Dallas Wings.
