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The Indiana Fever (13-15) and Minnesota Lynx (21-8) meet Saturday at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Fever vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Fever lead 1-0
Indiana is running hot with 2 straight wins, culminated by a 92-75 eradication of the Seattle Storm Sunday. G Caitlin Clark had 23 points, 9 assists, 5 boards, a steal and 2 blocks. They are just 5-10 on the road, though.
The Lynx are on a back-to-back after drilling the Las Vegas Aces 87-74 Friday. F Napheesa Collier was out of her mind, scoring 27 points with 18 boards, 5 dimes, 2 steals and going 2-for-4 from deep. She’s now averaging 26.7 PPG over her last 3 games.
Fever at Lynx odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:55 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Fever +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Lynx -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Fever +4.5 (-105) | Lynx -4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 166.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Fever at Lynx picks and predictions
Prediction
Lynx 86, Fever 80
Moneyline
Yes, the Fever beat the Lynx in Minnesota 81-74 in July, and the Lynx are on a back-to-back. However, this is a revenge spot, and they are the superior team on their home court. So, don’t fall victim to the trendy pick Indiana is likely to be since it opened at +220 and is now +165.
Conversely, we’re not taking Minnesota at -200. If Collier can light up a great Vegas team for 23 and 27, she’s going to shred Indiana. Take the SGP LYNX ML + NAPHEESA COLLIER 20+ POINTS (+160).
Against the spread
This spread has come down a couple of points since it opened, which gives us the opening for Minnesota. The Lynx just beat the defending champion Aces 98-87 and 87-74. If it were any higher, I’d probably stay away, but this is within range for me. Take the LYNX -4.5 (-115).
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Over/Under
The Fever are 4-6 O/U in their last 10, and the Lynx are 3-6-1. The Under has hit in 2 straight matchups. The worrisome part on this bet is that Indiana has dropped 90+ in 3 straight games thanks to its hot shooting. I think Minnesota combats that and takes it to the paint. Go easy here, because our prediction is right on the edge.
LEAN UNDER 166.5 (-110).
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