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The Atlanta Dream (5-5) and Indiana Fever (3-10) meet Thursday in a Commissioner’s Cup game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Fever odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 2-2
The Dream might be a little angry after falling 87-68 at home Tuesday against the previously winless Washington Mystics as 6.5-point favorites. The embarrassing loss splashed cold water on the good feelings of an 89-80 road win against the Chicago Sky in the game prior.
The Fever also suffered a double-digit loss last time out, falling 89-72 at Connecticut as 10-point underdogs as the Over (159.5) cashed. Indiana coach Christie Sides benched the starters for a large chunk of the 2nd half, as rookie G Caitlin Clark was limited to just 22 minutes. Clark finished with 10 points on 3-of-8 shooting while posting an ugly minus-30 rating.
Indiana has won 2 of the past 4 games, but the 2 losses in the span are by an average of 26.5 points per game. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row, 6 of the past 7 outings, and 9 of the previous 11 contests.
Dream at Fever odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dream -142 (bet $142 to win $100) | Fever +116 (bet $100 to $116)
- Against the spread: Dream -2.5 (-106) | Fever +2.5 (-114)
- Over/Under (O/U): 165.5 (O: -104 | U: -118)
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Dream at Fever picks and predictions
Prediction
Fever 86, Dream 81
Moneyline
INDIANA (+116) is a solid value as a home ‘dog. It’s hard to trust Atlanta (-142) as a moderate favorite on the road, especially as it just produced the worst stinker of the season in a loss to the previously 0-12 Mystics.
It wasn’t that the Dream lost, either, although that would be bad enough. However, Atlanta lost by 19 points on its home court. That’s inexcusable. Look for Clark and company to be a nightmare for the Dream.
Against the spread
INDIANA +2.5 (-114) is worth a look if you’re a little more on the conservative side, and you’d like a little bit of wiggle room in the event of a close game.
Again, it’s hard to trust Atlanta -2.5 (-106), and the play should be on the Fever straight up for a much better value. Still, if you’d like a little insurance, play the points.
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Over/Under
OVER 165.5 (-104) is a strong play whenever the Fever are in action.
Indiana has cashed high on the total in 3 in a row and 6 of the past 7 outings. At home, the Over has connected in 3 of the past 4 games, too.
For Atlanta, the Under is 5-1 in the past 6 games, but the Over did cash in its most recent road game, and the Over is 3-1 in 4 road outings this season.
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