The Indiana Fever welcome the Connecticut Sun to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM ET. Indiana is 5-5, while Connecticut is 2-8 after dropping five of their last six games.
This is a rematch from May 30, when the Sun edged the Fever 85-83 while Caitlin Clark was out. Clark returned last game and led Indiana to a 102-88 win over New York. She scored 32 points with nine assists and eight rebounds in that game.
Fever Preview – Clark is Back and Producing
The Fever went 2-3 while Caitlin Clark was out. Since her return, the team looks more confident. Clark played over 31 minutes in her return and led the team in points, assists, and rebounds.
Indiana also got 22 points from Kelsey Mitchell and 14 from Lexie Hull in the last game. Aliyah Boston added a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Indiana has now scored 88 or more points in three of their last four games.
They are 3-3 at home this season and have no players listed on the injury report. Indiana is 6-4 against the spread and looks to build momentum during a busy stretch with six games in 11 days.
Sun Preview – Offensive Trouble Continues
Connecticut is 2-8 and struggling on both ends of the floor. They lost 78-66 to Chicago on Sunday and were outscored by 34 points off the bench. Marina Mabrey was the only starter with more than 20 points in that game.
The Sun are shooting just 39.1% from the field, which ranks near the bottom of the league. They have been held under 80 points in six straight games. They are also near the bottom in rebounding and assists.
Connecticut is 1-4 on the road this season and just 3-7 against the spread. They are also without R. Marshall, who remains out with an ankle injury. Coach Rachid Meziane said the team needs to improve its pace and focus.
Betting Prediction
Indiana is a -17.5 favorite with a total of 166.5 points. The Fever are coming off a big win and have momentum with Caitlin Clark back. Connecticut has not shown much fight lately, especially on offense.
With Indiana back to full strength and playing at home, they should win comfortably. The Sun are struggling to score and defend. Look for Indiana to control the game early and cover the spread.
Pick: Indiana -17.5
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever come through in a big way. Look for this game to not be all that close. Indiana wins this game, which is their second straight win. Enjoy this game and all the WNBA action for Tuesday!
