On Tuesday, August 26, the Indiana Fever (19-18) is going to host the Seattle Storm (20-18) in a WNBA regular-season match-up.
The Storm will enter the game after an impressive 84-82 clutch win against the Washington Mystics. Nneka Ogwumike nailed the tough mid-range game-winning shot and finished with 30 points.
The third straight win propelled the Storm to sixth place.
On the other hand, the Fever lost 84-97 to the Minnesota Lynx. Kelsey Mitchell erupted for 26 points as her team allowed Lynx to shoot 57.1% overall and from the three-point line.
The Fever has now slipped to the eighth spot in the standings.
Can the bruised Fever find some respite against the improving Storm? Go through the predictions related to player props, total, and spread here.
Indiana Fever
The Fever are now feeling the absence of Caitlin Clark. They have a tough schedule to finish the season, and their playoff chances have taken a big blow. They are 2-6 in the last eight games.
Here are some facts about them:
Fever Expected Starting Lineup
PG: Odyssey Sims | SG: Kelsey Mitchell | SG/SF: Lexie Hull | PF: Natasha Howard | C: Aliyah Boston
Key bench players: PG: Shey Peddy, SG: Damaris Dantas, PF: Brianna Turner
Injuries/Updates: Caitlin Clark remains OUT. Odyssey Sims is a Game-Time Decision. Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson, and Aari McDonald are OUT for the season.
Seattle Storm
The Storm has been haphazard all season long. They have a golden chance to put together a four-game winning streak for the first time despite all the struggles.
The team needs to capitalize on the winning streaks, unlike the previous windows. Here are some facts about them:
Storm Expected Starting Lineup
PG: Skylar Diggins | SG: Brittney Sykes | SF: Gabby Williams | PF: Nneka Ogwumike | C: Ezi Magbebor
Key bench players: C: Dominique Malonga, PG: Erica Wheeler.
Injuries/Updates: Katie Lou Samuelson remains OUT.
The Fever has lost its defensive footing. They have conceded 88 or more in four straight games. Their offense has been impressive, as they have also scored at least 84 points in each of these games.
On the other hand, the Storm is a better defensive squad. They usually limit their opponents to the early 80s. They have done well scoring-wise lately, but are prone to 70ish scoring nights.
At any rate, I see a high-scoring back-and-forth here with a fast pace.
Total: Over 168.5 for -110 at BetMGM
Here is an overview of my selections
| Picks | BetMGM Odds |
| Total O 168.5 | -110 |
| Spread- Storm -3.5 | -115 |
| Kelsey Mitchell O 21.5 Points | +100 |
| Money Line- Storm | -175 |
Kelsey Mitchell O 20.5 Points: Mitchell has been the most consistent guiding light on offense. She has tallied 20.6 PPG on 45.4% shooting. She has scored 24 or more in five of the last six games. I expect another 20+ points masterpiece.
Skylar Diggins O 5.5 Assists: Diggins is an excellent playmaker and dished 11 dimes in the win against the Mystics. She is averaging 5.8 APG and has delivered 6 or more helpers in three of the five games. I see her getting to at least 6 assists again.
Natasha Howard O 6.5 Rebounds: Howard didn’t impact the Fever’s wins as much as she was expected to, but she has still put up some solid numbers. The forward is averaging 6.8 RPG, grabbing at least 8 boards in four of the last six games. I see her pinning down at least 7 rebounds here.
Main pick: Kelsey Mitchell O 21.5 Points for +100 at BetMGM
The Fever needs a win desperately. Meanwhile, the Storm are desperate to continue their winning streak because the playoff field is still wide open.
Both these teams must be wary of the LA Sparks, who are right behind. This game can have major playoff implications because the regular season is in its final stages.
The Fever has the home-court advantage, but they have underperformed at home recently. Meanwhile, the Storm can counter the Fever frontcourt by employing the red-hot rookie Dominique Malonga.
Overall, I see the Malonga factor coming alive again, helping Seattle to clear the spread.
Spread/Money Line Pick: Storm -3.5 for -115 at BetMGM
Photo Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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