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The Indiana Fever (1-8) are hosting the Chicago Sky (3-3) in an early battle on Saturday afternoon. This is the first of four games of the regular season between these teams. The Fever lead the all-time series 38-28, with games dating back to 2006. This is also the first game between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in the pros. This is the first matchup that also counts in the 2024 WNBA Commissioner's Cup, which concludes on June 25.
Tipoff is noon ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Sky are 1-point road favorites in the latest Sky vs. Fever odds, while the over/under for total points is 167.5. Clark is +650 to score first in the game and her over/under for total points is 20.5. Before making any Sun vs. Fever picks, be sure to see the WNBA predictions from SportsLine's women's basketball expert Calvin Wetzel.
Since the start of the 2021-22 women's college basketball campaign, Wetzel is an insane 1,384-988 (+371.33 units). Wetzel also predicted 66 of 68 NCAA Women's Tournament teams this year, as well as 62 of 68 teams within one seed line, and correctly picked 13 of 16 second-round games. Anybody following him has seen huge returns.
Now, he has set his sights on Fever vs. Sky and just locked in his picks and WNBA predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several WNBA betting lines and trends for Sky vs. Fever:
- Fever vs. Sky spread: Chicago -1
- Fever vs. Sky over/under: 167.5 points
- Fever vs. Sky money line: Chicago -125, Indiana +105
- CHI: Sky are 4-0 ATS in their last four Saturday games
- IND: Fever are 4-1 ATS in their last five games playing on one day of rest
- Fever vs. Sky picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Sky can cover
Reese is making her presence felt in the lane as both a rebounder and defender. She uses her length to constantly disrupt shots around the basket. Offensively, the LSU product knows how to draw contact and get to the free-throw line. Reese averages 11 points, 8.2 rebounds and two assists. On May 28, she totaled 11 points, 12 rebounds and three assists.
Center Elizabeth Williams joins Reese in the frontcourt, forming a talented duo. Williams is another rim defender and low-post scorer for the Sky. The Duke product will finish with both hands and has great instincts on the defensive end. She leads the team in rebounds (8.2), steals (2.3) and blocks (2.2) with 12 points per game. In her last game, Williams had 17 points, 11 boards and four steals. See which side to back at SportsLine.
Why the Fever can cover
Clark is nine games into her WNBA career and has steadily improved. She has an elite shooting stroke with the speed to push the pace. She's first on the team in points (17.6), assists (6.6) and blocks (1.1). On May 28 against the Sparks, Clark had 30 points and six dimes.
Forward Aliyah Boston is a superb two-way defender and rebounder. Boston has a solid post game with a soft touch around the basket. Her mid-range game is what keeps defenders guessing. The South Carolina product logs 11 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. She's scored 17-plus points in two of her last four games. In her previous contest, Boston had a double-double of 11 points and 12 boards with five assists. See which side to back at SportsLine.
How to make WNBA picks for Fever vs. Sky
Wetzel is leaning Over on the point total and he has locked in two Sun vs. Fever picks -- one on the spread and a must-see Caitlin Clark prop. Go to SportsLine to see what they are.
Who covers in Fever vs. Sky, and what Caitlin Clark prop should you back? Visit SportsLine to see the WNBA best bets for the Sun vs. Fever, all from an expert who is +371.33 units on his women's college basketball picks since 2021.
