Caitlin Clark has become a focal point in the absence of football. She and the Indiana Fever (20-12) face the New York Liberty (20-13) on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the game starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Fever are favored at -2.5 with a -134 moneyline for a 192.5 total at FanDuel.
This season, the Fever and Liberty split their first two matchups, each winning at home. New York took a tight 83-75 victory in June, while Indiana secured a more decisive 108-88 win in July. The Liberty’s success in their game came after trailing in the fourth quarter, assisted by 24 additional free throws (40-16 overall).
Since that game, Clark has been in remarkable form, averaging 25.0 points with 49.4% shooting from the field and 43.5% from three-point range over six games.
Team Dynamics
Indiana has additional key players in C Aliyah Boston and SG Kelsey Mitchell. Mitchell tops the team’s scoring with 24.2 points per game on 50.4% shooting. Boston, a four-time WNBA All-Star, was a top draft pick in 2023.
Recently, Indiana triumphed in three of their last five games, only having narrow losses against the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces.
Betting Insight
The Liberty have a recent streak of 7-1 straight up against the Fever, yet their record against the spread (ATS) stands at 2-6. Indiana has a strong 10-4 ATS record when they have a rest advantage, while the Liberty fall to 2-10 ATS when at a rest disadvantage.
Team Atmosphere
Indiana may rally around the controversy involving Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark, fostering a tight-knit team spirit. Although this dynamic is not quantifiable, it could serve as a motivational tool for Indiana’s head coach, Stephanie White.
Fever 101, Liberty 94
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