Fever vs. Mercury Odds, Time, Spread: 2024 WNBA Picks and Caitlin Clark Predictions from Top Expert
A thrilling WNBA matchup is set for Friday as Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (9-14) host Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury (12-10). Phoenix has won four of its last six games, while Indiana has gone 2-4 in the same span. Both teams are currently in fourth place in their respective conferences.
Game Details
- Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana
- Odds: Phoenix -3
- Over/Under: 175 points
- Money Line: Phoenix -155, Indiana +130
Before making any picks for the game, it’s essential to consider the insights from SportsLine’s women’s basketball expert, Calvin Wetzel. Since the start of the 2021-22 women’s college basketball season, Wetzel has an impressive record of 1,384-988 (+371.33 units). His accurate predictions for the NCAA Women’s Tournament this year have provided significant returns for those following his advice.
Wetzel has now turned his attention to the Fever vs. Mercury matchup and has locked in his picks. Visit SportsLine to see his complete analysis and predictions.
Key Betting Lines and Trends
- Spread: Phoenix -3
- Over/Under: 175 points
- Money Line: Phoenix -155, Indiana +130
- Phoenix Trends: 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall
- Indiana Trends: 5-1 ATS in their last six home games
Why the Fever Can Cover
Offensive Versatility: The Fever have shown offensive efficiency with strong backcourt ball handlers and a solid frontcourt presence. They rank seventh in scoring offense (80.7 points per game) and fourth in both field-goal percentage (44.3%) and three-point percentage (34.5%).
Kelsey Mitchell: Mitchell is a key contributor, averaging 16.4 points per game and hitting 37.6% of her three-pointers. She has scored 20-plus points five times this season.
NaLyssa Smith: Smith brings energy and skill to the paint, averaging 11.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, consistently fighting for rebounds and showing good footwork around the basket.
Why the Mercury Can Cover
Natasha Cloud: Cloud excels as a playmaker and facilitator, averaging 12.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. She recently scored a season-high 31 points, along with nine rebounds and five assists, including four three-pointers.
Offensive Depth: The Mercury’s offense is diverse and potent, ranking fourth in points per game (83.8) and free-throw percentage (80.8%), and fifth in three-pointers made (199). They also average 10 second-chance points per game.
Expert Picks
Wetzel is leaning towards the over on the total points for this game. Additionally, he has locked in two more picks: one on the spread and a Caitlin Clark player prop bet that offers plus money. For Wetzel’s full analysis and predictions, visit SportsLine.
Who will cover in Fever vs. Mercury, and which Caitlin Clark prop should you bet on? Visit SportsLine to get the WNBA best bets for Mercury vs. Fever from an expert who is +371.33 units on his women’s college basketball picks since 2021.
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