Mercury vs Fever Preview: Phoenix Looks For Revenge

Mercury Have Dropped Two Straight Against Fever

Key Prop Bets and Predictions for Mercury vs Fever

In our Mercury vs Fever preview, we look at the odds and some WNBA prop bets to see the best WNBA picks today. The Phoenix Mercury are +3.5 underdogs on the road. They are +120 to win straight up while the Indiana Fever are -155. The total for the game is set at 175.5.

The Mercury hold the fourth seed in the Western Conference and the sixth spot overall in the WNBA standings. Led by star player Kahleah Copper, the team boasts a formidable offensive force. Copper’s impressive scoring average of 23.3 points per game places her second in the WNBA.

Brittney Griner contributes significantly with 18.3 points per game and dominates the boards, averaging 6.4 rebounds. Natasha Cloud orchestrates the offense with 7.2 assists per game while leading the team in steals.

The Fever are the third seed in the Eastern Conference and are the seventh overall seed in the WNBA. The Fever have been led by rookie phenom Caitlin Clark, the number-one overall pick in this year’s draft. She averages a team-leading 17.1 points per game and 8.2 assists. Aliyah Boston leads the team in rebounds with 8.7 per game.

Clark has many prop bets you can bet on for this matchup. Caitlin’s scoring line is 19.5 (over/under -114). Her assist line is set at 10.5 (over -112/under -118), implying that oddsmakers expect a double-double from her. Her rebounds are set at 6.5 (over -112/ under -118). For those expecting a great shooting night from Clark, the line for 5+ made threes is +240.

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🏀 Mercury vs Fever 🏀

🏀 Records: Phoenix Mercury (13-12) @ Indiana Fever (11-15)
📍 Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN
📅 Day/Time: Friday, August 17, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT
📺 Television: WNBA League Pass, ion

Game One: Fever Upset Mercury

The Indiana Fever overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat the Phoenix Mercury 88-82. Caitlin Clark nearly recorded a triple-double, finishing with 15 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell’s clutch scoring in the fourth quarter sealed the victory for Indiana.

Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith contributed double-doubles for the Fever, while Brittney Griner led the Mercury with 24 points. Phoenix struggled offensively in the second half despite a strong start, allowing Indiana to complete the comeback.

The game featured plenty of intensity with multiple technical fouls and heated exchanges. The matchup between rookie sensation Clark and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi added to the excitement. The Fever were +8 underdogs going into the game and the total went under the 175.5 projection.

Game Two: Fever Win Again

In their second matchup this season, the Fever cruised to a 95-86 victory over the Mercury, led by dominant performances from Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark. Mitchell poured in 28 points, while Clark notched her fifth consecutive double-double with 20 points and 13 assists.

The Mercury, shorthanded without Brittney Griner, mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback led by Kahleah Copper’s 20-point outburst. Despite the late surge, Indiana held on for the win. Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith contributed double-doubles for the Fever.

The Fever were favored in this one, -2, but they blew that spread out of the water with a nine-point victory. The game went over the projected total of 172.5.

Both Teams’ Betting Trends

The last part of our Mercury vs Fever Preview is to look at both teams and their WNBA bets and trends this season. The Mercury are 5-8 on the road so far this season and 7-6 on the road against the spread (ATS). They are 15-10 overall ATS this season.

Over their last ten games, they are 3-3 on the road overall and 3-3 ATS. The total has gone over in four of the last five road games for the Mercury.

The Fever are 6-5 at home this season with a 7-4 record against the spread. They are 14-12 ATS the spread on the season. Over their last ten games, they are 2-1 at home and ATS.

They’ve had a very road-heavy schedule of late. In the Fever’s last 13 games, they are 9-4 ATS as they have been trending up since their slow start to the season.

The last five times these teams have played each other, the total has gone under four times. The Fever are also 3-10 ATS and straight up in their last 13 matchups. Phoenix is only 1-4 in their last five games against the Fever. The total has gone over in ten of the last 12 times the Mercury faced the Fever on the road.

Overall this is a tough matchup to predict, with both teams getting an extended break before their third matchup. The Fever took the first two games but it may be time for some Mercury revenge.

WNAB Injuries

Phoenix Mercury

  • Rebecca Allen F Is out indefinitely, Hamstring
  • Sug Sutton G Is “questionable” Thursday vs Chicago Sky, Hamstring
  • Charisma Osborne G Is downgraded to OUT Thursday vs Chicago Sky, Leg

Indiana Fever

  • Temi Fagbenle F Is “?” Friday vs Phoenix Mercury, Thumb

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