Sun Look to Shine Against Clark’s Fever… Again
Sun vs Fever WNBA Odds Favor Sun Like the First Game
The Sun vs Fever WNBA odds have the Sun favored -6.5 with a total set at 164. We have a matchup of the season opener of the Sun vs Fever. In their last game, the Sun defeated the Fever easily, winning 92-71 while covering the -6.5 point line, and going under the 166.5 point total.
Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut was the center of everyone’s attention, but the NCAA all-time leading scorer struggled initially against the Connecticut Sun’s stifling defense. Though she finished with a respectable 20 points, a WNBA debut record 10 turnovers marred her performance.
The much-hyped Clark started the game scoreless in the first quarter. She missed the first four shots of her WNBA career. After the first, she drained four three-pointers, including one from way deep. Despite getting 20 points from Clark and 13 from Nalyssa Smith, the Fever could not overcome their 25 turnovers.
The Sun controlled the game, led by Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double (13 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds). DeWanna Bonner added 20 points, surpassing Candice Dupree for fifth place on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list.
Brionna Jones, returning from an Achilles injury, added eight points in limited minutes.
Both these teams hope to get into the WNBA playoff bracket by the end of the season. Getting off to a strong start will be key for a playoff-worthy season.
The Sun seems to be starting on the right foot, but the Fever needs to start stringing together wins as soon as possible.
Sun vs Fever WNBA Odds are in so we will take a look at WNBA scores and trends to see what bets look best for this Monday night matchup.
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Records: Connecticut Sun (2-0), Indiana Fever (0-3)
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Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Streaming: ESPN
Can’t Catch a Win
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are not off to the best of starts. The Fever are 0-3 and have lost each game by at least 20 points.
Their first game was against the Connecticut Sun, who they face again Monday, and their next two were back-to-back blowouts against the New York Liberty.
In their second game of the season, the Fever got walloped 102-66 by the Liberty. Breanna Stewart was incredible, dropping 31 points and 10 rebounds.
Clark struggled mightily going 1-for-7 from the 3-point line and only putting in nine points and six assists. Aliyah Boston led the scoring for the Fever scoring 12 points. But she too was inefficient shooting 5-of-15 from the field.
On Saturday the Fever lost again. The Liberty’s starting five all scored in double figures. Clark played much better in her second shot against Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and the rest of the Liberty. She went 9-of-17 from the field putting in a team-high 22 points.
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Look at these Caitlin Clark shots! pic.twitter.com/Mx3eTb0vUf— David Astramskas (@redapples) May 4, 2024
Clark has a lot on her shoulders as one of the most hyped rookies in WNBA history. Fever fans are hoping she can lead this team to become WNBA champions in the future. They need to start that with a win on Monday.
The New York Liberty brought in a league-record $2 million in ticket revenue for today’s game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
“It’s a long time coming.”pic.twitter.com/P8w2y8fU3W
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) May 18, 2024
Connecticut Coming Out Strong
The Sun are undefeated to start the season and will look to go 3-0 with another win against the Fever on Monday. On Friday night they beat the Washington Mystics 84-77, coming from behind in the fourth quarter by scoring 15 straight points to seal the win.
DeWanna Bonner and DiJonai Carrington led the scoring for the Sun, with 22 points and 21 points each. Alyssa Thomas finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists in a solid all-around performance.
The Sun’s defense, however, was the difference maker for Connecticut, forcing 22 turnovers and 26 points off turnovers in the game.
Losing Streak
The Sun vs Fever WNBA odds are Sun -6.5 with a total set at 164. The Sun are 1-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and the Fever are 1-2 ATS.
The Fever are 1-2 on point totals and Connecticut are 1-1. Although these teams certainly aren’t the same as they were last year, they faced off four times last season, Connecticut winning all four matchups, and going 3-1 against the spread in those games.
The Sun have beaten the Fever in nine of their last ten matchups.
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