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Minnesota (28-7) at Indiana (19-16)
- When: Aug 22 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- TV: ION
WNBA Preview and Prediction: Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever
Spread: Minnesota -6.5 | Total: 164.5
Minnesota Lynx Betting Breakdown
The Lynx head into Indianapolis as 6.5-point favorites, with the total set at 164.5. Minnesota has been the league’s most consistent team this season, already locking up a playoff berth and sitting firmly in the race for the top seed. Still, they suddenly look vulnerable after back-to-back losses, their first consecutive defeats all year.
Minnesota fell 85-75 to New York and then dropped a close one, 75-73, at Atlanta. Coach Cheryl Reeve wasn’t shy about her frustration, noting the team’s bench provided little spark and the offense sputtered at just 41.4 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier’s return looms large, as the MVP candidate has missed six straight games with an ankle issue but could rejoin the lineup soon. Even without her, the Lynx bring depth, experience, and defensive intensity, making them a tough road favorite.
Indiana Fever Betting Breakdown
Indiana has been battered by injuries, yet they remain in the playoff hunt at 19-16. The Fever just lost sharpshooter Sophie Cunningham for the season with a knee injury, while Caitlin Clark continues to sit with a groin problem and now an ankle bone bruise. Add in the season-ending losses of Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson, and Indiana’s backcourt is held together by tape.
But don’t count them out. The Fever showed grit in their last outing, storming back from a 21-point hole to stun Connecticut 99-93 in overtime. Coach Stephanie White praised her team’s toughness and unselfishness, crediting their resilience through heavy minutes and constant lineup shuffling. Returning home, Indiana will need another all-out effort to slow Minnesota’s balanced attack.
WNBA Prediction & Betting Angle
Minnesota has the edge in depth and firepower, but Indiana’s fight can’t be underestimated, especially at home. The Lynx should bounce back after two losses, though the Fever may keep things competitive early with their scrappy play.
Score Prediction: Minnesota 85, Atlanta 76
Best Bet: Minnesota -6.5
Total: Under 164.5
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
