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Indiana (19-10) at Minnesota (24-6)
- When: Aug 2 2026, 1:00 PM
- Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- TV: ABC
Indiana vs Minnesota Preview & Prediction
Spread: Minnesota -4.5
Moneyline: Minnesota (-195)
Total: 193.0
Future Stars Collide
The WNBA serves up another blockbuster as the Minnesota Lynx (-4.5) host the red-hot Indiana Fever, with both teams bringing winning streaks and enough confidence to power a small city. Minnesota has won nine straight, while Indiana has captured five in a row. Somebody’s streak is about to get sent to the recycling bin.
Caitlin Clark continues filling the stat sheet, averaging 21.6 points, 8.0 assists and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 44.6% from the field. She enters after a monster 26-point, 10-assist, 10-rebound triple-double, proving once again that defenders should probably request overtime pay.
Rookie Running Wild
Minnesota answers with rookie sensation Olivia Miles, who has wasted no time becoming one of the league’s brightest stars. She’s averaging 19.4 points, 5.8 assists and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 49.2% overall and 37.3% from deep. Her no-look passes have defenders checking if someone else secretly entered the game.
Coach Cheryl Reeve believes Clark and Miles represent the next generation of elite guards, and it’s getting harder to argue otherwise.
Reinforcements Arrive
The Lynx also have Napheesa Collier back in the lineup, which is terrible news for opposing defenses. Since returning from ankle surgery, she’s averaging 18.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists, giving Minnesota another star to lean on.
Indiana coach Stephanie White praised her team’s progress but still wants more consistency. Coaches apparently treat happiness like it’s against league rules.
LVSB Final Take
This feels like a playoff preview with stars everywhere. Clark will make the highlight reels, Miles will answer right back, and Collier’s return could be the difference in front of the home crowd. Expect plenty of points before Minnesota extends its winning streak.
Final Score: Lynx 101, Fever 94
Lean: Minnesota Lynx -4.5
Total: Over 193.0
- WNBA Playoffs Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
