Connecticut (2-8) at Indiana (5-5)
- When: Jun 17 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- TV: NBA TV
WNBA Preview and Prediction: Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever
Spread: Indiana -17.5 | Total: 167.5
Indiana Fever Breakdown
The Indiana Fever are finding their groove at just the right time—and Caitlin Clark’s return couldn’t have come sooner. Fresh off an electric 32-point performance in a statement win over the previously undefeated New York Liberty, Clark reminded the league that she’s still her. After missing five games with a quad injury, she didn’t miss a beat, logging 31+ minutes and stuffing the stat sheet.
The Fever are 5-5 and are entering the most demanding part of their schedule, with six games in 11 days. Still, the chemistry is growing. Coach Stephanie White praised the team’s resilience and the unity they’ve built, especially during Clark’s absence. At home with momentum and health trending up, Indiana looks poised to dominate on both ends of the floor.
Connecticut Sun Breakdown
The Sun are in a full-blown storm. At 2-8, they’ve tied a franchise-worst 10-game start and are coming off a discouraging home loss to the Chicago Sky. They shot just 39.1% from the field and got bulldozed in bench production, getting outscored 36-2 in second-unit points. Ouch.
Coach Rachid Meziane wasn’t shy about calling out the team’s softness on both ends, and Marina Mabrey echoed similar concerns about tempo and ball control. The Sun’s offense stalls out too often, and their spacing collapses under pressure, leading to frequent turnovers and transition defense nightmares.
They already beat Indiana once, but that was without Clark. Facing a fully loaded Fever team on the road, it’s hard to see Connecticut hanging around unless they find instant answers on offense and someone steps up off the pine.
Prediction
Indiana should control the tempo and cover the large spread. The total leans over if Clark and the Fever push the pace and Connecticut at least shows some resistance. Expect Caitlin Clark to ignite the offense early, while Indiana’s depth and pace expose Connecticut’s defensive flaws.
Score Prediction: Indiana 95, Connecticut 74
Best Bet: Indiana -17.5
Total: Under 167.5
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
