Indiana (1-1) at Atlanta (1-1)
- When: May 22 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA, USA
- TV: Amazon Prime
WNBA Betting Preview: Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream
Spread: Indiana -5.0 | Total: 174.5
After a dramatic one-point loss on Tuesday, the Indiana Fever are back on their home court Thursday night, hungry for redemption against the Atlanta Dream. Indiana enters as a 5.0-point favorite, and with both teams lighting up the scoreboard in their first two games, expect another fast-paced showdown.
Atlanta Dream Betting Outlook
Atlanta (1-1) escaped with a 91-90 win on Tuesday behind late-game poise and some clutch free throws from Rhyne Howard. It was their first win of the season and the first for head coach Karl Smesko and it came with strong contributions from Brittney Griner (21 points) and Brionna Jones (17.5 PPG, 11.5 RPG).
Atlanta has shown flashes of elite offense through two games, averaging 90 points. Their frontcourt duo of Griner and Jones is becoming a problem, both dominating the glass and getting high-percentage looks inside. Still, the Dream have been shaky defensively, especially in late-game execution something that could hurt them against a motivated Fever squad.
Indiana Fever Betting Outlook
Indiana (1-1) may have dropped their last game, but they come in with the league’s rising superstar Caitlin Clark, who continues to shatter records. Clark posted 27 points and 11 assists in Tuesday’s loss and is now averaging 23.5 points and 10.5 dimes per game.
Aliyah Boston adds interior muscle with 21.5 points and 11.5 boards, giving Indiana a lethal inside-outside attack. The Fever’s late rally on Tuesday showed they can flip a switch quickly, but they’ll need to tighten up defensively and avoid another sluggish start if they want to cover this spread at home.
Prediction
With Clark and Boston anchoring the offense and the Fever eager to even the series, Indiana should bounce back. Atlanta has weapons, but Indiana’s star power should carry them to a win. Take the Fever, and lean over if both squads keep the offensive fireworks going.
Final Score Prediction: Indiana 92, Atlanta 85
Best Bet: Indiana -5.0
Total: Over 174.5
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
