Fever vs. Storm: WNBA Game Preview

The WNBA season is back in action after a month-long break for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This Sunday afternoon, the Indiana Fever will be hosting the Seattle Storm in what promises to be an exciting cross-conference battle.

Indiana Fever recently secured a victory over the Phoenix Mercury with a score of 98-89. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm faced a tough loss against the Atlanta Dream just a couple of days ago, ending the game at 83-81.

The game is set to tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana. Currently, the Storm are favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under for total points is sitting at 169.

Caitlin Clark, the Fever’s standout player and the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, has been spectacular this season. She leads her team in scoring with an average of 17.6 points and is also first in the league in assists with 8.3 per game. In her last game, she posted an impressive 29 points and 10 assists.

On the other hand, the Seattle Storm are one of the top teams in the league, having 17 wins and a solid 65% win rate. They are known for their ability to score, currently sitting third in the league for points per game at 84.2, and they excel on the boards, ranking second in rebounds.

Jewell Loyd, a three-level scorer for the Storm, is another player to keep an eye on. She ranks fourth in the league for scoring, averaging 20.2 points per game. In her last performance, Loyd contributed 21 points to her team.

Furthermore, forward Nneka Ogwumike is a key player in the Storm’s lineup, averaging 17.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. In the recent loss against the Dream, Ogwumike scored 16 points while shooting an impressive 70% from the field.

Betting expert Wetzel has been analyzing this matchup, leaning towards the over on total points. He has also identified a crucial X-factor that may impact the game, suggesting that one side of the spread is particularly worth backing.