Fever -2.5 (-110) over Sparks
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- The Fever are 0-5 but their schedule has been the toughest in the WNBA, until tonight.
- The Fever should have a huge edge on the interior in this game with Aliyah Boston taking on the more slender Cameron Brink.
The Indiana Fever and LA Sparks both drafted in the top-four in the most recent WNBA Draft. For the Fever, that meant bringing in Caitlin Clark, while the Sparks drafted Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson in the lottery. Now, those highly-touted rookies will take part in the lone matchup on Friday’s WNBA schedule as the Fever visit Los Angeles. Here are our WNBA betting picks for Fever vs Sparks from California.
This game will be played at 10:00 PM ET at Walter Pyramid on Friday, May 24, 2024.
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever have started their 2024 season with five straight losses, putting them at the bottom of the WNBA standings. This has prompted some overreactions from new fans of the league, who have been pulled in by top overall pick Caitlin Clark. But some context is required, as this slow start is more a product of having faced three teams that should finish in the top-five in the league in all five games the Fever have played this season.
Tonight against the Sparks will be the most winnable game the Fever have faced yet this season. They have decided edges on the perimeter in this match and Aliyah Boston should be able to eat in the paint against Cameron Brink. As long as the Fever can execute and avoid turning the ball over too frequently, they could very well come away with their first win of the season tonight.
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks are also off to a slow start so far this season. They are 1-2 on the year, with their lone win coming against a Washington Mystics team that is also 0-5 to start the season. Going into this Fever vs Sparks contest, the key for the Sparks will be guarding the perimeter, as the duo of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell are starting to figure things out together for Indiana.
Another key for the Sparks in this game will be the play of Dearica Hamby. While the matchup between Brink and Aliyah Boston is an exciting one, Hamby should be able to produce offensively against a Fever team that may struggle to stop Hamby at the four spot. If the veteran has a big night against the young Fever, the Sparks could end up back at .500 for the season after claiming a win here.
