SportsLine's women's basketball expert Calvin Wetzel has analyzed the upcoming matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA season. Here are his insights on the teams, key players, and his predictions.
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**Spread:** Fever +7.5
**Over/Under:** 175.5
The Indiana Fever are coming off a disappointing season where they finished 12-22. However, they have made some key acquisitions in the offseason, including the highly touted guard Caitlin Clark from the University of Iowa. Clark is expected to make an immediate impact with her scoring prowess and playmaking ability.
The Chicago Sky, on the other hand, are reigning WNBA champions. Led by MVP candidate Angel Reese, the Sky have a talented roster with a strong inside presence and a balanced outside shooting attack.
* **Caitlin Clark (Fever):** The 2023 Big Ten Player of the Year, Clark is an explosive scorer with a knack for creating plays for herself and others. She is a major X-factor for the Fever.
* **Rhyne Howard (Sky):** The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, Howard is a versatile forward who can score from all three levels. She is also a solid defender and has leadership qualities.
* **Angel Reese (Sky):** The two-time SEC Player of the Year, Reese is a dominant post player with a soft touch and a strong physical presence. She is the centerpiece of the Sky's offense.
Wetzel predicts that the Chicago Sky will win the game, but the Indiana Fever will cover the spread. He believes that Clark's presence will give the Fever a significant boost, but the Sky's overall depth and experience will be too much to overcome.
**Pick:** Chicago Sky -7.5
