The Indiana Fever (0-3) will host the Phoenix Mercury (2-1) on Friday, May 19th, 2023, at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Tip-off is at 10:00 PM EST. The Fever are coming off a 92-84 loss to the Dallas Wings on Saturday, while the Mercury lost 90-80 to the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday. SportsLine's women's basketball expert Calvin Wetzel has revealed his top picks for the matchup.
* Date: Friday, May 19th, 2023
Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury: WNBA Odds, Time & Expert Picks
* Time: 10:00 PM EST
* Location: Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN
* TV: Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Indiana
* **Spread:** Phoenix Mercury -6.5
* **Moneyline:** Indiana Fever +240, Phoenix Mercury -280
* **Over/Under:** 165.5
The Indiana Fever have started the season 0-3, with losses to the Chicago Sky, New York Liberty, and Dallas Wings. The Fever have struggled to score the ball this season, averaging just 78.0 points per game, which ranks 11th in the WNBA. The Fever are also allowing opponents to shoot 48.5% from the field, which ranks 12th in the WNBA.
The Phoenix Mercury have started the season 2-1, with wins over the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks, and a loss to the Las Vegas Aces. The Mercury are led by Brittney Griner, who is averaging 20.7 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. The Mercury are also getting solid contributions from Skylar Diggins-Smith, who is averaging 18.3 points and 5.0 assists per game.
SportsLine's women's basketball expert Calvin Wetzel has revealed his top picks for the matchup.
* **Spread:** Phoenix Mercury -6.5
* **Moneyline:** Phoenix Mercury -280
* **Over/Under:** Over 165.5
Wetzel believes that the Phoenix Mercury are the better team in this matchup and should cover the spread. He also likes the over on the total, as both teams have shown the ability to score the ball this season.
The Phoenix Mercury should be able to handle the Indiana Fever on Friday night. The Mercury have the better players and are coming off a win over the Las Vegas Aces. The Fever have struggled to start the season and are coming off a loss to the Dallas Wings. I predict the Mercury will win this game by double digits.
