Fever vs. Lynx Prediction: WNBA Picks for Sunday, Aug. 2
My Fever vs. Lynx prediction covers a star-studded matchup at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Target Center in Minneapolis on ABC.
The Lynx, who are WNBA championship odds favorites led by the duo of Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles, are 6-point favorites. But Caitlin Clark's Fever are humming on offense right now. Get ready for a show.
🏀 Fever vs. Lynx prediction: WNBA picks
See all of our experts' WNBA picks based on the latest WNBA odds.
| 💰 Pick | ⚖️ Bet size (units) | 🧠 Why I bet this |
|---|---|---|
| Fever +6.5 (-115 via DraftKings) | 1u → 0.87u | Indiana is playing its best ball of the season, winning four in a row and six of its last seven. |
| Under 193.5 (-110 via FanDuel) | 1u → 0.91u | This is the highest total either team has had all season. |
| Olivia Miles Under 30.5 points + rebounds + assists (-125 via FanDuel) | 1u → 0.8u | There has been a slight decline in Miles' production since Collier's return. |
Total wagered: 3 units | Max profit: 2.58 units
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🏆 Who will win Fever vs. Lynx?
I predict the Lynx to win by four points against the Fever in Sunday's epic showdown. This will be the first matchup between Clark and Miles in their respective WNBA careers. It should make for one of the more intriguing matchups of the regular season to date. I'll side with the better team, but I'm expecting a close battle.
Score prediction: Lynx 94, Fever 90
💰 Fever vs. Lynx prediction & best bet
Under 193.5 (-110)
This is the highest total either team has had all year — by five-plus points. Given the stars in this matchup, I understand why the total has started so high.
But the Lynx's defense has improved since Collier's return from injury. According to Databallr, the Lynx have a defensive rating of 92.4 in her 72 minutes on the floor this year. They've finished Under the closing total in two of the three games with her in the lineup.
Indiana scored 75 points in its last matchup against an elite defense, so I think Under is the move at 192 or better.
🔥 Best Fever vs. Lynx player prop bet
Olivia Miles Under 30.5 points + rebounds + assists (-125)
As expected, Miles has seen a slight dip in production since Collier made her season debut. Miles is averaging 17.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.7 assists across the past three games. She's only cleared this PRA line once over that span.
Despite that, Miles' PRA line hasn't budged from 30.5. But the Fever could keep her from touching this number. They rank second in rebounds allowed and sixth in assists allowed. Indiana is also fourth in defending pick-and-roll ball-handlers, per Props Madness.
In addition, Miles might have to use a bit more energy on the defensive end to slow down the Fever guards.
I think the Under on this PRA line makes a lot of sense.
🚀 Fever vs. Lynx same-game parlay
A parlay of my Fever vs. Lynx picks has a payout of +430 at DraftKings. This game script makes a lot of sense, too. The Fever are in great form, so I think they can keep things close until the end. But the market is too high on the full-game total and Miles' prop. Give me more defense in what should be a competitive battle.
💵 Fever vs. Lynx SGP picks
- Fever +6.5 (-115)
- Under 192.5 (-105)
- Olivia Miles Under 30.5 PRA (-129)
Best odds: +430 via DraftKings (0.1u -> 0.43u)
💵 My betting record for WNBA picks
All WNBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since May 9.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80-103-1 | +7.14 units ✅ | 5.6% ✅ |
| Player props | 29-19 | +8.75 units ✅ | 18.3% ✅ |
| Parlays | 5-40 | -2.18 units ❌ | -48.4% ❌ |
📊 Live Fever vs. Lynx odds
📺 How to watch Fever vs. Lynx
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 2
- Tipoff: 1 p.m. ET
- Location: Target Center (Minneapolis)
- TV: ABC
- Streaming: N/A
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