Lynx vs. Fever Prediction, WNBA Betting Odds & Expert Picks: Aug. 22

With the Fever being ravaged by injuries, and Minnesota leaning on its defense, will there be much scoring in Indiana?

Rob Paul

Last Updated: August 22, 2025 11:31 AM EDT • 4 minute read

Pictured: Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams is the focus of our Lynx vs. Fever prediction. Photo by Jesse Johnson via Imagn Images.

The WNBA championship odds-leading Minnesota Lynx hit the road tonight to take on the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with tip set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ION). With Indiana still down Caitlin Clark, and Minnesota's dominant defense being the reason it's a 6.5-point betting favorite, my Lynx vs. Fever prediction expects a low-scoring game.

Given Napheesa Collier's ankle injury, I'm also targeting Aliyah Boston to have a big outing cleaning the glass with my best player prop as part of my Lynx vs. Fever prediction.

📊 Lynx vs. Fever odds: Aug. 22

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🏀 Lynx vs. Fever expert picks

WNBA picks made Friday; odds subject to change.

✅ Moneyline pick: Lynx (-238 via DraftKings) ⭐
✅ Against the spread pick: Lynx -6.5 (-108 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Over/Under pick: Under 165 (-110 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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⬇️ Under 165 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Despite the Fever being known as an offense-first team, they're just 17-18 betting the Over this season. Between the absence of Caitlin Clark and many of the best sportsbooks setting Indiana's game totals high because of its style of play, the Fever are 5-3 betting the Under since the beginning of August. And now, Aliyah Boston and Co. are taking on the best defense in the WNBA.

Led by Courtney Williams, the Lynx allow the fewest points per game in the W (76.0) and rank No. 1 in defensive rating (98.4). Their offensive style of play leads to lower scoring games, too, with their pace rating being the third-slowest in the league (76.9). Plus, with Collier missing significant time due to an ankle injury, it has only made Minnesota a better Under bet. Minnesota is 4-0-1 betting the Under since Aug. 8, and has failed to score more than 75 points in back-to-back games.

When these two teams met in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup on July 1, they easily hit the Under on a 160.5 game total, combining for just 133 points. Clark missed that game, too, but Collier played and Minnesota still put up just 59 points. That's why I'd play the Under on this game total as low as 162.5, with these current odds paying a $9.09 profit on a $10 winning bet.

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💰 Best Lynx vs. Fever player prop bet

⬆️ Aliyah Boston Over 8.5 rebounds (+105) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I'm expecting plenty of shots to miss the target tonight, which should lead to a healthy dose of rebounds for Boston. She's sixth in the WNBA in rebounds per game (8.3) and coming off a 13-rebound game against the Connecticut Sun.

With Boston having gone for nine-plus boards in 10 of her last 12 games, these plus-money odds at Caesars are hard to pass on.

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❓Lynx vs. Fever FAQs

Who is the favorite to win Lynx vs. Fever?

The Lynx are a 6.5-point betting favorite on the road against Indiana.

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Rob Paul

Rob is a Publishing Editor at Sportsbook Review. He’s been with the team since early 2024, with this being his first full-time role in the sports betting industry. Before joining SportsbookReview.com, he contributed to various sports outlets, including FanSided and Pro Football Network. During that period, he spent five years working full-time as a local community journalist, after attending Durham College for journalism and Wilfrid Laurier University for history. He previously hosted an NFL draft and college football-focused podcast where he had the opportunity to interact with future NFL players such as Maxx Crosby and Quinn Meinerz. Rob has spent multiple years working as a freelance podcast producer for numerous sports-related podcasts while making guest appearances on several college football shows. He’s also made guest appearances on SportsTalk Mississippi on several occasions to talk all things NFL draft. Rob values the way sports betting acts as a catalyst for telling stories and growing interest in certain sports, particularly FCS football, WNBA, and mid-major college basketball. He’s always been drawn to the more obscure teams and conferences in major college sports, but most of all, Rob loves using stats to find the best player props to back.