Game Details:
- Matchup: Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever
- Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
- Time: 7:40 PM EST
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Spread: Lynx -2.5
- Total (Over/Under): 162.5
Preview: Lynx Look to Feast on Fever’s Misery, With Clark Sidelined
This WNBA late-season contest features a team on the rise versus a squad decimated by injuries, a theme that is now a consistent narrative for the Fever. It is a tale as old as time with the addition of more injuries to key players for the Fever, with Caitlin Clark out for the season. The Minnesota Lynx are aiming to consolidate their playoff position, while the Indiana Fever are simply trying to find the finish line.
Why the Lynx Will Roll (-2.5)
The Lynx’s case for covering the spread is as clear as day. Not only do they possess a significantly healthier roster, but the Indiana Fever, are going to have a great deal of trouble keeping up, and preventing the Lynx from putting up points.
Why the Fever Have a Very, Very Slim Chance of Covering (+2.5)
Pride and home-court support can only take a team so far. Given the sheer volume of players missing, it’s difficult to envision a scenario where Indiana keeps this game close against a motivated, playoff-bound Minnesota team.
Injury Report: Fever Devastated
The Indiana Fever can scarcely be called a professional basketball team at this point. The news that superstar rookie Caitlin Clark is out for the season due to a Lisfranc injury seals this team’s fate in a tanking season.
Add this news to an injury report that already includes long-term absences and the outlook is dire:
- Caitlin Clark: OUT for Season (Foot).
- Chloe Bibby: OUT for Season (Knee).
On the Minnesota side, while individual players have appeared on the injury report, the Lynx’s overall health is significantly better.
Prediction
The absence of Caitlin Clark is a seismic event for the Indiana Fever. No longer a viable offensive team, the Lynx should run roughshod over the Fever to take a commanding 10+ point win. As a result, the game total is likely to be on the low-end.
- The Pick: Minnesota Lynx -2.5
- The Total: Under 162.5
Predicted Score: Minnesota Lynx 87, Indiana Fever 74
Sources:
Minnesota Lynx Injury Status – ESPN
Minnesota Lynx Injury Status – ESPN (PH)
Minnesota Lynx Injury Update
Chicago Sky Vs Minnesota Lynx: Injury Report, Starting-5, Prediction …
Minnesota Lynx Injury Status – ESPN (UK)
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LA Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx Injury Report and Predicted Lineups …
Liberty vs. Lynx Injury Report for Tuesday, Aug. 19 | AP News
Napheesa Collier lands on Lynx injury report with knee concern …
Liberty vs. Lynx Injury Report for Sunday, Aug. 10 | AP News</