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A WNBA Eastern Conference matchup features the Indiana Fever (6-10) and the Atlanta Dream (6-7) going head-to-head on Friday. These teams have faced off 70 times since 2008, with the Dream holding a 38-32 edge. They will link four times total this season but this is the second game thus far. On June 13, Indiana beat Atlanta 91-84.
Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta. Indiana is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Fever vs. Dream odds, while the over/under for total points is 164. Caitlin Clark is +600 to score first in the game and her over/under for total points is 17.5. Before making any Fever vs. Dream picks, be sure to see the WNBA predictions from SportsLine's women's basketball expert Calvin Wetzel.
Since the start of the 2021-22 women's college basketball campaign, Wetzel is an insane 1,384-988 (+371.33 units). Wetzel also predicted 66 of 68 NCAA Women's Tournament teams this year, as well as 62 of 68 teams within one seed line, and correctly picked 13 of 16 second-round games. Anybody following him has seen huge returns.
Now, he has set his sights on Fever vs. Dream and just locked in his picks and WNBA predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several WNBA betting lines and trends for Dream vs. Fever:
- Fever vs. Dream spread: Indiana -2.5
- Fever vs. Dream over/under: 164 points
- Fever vs. Dream moneyline: Indiana -145, Atlanta +122
- ATL: Under is 5-0 in the Dream's last five home games
- IND: Fever are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record
- Fever vs. Dream picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Fever can cover
Clark leads the team with 16.3 points per game, but guard Kelsey Mitchell is a reliable ball handler and shot creator who is also making a big impact. Mitchell does a great job putting defenses in tough spots with her crisp jumper. The 28-year-old averages 15.9 points, 1.9 assists and shoots 36% from beyond the arc. She's scored 20-plus points in two straight games. On Wednesday, Mitchell had 22 points and made four threes.
Forward NaLyssa Smith has been an active presence in the frontcourt. Smith is a reliable scorer near the bucket while being a strong rebounder. The 23-year-old averages 11.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and shoots 49% from the field. In her last outing, Smith finished with 11 points, seven rebounds and two dimes. See which team to pick here.
Why the Dream can cover
Guard Allisha Gray is a three-level scorer in the backcourt. Gray has a smooth jumper but can also blow by defenders to get downhill. The 29-year-old logs 15.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game. In the June 16 win over the Sparks, Gray had 25 points, two assists, three steals and made three 3-pointers.
Center Tina Charles provides Washington with an anchor down low. Charles has impressive post moves and is tough to defend when she gets to her spots. The UConn product is also a force on the glass. She leads the team in rebounds (9.1) with 12.6 points and 1.3 steals per game. In her last contest, Charles finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds. See which team to pick here.
How to make WNBA picks for Fever vs. Dream
Wetzel is leaning Under on the point total, and he has locked in two Dream vs. Fever picks -- one on the spread and one on a must-see Caitlin Clark prop. You can only see his WNBA picks and analysis at SportsLine.
Who covers in Fever vs. Dream, and what Caitlin Clark prop should you be all over? Visit SportsLine to see the WNBA best bets for Dream vs. Fever, all from an expert who is +371.33 units on his women's college basketball picks since 2021, and find out.
