Published Jun 17, 7:11am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 17, 7:11am ET
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Updated Jun 17, 7:11am ET
One of Thursday's WNBA matchups features the Indiana Fever hosting the Atlanta Dream. Who has the edge in our Fever vs Dream pick?
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| Indiana Fever | -1.5 (-105) |
| Atlanta Dream | +1.5 (-115) |
After suffering an 83-75 setback against the Liberty, Indiana has ripped off four straight wins. This stretch includes a 113-91 victory against the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday.
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The game was close at the break, with the Fever leading by just three points. But the home team pulled away in the second half, outscoring its opponent 60-41, including a 28-18 edge in the final frame.
Kelsey Mitchell was one of four players to reach double figures. She led the way with 27 points on 9-for-11 shooting from the field. Caitlin Clark added 21 points and 14 assists, while Aliyah Boston scored 18 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. Indiana's offense was sharp as the team shot 52 percent overall and 43 percent from deep.
Following a double-digit loss to Indiana on Jun. 4, the Dream have gone 3-1 in a recent four-game stretch. In their last outing, they thoroughly defeated Toronto 102-77 on Jun. 14.
It did not look for Atlanta early, as the road team trailed by 12 points after the opening quarter. However, the Dream completely flipped the narrative in the second quarter with a 34-14 surge. And there would be no hope for a comeback, with Atlanta winning the scoring battle in the fourth quarter 32-18.
Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard did most of the heavy lifting. Gray scored a team-high 26 points and handed out seven assists. Howard contributed 24 points, six rebounds, and went 4-for-11 from beyond the arc. The Dream’s dominance on the boards (44–24) and their edge in paint scoring (44–32) proved decisive, fueling what became a commanding victory.
On the heels of four straight wins, Indiana enters this battle as a 1.5-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Both squads are coming off dominant wins against the same opponent. However, the Fever have taken four of the previous five meetings in this series, and they are undefeated in their last five home games. In what will be a competitive affair, Indiana holds the slight edge in the Eastern Conference duel.
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Indiana Fever (-1.5)
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